Events

Check in and t-shirt pick up opens at 8 am. The walk kicks off at 8:30 am. Participants can run/walk as far as they'd like on the path around the lake and then return to the Kiwanis Park at 9:30 am for recognition of breast cancer survivors and door

The Food Truck Rally comes to Downtown Lakeland every second Thursday of each month.  More than 20 food trucks from all over central Florida will gather in Munn Park from 6-9 p.m.  Bring a friend and enjoy some unique food while supporting the downto

BBG presents:

The OPEN MIC Challenge

 The Ultimate Open Mic Experience

Starting  October 3rd - October 17th

A contest between acts to see who can, " ROCK THE STAGE."   We will be judging talent in several categories:

COMEDY

POETRY

 MUSIC

2 winners (

Free Parking, Free Admission

BBQ Competition w/ Cash Prizes & Trophies

Local Crafts & Vendors, Kids Activities, Live Entertainment. 

Joey Foley and the Midnight Express, Cross Traxx, Jeff "Bull" Ferguson and Acoustic Dos

Turkey Shoot from 10 am to 3 pm. All day event. BBQ, Live Music, Adult Beverages, Vendors, Cornhole, Raffles, Give-aways and more. 

Florida Gator Game will be shown on TVs. 

Bring your own shotguns! 12 gauge shells will be provided. 

Boat parking

Sign up now at www.chainoflakespaddlechallenge.eventbrite.com.

Please support public education initiatives in Winter Haven by coming out to paddle a kayak, canoe, or stand up paddleboard on a beautiful 7-mile course complete with t-shirts, prizes, and

Come to the all new Bar Red celebrating Country & Rock and Roll Music every Friday.  Witness stars being born in the Country Music genre every other Friday with live performances.  Ladies get in FREE before 11pm. 

FREE BEER!

Presented by Today & Tonight Magazine, 20 of Central Florida's Best Bands Live. Prelims every Friday night in October. Finals Friday November 1. 

• $1,000 Cash Prize to Winning Band
• $1,000 Recording Time at the Vanguard Room Studio
• Monthly Gigs + Mus

Kelly Boehmer’s sculptures reinterpret famous stories. She’s bringing her unique vision to The Loft Art Gallery, where her work will be featured through the end of October.

The show debuts during downtown Lakeland’s First Friday festivities on Oct. 4

The Premier Latin Night of Polk County.  Ladies get in free all night.  Drinks Specials and The best Latin Music by guest Latin DJS.  Come this Thursday so you can have unforgettable experience. 

Florida Dance Theatre Celebrates 20th Anniversary With “Tutus & Tuxes”

LAKELAND, FLORIDA- Florida Dance Theatre is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in roaring fashion. The public is invited to Tutus & Tuxes, an evening of 1920’s-inspired festivit

Appearing Saturday, September 28 @ Acropoi's Pizza Bistro,

 Rt.27 & Dundee Rd. (540) Winn-Dixie Plaza, Dundee, Fl.  from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.  Join us for Classic Country, 50's-60's Doo-Wop and easy listening music!

Annual one-of-a-kind chicken wing sampling tour by luxury coaches to benefit the Humane Society of Polk County - a No Kill Animal Shelter. Presenting sponsors: Small World Tours & Bright House Networks.

Tour six different locations around the county

Come dance and enjoy the 50's & 60's Doo-Wop music with The Yesterdays Band on Friday, September 27th @ Bobby K's Lakeside Restaurant and Bar located in the clubhouse at 4 Lakes Golf Course

Free Family Day

Saturday, September 21st from 11 am to 3 pm

Exhibition on display:

Tibor Pataky: Into Abstraction July 27 to Oct 5, 2013.

In collaboration with Florida Southern College. 

We are dedicated to the Lakeland Community and do a lot for various charities and organizations, whether it is collecting donations for the SPCA, Stuff The Bus, or volunteering for Paint Your Heart Out, we want to help improve the community that we c

We have partnered with kidsPACK. What is that you ask...kidsPack is a local organization that serves disadvantaged children all around us that go hungry every day. Please bring your donation of a non-perishable, individual serving sized, manufacturer

A special afternoon devoted to providing a fresh outlook for those facing all the challenges cancer puts in our lives.

Fall fashion show at 2:30 pm. An afternoon of special events and activities.

Hosted by The Humane Society of Polk County. Presenting sponsor Lakeland-Winter Haven Kennel Club. 

Featuring: Live remote w/Sara Michaels from 97 Country, Comedian Vic Clevenger, Pet Contest, Local Vendors, Bounce Houses and Face Painting, Adult Be

LAKELAND, FL – This September, The Loft Art Gallery will showcase the erratically fantastic work of Domingo Martinez.

Martinez’s paintings make their debut during downtown Lakeland’s First Friday festivities Sept. 6. A free reception complete with li