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Lakeland Christmas Parade –

December 1st

Downtown Farmers Curb Market

Every Saturday 8a – 2p
N Kentucky Ave

cover photos by David Dickey, Jr.

SEPTEMBER 2016 – FEBRUARY 2017
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Lake Morton Bird Sanctuary :: The Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture
swans and their friends enjoy fresh lettuce PLACES :: Florida Southern College has the
or the food provided in the dispensers largest concentration of Wright designed
stationed around the lake. Please do not structures anywhere in the world. Visit the
feed the birds bread or other carbohydrates. welcome center at 750 Frank Lloyd Wright
Way for guided tours or a brochure for self guided
tours or flsouthern.edu.
Downtown Historic Walking Tour :: Enjoy a
/DOWNTOWNLAKELANDFL self-guided tour around historic Downtown Lakeland with Lemon Street Promenade :: A calm, green space
information from the free guide map available at City Hall stretching from South Florida Avenue to Massachusetts
and many businesses in Downtown. Avenue has seating and is home to the Florida Outdoor

Lake Mirror Historic Tour :: This free, guided tour Sculpture Competition winners. New sculptures are installed
uses the Frances Langford Promenade and Lake Mirror as a every spring.

backdrop for the intriguing history of Lakeland. Lake Mirror Public Art :: Enjoy a self-guided walking or biking tour
Park was recently voted one of the 10 great public spaces of Downtown’s outdoor public art found in Munn Park, the
in the United States. Come see for yourself. 4th Tuesday of Lemon Street Promenade, the Curtis Peterson State Building,
each month. Call 863.834.2280 to make reservations and
find out more information. and around Lake Mirror. Locations of each piece along with
the artist’s name can be found on the map in this guide.

Hollis Garden :: A free botanic garden set in a neo-

2classical architectural environment complete with patterned
flower beds, public art and ornamental fountains.
(Su 10a-6p, M Closed, Tu-Th 10a-6p, F-Sa 10a-4p)

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SPACES
INTERESTING
Barnett Family Park :: A local Veterans Park and Bicentennial
favorite, this playground has something PLACES Rose Garden :: Located west of the
to offer every child. Preschoolers can Lakeland Center near Lake Beulah, this
enjoy a play area designed specifically for park pays tribute to those who serve our
their growing bodies and minds, while older country and community in the Armed Forces,
children will have fun climbing the numerous Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Emergency
safe play structures located in a nearby separate area. Medical Services. The Purple Heart Monument is
Other attractions include a splash wet area (10a–5p daily; dedicated to James Henry Mills, the only Polk County native DOWNTOWNLAKELANDFL.COM
closed Wednesdays) and enough picnic space to host many to be awarded the Purple Heart during WWII.
families.

Sunflower Preschool Playground :: With state of Munn Park :: An oasis of green in Downtown Lakeland,
the art playground equipment and sculptures to play on. where people can spend a quiet moment amidst the trees
and flowers. It has been a part of the city’s landscape since
It’s great way to spend quality time outdoors with the kids. before there was officially a City of Lakeland. Abraham
The Sunflower Playground is designed for children ages 3–5 Munn, after whom the park was eventually named, was a
and focuses on motion, balance, and climbing with some Louisville, Kentucky businessman, who in 1882 purchased
of the equipment. It also features shade, an area to park 80 acres of Polk County land sight unseen. Those 80 acres
strollers and flat surface areas to change diapers. were to become the heart of Lakeland. And the heart of
those 80 acres was to become Munn Park.

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Home of the Detroit Tigers Spring
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D2 C6 GETTING
ŸŸHome Essentials ŸŸDivicious Deli & Coffee Shop AROUND
ŸŸJesse Carl Vinyl ŸŸEdwards-Macy Bridal
ŸŸPurple Onion ŸŸEvolve Hair Studio E7
ŸŸSouthern Art Glass ŸŸMy Office & More ŸŸChop Shop
ŸŸUncle Nick’s (coming soon) ŸŸSilver Ring Cafe ŸŸFresco’s
ŸŸHookah Palace
E2 D6 ŸŸHurricane Alley
ŸŸLloyd’s of Lakeland ŸŸBecky’s Hot Dogs – Mobile Food Vendor ŸŸJust Dance
ŸŸMy Cottage Garden ŸŸPalace Pizza
ŸŸParresol Jewelers E6 ŸŸTaco Bus Lakeland
ŸŸStudio 323 ŸŸExplorations V Children’s Museum ŸŸTerrace Grille
ŸŸHarry’s Seafood Bar & Grill K7
C3 ŸŸJimmy John’s ŸŸ801 E Main/Poor Porker
ŸŸThom Downs Antiques ŸŸBearcat & Big 6
I4 ŸŸTexas Cattle Co.
D3 ŸŸLakeland Brewing Company & Old B8
ŸŸBay Street Bistro ŸŸFlowers By Edith
ŸŸGoin’ Postal School Annex ŸŸTropical Smoothie
ŸŸLakeland BBQ I8
ŸŸSimple Vintage/Scout & Tag K6 ŸŸGarden Bistro
ŸŸThe Strand Salon ŸŸJereco Hardware A9
ŸŸKRaP Art Studios ŸŸLakeland Center
B4 ŸŸMain Street Diner D10
ŸŸBatteries Plus Bulbs ŸŸTyler Floral
B7 J12
C4 ŸŸCali Rose Salon ŸŸMister Fish
ŸŸBella Viságe Medical Rejuvenation ŸŸDowntown Diner K12
ŸŸLiquid Hair Studio ŸŸGlass Onion ŸŸPolk Museum of Art/Gift Shop
ŸŸSatya Life Yoga ŸŸMark Twain Smoke Shop ŸŸRed Door Wine Market
ŸŸSifu Och Wing Chun Fu ŸŸPolk Theatre

D4 D7
ŸŸBebe Flow ŸŸBlack & Brew Coffee House & Bistro
ŸŸPumpernaks ŸŸCafé Roti Restaurant & Bar (coming 2017)
ŸŸStationery Loft & Gift Boutique ŸŸColiseum of Comics(
ŸŸGeorge L. Gaines Jeweler
(coming 2017) ŸŸGot Candy & More
ŸŸJust Costumes Rentals & Sales
E4 ŸŸLa Carreta Mexican Restaurant
ŸŸBrooke Pottery ŸŸLakeland Loft Cigar Bar
ŸŸCopper Tree Beads ŸŸLinksters Taproom
ŸŸEmbroidery Mill & Boutique ŸŸMolly McHugh’s Irish Pub
ŸŸMitchell’s Coffee House ŸŸNathan’s Men’s Store
ŸŸPOSTO 9, A Brazilian Gastropub
E5
ŸŸCrispers (coming Dec 2016)
ŸŸTraditions Unlimited ŸŸTwo Hens and a Hound
ŸŸUrban Appeal

Explore the Arts Q Prism I – Carl Billingsley, Lake Mirror Park, 2008 DOWNTOWNLAKELANDFL.COM

A Windows – Robert Wick, Hollis Garden, 1988 R Heliotrope – Carl Billingsley, Lake Mirror Park, 2008
B Influx – Brett Hunter, Hollis Garden, 2001
C Crocodilis imperious – Doug Makemson, Lake Mirror Park, 2000 S Port City Sunrise – Carl Billingsley, Lake Mirror Park, 2008
D Tribute to the Volunteer Spirit – Albert Paley, Lake Mirror Park, 2004
E Clients – Meredith William King, State Building, 1987 T Barbara Allen – Carl Billingsley, Lake Mirror Park, 2007
F Hudson – John Henry, Polk Museum of Art, 1986
G Verde Voyager – Glenn Zweygardt, Polk Museum of Art, 2001 U Mute Swan Protecting Her Cygnets – Ian Brennan,
H Undefined Icon #3 – Shawn Morin, Polk Museum of Art, 2005 Lake Mirror Park, 2012
I No Mommy That One – J. Seward Johnson, Barnett Park, 2002
J Out of Site – J. Seward Johnson, Barnett Park, 2002 V The Honor Sculpture – Maria Vazquez/Tom Monaco,
K Oracle I – Jerry Soble, Hollis Garden, 2003 City Hall, 2014
L Lemon Street Sculptures – Promenade, changed annually
M Airwaves – Frank Holder, Elva Rath Park, 1999 W An Epic Tale – Vincent Sansone, Orange St Bridge
N Tier – Anne Melanie, Bank of America, 2001 South railing, 2014
O Infinity – Albert Kristen, The Lakeland Center, 1977
P Feng Shui – Jerzy Kedziora, Munn Park, 2006 W Scenes of Lakeland – Beate Marsten, Orange St Bridge
North railing

X Bike Racks – James Lasley, Orange St, 2013

Y Sacrifice – Cierra Grenier/Tom Monaco, Dixieland Village,

52015

Y Entrepreneurial Spirit – Josh Bump Galletta, Dixieland
Village, 2014

Z Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture – Largest collection in the world.

EAT AND 801 E Main/The Poor Fresco’s [E7] – Always the perfect mix of atmosphere and
DRINK Porker [K7] – Beer, fun. Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, and live music. ::
LIKE A wine, and live music./ 132 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.683.5267 :: frescoslakeland.com ::
Gourmet beignets (food M 7a-3p, Tu 7a-10p, W-Th 7a-12a, F-Sa 7a-1a, Su 9a-3p
truck). :: 801 E Main St :: Garden Bistro [I8] – On the Lake Mirror side of the
thepoorporker.com Magnolia Building, enjoy fresh homemade salads, sandwiches,
soups and desserts while overlooking the Frances Langford
FOODIE! Bay Street Bistro [D3] Promenade on Lake Mirror, Lakeland’s most spectacular
– Eclectic bistro specializing view. Fine wine and beer available. :: 702 E Orange St ::
in French-American and Italian 863.686.3332 :: Tu-Sa 11a–3p, Su Brunch 9:30a–2:30p
cuisine. Handmade desserts and
nightly live music. :: 211 E Bay St :: Got Candy & More [D7] – Handcrafted confections
863.683.4229 :: baystreetbistro.net :: made in house, small batch for freshness. Secret recipe
Tu-Sa 5p-9p :: Call for reservations cupcakes, cakes, and cake pops. Retro sodas, Working Cow
Homemade Ice Cream, and candy from a time remembered. ::
Becky’s Hot Dogs [D6] – Hot dog cart serving 115 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.853.9999 :: /Got-Candy-More
hot dogs, sausages, chips and drinks in Munn Park. :: :: M-Th 11a-6p, F-Sa 11a-8p
863.242.7973 :: /Beckys-Hot-Dogs :: Tu-F 10a-2p

Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro [D7] Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grille [E6] –
– Urban coffee house and bistro founded in 2006 A New Orleans-style restaurant. Great food,
situated on Munn Park, specializing in espresso
and specialty coffee beverages, savory soups, great service, good value, and good times. ::
fresh salads, Panini sandwiches, and delicious 101 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.686.2228 ::
flatbreads. Live music featured the last hookedonharrys.com :: M-Th 11a-10p,
Friday of each month. :: 205 E Main St F-Sa 11a-11p, Su 11a-10p
:: 863.682.1210 :: blackandbrew.com
:: M-Th 7a-8p, F 7a-10p, Sa 8a-10p, Hookah Palace [E7] – Experience
Su 11a-4p a new culture! Belly dancing Friday and
Café Roti Restaurant & Bar [D7] Saturday nights. Thursday is Latino Night
– Authentic, high quality, gourmet Indian with a DJ. Wide variety of beer, wine, and a
and Pakistani cuisine at affordable prices. :: full liquor bar with specialty drinks. Available
116 S Tennessee Ave :: Coming 2017 for private functions. :: 112 S Kentucky Ave ::
/DOWNTOWNLAKELANDFL Black & Br 863.688.1818 :: myhookahpalace.com
ew Coffee House & Bistro
Hurricane Alley [E7] – A safe and friendly dance club
with Trivia Wednesday nights, live band on Thursday nights,
The Chop Shop Bar & Grill [E7] – A hot rod DJ Friday and Saturday nights. Available for private parties. ::
culture inspired diner serving amazing wings and the best 112 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.680.3176 :: W-Sa 7p-2a
burgers anywhere! :: 118 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.603.4040
:: /chopshopburgers :: M-W 11a-9p, Th-Sa 11a-11p,
Su 12p-9p Jimmy John’s [E6] – Freaky fast. Freaky good. It's all about
the freshest ingredients & fastest service. Eat in, take out, or
call for delivery. :: 125 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.688.3118 ::
Crispers [E5] – Walk in and be wowed with a variety of jimmyjohns.com :: M-Su 11a-9p
fresh flavors for lunch or dinner. Delivery, carry-out, and
online ordering. :: 217 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.682.7708 ::
crispers.com :: M-Th 10:30a-8p, F-Sa 10:30a-9p, Su 11a-6p La Carreta Mexican Restaurant [D7] – Authentic
Mexican food. Lunch special 11a-2p – $6.99. ::
127 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.606.1673 :: M-Sat 11a-9p,
Downtown Diner [B7] – Daily breakfast and lunch Su 11a-7p
specials. Breakfast is served all day. :: 126 W Main St
:: /downtowndiner126 :: M-F 6:30a-2p
Lakeland BBQ [D3] – Prepared fresh daily to give you the
best BBQ experience possible :: 213 E Bay St :: 863.688.3483
:: lakelandbbq.com :: M-Su 11a-2p
Divicious Deli & Coffee Shop [C6] – Specializing in
a combination of hot and cold sandwiches, Cuban sandwiches,
salads, specialty coffee and pastries. :: 128 E Main St ::

6863.940.9779 :: M-F 7a-5p, Sa 7a-4p
DLP Member (These businesses support Downtown’s 25 free, community events each year. Please support them.)

Lakeland Loft [D7] – Sophisticated nightspot with The Purple Onion Deli-
fine cigars, spirits, smooth jazz nightspot with a balcony Grill [D2] – Come in
overlooking Munn Park. :: 108 S Tennessee Ave :: for our homemade soups,
signature salads, grilled
/LakelandLoft sandwiches, and much more.
Lakeland Brewing Company & Old :: 316 N Kentucky Ave ::
863.688.5590 :: 10:30a-3p
School Annex [I4] – Production brewery brewing
authentic, local craft beer. On site taproom (Old Red Door [K12] – Offering fine The Chop Shop Bar & Grill
School Annex) pours all LBC brands, serves a delicious wines and personally selected brews that
selection of beer-friendly food. Unmatched views of the compliment delectable meal creations from our
downtown skyline. :: 640 E Main St :: 863.940.3600 award winning chef; Red Door offers the ultimate craft dining
:: lakelandbrewingcompany.com :: W 11:30a-9p, experience in the middle of everywhere. :: 733 E Palmetto St
Th 11:30a-10p, F-Sa 11:30a-11p, Su 12p-6p :: 863.937.9314 :: reddoorwinemarket.com :: Tu-Sa 5p-10p,

F-Sa 12p-3p, Su Brunch 11a-3p

Linksters Taproom [D7] – Upscale neighborhood Silver Ring Café [C6] – Real Cuban sandwiches,
bar offering full-service liquor, beer and wine. Showing homemade Spanish bean soup, black beans and rice. Friendly
all the games from all the leagues. Golden Tee Golf, Dart staff and outstanding service. :: 106 N Tennessee Ave ::
Boards, NTN Trivia, and Internet Jukebox. :: 209 E Main St :: 863.687.3283 :: ourmenuonline.com :: M-F 8a-6p, Sa 8a-5p
863.683.7195 :: linksterstaproom.com :: M-Su 12p-2a

Main Street Diner [K6] – All food is cooked to order, Taco Bus Lakeland [E7] – Delivering a healthy, fresh,
breakfast and lunch. In a hurry call ahead, drive through pick authentic Mexican taste experience. Just one bite and your
up, eat in, and take out. :: 812 E Main St :: 863.450.2963 :: taste buds will be singing traditional Mexican folk songs! ::
M-F 7a-7p, Sa 8a-3p, Delivery available M-F 8a-3p 126 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.333-5088 :: taco-bus.com ::
Su-Th 11a-10p, F-Sa 11a-3a

Mister Fish [J12] – Carry-out: seafood, chicken, and more.
Want it fast? Call or fax your order. :: 715 E Palmetto St ::
863.688.4280 :: misterfish.org :: M-Sa 11a-7p Terrace Grille [E7] – The 5-star Terrace Grill opens
for breakfast, lunch, and dinner is nationally recognized and
rated one of Central Florida’s finest eateries. New American
Cuisine. :: 329 E Main St :: 863.688.0800 :: terracehotel.com
Mitchell's Coffee House [D4] – Serving the finest :: M-Su 6:30a-10:30a, 11:30a-2p, and 5p-10p
gourmet coffee and pastries since 1998. Breakfast and lunch
served daily. :: 235 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.680.2944 ::
mitchellscoffee.com :: M-Sa 7a-5p Texas Cattle Company [K7] – An historic steak house
with a great view of Lake Mirror. All of our steaks are aged
and cooked over a natural wood-burning fire. :: 735 E Main
Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub [D7] – Downtown’s family- St :: 863.686.1434 :: texascattlecompany.net :: M-Th 5p-10p,
owned, authentic Irish Pub. Proudly television-free since 1996 F 5p-9p, Su 4p-9p
because we think our conversations are more interesting. ::
111 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.686.6231 :: mollymchughs.com ::
M-F 4p-2a, Sa 12p-2a, Su 4p-12a Tropical Smoothie Café [B8] – Bold, flavorful food
plus smoothies made with real fruit and natural sugars.
Wraps, sandwiches, flat-breads, and salads made to order.
Catering, too. :: 225 S Florida Ave :: 863.686.9474 ::
Palace Pizza [E7] – A family-owned business since tropicalsmoothie.com :: M-F 7a-8p, Sa-Su 10a-6p DOWNTOWNLAKELANDFL.COM
1997, Palace Pizza specializes in hand-tossed New
York style pizza and Italian cuisine. Come in and
experience the taste and atmosphere of Italy. Uncle Nick’s [D2] – A family owned restaurant
:: 114 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.688.0045 :: featuring fresh baked bagels, overstuffed
palacepizzadowntown.com :: M-Sa 11a-9p sandwiches and homemade entrees with
an Italian flair. :: 304 N Kentucky Ave ::
Coming soon!
POSTO 9, A Brazilian Gastropub
[D7] – Culinary creations inspired by
the best farm-to-table seasonal foods
the Southeast has to offer, focused on
modern Brazilian cooking techniques.
:: 215 E Main St :: 863.602.1625
:: posto9gastropub.com :: Opening Mitchell’s Coffee House 7
December 2016

SHOP Art and Culture Bebe Flow [D4] – A natural parenting store specializing in
cloth diapers, baby wear and mother-baby care, eco/family friendly
LIKE THE Explorations V products, education, and custom embroidery. :: 228 E Pine St ::
Children’s Museum 863.661.4272 :: bebeflow.com :: M-F 10a-5p, Sa 9a-3p
[E6] – A hands-on, fun-
LOCALS filled adventure in learning. Brooke Pottery [E4] – A fine American craft gift store
Children experience a jet featuring American and Canadian artists’ work in clay, glass, wood,
stream journey of discovery, and metal. We celebrate imagination and fine craftsmanship with
imagination and creativity as collections of baby items, books, Judaica, pottery, jewelry, and
they explore kid-powered, mind- art for your table, walls, and garden. :: 223 N Kentucky Ave ::
stretching exhibits and engaging arts 863.688.6844 :: brookepottery.com :: M-F 10a-6p, Sa 9a-5p
and science programs and workshops. Coliseum of Comics [D7] – Central Florida’s premier retailer of
::109 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.687.3869 :: comics, games and toys. :: 121 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.686.1350 ::
explorationsv.com :: M-Sa 9a-5:30p coliseumofcomics.com :: M-Th/Sa 10a-7p, F 10a-10p, Su 12p-5p

Just Dance Academy of Dance and Etiquette [E7] – Edwards-Macy Bridal [C6] – Offering extraordinary
A place that emphasizes the spirit of dance in all forms: waltz, tango, fashion collections for weddings, prom, pageants, and elegant
fox trot, rumba, cha-cha, swing for children and adults. Remember to occasions. :: 120 E Main St :: 863.688.1021 :: /EdwardsMacy ::
Live, Laugh, Love and Dance :: 124 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.940.4701 Tu-Sa 10a-6p
:: smilejustdance.com :: Private Lessons by appt., Group Lessons:
M-Th 7p

KRaP Art Studios [K6] – A creative, Embroidery Mill & Boutique [E4] – Custom
collaborative community with a variety of workshops embroidery and women’s boutique :: 863.660.2226
offered by local artists. :: 938 E Main St ::
863.860.1771 :: /krapart :: M-Sa 9a-6p

Polk Museum of Art [K12] – Hosting George L. Gaines Jeweler [D7] – Fine
a variety of changing exhibitions ranging from jewelry and gifts for any life event, and beautiful
ancient to contemporary art, the Museum also engagement rings. Price points to meet your
offers classes for children and adults. The Museum’s needs. Est 1935 :: 112 S Tennessee Ave ::
MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire-by-the-Lake fine art festival, 863.688.8557 :: GLGaines.com
held every Mother’s Day weekend, is ranked 64th
nationally. :: 800 E Palmetto St :: 863.688.7743 Lloyd’s of Lakeland Antiques Mall Home Essentials [D2] – Specializing in tools for
:: PolkMuseumofArt.org :: Tu-Sa 10a-5p, Su 1-5p, kitchen, dining, and entertaining. Beautiful table and
Summer (Jun 1 – Sep 1) Closed Su kitchen linens, great gadgets, varietal specific wine and
craft beer glasses, dip and dessert mixes. :: 314 N Kentucky
Ave :: 863.687.3600 :: homeessentialslakeland.com :: M-Sa 10a-3p

Satya Life Yoga [C4] – Accommodating people with wide ranges Jesse Carl Vinyl [D2] – Offering a diverse variety of
of experience and abilities. Classes 7 days a week. :: 112 E Pine St :: new and used records, CDs, turntables, and more. Genres include
863.802.YOGA (9642) classic rock, 80s pop, new wave, hard rock, country, and more. ::
308 E Pine St :: 863.274.3880 :: jessecarlvinyl.com :: Tu-F 11a-6p,
Sifu Och Wing Chun Kung Fu [C4] – Kids to Adults Sa 9a-5p
– weight loss and self-defense, after school programs, kickboxing,
and Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu :: 116 E Pine St :: 863.800.0171 Just Costumes Rentals & Sales [D7] – Costume
:: lakelandkungfu.com :: Call for morning hours, M-F 5:30p-9p, rental and sales. :: 119 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.666.1227 ::
Sa 9:30a-12p Tu-F 10a-5:30p, Sa 10a-2p

/DOWNTOWNLAKELANDFL Boutiques, Antiques, and Vintage Finds Lloyd’s of Lakeland [E2] – A multi-dealer antique and collectible
mall with more than 30 dealers in 16,000sf of just cool stuff. ::
Bearcat & Big 6 [K7] – Trading Post, a mercantile store, all 301 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.682.2787 :: lloydslakeland.com ::
things hand crafted :: 801 E Main St :: elizabethmakes.com/ M-F 11a-5p, Sa 10a-5p
bearcatandbig6

Copper Tree Beads [E4] – A jewelry design studio specializing Mark Twain Smoke Shop [B7] – 124 W Main St ::
in one of a kind gemstones and pendants from around the world. 863.688.4072

Come in and create your own jewelry with the help of our staff. My Cottage Garden [E2] – More than 150 loose and bagged
Classes, tools and supplies are available. :: 229 N Kentucky Ave :: teas and herbs, teapots, and tea accessories. Afternoon cream teas
863.284.9010 :: coppertreebeads.com :: M-Sa 10a-6p
available by reservation. :: 325 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.688.9686 ::
Tu-Th 10a-5p, F 3p-6p, Sa 1p-6p
8 DLP Member (These businesses support Downtown’s 25 free, community events each year. Please support them.)

Nathan’s Men’s Store [D7] – An oasis of menswear Evolve Hair Studio [C6]
extraordinaire nestled in the heart of Downtown Lakeland. A – Dedicated to creating an artistic,
true full service men’s store featuring popular brands and great upbeat, and unique experience
service. Providing in-store tailor and sizes galore to fit any man. for each of our guests through
:: 221 E Main St :: 863.682.2811 :: nathansmensstore.com :: extraordinary service and technical
M-W 9:30a-6p, Th 9:30a-8p, F-Sa 9:30a-6p distinction. :: 126 E Main St ::
Parresol Jewelers and Lakeland Watch Company evolvelakeland.com :: 863.510.5975
[E2] – A small fine jewelry store known for custom manufacture :: Tu-Sa: times vary; call for appointment
of jewelry, repair and restoration of jewelry and watches. :: DOWNTOWNLAKELANDFL.COMViságe
327 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.499.0153 :: parresoljewelers.com :: Liquid Hair Studio [C4] – Dedicated Bella Medical
Tu-F 10a-5p, Sa 10a-3p, Extended hours during the holidays to service and value. Promising individual Rejuvenation
Pumpernaks Vintage Store [D4] – An offbeat vintage store attention and great value for all of our customers. ::
with handmade and fair-trade goods, bohemian original artwork, 118 E Pine St :: 863.616.9996 :: liquidhairstudioinc.com
quirky signs, gemstone sterling jewelry, gorgeous natural soaps and :: Tu-F 8a-8p, Sa 9a-4p
smart accessories. Great shop for unusual goods that won’t break the
bank. :: 233 N Tennessee Ave (down Traders Alley) :: 863.944.9827 The Strand Salon [D3] – 238 N Kentucky Ave ::
:: /Pumpernaks :: Sa 9:30a-5p 863.284.5858 :: /The-Strand-Salon
Simple Vintage | Scout & Tag [D3] – A blend of urban
industrial design showcasing hand-painted furnishings, antiques, Studio 323 Salon [E2] – Providing individualized
home décor and unique local artisan gifts! Amy Howard at service performed by caring and attentive professionals. ::
Home Paints & Products and home of Rafa Natural Bath & Body. 323 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.937.8064
:: 244 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.661.3855 or 863.860.6876 ::
scoutingvintage.com :: M-F 10a-6p, Sa 9a-5p Activities and Sundries
Stationery Loft & Gift Boutique [D4] – Specializing in
stationery, invitations and unique gifts. :: 230 N Kentucky Ave :: Batteries Plus Bulbs [B4] – Repair iPhone, iPad batteries,
863.248.4438 chargers, light bulbs, tablet repair, screen repair, phone repair.
Thom Downs Antiques, Inc. [C3] – Featuring 16,000 :: 230 N Florida Ave :: 863.686.4888 :: M-F 8a-8p, Sa 8a-7p,
sf of European antiques, furniture, chandeliers & accessories. Su 10a-5p
:: 235 N Florida Ave :: 863.688.3269 or 866.406.9004 :: Flowers by Edith [B8] – Specializing in unique floral designs;
Tu-Sa 9a-6p single bouquets as well as party packages. Ideal for wedding
and quinceaneras. :: 229 S Florida Ave :: 863.686.1134 ::
Traditions Unlimited [E5] – A gift shop all about flowersbyedith.com :: M-F 9a-5p, Sa 9a-1p
you, your family, and friends making warm and wonderful Glass Onion [B7] – A full service studio specializing in custom
memories for birthdays, weddings, new babies and more stained glass windows and doors, beveled glass windows and
life celebrations. :: 221 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.683.7978 :: entrance ways, as well as, etched glass and repairs or resizing on
[email protected] :: Tu-F 10a-6p, First Fri 10a-9p, windows and lampshades. :: 120 W Main St :: 863.683.0803 ::
Sa 10a-4p glassonionberman.com :: M-Sa 9a-5p

Two Hens & a Hound [D7] – Framing, gifts, and Goin’ Postal [D3] – Locally-owned packing and shipping
gab. Specializing in custom picture framing and featuring gifts location with service for UPS, FedEx, DHL, and USPS mailbox rentals,
by local artisans. :: 117 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.687.1944 :: packing and shipping supplies, fax, scanning service, and lamination.
:: 248 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.688.1174, fax 863.583.4924 ::
/TwoHensAndaHound :: M-F 10a-6p, Sa 10a-4p goinpostal.com :: M-F 9a-6p
Jereco Hardware [K6] – 830 E Main St :: 863.686.2244

Urban Appeal [D7] – Carrying the top brands for men, My Office & More [C6] – Need a place to work for an
women, and kids specializing in clothes with an urban appeal. hour or day? Professional workspace options, high speed internet,
:: 123 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.409.0628 :: M-Th 10a-9p, plus other services: copies, faxes, shredding, notary, mailboxes,
F-Sa 10a-9:30p, Su 11a-8p
meeting rooms and more! :: 122 E Main St :: 863.333.5120 ::
MyOfficeandMore.com :: M-F 9a-5p

Pampering Places Traditions Unlimited Southern Art Glass [D2] – A custom stained
glass studio offering classes and stained glass
Bella Viságe Medical Rejuvenation supplies. :: 312 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.687.2718
[C4] – Bella Viságe Medical Rejuvenation is :: M-Sa 10a-3p
Downtown Lakeland’s premier medical spa. Tyler Floral Shoppe [D10] – Full service
:: 119 Traders Alley :: 863.333.0553 :: florist serving Lakeland since 1919. Order flowers
bellavisagelakeland.com
Cali Rose Salon [B7] – Hair styling, spa, beauty 9online 24/7. :: 225 E Lime St :: 863.688.7355
and personal care. :: 122 W Main St
or 800.643.5693 :: tylerfloral.com :: M-F 9a-6p,
Sa 9a-3p

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Explorations V Children’s Museum 365 faith to build a vaudeville/movie palace in
provides 3 floors of kid-powered, hands-on Lakeland in 1928. The population hovered
exhibits and mind-stretching programs in the at only 15,000 people and it was a rural
arts and sciences to celebrate the five senses! community. Polk Theatre offers those hard to
Art and Science are the pathways for many find first run, highly acclaimed, independent
learning concepts, freeing the child’s creativity films each weekend unless hosting rentals or live
and unleashing the power of play. The Museum was performances. Visit polktheatre.org for movie times
founded on the premise that children, like adults, use all five and performance schedules.
senses to explore and learn about the world around them,
hence the “V” in our name. explorationsv.com
The Lakeland Center is one of Florida’s most historic venues
and serves as one of Central Florida’s premiere convention,
Florida Dance Theatre is Polk County’s only professional conference, banquet, meeting and entertainment destinations.
dance company and training academy. Florida artists along The Lakeland Center hosts a multitude of entertainment and
with professional dancers from around the United States, sporting events including national touring productions, indoor
Russia, Puerto Rico, and Mexico have made Florida Dance professional football, concerts, trade shows, competitions and
Theatre a thriving, powerful, and positive arts organization community events. For a complete schedule of events, visit
dedicated to the highest quality in performance, instruction, thelakelandcenter.com.
and community education. For upcoming performances and
locations visit floridadancetheatre.org.
In its 29th season, The Lakeland Community Theatre
boasts a Main Stage season of five high quality productions;
The Polk Theatre was built during a golden age in the The Eunice Fuller Theatre for Youth three show season as well as
10United States—the stock market had yet to crash (though the classes, summer camps, workshops, Master Classes; The Edge:
boom had ended in Florida) and the clouds of World War II Alternative Stage Read Series; The Page to Stage Traveling
were not yet on the horizon. Even so, it was quite a leap of Troupe serving area schools; The Out of the Box Troupe for

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special needs youth and adults, Senior 365 out great, locally-owned restaurants and
Troupe and many special productions and retail establishments. Each month, First
events each year. For upcoming performances Friday has a different theme, and special
visit lakelandcommunitytheatre.com. activities are provided to complement the
theme. :: Sometimes it rains in other parts of
Lakeland and is beautiful in Downtown. So stay
Polk Museum of Art hosts a variety of changing tuned to Downtown’s Facebook or Twitter on the day of DOWNTOWNLAKELANDFL.COM
exhibitions ranging from ancient to contemporary art, the event to check on cancellations.
the Museum also offers classes for children and adults. The
Museum’s MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire-by-the-Lake fine art festival,
held every Mother’s Day weekend, is ranked 64th nationally. The Downtown Lakeland Partnership has teamed
PolkMuseumofArt.org up with Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally to bring the
Thursday Squared Food Truck Rally to Munn Park on
the second Thursday of each month, 6p–9p. Come out and
Downtown’s Nightlifevenuesofferlivemusicopportunities. sample unique, delicious foods from 20+ trucks from all over
Local and regional artists are featured at restaurants and central Florida. Stroll through Downtown and window shop.
bars almost daily. Visit downtownlakelandfl.com for more
information. Drop into one of our restaurants or bars and grab a drink.
Discover something new to love about Downtown Lakeland.

First Friday, brought to the community by Downtown Downtown Farmers Curb Market 60+ farmers
Lakeland Partnership, is one of the most popular and artisans fill the streets of N Kentucky Ave and Bay St
recurring events in Lakeland. Every month, on the first Friday selling fresh, local produce art, jewelry woodwork, ready
of the month (hence the name) 6p–9p, people from all over the
community converge in Downtown Lakeland for an evening of 11to eat foods and more! Most Saturdays have live music
FREE family friendly entertainment, activities, live music, art
receptions, a car show, and, of course, the chance to check as well. 8a–2p Every Saturday (Closed August). Visit
DowntownFarmersCurbMarket.org for more information.

First Friday

First Friday is a free, family-friendly, community event produced by the
Downtown Lakeland Partnership to showcase our fun Downtown.
Shops and restaurants are open late so everyone may enjoy all that
Downtown has to offer. The Carlisle Events Classy Car Show is
hosted along Munn Park on Tennessee Avenue. There’s always music and
activities along Kentucky Avenue and in the Munn Park area. Many of
our First Fridays are sponsored and have specific themes around which
activities are centered. /DowntownLakelandFL. (6p–9p):

September 2nd :: Dog Days Downtown is sponsored by SPCA
Florida. Bring your leashed pooch to this dog-centric event and explore the
latest in canine accoutrements and services. Don’t have a dog? Rescue groups
will be on site.

Thursday Squared Food Truck Rally October 7th :: Friday Night Live is a celebration of the arts – both visual
and performing arts. Enjoy painters and poets, authors and illustrators, singers and
musicians. The Lakeland Christina Rotary Club will give away children’s books as long as
the supplies last. All of your senses will be engaged!

November 4th :: It’s a AAA World is sponsored by AAA South and will showcase all of the services available through the AAA
group—from travel and insurance, to car buying services and the legendary AAA membership.

December 2nd :: Hometown Holiday is sponsored by Burnetti, P. A. It’s a traditional celebration of the holidays including
a visit from Santa Claus. Bring your own camera and the elves will help you get a great photo. It’ll be life in Bedford Falls without the
snow!

January 6th :: Resolution Revolution is the classic showcase for all the help you’ll need to pull off those New Year’s resolutions.
Beauty, health, fitness, business mentors, and financial security professionals will all be available to help you get a good start.

February 3rd :: Downtown College Town shows off all of the area colleges and universities (at least 6 at press time). These
institutions, their students and faculty, demonstrate what they bring to our community beyond higher education. Music, comedy, drama
– you’ll see it all.

Other Regular Downtown Community Events

/D O W N T O W N L A K E L A N D F L Thursday Squared Food Truck Rally :: Mark your calendars for the second Thursday of each month for the Food
Truck Rally around Munn Park. This event is produced by the Downtown Lakeland Partnership, and sponsored by
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, Biolife Plasma Services, Fairchild, Addison & McKone/Auto
Owners Insurance, and Broadway Real Estate Services. The food is extraordinary and music adds to the festival
atmosphere. /DowntownLakelandFL (6p-9p)

Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market :: Local farmers, Florida-grown produce, artists and craftsmen. SNAP
accepted. Saturdays on N Kentucky in Downtown Lakeland. DowntownFarmersCurbMarket.org and /FarmersCurbMarket.
(8a-2p)

Lake Mirror Historic Tour :: Your guide will take you on this half-mile tour of local history where you will discover the many
contributions that individuals have made to Lake Mirror and Downtown. Call 863-834-2280 for more information and to book
tours. (Free, 4th Tuesday of each month)

Public Ice Skating :: The Lakeland Center hosts public ice skating November 20th – 27th, and December 17th –
January 1st. For party information, call 863-834-8137. lakelandcenter.com (Adults $10, Children 12 & under
$9, bring your own skates $8)

LATEST Music Munndays :: During the month of October. The Imperial Symphony Orchestra and
the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority brings live music to Munn Park every Monday
11:30a-1:30p. Bring your chairs and your lunch to the park and enjoy a variety of performers
selected by the ISO. Bag lunch specials will be available from participating Downtown
restaurants.

WAYS Florida Tropics Indoor Soccer :: Indoor soccer comes to the Lakeland Center. The season
runs from November to March. fltropics.com

TO PLAY For the Runners :: Black & Brew Coffee House – Sa 7:45a, 205 E Main St; Mitchell’s
Coffee House – Sa 6a, 235 N Kentucky Ave; Poor Porker – Tu 6:15p, 801 E Main St

:: SEPTEMBER :: September 24th –Imperial Symphony Orchestra
December 3rd :: One
September 1st – October 2nd :: VSA Exhibition [Polk Collector’s Dream [Polk
Museum of Art’s Student Gallery] – This exhibition highlights Museum of Art] – Local
work from Very Special Arts of Polk County. Awards ceremony – legend, George Lowe, radio
Saturday, September 10th, 11a. PolkMuseumofArt.org (Free) personality and the voice
of Space Ghost, shares his
September 3rd :: Jamaica Day 2016 [Lake Mirror] – private art collection collected
Experience Jamaican culture, music, and food at this festival on over 30 years. Also featured
Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror (Free, 12p-8p) will be his own original work.
PolkMuseumofArt.org (Free)
September 10th :: Plantae Orchideum [Hollis Garden] –
brings you internationally renowned orchid experts from R. F. :: OCTOBER ::
Orchids for the first orchid sale at Hollis Garden. rforchids.com
(Free, 10a-4p) October 6th :: Public Lecture with George Lowe [Polk
Museum of Art] – Local legend, George Lowe, speaks about his
September 10th :: Singer Songwriter Session with Michael show, One Collector’s Dream. PolkMuseumofArt.org
McArthur [Imperial Symphony Orchestra] – A unique musical (Free, 6p-7:30p)
experience to the Polk Theatre by pairing local singer/ October 8th :: “Mad Hatter Horrorfest” [Munn Park] – This
songwriter, Michael McArthur with the ISO. Polktheatre.org is a free family-friendly event featuring food trucks, vendors,
($20-$35, 8p-10p) costume contest, scare zone, and live music. There will be some
free activities for children, as well.
September 1st – 17th :: A Sum of Its Parts [Polk Museum
of Art] – This exhibition is a comprehensive chronology October 11th :: New World Symphony [Imperial Symphony
of the museum’s permanent collection – a sampling of the Orchestra] – The 51st season opens with Dvorak’s iconic work.
2,300 art objects collected over the museum’s first 50 years. Youkey Theatre at The Lakeland Center. ImperialSymphony.org
PolkMuseumofArt.org (Free) (7:30p-9p)

September 15th – 16th :: Lobster Alice [The Edge, Lakeland October 14th – 16th, 21st – 23rd, 28th – 30th :: Young
Community Theatre] – Mix Salvador Dalí, Alice in Wonderland, Frankenstein [Lakeland Community Theatre] – Mel Brooks’
and Disney exploring the surreal vagaries of the human heart. monstrously funny film comes to the stage. Lakeland Community
Lake Mirror Complex. LakelandCommunityTheatre.com Theatre. LakelandCommunityTheatre.com (F-Sa 7:30p, Su 2p)
(Th-F 7p)
October 14th – 16th :: The Lake Mirror Classic Auto
September 23rd – 25th :: Junie B. Jones The Musical [The Festival is a wonderful display of more than 650 show vehicles
Eunice Fuller Theatre for Youth at Lakeland Community Theatre] surrounding the restored 1920s art deco inspired Frances
– Barbara Park’s best-selling books come to life. It’s Junie B.’s first Langford Promenade in Downtown Lakeland. The car show
day of first-grade and a lot of things have changed for her. Lake extends throughout Downtown streets. This festival attracts more
Mirror Complex. LakelandCommunityTheatre.com than 40,000 spectators and draws top car collectors from all
(F 6:30p, Sa 10:30a and 6:30p, Su 2p) over the southeast. lakemirrorclassic.com (Free for spectators)

September 24th :: Girls Night Out – Enjoy this special October 22nd :: 19th Hispanic Festival [Lake Mirror] –
evening geared toward ladies hosted by the merchants Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and raise money for
in Downtown Lakeland. Select shops, salons, spas, and charities and scholarships at the Club Hispano de Lakeland’s
restaurants will have special demonstrations, giveaways, event at the Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror.
discounts, and goodies just for you and your best friends. Hispanic food, live music, folkloric dances, arts, and crafts are

/DowntownLakelandFL (Free, 5:30p-8:30p) featured. Call 863-937-2515 for more information.
($5 admission, 12p-8p)
September 24th :: The Purple Xperience [Polk DOWNTOWNLAKELANDFL.COM
Theatre] – Hear the world’s best Prince Tribute October 22nd :: Shop, Sip & Stroll –
Band. Polktheatre.org ($28-$38, Start 7p) H ispanic Festival Stroll around Downtown Lakeland,
September 24th – December 3rd tasting wine and beer, and delectable
goodies from area restaurants. Select
:: Lessons from the Shadows [Polk restaurants, shops, salons, and spas
Museum of Art] – New Orleans will have special tastings, giveaways,
photographer, Josephine Sacabo, discounts, and goodies just for you
employs an array of techniques to and your friends. Make it a date night.
produce dream-like images that /DowntownLakelandFL ($20 for a
often illustrate historical and cultural glass and map, 5:30p-8:30p)
narratives. PolkMuseumofArt.org
(Free) 13

October 28th – 29th Lakeland with hay rides, carols, and other holiday festivities.
DowntownLakelandFL.com (Free, 6p-9p)
:: Rocky Horror Picture November 18th :: Art+Food [Polk Museum of Art] – Sample
fare from local restaurants and vote for your favorite. Live music,
Show Experience [Polk adult beverages, and art round out the evening. RSVP required
Theatre] – Enjoy this PolkMuseumofArt.org/rsvp ($10/members, $15/non-members,
legendary event at cash bar, 18+, 6p-9:30p)
an equally legendary November 26th :: Small Business Saturday is celebrated in
location. Come at Downtown Lakeland with shop specials, prizes, and drawings.
9p for the pre-show Support small business! /DowntownLakelandFL (Free, 10a-4p)
and music. The movie,
with accompanying :: DECEMBER ::
choreography, starts at
midnight. It’s an R-rated December 1st :: The 36th Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade
Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony movie, so people 17 and is themed “Miracle on Main Street.” It starts and ends at the
younger must be accompanied Lakeland Center and winds through Downtown Lakeland and
by a parent. Costumes are past Lake Mirror. For information about the parade, please
encouraged! Polktheatre.org ($15 contact [email protected]. (Free, 7p)
admission, prop bags $5, pre-show 9p, December 3rd :: SnowFest [Munn Park] – The City of
movie 12a) Lakeland’s Parks & Recreation Department hosts this annual
event featuring snow mountains, rock climbing, and lots of fun!
October 31st :: 5th Annual Fall Festival [Just Cares, You might even see Santa! lakelandgov.net/parkrec (10a-2p)
Inc.] –sponsors this family-friendly Halloween alternative December 3rd – 4th :: The Nightmare Before Christmas
on South Kentucky Avenue, in front of Just Dance, featuring [Ultimate Dance Center] – A multi style dance interpretation
a petting zoo, games, activities, music and performances. based on Tim Burton’s popular movie at the Polk Theatre.
justcaresinclakeland.com (Free, 6p-9p) udclakeland.com ($10-$20, Sa 7p, Su 2p)
December 9th – March 4th :: American Impressionism: The
:: NOVEMBER :: Lure of the Artists’ Colony [Polk Museum of Art] – More than
one hundred works from American Impressionists dating from
/D O W N T O W N L A K E L A N D F L November 6th :: Fossils! [Imperial Symphony Orchestra] – the 1880s to the 1940s are arranged according to the artists’
This free community concert at the Mulberry Phosphate Museum colonies that played a role in the development of the movement.
will appeal to all ages, but especially ages 2–12. Arrive early to PolkMuseumofArt.org (Free)
dig in the fossil pit and looks through the museum. (2p-5p) December 9th – 11th :: Elf Jr. The Musical [The Eunice Fuller
November 12th :: Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony starts Theatre for Youth at Lakeland Community Theatre] – Follow
at the Veterans Memorial Park near Lake Beulah at about 10a. Buddy, the elf, on his quest to find his true identity. Lake Mirror
The parade then kicks off at the Lakeland Center and winds Complex. LakelandCommunityTheatre.com (Fr 6:30p, Sa 10:30a
through Downtown Lakeland. It’s a great opportunity to support and 6:30p, Su 2p)
our veterans. (Free, 10a-12p) December 11th :: Lakeland Concert Band – This all-volunteer
November 12th :: The Big Event is a new community band includes teens to 90 year-olds that inspire the community
event hosted by the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce with their music at Youkey Theatre at the Lakeland Center.
and InnerAct Alliance. RUN or WALK to the Red Ribbon Half Lakelandconcertband.org (Free, 2p)
Marathon, 5K & Kids’ Run from 6a-11a, then celebrate the December 13th :: A Victorian Holiday [Imperial Symphony
race and experience the best of Lakeland from 4p-8p. The Big Orchestra] – The sounds of the season includes the classic
Event is a free, public, family-oriented celebration featuring local Victorian-era take, “T’was the Night Before Christmas” with
live music, food & drink, Kids Zone, Business Expo, Makers’ vocals from Harrison School of the Arts. Youkey Theatre at The
& Artisans’ Row, and more. Lakelandchamber.com (Free, Lakeland Center. ImperialSymphony.org (7:30p-9p)
Run 6a-11a, Event 4p-8p)
November 13th :: Lakeland Concert Band – This all-volunteer :: JANUARY ::
band includes teens to 90 year-olds that inspire the community
with their music at the Youkey Theatre at the Lakeland Center. January 15th :: Lakeland Concert Band – This all-volunteer
band includes teens to 90 year-olds that inspire the community
lakelandconcertband.org (Free, 2p) with their music at Youkey Theatre at the Lakeland Center.
Lakelandconcertband.org (Free, 2p)
November 15th :: The 28th Annual
Holiday Walkabout – This event,
produced by the Downtown
Lakeland Partnership, is another
LATEST opportunity to experience the
holiday spirit and get your
shopping done! Visit with
WAYS Santa Claus—bring your
own camera—and soak in
the tradition in Downtown
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January 20th – 22nd, 27th – 29th :: Forever Plaid [Lakeland February 18th :: Shop, Snow Fest
Community Theatre] – A goofy 1950s nostalgia trip has four Sip & Stroll – Stroll around
young singers taking the stage posthumously. Lake Mirror Downtown Lakeland,
Complex. LakelandCommunityTheatre.com (Fr-Sa 7:30p, Su 2p) tasting wine and beer,
January 21st :: Girls Night Out – Enjoy this special evening and delectable goodies
geared toward ladies hosted by the merchants in Downtown from area restaurants.
Lakeland. Select shops, salons, spas, and restaurants will have Select restaurants, shops,
special demonstrations, giveaways, discounts, and goodies just salons, and spas will
for you and your best friends. /DowntownLakelandFL (Free, have special tastings,
5:30p-8:30p) giveaways, discounts, and
January 21st :: A Night at the Opera [Imperial Symphony goodies just for you and your
Orchestra] – In its 16th production year, A Night at the Opera friends. Make it a date night!
is a fully-staged, professional production. ISO performs the
music while nationally and internationally renowned singers /DowntownLakelandFL ($20 for a
entertain from the stage. Youkey Theatre at The Lakeland Center. glass and map, 5:30p-8:30p)
ImperialSymphony.org. (7p-10p)
February 24th – 26th :: Roald Dahl’s
:: FEBRUARY :: Willy Wonka [Lakeland Community Theatre] – The
timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest
February 8th – 9th :: How I Learned to Drive [The Edge, to find an heir comes to the stage. Lake Mirror Complex.
Lakeland Community Theatre] – Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize LakelandCommunityTheatre.com (F-Sa 7:30p, Su 2p)
winning play is the story of a woman who learns the rules of February 25th :: Plantae Exoticum [Hollis Garden] – Brings
the road and life from behind the wheel. Lake Mirror Complex. you Tropiflora, LLC’s bromeliad specialist, Dennis Cathcart, for
LakelandCommunityTheatre.com (W-Th 7p) an exotic plant sale. tropiflora.com (Free, 10a-4p)
February 14th :: Romantic Symphony [Imperial Symphony
Orchestra] – Share a romantic evening with the ISO performing
Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty. Youkey Theatre at The Lakeland
Center. ImperialSymphony.org. (7:30p-9p)

Your adventure awaits

DISCOVER LAKELAND BY BIKE

Whether you want to get across downtown, visit a museum, or just enjoy the feel of wind in your hair—Zagster bike sharing is
perfect for riders of all levels.
Using a bike is easy. Just download the Zagster mobile app to create an account, unlock, and ride! You can also use the app to:
• Extend your bike rental time
• Find local restaurants & attractions within biking distance
• Obtain directions to your destination
An all-access annual pass is just $25. Monthly and hourly passes are also available for $15 per month or $3 per hour.

Getting started is easy: You can also 2 Unlock DOWNTOWNLAKELANDFL.COM
borrow bikes by text Use the key from inside the lockbox to operate
1Borrow message. Text “SMS” the U-lock that attaches the bike to its station.
Enter your bike’s number into the to 202-999-3924 for Make sure to close the lockbox before you ride.
app and tap START RIDE. You’ll instructions.
get a code to open the lockbox.

3 Ride When you’re
Have fun and ride safe! Use the U-lock to keep the finished riding,
bike secure if you make stops along the way. Your remember to end
lockbox code will continue to work during your ride. the ride on your
mobile app.
Create an account at
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zagster.com/Lakeland

Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market

8a until 2p every Saturday Market Photo
– closed August.
200 block of N Kentucky Avenue and
200 block of E Bay Street
Be sure to visit the Market where we
specialize in community with local,
handmade, homegrown and wholesome
produce, plants, artisan gifts, pastries,
breads, specialty foods, and more!
Enjoy live entertainment the second Saturday of
the month.
Visit DowntownFarmersCurbMarket.org to learn about our vendors,
get directions, and more.

s: David Dickey, Jr.

Parking is a SNAP!

We’ve got a spot for you!
We’re happy to provide convenient parking in and around the
Downtown area. Whether you stay for a couple of hours or all day,
we’ve got a space for you! Our friendly parking staff is here to help.
Not only can they help you park, but they know everything about
Downtown from dining options to current events.

/D O W N T O W N L A K E L A N D F L YOU GET 2
When visiting Downtown you get 2 hours of free parking per day of on-street
parking. Want to stay longer than 2 hours? For those APP savvy visitors, download
PARKMOBILE to purchase more time on the street. You can setup up your account using the app or by visiting
parkmobile.com. We also have pay-by-space lots and garages ($1/hour) and all day free
lots. Check out the Parking Brochure and map at ldda.org/downtown-parking to learn
everything you need to know about Downtown parking including a parking map, frequently
asked questions, PARKMOBILE details, and more. Or pick up a brochure from parking staff
or a retail shop Downtown.

Lakeland Downtown This visitor’s guide is a collaborative product between
Development Authority the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority
and the Downtown Lakeland Partnership.
ldda.org • downtownlakelandfl.com

9/2016

To stay up to date with Downtown events and specials, text LKLD to 51660.