Downtown Lakeland Visitor's Guide

PUBLISHED MAY 2021

Your Guide To Shopping, Dining, Events & Activities

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Veterans Memorial Park & Bicentennial Rose Garden
A Heartfelt Tribute • Located west of the RP Funding Center near Lake
Beulah, this park is dedicated to those who serve our country and
community in the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and
Emergency Medical Services. A Monument honors James Henry Mills,
the only Polk County native to be awarded the Medal of Honor during
WWII.

Munn Park
Central City Park • This oasis of green has been a part
of the city’s landscape since before there was officially a
City of Lakeland. Abraham Munn, the park’s namesake,
was a Louisville, Kentucky businessman who purchased
80 acres of Polk County land sight unseen in 1892. This
land became the heart of Lakeland, the center of which is

Munn Park.

Florida Southern College
Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture • Florida Southern College has the

largest concentration of Frank Lloyd Wright - designed structures
anywhere in the world. Guided & self-paced tours are available at the

welcome center: 750 Frank Lloyd Wright Way. flsouthern.edu

Lemon Street Promenade
A Shady Place to Take a Stroll • This calm, green

space stretching from South Florida Avenue to
Massachusetts Avenue has seating and is home to
the Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition winners.

New sculptures are installed every Spring.

Lake Morton
Lake Morton Bird Sanctuary • In 1954, Queen Elizabeth
graciously donated a pair of mute swans from Richard the Lion-
Hearted’s flock to the City of Lakeland. The swans, ducks, geese,
and other wildlife that now call Lake Morton home enjoy visitors
feeding them fresh lettuce or the food provided in the dispensers
stationed around the lake. Please do not feed bread or other

carbohydrates to the birds.

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Lake Mirror Park

Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror
Lake Mirror Historic Tour • This free, guided tour uses the
Promenade and Lake Mirror as a backdrop for the intriguing
history of Lakeland. Lake Mirror Park was recently voted one of
the 10 great public spaces in the United States. Come see for
yourself! 4th Tuesday of each month. Call 863.834.2280 for
reservations and information.

Barnett Family Park
A Local Favorite • Located at the top of the Lake Mirror
Amphitheater, Barnett Family Park includes a splash pad
water feature, two playgrounds (including the Sunflower
Preschool Playground), a labyrinth, a covered picnic area,
restrooms, and a multipurpose field.

Sunflower Preschool Playground
Shady Fun for the Little Ones • Part of Barnett
Family Park, this separate playground is
designed specifically for children ages 3–5.
The equipment helps the little ones develop
coordinated motion, balance, and climbing
skills. It even includes an area to park strollers.

Hollis Garden
Lakefront Botanical Garden • This manicured beauty boasts more
than 10,000 flowers, beautiful fountains, and a picturesque view of
Lake Mirror. Music actually plays as you drift through the rose garden,
butterfly trail, and down a grand staircase of neoclassical design.
When you find yourself gazing over lovely Lake Mirror, you’ll be
grateful you thought to bring your camera.

Public Art DOWNTOWNLKLD.COM
Outdoor exhibits • Enjoy a self-guided walking or biking
tour of Downtown’s outdoor public art found in Munn
Park, the Lemon Street Promenade, the Curtis Peterson
State Building, and around Lake Mirror. Locations of each
piece along with the artist’s name can be found on the
map in this guide. Download the FREE Otocast audio
guide from the app store for a GPs map, photos and
audio descriptions of the art.

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Joker Marchant Stadium Welcome Back Detroit
Tigers!
Home of the Detroit Tigers Spring
Training and Lakeland Flying Tigers Spring Training
February 2022
Two Miles North of Downtown through April 2022

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Retail Shop brochure for full parking rules
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Church Downtown Farmers spaces, and pay by space lots
Curb Market Footprint are FREE after 5p and all day
Museum (Saturdays) on weekends.

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Getting Around Use the map grid to locate your favorite places
and read all about them on pages 6 through 9.

D2 D4 Ÿ Jimmy John’s E7
Ÿ Jesse Carl Vinyl Ÿ Escapology Lakeland Ÿ June Taylor (coming soon!) Ÿ The Chop Shop Bar & Grille
Ÿ Purple Onion Deli-Grille Ÿ Gent’s Classic Cuts Barber Shop Ÿ Lakeland Downtown Ÿ Fresco’s Southern Kitchen &
Ÿ Scream’n Tuna Sushi Ÿ Salon Chateau
Ÿ Teriyaki Madness Ÿ The Sommer Building Welcome Center Bar
Ÿ Stationery Loft & Gift Ÿ Hookah Palace
E2 K6 Ÿ Just Dance Academy of
Ÿ Home Essentials Boutique Ÿ La Imperial Bakery Café
Ÿ Lloyd’s of Lakeland Ÿ Velazquez Cigar Company Dance and Etiquette
Ÿ My Cottage Garden E4 Ÿ Palace Pizza
Ÿ Studio 323 Salon Ÿ 12/six.one Salon B7 Ÿ Taco Bus Lakeland
Ÿ Amelia Paige Boutique & Ÿ Downtown Diner Ÿ Terrace Grille
C3 Ÿ Glass Onion
Ÿ Thom Downs Antiques, Inc Embroidery Ÿ The Polk Theatre K7
Ÿ Leonard'sPhotography(comingsoon) Ÿ Plastow's Custom Creations Ÿ The Poor Porker
D3 Ÿ Goin’ Postal Ÿ Texas Cattle Company
Ÿ Bay Street Bistro Ÿ Lakeland Escape Room D7
Ÿ Dreams Come True Entertainment Ÿ Mitchell’s Coffee House Ÿ Reborn Hair Lab B8
Ÿ Rafa Natural/Scout & Tag Ÿ Black & Brew Coffee House Ÿ Flowers By Edith
Ÿ Take Heart Fair Trade & More J4 Ÿ Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Ÿ The Strand Salon Ÿ The Joinery & Bistro
Ÿ Top Buttons Boutique & Ÿ Café Roti Restaurant & Bar I8
E5 Ÿ Cake Makers Studio Cake & Ÿ Garden Bistro
Designer Thrift Ÿ Crispers
Ÿ Pressed Bookstore & Ÿ Lkld Live at Studio B Sweets A9
Ÿ The Rec Room Ÿ Dissent Craft Brewing Ÿ RP Funding Center
Coffee Shop Ÿ Traditions Unlimited Ÿ The Federal Bar/Restaurant
Ÿ Gaines Jewelers D10
B4 C6 Ÿ Lakeland Loft Cigar Bar Ÿ Tyler Floral Shoppe
Ÿ Fast Signs Ÿ Divicious Deli & Coffee Shop Ÿ Linksters Taproom
Ÿ iNK Screen Printing Ÿ Edwards-Macy Bridal Ÿ MOJO Federal Swine & Spirits J12
Ÿ MUV Dispensary Ÿ Evolve Hair Studio Ÿ Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub Ÿ Mister Fish
Ÿ Swan Brewing Company Ÿ My Office & More Ÿ Nineteen61 Latin Cuisine
Ÿ Silver Ring Cafe Ÿ Pita Pit K12
C4 Ÿ Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Ÿ Revival Bar Ÿ Polk Museum of Art
Ÿ Bella Viságe Medical Rejuvenation Ÿ Urban Appeal Ÿ Polk Museum of Art Gift Shop
Ÿ Liquid Hair Studio E6 Ÿ Red Door Lakeland
Ÿ Satya Life Yoga Ÿ Explorations V Children’s D8
Ÿ Sifu Och Wing Chun Fu Ÿ Ax-Caliber Axe Venue &
Ÿ Pura Vie Holistic Studio Museum
Ÿ Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grill Restaurant

Explore the Arts P Feng Shui – Jerzy Kedziora, Munn Park, 2006 DOWNTOWNLKLD.COM

A Windows – Robert Wick, Hollis Garden, 1988 Q Prism I – Carl Billingsley, Lake Mirror Park, 2008
B Influx – Brett Hunter, Hollis Garden, 2001
C Crocodilis imperious – Doug Makemson, Lake Mirror Park, 2000 R Heliotrope – Carl Billingsley, Lake Mirror Park, 2008
D Tribute to the Volunteer Spirit – Albert Paley, Lake Mirror Park,
S Port City Sunrise – Carl Billingsley, Lake Mirror Park, 2008
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 Sacrifice – Cierra Grenier/Tom Monaco, Veterans Memorial Park., W An Epic Tale – Vincent Sansone, Orange St Bridge
South railing, 2014
2015
N Tier – Anne Melanie, Bank of America, 2001 W Scenes of Lakeland – Beate Marsten, Orange St Bridge
O Infinity – Albert Kristen, The RP Funding Center, 1977 North railing

X Bike Racks – James Lasley, Orange St, 2013

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

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

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Eat like a Foodie! Downtown Diner [B7] – Daily breakfast and lunch specials.
Breakfast is served all day. • 126 W Main St • 863.583.4300 •
&Drink
/downtowndiner126 • M-F 7:30a-2p, Sa 7:30-12
Ax-Caliber Axe Venue & Restaurant [D8] Polk County’s Very First The Federal Bar/Restaurant [D7] – A new Prohibition Era Bar
Axe Venue and amazing restaurant! Our doors are open, come on located in Lakeland’s first Post Office featuring a full service
by for great food and coffee and schedule an appointment for axe restaurant and classic event space. Menu features amazing tacos,
throwing! • (863) 592-3500 • www.axcaliber.com • hours; M-W fresh made salads, flatbreads, mac and cheese skillets, and healthy
10a-10p; Th-F 10a-11p; Sun 10a-7p rice bowls, plus a premium whiskey and craft cocktail selection. Live
music and guest DJs on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday! • 124 S
Tennessee Ave • 863.816.3968 • federalbarlakeland.com

Fresco’s Southern Kitchen and Bar [E7] – Always the Perfect Mix of
food, drink and atmosphere. Lakeland’s first craft bar and restaurant.
Bay Street Bistro [D3] – Eclectic bistro specializing in French- Live music Thu-Sat nights. Happy Hour Tuesday-Friday, plus
American and Italian cuisine. Handmade desserts. Call for $5. Tito’s Tuesdays, Whiskey Wednesday, Wine Down
reservations. • 211 E Bay St • 863.683.4229
• baystreetbistro.net • Tu-Sa 5p-9p Thursday (1/2 Price Bottle Wine). Full service catering
available. • 132 S Kentucky Ave • 863.683.5267
• frescoslakeland.com • M 7a-3p, Tu-W 7a-10p, Th
Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro 7a-12a, F-Sa 7a-1a, Su 9a-3p
[D7] – Hip casual eatery specializing in
fresh salads, toasts, flatbreads, pressed
sandwiches, and soups. The beverage Garden Bistro [I8] – On the Lake Mirror side of the
Magnolia Building, enjoy fresh homemade salads,
menu features traditional and inventive sandwiches, soups and desserts while overlooking the
espresso beverages, World’s Finest Cold
Brew, and craft sodas. • 205 E Main St Frances Langford Promenade. Fine wine and beer
available. • 702 E Orange St • 863.686.3332 •
• 863.682.1210 • blackandbrew.com Tu-Sa 11a–3p, Su Brunch 9:30a–2:30p
• M-Th 7a-8p, F 7a-10p, Sa 8a-10p, Su
11a-4p
Ax-Caliber Axe Venue & Restaurant
Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille [E6] – A New
Cake Makers Studio Cake & Sweets Orleans-style restaurant. Great food, great service,
[D7] – A unique provider of custom good value, and good times. • 101 N Kentucky
cakes that will make you say, “I don’t Ave • 863.686.2228 • hookedonharrys.com • M-Th 11a-10p, F-Sa
11a-11p, Su 11a-10p
believe it’s a cake.” If you can imagine it, we can bake it! Cakes for
weddings, birthdays, and any type of event. Also, we have over 30+
flavors of ice cream, milkshakes, Freakshakes, smoothies, cupcakes,
Hookah Palace [E7] – Belly dancing Friday and Saturday nights.
and pastries. • 115 S Kentucky Ave • 863.937.8451 • / Thursday is Latino Night with a DJ. Wide variety of beer, wine, and
CakeMakersStudio • M-Th 9a-8p, F-Sa 9a-9p, Su 11a-5p a full liquor bar with specialty drinks. Available for private functions.
• 112 S Kentucky Ave • 863.688.1818 • myhookahpalace.com •
W 4p-1a, Th-Sa 4p-2a
Café Roti Restaurant & Bar [D7] – Authentic, gourmet Indian and
Pakistani cuisine at affordable prices. • 116 S Tennessee • 863-688-
2800 • caferotifl.com • M-Th 11a-2p and 5p-9p, F-Sa 11a-10p, Su Jimmy John’s [E6] – Freaky fast. Freaky good. It's all about the freshest
11a-9p ingredients & fastest service. Eat in, take out, or call for delivery. • 125
N Kentucky Ave • 863.688.3118 • jimmyjohns.com • M-Su 11a-9p
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The Chop Shop Bar & Grill [E7] – A hot rod culture inspired diner The Joinery [J4] – A modern food hall and craft brewery featuring
serving amazing wings and the best burgers anywhere! • 118 S 7 specialty eateries, as well as a funky fresh floral boutique, on the
Kentucky Ave • 863.603.4040 • /chopshopburgers • M-W 11a- banks of Lake Mirror. • 640 E. Main St. • thejoinerylkld.com •
9p, Th-Sa 11a-11p, Su 11a-9p M-Th 11a-1op, F-Sa 11a-11p, Su 11a-8p

Crispers [E5] – Walk in and be wowed with a variety of fresh/DOWNTOWNLKLD La Imperial Bakery Cafe & Catering [K6] – Family-owned and operated
flavors for lunch or dinner. Delivery, carry-out, and online ordering. bakery, café, and caterer serving breakfast, lunch, and fresh pastries
• 217 N Kentucky Ave • 863.413.0685 • crispers.com • M-Sa and bread. Eat in and take out. Private, off-street parking on site.
10:30a-8:30p, Su 11a-6p Catering available for all occasions. • 830 E Main St • 863.500.4422
• imperiallakeland.com • M-F 7:30a-5:30p, Sat. 8a-4p
Dissent Craft Brewing Company [D7] – Enjoy “outspoken ales” Lakeland Loft [D7] – Sophisticated smooth jazz nightspot with fine
at this craft brewery opening soon! • 125 S. Kentucky Ave. • cigars and spirits with a balcony overlooking Munn Park. • 108 S
dissentcraftbrewing.com Tennessee Ave • 863.210.5327 • /lakelandloft • Su-W 2p-12a,
Th-Sa 2p-2a
Divicious Deli & Coffee Shop [C6] – Specializing in a combination Linksters Taproom [D7] – Upscale neighborhood bar offering
of hot and cold sandwiches, Cuban sandwiches, salads, specialty full-service liquor, beer, and wine. Showing all the games from all
coffee and pastries. • 128 E Main St • 863.940.9779 •

6 /Divicious-Deli-and-Coffee-Shop • M-F 7a-5p, Sa 7a-4p

the leagues. Golden Tee Golf, dart Revival Bar [D7] – A craft cocktail bar with an emphasis on
boards, NTN Trivia, and Internet inventive
Jukebox. • 209 E Main St • drinks, quality service, and a non-smoking atmosphere. Enjoy
863.683.7195 • linksterstaproom. locally-sourced coffee, teas, and pastries amongst our treasure
com • M-Su 12p-2a trove of books.Selected beers, wines and champagnes for evening
hours. • 119 S Kentucky Ave • 863.606.6090 • revivallakeland.
Nineteen61 Latin Cuisine [D7] – An com
integration of Modern Spanish style Scream’n Tuna Sushi [D2] – A masterful fusion of modern sushi
with Latin American and Southern and traditional Asian cuisine, blending the finest ingredients
propensities, in a setting unique to GarTdheen BFeisdtreoral Bar/Restaurant with fresh preparation - right before your eyes. • 270 E Bay St •
863.413.0264 •mscreamntunasushi.com •
Central Florida • 215 E Main St • M-Th 11a-9p, F-Sa 11a-10p
863.688.1961 • Nineteen61.com • M-Th
11:30a-2:30p, 5p-9p F-Sa 11:30a-2:30p, 5p-10p Su 11:30a-8p

Mister Fish [J12] – Carry-out: seafood, chicken, and more. Want it Silver Ring Café [C6] – Real Cuban sandwiches, homemade Spanish
fast? Call or fax your order. • 715 E Palmetto St • 863.688.4280 • bean soup, black beans and rice. Friendly staff and fast service. •
misterfish.org • M-Sa 11a-7p 106 N Tennessee Ave • 863.687.3283 • M-F 8a-5p

Mitchell's Coffee House [D4] – Serving the finest gourmet coffee Swan Brewing Company [B4] – Lakeland’s family friendly
and pastries since 1998. Breakfast and lunch served daily. • 235 N neighborhood brewery and taproom. Enjoy 30 beers/craft sodas/
Kentucky Ave • 863.680.2944 • mitchellscoffee.com • M-Sa 7a-5p ciders on tap in a gorgeous 3500 sqft patio overlooking Lake Wire
or inside a cool retro taproom. Rotating food trucks and a pet-friendly
Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits [D7] – Smoked meats, handmade patio. • 115 W Pine St • 863-703-0472 • swanbrewing.com
sides and sauces, over 300 whiskeys, and handcrafted cocktails.
• 130 S Tennessee Ave • 863.937.4226 • mojobbq.com • Su-Th Taco Bus Lakeland [E7] – Delivering a healthy, fresh, authentic
11a-10p, F-Sa 11a-12p Mexican taste experience. Just one bite and your taste buds will be
singing traditional Mexican folk songs! • 126 S Kentucky Ave •
Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub [D7] – Downtown’s family-owned, 863.333-4139 • taco-bus.com • Su-Th 11a-10p, F-Sa 11a-3a
authentic Irish Pub. Proudly television-free since 1996 because we
think our conversations are more interesting. • 111 S Kentucky Ave • Terrace Grille [E7] – New American Cuisine. Nationally recognized
863.686.6231 • mollymchughs.com • M-Su 12p-2a 5-star grill and rated as one of Central Florida’s finest eateries.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. • 329 E Main St • 863.688.0800 •
Palace Pizza [E7] – A family-owned business since
1997, Palace Pizza specializes in terracehotel.com • M-Su 6:30a-10:30a, 11:30a-2p,
hand-tossed New York style pizza and and 5p-10p
Italian cuisine. Come in and experience
the taste and atmosphere of Italy. • Pplheonttoy :@DanThAeuJsotiinnery Teriyaki Madness [D2] – A fast casual, Seattle-
114 S Kentucky Ave • 863.688.0045 • style teriyaki restaurant that serves customizable
palacepizzadowntown.com • M-Th 11a- bowls stacked with high-quality ingredients and
9p, F-Sa 11a-9:30p highly-addictive flavors. Pet friendly patio. Gluten
friendly options. Kids eat free on Sunday. • 304 N.

Kentucky Ave. • Open 11a to 9p every day!

Pita Pit [D7] – A sandwich shop that serves Texas Cattle Company [K7] – An historic steak
quality, healthy, fresh food fast! We have house with a great view of Lake Mirror. All of our
pitas, salads, chips, cookies and smoothies. steaks are aged and cooked over a natural wood-
They also cater and deliver. • 127 S burning fire. • 735 E Main St • 863.686.1434
Kentucky Ave • Pitapitusa.com • M-Sa • texascattlecompany.net • M-Th 5p-10p, F
10:30a-9:30p 5p-11p, Su 5p-9p

The Poor Porker [K7] – Homemade vegan beignets, coffee, street Rec Room Lkld - An activity driven bar with a focus on video games,
tacos, a variety of craft beer and wine, and live entertainment Friday arcades, and other recreational activities. plus, golf simulator, skee-
and Saturday nights. • 801 E Main St. • 863-702-3740 ball, hoops and more!(863) 213-4073 recroomlkld.com 202 N.
Massachusetts Ave
The Purple Onion Deli-Grill [D2] – Check out our homemade soups, DOWNTOWNLKLD.COM
signature salads, grilled sandwiches, and much more. • 316 N Kentucky Tropical Smoothie Café [B8] – Bold, flavorful food plus smoothies
Ave • 863.688.5590 • /purpleoniondeligrill • M-Sa 10:30a-3p made with real fruit and natural sugars. Wraps, sandwiches, flat-
breads, and salads made to order. Catering, too. • 225 S Florida
Red Door Lakeland [K12] – Offering fine wines and personally Ave • 863.686.9474 • tropicalsmoothiecafe.com • M-F 7a-7p,
selected brews that compliment delectable meal creations from our Sa-Su 10a-6p
award winning chef. Full bar featuring craft spirits and craft cocktails.
• 733 E Palmetto St • 863.937.9314 • reddoorwinemarket.com • Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi [C6] – Polk County’s Premiere Sushi bar. 7
Tu-Sa 5p-10p, F-Sa 12p-3p, Su Brunch 11a-3p The Sushi everyone loves plus Hibachi, Ramen, and a full bar!
• 114 N. Tennessee Ave. • 863-940-2112 • TsunamiSushi.net

SHOP Art and Culture June Taylor Fibers & Finds – A mix of unique, one-of-a-kind furniture
Like the Explorations V Children’s Museum [E6] – The designs and pieces • 125 N. Kentucky Ave Suite 103 • Coming
Locals adventure in learning never ends when you summer 2021!
shop in the Museum Store! Toys, games, and
books that spark curiosity and creativity in Lloyd’s of Lakeland [E2] – Antique store with everything: art, furniture,
kids and playful adults. All proceeds benefit vintage kitchen items, vinyl records, musical instruments and home
Museum programs and exhibits. •109 N decor. Two floors full. Cash paid for antiques • 301 N Kentucky Ave •
Kentucky Ave • 863.687.3869 • 863.682.2787 • www.lloydslakeland.com • M-F 11a-5p, Sa 10a-5p
www.explorationsv.com • M-Sa 9a-5:30p
My Cottage Garden [E2] – Teas, herbs, teapots, and tea accessories.
Just Dance Academy of Dance and Etiquette [E7] – A place that Over 150 different loose and bagged teas to choose from • 327 N
emphasizes the spirit of dance in all forms: waltz, tango, fox trot, rumba, Kentucky Ave • 863.688.9686 • Tu-Th 10a-6p, F 3p-6p, Sa 1p-6p
cha-cha, swing for children and adults. Remember to Live, Laugh,
Love and Dance • 124 S Kentucky Ave • 863.940.4701 • www. Pura Vie Holistic Studio & Boutique [E4] – A holistic boutique and
smilejustdance.com • Private Lessons by appt., Group Lessons: M-Th 7p massage therapy practice offering  traditional Western and Eastern
massage therapy, specialty retail products and unique gifts and
Lkld Live at Studio B [E5] – A full-service artistic venue offering apparel to balance mind, body, and spirit • 119 Traders Alley •
meeting, event, and concert space. • 202 N Massachusetts Ave. • www.puraviespa.com
www.lkldlive.com
Pressed [D3] - Opening summer 2021! • A combination bookstore and
coffee shop located at 213 E Bay St. We
Polk Museum of Art Gift Shop [K12] – offer a wide selection of new and used titles
The Shop, located in the Polk Museum of for all ages. Our coffee, tea, baked goods,
Art, offers an array of unique and specialty My Cottage Garden and pastries are sourced from favorite
merchandise ranging from toys, books, and
stationery to jewelry, pottery, and clothing. local businesses, including Ethos Roasters
All purchases support the exhibitions and and Honeycomb. We host community
programming at the Museum • 800 E Palmetto St events including book clubs, author
• 863.688.7743 • www.polkmuseumofart.org • spotlight night, coffee education night, story
Tu-Sa 10a-5p, Su 1-5p, (Closed Su Jun 1–Sep 1) time, and writer's workshops •
Satya Life Yoga [C4] – Accommodating people @pressedlkld • PressedLKLD •
with wide ranges of experience and abilities. www.pressedlkld.com
Classes 7 days a week. • 112 E Pine St •
863.802.YOGA (9642) • www.satyalife.com Velazquez Cigar Co. Rafa Natural [D3] – Lakeland made
Sifu Och Wing Chun Kung Fu [C4] – Kids to organic natural products for bath, body &
Adults – weight loss and self-defense, after home. Face care, bath & body, 100% soy
school programs, kickboxing, and Ip Man Wing candles, gift sets & spa nights! • 244 N
Chun Kung Fu • 116 E Pine St • 863.800.0171 Kentucky Ave • 863.712.7620 • www.
• www.lakelandkungfu.com • Call for morning rafanatural.com • M-F 10a-6p, Sa 9a-5p
hours, M-F 5:30p-9p, Sa 9:30a-12p
Scout & Tag [D3] – A home and gift
Boutiques, Antiques, and Vintage Finds store located in a 3500 sqft. historic old
Amelia Paige Boutique & Embroidery [E4] – A ladies gift boutique theatre specializing in unique gifts and décor items to fashion
with a whole lotta love! Clothing, accessories, gifts & home decor—you your home, along with Lakeland-made or celebrated items. Voted one
won’t leave this boutique empty-handed! We also offer monogramming of Lakeland’s Best Gift Stores for the past 3 years. • 244 N. Kentucky
and embroidery services • 223 N Kentucky Ave • 863.500.4264 • Ave • (863) 225-2426 • www.ScoutandTag.com • M-F 10a-6p; Sa
www.ameliapaigeboutique.com • M-F 10a-6p, Sa 9a-5p  8a–5p, Su 11a – 4p
Edwards-Macy Bridal [C6] –Offering extraordinary fashion collections
/DOWNTOWNLKLDfor weddings, prom, pageants, and elegant occasions • 120 E Main St The Sommer Building [D4] – Downtown’s newest venue for weddings,
• 863.688.1021 • / EdwardsMacy • M-F 10a-5p parties, meetings & large gatherings. Capacity: 190 • 230 N Kentucky
Gaines Jewelers [D7] – Fine jewelry and gifts for any life event, and Ave, 2nd Flr • To view the space, visit Stationery Loft during regular
beautiful engagement rings. Price points to meet your needs. Est 1935 business hours or text 863.227.4307 • /sommerbuilding
• 112 S Tennessee Ave • 863.688.8557 • www.gLgaines.com • M-F
10a-5:30p Stationery Loft & Gift Boutique [D4] – Find everything you need
Home Essentials [E2] – Specializing in tools for kitchen, dining, and for those once-in-a-lifetime events, from distinctive invitations to
entertaining. Name-brand small appliances, cookware, barware, fabulous gifts and everything in between • 230 N Kentucky Ave •
and tableware. Beautiful table and kitchen linens, prep/serving 863.248.4438 • www.stationeryloft.com • M-F 10a-5p, Sa 9a-4p
boards, creative yard art. Great gadgets for prep and presentation. (afterhours appointments by request)
Specialty salts, oils, dips, rubs, and more • 325 N Kentucky Ave •
/DOWNTOWNLKLD863.687.3600 • www.homeessentialslakeland.com • M-Sa 10a-4p Take Heart Fair Trade & More [D3] - A boutique offering fair trade
Jesse Carl Vinyl [D2] – Offering a diverse variety of new and used artisan goods imported from around the world. Their 501(c) 3
records, CDs, and more. Genres range from classic rock to new wave organization advocates for widows and aged-out orphans in Kenya
to reggae to punk • 304 N Kentucky Ave. #1150 • 863.274.3880 • by providing micro-finance loans and education opportunities. By
www.jessecarlvinyl.com • Tu-F 11a-6p, Sa 9a-5p purchasing fair trade items you are providing a sustainable income
for the artisans and supporting Take Heart • 248 N Kentucky Ave •
8 www.takeheartafrica.org • Tu-F 10a-5p, Sa 9a-5p

Thom Downs Antiques, Inc. [C3] – Featuring 16,000 sf of European
antiques, furniture, chandeliers & accessories. • 235 N Florida Ave •
863.688.3269 or 866.406.9004 • Tu-Sa 10a-5p

Top Buttons Boutique and Designer Thrift [D3] – A 501c3
organization through which Boutique profits fund their “Wearing

Confidence” Program. Activities and Sundries
Their mission is to build Dreams Come True Entertainment/Enchanted Fairytale
up girls in need locally Hollow [D3] – Dreams Come True Entertainment provides high
• 236 N Kentucky Ave quality fun and unique character entertainment for all ages,
• 863.220.2464 • and the Enchanted Fairytale Hollow is an unforgettable event
www.topbuttons.org space—a whimsical wonderland of fun and magic. Check the
Tu-F 10a-5p, Sa 9a-5p website for a monthly event listing • 214 Traders Alley • www.
dreamscometrueentertainment.com
Traditions Unlimited Escapology Lakeland [D4] – Lakeland’s premier private escape
[E5] – A gift shop room experience! Located in a prime spot, up to 8 players will
all about you, your be challenged in this new attraction by working together to find
family, and friends clues, solve puzzles, and decode locks that will free them from
making warm and the escape room within the hour • 210 E Pine St • 863-698-
wonderful memories for
birthdays, weddings, 7329 • www.escapologylakeland.com • M-Th 12p-10p, F-Sa
new babies and more 12p-11p, Su 12p-9
life celebrations • Pura Vie Holistic Studio & Boutique Fast Signs [B4] – Let our marketing strategists, graphic
experts, and problem solvers solve your visual communications
221 N Kentucky Ave challenges and tell your brand story • 228 N. Florida Ave. •
• 863.683.7978 • 863.333.5100 • fastsigns.com/2183 • M-F 8:30a-5p
Traditionsunlimited1@ Flowers by Edith [B8] – Specializing in unique floral designs;
gmail.com • Tu-F 10a-6p, First Fri 10a-9p, Sa 10a-4p single bouquets as well as party packages • 229 S Florida Ave •
Tu-Sa 9a-5p 863.686.1134 • www.flowersbyedith.com • M-F 9a-5p, Sa 9a-1p
Glass Onion [B7] – Specializing in custom stained glass, windows,
Urban Appeal [D7] – Carrying the top brands for men, women, and doors, and entryways. Repairs and resizing services available • 120 W
kids specializing in clothes with an urban appeal • 123 S Kentucky Main St • 863.683.0803 • www.glassonionberman.com • M-Sa 9a-5p
Ave • 863.409.0628 • M-Th 10a-9p, F-Sa 10a-9:30p, Su 11a-8p Goin’ Postal [E4] – Locally-owned packing and shipping location with
service for UPS, FedEx, DHL, and USPS mailbox rentals, packing and
Pampering Places shipping supplies, fax, scanning service, and lamination • 304 E Pine
12/six.one [E4] - Hair salon - cuts, color, styling • 229 N. Kentucky St • 863.688.1174 • www.goinpostal.com • M-F 9a-6p
Ave coming fall 2021! iNK Screen Printing [B4] – Prints great quality shirts in large quantities,
from 20 to 20,000+. • 107 W. Pine St • 863-606-8137 •
Bella Viságe Medical Rejuvenation [C4] – Bella Viságe Medical www.inkscreenprint.com • Tu-F 9a-5p
Rejuvenation is Downtown Lakeland’s premier medical spa • 118 E Pine Lakeland Escape Room [E4] – Have fun searching for clues and
St • 863.333.0553 • www.bellavisagelakeland.com • M-Sa 9a-6p solving puzzles! Custom-made escape rooms you won’t find anywhere
else. All escape room experiences are private. Lakeland Escape
Blushing Blondes - Color, Cuts & Extensions • 117 S. Kentucky Ave • Room has received TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence every
Message for appointments • @blushingblondes.co year since it opened • 308 E. Pine St. • 863-450-3232 • www.
lakelandescaperoom.com • M-Th 12p-9p, F-Sa 11a-11p, Su 12p-8p
Evolve Hair Studio [C6] – Dedicated to creating an artistic, upbeat, and MUV FLorida Medical Cannabis Dispensary [B4] – 224 N Florida Ave •
unique experience for each of our guests through extraordinary service 833.880.5420 • www.muvfl.com • M-F 10a-7p, Sa 10a-7p, Su 12p-5p
and technical distinction • 126 E Main St • www.evolvelakeland.com • My Office & More [C6] – Need a place to work for an hour or day?
863.510.5975 • Tu-Sa: times vary; call for appt. Professional workspace options, high speed internet, plus other services:
copies, faxes, shredding, notary, mailboxes, meeting rooms and more!
Gent’s Classic Cuts Barber Shop [D4] – This vintage barber shop brings • 122 E Main St • 863.333.5120 • www.myofficeandmore.com •
back the great art of barbering. A luxury feel with great prices • 216 E
Pine St • 863.816.3746 • www.gents863.com • M-F 8a-6p, Sa 8a-2p M-F 8a-6p
Plastow's Custom Creations - Diamond Coat
Liquid Hair Studio [C4] – Dedicated to service, individual attention, and Epoxy Dealer & Installer • 122 W. Main Street
value • 118 E Pine St • 863.616.9996 • www.liquidhairstudioinc.com • 863.698.5874
• Tu-F 8a-8p, Sa 9a-4p
Tyler Floral Shoppe [D10] – Full service florist
Salon Chateau [D4] – A unique salon Rec Room serving Lakeland since 1919. Order flowers
located inside one of downtown’s oldest online 24/7 • 225 E Lime St • 863.688.7355
and most charming buildings offering hair, • www.tylerfloral.com • M-F 9a-6p, Sa 9a-1p
microblading, skin care and lash services. Velazquez Cigar Company - boutique cigar store
• 228 E Pine St • 863-500-4412 • with coffee and private label cigars • w-f 10a -
6p, Sat 9a-3p • www.VelazquezCigarCompany.
/salonchateaulakeland • Coming com • 812 E. Main St. - 863.500.3717
soon!

The Strand Salon [D3] – 238 N DOWNTOWNLKLD.COM
Kentucky Ave • 863.284.5858 •

/the-strand-salon

Studio 323 Salon [E2] – Providing
individualized service performed by
caring and attentive professionals
• 323 N Kentucky Ave •
863.937.8064

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Explorations V Children’s Museum • Downtown:
Three floors of kid-powered, hands-on
exhibits and mind-stretching programs The HEART
in the arts and sciences to celebrate of the ARTS
the five senses! Exhibits and programs
vary throughout the year. • 109 N The Polk Theatre • A 1,400
Kentucky Ave. • 863.687.3869 • seat historic theatre was built
explorationsv.com • M-Sa 9a-5:30p in 1928 and listed on the
National Register of Historic
Florida Dance Theatre Places. Offering a mix of films
• Polk County’s only and live theatre. Also available
professional dance for event rental. Enjoy history,
company and training entertainment, and Old Florida
academy. Check their all rolled into one. • 121 S
website for more details Florida Ave. • 863.682.7553
on the performances
scheduled for 2018. • polktheatre.org
Plan now to enjoy the
/DOWNTOWNLKLDintoxicating mix of RP Funding Center • The The Imperial Symphony
passion, athleticism, RP Funding Center (formerly Orchesta • Since 1965,
elegant refinement, and/DOWNTOWNLKLDThe Lakeland Center) is the Imperial Symphony
classic modernity that Central Florida’s convention, Orchestra has been
you have come to love sports, lifestyle and educating, entertaining
on the stage! • 305 entertainment destination. and inspiring central
W Main St. • 863.802.0399 • The facility hosts a wide Florida audiences. What
floridadancetheatre.org variety of events ranging began as a group of
Lakeland Community from nationally renowned 30 passionate volunteer
Theatre • A local
treasure. The annual artists, athletic events, musicians has grown
schedule includes main- meetings, conventions to a paid, per-service
stage productions, the and social events. The RP orchestra serving Polk
Eunice Fuller Theatre for Funding Center is a short County and neigboring
Youth productions, and drive from anywhere in communities. • 111
The Edge Alternative Stage Central Florida. • 701 W Lake Hollingsworth Dr.
Read Series, as well as Lime St • 863.834.8100 • • 863.688.3743 •
classes, summercamps, rpfundingcenter.com imperialsymphony.org
workshops, and Master Polk Museum of Art
classes. Check their website
for upcoming performance • Hosts a variety of
details. • 121 S Lake Ave. changing exhibitions
• 863.603.7529 ranging from ancient
• lakelandcommunitytheatre.com to contemporary
art. Offers classes,
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workshops, tours,
and camps for all
ages. The Museum’s
Mayfaire-by-the-Lake
fine art festival, is

held every Mother’s
Day weekend. •
800 E Palmetto St.
• 863.688.7743 •
polkmuseumofart.org • Tu-Sa
10a-5p, Sun 1p-5p

Downtown First Friday
• One of the
Lakeland’s Signature most popular
recurring events
EVENTS in Lakeland!
Every month
Art & Wine visitors from
Walk - This
November event all over the
pairs art with community
shopping. Retail travel
stores host local Downtown for
artists and serve an evening of
wine samplings and free, family-
food samplings.
friendly
Thursday entertainment,
Squared Food activities, live music, art receptions,
Truck Rally a car show, and, of course, the chance to check out
• Mark your our great, locally - owned restraurants and retail
calendars for the establishments. Each month has a different theme,
second Thursday and special activities are provided to complement the
of each month theme. Streets are closed to vehicles and filled with
from 6p-9p exhibiting businesses from around the city. First Fridays
around Munn of each month are from 6-9p. Check DowntownLKLD.
Park. Sample fare com for updates.
from more than
two dozen food Downtown Farmers
trucks from around Curb Market - Taste
Central Florida of the Market - The
offering Southern Farmers Market spans
classics, BBQ, Thai 5 city blocks averaging
Food, Seafood, Ice 80 to 100 vendors
Cream, Desserts, each week. Saturdays
and more! starting at 8am. Taste
of the Market is every
Tasty Tuesday - Third other month. Purchase DOWNTOWNLKLD.COM
Tuesday of each month. tickets for sizable taste
Tasty Tuesdays are a super samples from dozens of
fun way to experience Market food vendors.
multiple Downtown Learn more about the
restaurants, bars and sweet market on page 16.
shops all in one night!  You
get hearty sample sizes with Holiday
each ticket, and move from Walkabout -
place to place at your own Tuesday, Nov
pace! To purchase tickets 30, 2021 •
visit DowntownLKLD.com Enjoy holiday
Tastings begin at 4:30pm and
end at 9pm. shopping,
carriage
rides, holiday
activities, photos
with Santa and

More!

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Many annual events have not returned at time of publication due to Covid. Please check

May 8-9 • Mayfaire June 24-26 • Miss Florida
by-the-Lake – Scholarship Pageant – The Annual
Beginning as a craft Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant
fair, Mayfaire by- and Miss Florida’s Outstanding
the-Lake has grown Teen Pageant will be held at The RP
into one of Florida’s Funding Center’s Youkey Theatre.
premier outdoor The winner of the Miss Florida
Scholarship Pageant will go on to
art festivals. Held represent the state of Florida at the
on Mother’s Day Miss America Pageant in September.
weekend each
year, Mayfaire is July 3 • Red, White & Kaboom - The
located on the shores celebration will take place with live
of beautiful Lake Morton. music at Lake Mirror along the Frances
Mayfaire is one of the largest and oldest Langford Promenade in Lakeland, ending
outdoor art festivals in Central Florida. with a breathtaking fireworks display
dazzling the crowd at 9p. A variety of
June - August - food trucks. Sponsored by T. Mims Corp/
SHOP - TEXT - Buyers Rep. Inc. • 6p-9p • Free
WIN - Summer
Edition - The August 21 & 22 • Fine Art at
the Magnolia & Scholarship
more you shop - Featuring 19 Fine Artists
Downtown, the & Craftsmen from Florida,
more changes our beautiful indoor Fine Art
to win! Text Show is celebrating our 5th
year return - held at the lovely
photos of your historic Magnolia Building
Downtown (next to Hollis Garden) • 702
Lakeland E. Orange Street, Lakeland,
receipts to 863.225.0807. Every
$10 spent is an entry into that weeks contest to win FL • Sat 10a - 5p & Sun 10a
a $25 gift card to the restaurant of your choice! New - 4p • For more information:
contest begins each Monday, with winners announced https://www.facebook.com/
Monday afternoons for the previous week.
FineArtMagnolia
/DOWNTOWNLKLD September 11 • October 2 • Polk
Celebration of Life Pride Festival - Pride
/DOWNTOWNLKLD Festival - In honor of in the park will
Suicide Awareness feature vendors from
Week, Just Cares Inc. various LGBT-Friendly
invites you to join organizations, food
them at their free trucks, community
Celebration of Life service organizations,
Festival in Munn Park and live
from 9am to 1pm. entertainment. Munn
With inflatables for the kids, games, Park.• 10a-4p. •
performances and more, this is something you won't want polkpridefl.com
to miss! The festival is the culmination of a week of activities
12 beginning with a Suicide Awareness Gala on Saturday,
September 7th and a Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday, September
10th. To learn more, visit justcaresinclakeland.com

you don’t want to miss!

the DowntownLKLD.com website for the most up to date information on events.

October 23 • 22nd Annual October 23 • 35th Annual Fall
Hispanic Festival of Lakeland Garden Extravaganza - This
- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage event is hosted by the Garden
month and raise money for Club of Lakeland, Inc. Free
charities and scholarships fun for all ages. More than
at the Club Hispano de 40 plant and flower vendors,
Lakeland’s event at the drawings, giveaways, and
Frances Langford Promenade raffles. Ask the experts
at Lake Mirror. Hispanic information and plant clinic.
food, live music, folkloric Food vendors and more! This
dances, arts, and crafts are is a great time to purchase
featured. • Lake Mirror
Promenade • 12p-8p • $5 a variety of plants, flowers,
Admission • Clubhispanodelakeland.com 7th and a trees and outdoor art. •
Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday, September 10th. To learn Munn Park • 8am-3pm. • For more
more, visit justcaresinclakeland.com info call: (863) 370-4065
October 31 • Fall Festival -
October 29-30 • Rocky Just Cares, Inc. sponsors this
Horror Picture Show family-friendly Halloween
Experience - Enjoy this alternative on South Kentucky
legendary event at an Avenue, in front of Just
Dance, featuring a petting
equally legendary zoo, games, activities, music
location. Come at 9p and performances. • South
for the pre-show and Kentucky Ave • 6p-9p • Free
music. The movie, • Justcaresinclakeland.com

with accompanying
choreography,
starts at midnight.
It’s an R-rated
movie, so
people 17 and younger must be
accompanied by a parent. Costumes
are encouraged! Polktheatre.org

November 27 • Small November 6 • Veterans Day
Business Saturday - Parade and Ceremony - Starts
Celebrated in Downtown at the Veterans Memorial
Lakeland with shop Park near Lake Beulah at
specials, prizes, and
drawings. Support small about 10a. The parade then
business! Downtownlkld. kicks off at the RP Funding
com • Free • 10a-4p Center and winds through
Downtown Lakeland. It’s
a great opportunity to

support our veterans. •
Free • 10a-12p

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COMMUNITY Events continued... November 30 •
Small Business
November 6 • 7th Annual Saturday -
Art Crawl - This one-day Celebrated in
art festival in Munn Park Downtown Lakeland
serves as a catalyst to with shop specials,
prizes, and
celebrate the emergence drawings. Support
of new and innovative small business!
artists in and around Downtownlkld.com •
Central Florida. It Free • 10a-4p
features local artists
selling artwork and competing for prizes December 4 •
alongside live music, live art demonstrations and featured local SnowFest - The
organizations and sponsors that proactively support the arts. City of Lakeland’s
This 7th annual juried art festival is an accessible venue for art Parks & Recreation
collection, entertainment and fun! • Free • 9a-4p Department hosts
this annual event in
December 2 • Annual Munn Park featuring
Lakeland Christmas Parade snow mountains,
- It starts and ends at the rock climbing, and
RP Funding Center and lots of fun! You might
winds through Downtown even see Santa!
Lakeland and past Lake lakelandgov.net/
Mirror. For information about parkrec • 10a-2p
the parade, please contact
[email protected] •

Free • 7p

/DOWNTOWNLKLD Get Detroit Tigers Spring Training
Your & Lakeland Flying Tigers
/DOWNTOWNLKLD
GAME on! As the spring training home for the Detroit Tigers and summer
home to the Tigers High A affiliate the Lakeland Flying Tigers,
14 Joker Marchant Stadium offers fun for fans of all ages. Enjoy the
game from one of the five premium hospitality areas, savor the
many flavors from the expanded concession stands, or let the kids
run wild in the new kids’ zone. Your visit is sure to create memories
that will last long after the final out! So what are you waiting for?
Grab your cap and dust off your glove and head to Publix Field
at Joker Marchant Stadium for a Detroit Tigers Spring Training
game--or catch a sneak peek at baseball’s future Major Leaguers
with the Lakeland Flying Tigers. Parking is free for Flying Tigers
games and advance tickets can be purchased for as little as $6!
Visit Lakelandflyingtigers.com today and find out what you’ve been
missing out on!

FUN Continues Tuesday Evening Tours • Your guide will take you on this
half-mile tour of local history where you will discover the many
All WEEK Long! 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).

The Lakeland Concert Band • An all-volunteer band with Lakeland Food Tour • A brand new experience in downtown
musicians of all ages—teens to 90s - entertains and inspires Lakeland that has you laughing, learning and eating your way
Lakeland area residents young and old with free concerts one through its dazzling culture. • lkldfoodtours.com
Sunday per month from November through April. Concerts
begin at 2:30p. Before each concert, local talents performs at Self guided outdoor art tours!
1:45p • Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern College • Check out the many outdoor
lakelandconcertband.org. sculptures around Downtown
Lkld Live at Studio B • A full-service artistic venue offering by using OTOCAST virtual tour.
meeting, event, and concert space, with multi-camera TV Download the FREE app from
streaming and more, that showcases the arts and brings the app store to read and hear
wonderful local performances to Downtown. Lkld Live is a about the art and artist. Plus
non-profit organization with a purpose to host, engage and audio descriptions and a GPS
enhance cultural, educational, and artistic endeavors in the map so you are sure to find
Lakeland & Polk County community. • 202 N Massachusetts them all.
Ave. • lkldlive.com

Poetry, Spoken Word, and Open Mic Night • Just Runners Don’t Have To Be Lonely…
Cares, Inc. created this event to help promote the sharing of
writings, inspirations, and thoughts to our community. They Opportunities to celebrate with fellow runners:
are proud to collaborate with Platform Arts, Ambitious Diva
Entertainment and Just Dance to present this monthly event • Black & Brew Coffee House • 205 E Main St, Sa 7:45a
which is open to everyone, with no restrictions on any theme. • Mitchell’s Coffee House • 235 N Kentucky Ave, Sa 6a
You can share your own work or read from your favorite poets. • Swan Brewing • 115 W Pine St, Tu 6p
The atmosphere is amazing! The poetry is intense! It’s just all
around a good time. Located at Just Dance Academy, 124 S
Kentucky Ave, Third Sunday each month at 6p.

Florida Tropics Lakeland Magic Basketball
Indoor Soccer
The Lakeland Magic is in
The Tropics are Lakeland’s professional the NBA’s developmental
soccer organization. The Tropics have league (NBA G League) and
4 entities that consist of a Major Arena an affiliate of the Orlando
Soccer League a USL League Two and Magic. The team plays 24 DOWNTOWNLKLD.COM
UPSL pro teams, and FYSA youth Club. The indoor team, home games from November
known as the Florida Tropics, play at the RP Funding Center through March at the RP
November-March in the highest level of professional indoor Funding Center and provides
soccer in North America. The outdoor teams, known as the an opportunity to see
Lakeland Tropics and Tropics SC, play throughout Lakeland. professional NBA basketball in
Tropics SC are the 2019 UPSL national champions. For a family friendly environment
more information or to purchase tickets to their games visit right here in Lakeland. Visit
FLTropics.com or call 863.240.0101. LakelandMagic.com for the
upcoming schedule and
ticket information. 15

Lakeland Downtown

Farmers Curb Market

Be sure to visit the Market where we strive to bring the community
together and support small business with local, handmade,
homegrown, and wholesome produce, plants, artisan gifts, pastries,
breads, specialty foods, and more! Enjoy live entertainment most
Saturdays.
Located on Kentucky Ave. from Lemon Street to Oak Street. Market
spans 5 city blocks with 80 to 100 vendors each week. Open 8a
until 2p every Saturday, September through May, and open 8a
until 1p every Saturday in June and July. Closed in August. Visit
lakelandcurbmarket.org to learn about our vendors, get directions,
and more.

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.
YOU GET 2
When visiting Downtown you get UP TO 2 hours of free on-street parking on your first visit each day. Want to stay longer than 2 hours? For
those APP savvy visitors, download PARKMOBILE to purchase more time on the street, or choose to park in a convenient paid lot or garage for
up to 8 hours with cash or credit. 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. Pick up a brochure from
parking staff or a retail shop Downtown.

Lakeland Downtown Development This visitor’s guide is a product of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority. If you would like
Authority additional copies of this guide to share with customers or visitors, please contact Phyllis Sharp at

[email protected] or call (863) 683-2783 • Check out a digital version of this guide on our website.
LDDA.ORG • DOWNTOWNLKLD.COM

To stay up to date with Downtown events and specials, text LKLD to 855.298.5275

Lakeland Downtown Development Authority 5/2021