free entertainment: Lakeland FL Mayfaire By-The-Lake 2013 - A Mother's Day Treat! - 05/06/13 09:02 AM
Lakeland FL Mayfaire By-The-Lake 2013 - A Mother's Day Treat!
Saturday, May 11th, 2013
The Lakeland FL Mayfaire starts out with a bang on Saturday Night May 11th from 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blankets for a free party on the shores of Lake Mirror. The Mayfaire Classic 5K Race kicks off this event along with fireworks after the sun sets of beautiful Lake Mirror.  There are vendors for you to buy food and drinks or you can bring your own and have a family picnic.
What started out as a simple craft fair 40 years ago … (1 comments)

free entertainment: Lakeland FL 17th Annual Pig Festival January 25-26, 2013 - Free Entertainment - 01/22/13 09:00 AM
Lakeland FL 17th Annual Pig Festival January 25-26, 2013 - Free Entertainment
 
Get ready folks we are in the season of lots of happenings here in Lakeland Florida. Today I want to talk to you about the upcoming Pig Festival in Lakeland Florida.  The Pigfest starts on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 6 PM and ends at 10 PM.  There will be live music on 2 Stages. For the line up check out their Facebook page: I Love Lakeland Pig Festival
Admission to the Pig Festival will be free.  However, if you want to eat and grab some good finger licking … (10 comments)

free entertainment: Lakeland FL Holiday Happening - Events at Main Library - 12/04/12 05:45 AM
Lakeland FL Holiday Happening - Events at Main Library
Lakeland Florida is in full swing of holiday events.  Free events are happening and a couple of them I want to mention which will take place at the Main Library located at 100 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland FL.
Saturday December 15th from 10:00 a.m. - Noon, a Santa's Workshop takes place where children can take home a free holiday craft.  This is a fun packed event for kids who love arts and crafts.
If you love a fan of Holiday Music, I am sure your family will enjoy Jane Rosenbohm playing holiday … (8 comments)

free entertainment: Annual Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival 2012 – Lakeland FL - 10/04/12 11:51 AM
Annual Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival 2012 – Lakeland FL
The annual Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival takes place around Lake Mirror and in the Downtown Lakeland Florida area on October 19 – 21, 2012. Best of all – it’s free!
Annual Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival – Lakeland FL
In it’s 13th year, this is one of my favorite events drawing a crowd of about 35,000 people wandering around Lake Mirror viewing a field of about 600 vehicles. It is considered as one of the best shows in the Southeast. There is no doubt in my mind that visiting Lake … (6 comments)

free entertainment: Lakeland FL - Things To Do in September - 09/01/12 11:09 AM
Lakeland FL - Things To Do in September
With schools back in session and hopefully the summer heat starting to subside there are things to do around Lakeland, Florida. Events for the whole family including the dogs! Some of the special events happening in Lakeland include the Downtown Farmers Curb Market, First Fridays, and the Cardboard Boat Challenge. Of course if you are looking for something to do on a weekly basis there are the numerous High School Football teams which would love support from their community every Friday night. 
On September 1st we will see the Downtown Farmers Curb Market … (4 comments)

free entertainment: Things To Do In Lakeland FL – Annual Lakeland Swan Derby – Free Family Event – April 27, 2012 - 04/23/12 08:58 PM
Things To Do In Lakeland FL – Annual Lakeland Swan Derby – Free Family Event – April 27, 2012
There is always great things to do in Lakeland Florida, wether it is attend First Fridays, Farmer’s Market, spend time at Common Ground or take part at the annual Lakeland Swan Derby at beautiful Lake Mirror.  This is happening just a week before the Kentucky Derby, Swan Derby, a great free family event is about to happen on Friday, April 27 starting at 5:30 downtown Lakeland.      
  The Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine, a vital charity in the Lakeland Community will receive its proceeds … (10 comments)

free entertainment: Free Entertainment - Things To Do In Lakeland Florida - October 21 - 22' 2011 - 10/20/11 05:34 AM
Free Entertainment - Things To Do In Lakeland Florida - October 21 - 22' 2011
  Hi Folks!  I want to share some of my favorite things to do in Lakeland FL this weekend.  The reason these are my favorite things to do is because these events are free. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the sounds of our own orchestra, the Imperial Symphony Orchestra, as they present "Pops in the Park" kicking off the 14th annual Hispanic Festival of Polk County in downtown Lakeland's Munn Park on Friday, October 21, 2011 at 8 p.m.  Featuring an all Hispanic program, you'll enjoy the … (3 comments)

free entertainment: A Great Day In Lakeland FL - September 17, 2011 - 09/17/11 03:05 PM
A Great Day In Lakeland FL - September 17, 2011
Today was another great day in Lakeland FL.  Folks living in Lakeland will agree with me that this city is an ideal place to live in and raise kids. Lakeland is never a dull city. It has all-year round activities like First Fridays to numerous festivals, not just in downtown Lakeland but all over the city of Lakeland.
Today, an event took place that has been going on for eight years now.  To honor the environment, Lakes Education/Action Drive (LE/AD) in partnership with Lakeland Clean & Beautiful, the City of Lakeland and Lakeland … (2 comments)

free entertainment: Lakeland Florida – 2011 Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival from October 14 - 16, 2011 - 09/06/11 03:30 PM
Lakeland Florida – 2011 Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival from October 14 - 16, 2011 The annual Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival takes place around Lake Mirror and in the Downtown Lakeland Florida area on October 14 - 16, 2011. Best of all – it’s free! This is one of my favorite events drawing a crowd of about 35,000 people wandering around Lake Mirror viewing a field of about 600 vehicles. It is considered as one of the best shows in the Southeast. There is no doubt in my mind that visiting Lake Mirror Classic will mesmerize car enthusiasts around Lakeland … (3 comments)

free entertainment: Lakeland FL - First Friday Dog Days of Summer - Sep 2, 2011 - 08/31/11 03:08 PM
    I hope you found this post useful! If you need help finding or selling your Lakeland, Florida home, please contact Petra Norris - REALTOR(R) at 863-619-6918. If you’re new to Lakeland, I’d especially like to extend a warm welcome. I value my clients and provide them with honest, reliable service. Allow me to introduce you to the Lakeland FL real estate landscape and all it has to offer.  
            
 
Copyright © 2011 By Petra Norris *Lakeland FL - First Friday Dog Days of Summer - Sep 2, 2011*
 
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free entertainment: Lakeland FL Local Events - Things To Do This 4th July Weekend! - 06/29/11 03:57 AM

Lakeland FL Local Events - Things To Do This 4th July Weekend!
Lakeland, FL is the place to be! there are so many things to do in Lakeland Florida for this weekend’s 4th of July holiday celebration as local events are the best Family Entertainment.
First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of every month and this free event is themed “Red, White & Kaboom”. It’s happening downtown Lakeland around Munn Park (Kentucky and Tennessee Avenue) July 1st, 2011 starting at 6 p.m - 9:15 p.m.

A classic car show will also take place, just like every month with some great looking cars.
Downtown streets will be … (2 comments)

free entertainment: First Friday in Lakeland Florida – “Bike Lakeland” – June 3, 2011 - 05/28/11 12:53 PM

First Friday in Lakeland Florida – “Bike Lakeland” – June 3, 2011
What another great event Lakeland's First Friday is going to be with a theme known as "Bike Lakeland".  I'm sure you have seen the bicycle lake to lake trails.  Why don't you bring your bikes to Downtown Lakeland and learn about Lakeland's bike community, safety and the plans for bike racks in the Downtown area.

Entertainment such as trick bike demonstrations, bicycle basket decorating contest, geocaching, bike health benefits, bicycle repair, lake-to-lake trails and much, much more is being offered.

Bring your family and c’mon down to Downtown … (2 comments)

free entertainment: Lakeland FL Mayfaire By-The-Lake Is One of Florida's Premier Outdoor Art Festivals - A Mother's Day Treat! - 05/02/11 11:26 AM
Lakeland FL Mayfaire By-The-Lake Is One of Florida's Premier Outdoor  Art Festivals - A Mother's Day Treat!
What started out as a simple
 craft fair 40 years ago in front of the Lakeland Public Library, Mayfaire By-The-Lake, held every year on Mother's Day weekend is considered among the Top 100 outdoor art festival in the nation.  Lakeland FL Mayfaire By-The-Lake is also the oldest outdoor art festival in Central Florida and truly a treat for the whole family to enjoy. Mayfaire starts out with a bang on Saturday Night May 7th from 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. with Festival of Arts and Athletes on … (3 comments)

free entertainment: Annual Lakeland Swan Derby - Free Family Event - April 29, 2011 - 04/23/11 03:39 AM
Annual Lakeland Swan Derby - Free Family Event - April 29, 2011
Another great free family event is about to happen on April 29 starting at 5:30 downtown Lakeland that is staged on the beautiful Lake Mirror.  The Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine, a vital charity in the Lakeland Community will receive its proceeds from the Lakeland Swan Derby to help the less fortunate with their medical needs. Just like the well known "Kentucky Derby" with all the famous hats and parade, the annual Lakeland Swan Derby is in essence the same, only this Derby features ten beautifully crafted paddleboats that look like swans. The Jockeys compete in … (2 comments)

free entertainment: First Friday in Lakeland Florida – “Sun ‘n Fun Skyward Festival” – March 4th, 2011 - 03/01/11 01:19 PM

First Friday in Lakeland Florida – “Sun ‘n Fun Skyward Festival” – March 4th, 2011
With Lakeland’s Annual Sun ‘n Fun just around the corner, the folks of Downtown Lakeland Partnership and organizers of the Sun ‘n Fun came together again for this First Friday’s second event of “Sun ‘n Fun Skyward Festival” on March 4th, 2011.
Bring your family and c’mon down to Downtown Lakeland and enjoy the activities beginning at 6pm through 9pm.  Shops and restaurants are open ’til 9pm and later so be sure to come down for a bite to eat and take in some shopping and browsing.  … (1 comments)

free entertainment: First Friday in Lakeland FL - Motorcycle Mania Feb 4 2011 - 02/01/11 12:14 AM

Lakeland Florida First Friday February 4, 2011 - "Motorcycle Mania" Folks that flock to downtown Lakeland to attend First Friday events are accustomed to the Classic Car show for the past seven years. This month the Downtown Lakeland Partnership wanted to include motorcycles so they extended the hours from 6-10 p.m. The sunshine state and Lakeland, FL for that matter is heaven for motorcycle enthusiasts where you can ride your motorcycle year around. Move over Daytona Bikefest, here comes Lakeland FL Motorcycle Mania. A fun filled event for the whole family to enjoy: Live music along the streets Bay and … (1 comments)

free entertainment: Best Barbecue in Town - Lakeland FL Annual Pig Fest January 28-29, 2011 - 01/18/11 10:49 PM

Best Barbecue in Town - Lakeland FL  Annual Pig Fest January 28-29, 2011

I can't imagine spending a better way than to attend this year's Lakeland's Annual Pig Fest on January 28 and 29, 2011. In it's 15th year for its barbecue competition, such as the Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned competition, Publix Supermarket Backyard BBQ competition, and for kids, Kids-Q barbecue contest, enticing professional barbeque teams to travel to our beautiful city and compete in four categories: Ribs, Chicken, Pork and Brisket. 

Gates open on Friday at 5:00 p.m. with live music. I have heard that The Ed Wright Band take main stage … (5 comments)

free entertainment: Holiday Events and Entertainment in Lakeland Florida - 11/20/10 06:13 AM

Holiday Events and Entertainment in Lakeland Florida Lakeland Florida is the place to be when it comes to Holiday Events and Entertainment.  There are so many events going on that I want to share with you and hope you will take the time out of your busy schedule and attend some Lakeland's wonderful family events.  "What is your favorite Christmas Story?" To get you in the holiday spirit, the Junior League of Greater Lakeland hosts its 30th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. The theme for the parade is "Christmas Stories" and it will start with a spectacular … (2 comments)

free entertainment: Lakeland Florida Holiday Event – Holiday Walkabout 2010 - 10/25/10 06:51 AM
 
Lakeland Florida Holiday Event – Holiday Walkabout 2010

Imagine this!  Horse–drawn wagon rides, holiday music, kiddy train ride, pony rides,  pictures taken with Santa and Mr.s Claus, Grinch, holiday decoration throughout downtown Lakeland near Munn Park on November 30, 2010, and much more…

This is going to be a fun-filled event for the whole family to enjoy – Holiday Walkabout 2010 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

There will be three villages; all decked out in holiday decorations:
Santa’s Village  (located on the block of Pine Street) – photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and holiday treats … (3 comments)

free entertainment: Lakeland Florida First Friday August 6th, 2010 - "Dog Days of Summer" - 08/04/10 03:26 AM

Lakeland Florida First Friday August 6th, 2010 - "Dog Days of Summer" "Dog Days of Summer" is one of the most visited events of Lakeland Florida's First Fridays and the Lakeland Downtown Partnership has planned "Dog Days of Summer" successfully for six years now. This free family event will be held August 6th, 2010 downtown Lakeland around Munn Park from 6-9pm. It is all about your pooches.... so leash up your four-legged family member, the evening is filled with fun and activities for the whole family and your dogs to enjoy. Geodog Days of Summer and bandanas with your dog's … (4 comments)

 
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