This year Downtown is partnering with the Polk County Builders Association and its members to create a huge First Friday event. Up and down Kentucky Ave. you’ll find art vendors and art receptions. The Art of Better Living is brought to you by the Polk County Builders Association and their members. [...]

Don’t miss the Comedy Buffet, live at Black & Brew.

WEATHER UPDATE: We expect the rain to pass, so look for updates here as members report their status…..As for now (5:10pm) First Friday is a GO!
Release the hounds!
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First Friday is once again hosting “Dog Days of Summer” for the August 6th theme.  Even if you don’t have a dog in this hunt, you’ll  [...]

We’re giving away over $10,000 worth of free dinner to raise funds for the United Way of Central FL. On May 21, 2010, the United Way will draw the names of 25 winners who will each receive a “Year of Free Dinner” voucher to Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro.

First Friday is a free monthly celebration in Downtown Lakeland from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
May First Friday is Public Works! Plus we have dancing and comedy improv so keep reading for he details!
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A Classic Car Show on Tennessee Avenue across from Munn [...]

Lakeland’s Premier Coffee House & Casual Eatery now offering gourmet flatbreads! See our coupon…

The Amazing World of Aviation
The 36th Annual SUN ʼn FUN International Fly-In & Expo
Lakeland, Florida, April 13-18, 2010
In a little more than a month, the skies over Lakeland will begin to receive thousands of aircraft that will convert Lakeland Linder Regional Airport into the busiest airport in North America.
Tuesday, April 13, is “Opening Day” of [...]

Skyward Festival

Downtown Lakeland’s April First Friday Event is partnering with Sun ‘n Fun to bring a new family event to Downtown: Sun ‘n Fun Skyward Festival.
It’s not always easy to connect Downtown to events elsewhere in the city. Sun ‘n Fun was no exception, ’til now.  Ford Heacock, a Downtown business owner and Sun [...]

First Friday for tonight is canceled. Restaurants & Brooke Pottery will be open tonight, though.

WEATHER UPDATE: The weather looks like it has settled in over us for the evening. The dancing related activities and music have been canceled. We are looking at the possibility of RESCHEDULING THE FIRST FRIDAY TO THE SECOND FRIDAY. We have to contact the dance groups and check availability. Please check back with us.  If [...]