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 [...]

Come to Munn Park on Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for the 8th Annual Spring Obsession, Garden and Art Festival. Enjoy a Free family day of activities while exploring the many flowers and plants for sale, attend garden presentations, purchase art for the patio and listen to live music from the jazz band Free Time.

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 [...]

First Friday is a free monthly celebration in Downtown Lakeland from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
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Recurring First Friday features include:

Live music and entertainment;
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A Classic Car Show on Tennessee Avenue across from Munn Park;
Exhibitions by local artists (more info on participating is below); and
Shops and restaurants are open [...]

December 1, 2009
Holiday Walkabout – Tuesday after Thanksgiving
6:00 PM -9:00 PM
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Entering our third decade, this annual event in Downtown Lakeland celebrates the holidays with shopping, dining, music,  horse-drawn wagon rides and more! Holiday music from many area schools and churches create a festive atmosphere. Pictures with Santa [...]

The Junior League of Greater Lakeland
29th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade
Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
“The Festival of Lights”
The 29th Annual Junior League of Greater Lakeland Christmas Parade will take place on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. and this year’s theme is Festival of Lights. The parade begins at The Lakeland Center at [...]

A few of the school groups have already canceled. We are continuing to watch the weather. If First Friday continues it will be abbreviated. posted 11:00 am
First Friday is a free monthly celebration in Downtown Lakeland from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Look for special events sponsored by various merchants during First Friday.
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Holiday Art Fest
Holiday Fest  – Friday, December 11

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Lakeland fills with holiday music and activity. Shops and restaurants stay open ’til 9: 00 PM for your holiday shopping convenience. Local schools performing musical arts all night long!
If you want a gift that doesn’t say “I was mass produced and can be [...]

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