ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THINGS TO DO IN LAKELAND, FLORIDA?

Home Depot offers FREE kids workshops in-store the first Saturday of each month from 9am – 12pm. Register for these hands on Home Depot Kids workshops where you can build something new every month at a store near you.

Kids can skate FREE two times a week at Skate World in Lakeland when you sign up online for the Kids Skate Free program. Free summer fun! Requires advance sign up.

Have kids that love to bowl? Sign up for FREE Bowling for summer 2024 with Kids Bowl Free at Incredibowl in Winter Haven or Lake Wales Bowling. Bowlero and Orange Bowl Lanes in Lakeland also have summer bowling passes available.

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse is back in 2024 with 8 weeks of kid-approved movies! Enjoy summer movie fun at Cinemark Theatres every Wednesday and Thursday this summer. Only $1.75 per ticket.

Have you been to the Lake Eva Water Park in Haines City? It is a great place to cool off during the summer! The aquatic center has a splash pad, water slide, activity pool and water play area your kids will love, all for only $5 per person.

During Summer 2024, Floridians can save money on camping gear, concert tickets, gym memberships, annual museum memberships, radios, coolers, school supplies, uniforms, clothing, power tools and more. Four tax free weeks in Florida provide savings on a variety of items.

The Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is July 29 – August 11, 2024 and we’ve got all the details you need to know to save money on your back to school shopping! Save on clothing, shoes, uniforms, school supplies, computers, and more.

Mayfaire by-the-Lake presented by the Polk Museum of Art is an annual outdoor art festival in Lakeland, FL that has something for everyone! Family-friendly event with a children’s art tent, performances, amazing artwork, and more. Read our tips for taking kids. May 13 – 14, 2023.

Find out what mom really wants for Mother’s Day! Ideas for celebrating moms in Lakeland and Polk County. Meal deals, activities, gift ideas, local discounts, and more.

May includes the Watermelon Festival, Mother’s Day, Mayfaire by-the-Lake, Teacher Appreciation, blueberry picking, peach picking, Sunflower fields, outdoor fun, and a calendar full of community events. Check out our list of things to do in May in Lakeland and across Polk County.

Say THANK YOU during Teacher Appreciation Week with this great list of gifts teachers will love. Includes FREE ways to thank a teacher, plus a list of do’s and don’ts when it comes to giving gifts and showing teachers how much you appreciate them!

If you’re looking for a fun activity to do with kids, picking peaches is a great way to get outdoors AND teach them about where our food comes from. Find local U-Pick Peach Farms open April – June in Lakeland, Polk County & Central Florida.

Sunflowers bloom in Florida in both spring and fall. Local sunflower farms are open for you to cut your own sunflowers or wander through a sunflower maze. Take a day trip to a sunflower field to get outdoors and enjoy colorful photo opportunities.

Summer is the perfect time for kids to try something new or improve their skills at a sport or activity they love. Check out these unique summer camps including wakeboard camp, fishing camp, cooking camp, art camp, overnight camp, service projects for teens, and more.

April includes Easter, SUN ‘n FUN, U-Pick blueberries, Sunflower fields, beautiful weather for outdoor fun, and a calendar full of community events. Check out our list of things to do in April in Lakeland and across Polk County.

Blueberry picking has become an annual tradition in our house! Check out this extensive list of local farms for blueberry picking near you, plus helpful tips for visiting a blueberry farm.

The 2023 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, held in Lakeland from March 28-April 2, is the perfect way to introduce children to the world of aviation. Read our tips for attending with kids! Ages 10 & under are FREE every day at SUN ‘n FUN, plus Florida Resident Deals on Saturday and Sunday.

We’ve got the ULTIMATE list of summer camp options in Lakeland, Bartow, Winter Haven, and across Polk County, as well as some popular overnight camps in our area. Camp themes include Art, Sports, STEM, Preschool, Dance, Drama, Teens, VBS, and much more!