Things to do

From shopping and entertainment to festivals and cultural venues, there's always something to do in Lakeland. Unique and eclectic shops are add to the city's lively downtown, where First Fridays find shops staying open later and crowds enjoying performances and displays by local musicians and artists. A diverse arts scene includes The Polk Museum of Art, The Imperial Symphony, the Polk Theatre and The Lakeland Center, which houses diverse performing arts programs and major concerts. But that's not all...

Annual Events

• Mayfaire by-the-Lake Arts Festival
• Lakeland Pig Fest
• Classic Car Fest
• Plant City Strawberry Festival
• Orange Cup Regatta
• Sun 'N Fun Fly-In
• Lakeland/Winter Haven Kennel Club Dog Show

Major Area Attractions

• Disney World
• Cape Canaveral
• Universal Studios
• Busch Gardens
• Cypress Gardens
• Sea World
• Detroit Tigers Spring Training Camp
• New York Yankees Spring Training Camp

For those of you who follow professional sports, Tampa's teams – the Buccaneers, the Rays and the Lightning – will keep you cheering year-round. Plus, you'll also find endless opportunities for your own outdoor fun.

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