Mayfaire by-the-Lake is a two-day fine arts festival held every Mother's Day weekend on the shores of Lake Morton in downtown Lakeland. The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (AGB) welcomes Mayfaire by-the-Lake back to the shores of Lake Morton. This annual event in downtown Lakeland will celebrate its 54th year in 2026, taking place on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 2026. Mayfaire by-the-Lake launched in 1971 as a small crafts fair on the lawn of the Lakeland Public L

SUN 'n FUN is the 2nd largest aviation expo in the U.S. with over 200K visitors and aircraft of all kinds. The SUN 'n FUN Air Show is back, taking place in Lakeland and celebrating its 52nd year in 2026, the highly anticipated s event is happening from April 14 – April 19, 2026. SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo is an annual aviation extravaganza that takes place at Lakeland Linder International Airport, and is the 2nd largest aviation expo in the U.S. with over 200 thousand aviatio

This legendary free gathering of all things punk, music, and eclectic shopping takes place at Swan Brewing in Lakeland. Get ready for an electrifying free day out as the Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market returns for its 12th volume, with The Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market Vol:12 featuring 8 Live Punk Bands, 70+ eclectic market vendors, food trucks, and more. Taking place on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Swan Brewing 115 W Pine St, Lakeland, the Lakeland Punk Rock Flea Market will b

Enjoy live music, savor cultural bites, shop a Caribbean and Black-owned market, and enjoy family-friendly fun. Caribbean Carnival at BSP returns on Saturday, February 21, 2026 to Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland. Join the fun for a free family-friendly evening of fun and island vibes. In addition to vibrant cultural showcases, a Black & Caribbean-owned pop-up market, an expanded food vendor lineup, and kids’ activities, this year’s event will be headlined by the Grammy winnin

The 2026 season marks the Tigers 90th Spring Training in Lakeland and 61st at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Spring Training is just around the corner and the Detroit Tigers will once again call Lakeland home from late February until the end of March. This year will be the Detroit Tigers’ 90th season for Spring Training at TigerTown, extending the longest-standing relationship between a Major League team and a current Spring Training host city. The 2026 spring season

Prepare for a weekend of good eatin’, good friends, and good tunes to benefit Lakeland-area charities. Lakeland PigFest is back with this year's event happening on Friday, Janaury 23 from 5 pm - 10 pm, and Saturday, January, 27, from 10 am - 5 pm at the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus in Lakeland. This popular event is Central Florida's largest barbecue competition and admission is only $5, with free parking. Through the continued support of the local community, the event has been

Come out and see an incredible vendors and get your holiday shopping done in one place! Get ready, Lakeland! The Lakeland Holiday Craft Show is coming to the RP Funding Center on November 22-23, 2025 , and it’s the perfect place to kick off your holiday shopping season. This exciting indoor event will feature over 200 talented artisans and crafters , all showcasing their unique, handcrafted creations. From festive holiday décor and personalized gifts to artisan jewelry, or

This legendary gathering of all things punk, music, and eclectic shopping takes place at Swan Brewing. Get ready for an electrifying day...

The Swan Derby is a family-friendly fundraiser supporting Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine , held annually at Lake Mirror in downtown...

Florida's largest annual convention, SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is back, with over 200.000 visitors expected to attend this year's event,...

This legendary gathering of all things punk, music, and eclectic shopping takes place at Swan Brewing Get ready for an electrifying event...

There’s nothing like Spring Training baseball at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Spring Training is around the corner, and the...

Enjoy live music with headliner Inner Circle, savor cultural bites, shop a Caribbean and Black-owned market, and enjoy family-friendly...

Enjoy a weekend of good eatin’, good friends, and good tunes to benefit Lakeland-area charities. The 28th Annual Lakeland Pigfest will...

A weekend full of games, tournaments, nostalgia, and memories awaits at Free Play Florida 2024 Get ready for the ultimate Pinball,...