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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.
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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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D2 E5 GETTING
ŸŸHome Essentials ŸŸCrispers AROUND
ŸŸJesse Carl Vinyl ŸŸTraditions Unlimited
ŸŸPurple Onion C6 E7
ŸŸSouthern Art Glass ŸŸDivicious Deli & Coffee Shop ŸŸChop Shop
ŸŸUncle Nick’s (coming Fall 2017) ŸŸEdwards-Macy Bridal ŸŸFresco’s
E2 ŸŸEvolve Hair Studio ŸŸHookah Palace
ŸŸLloyd’s of Lakeland ŸŸMy Office & More ŸŸHurricane Alley
ŸŸMy Cottage Garden ŸŸSilver Ring Cafe ŸŸJust Dance
ŸŸParresol Jewelers D6 ŸŸPalace Pizza
ŸŸStudio 323 ŸŸBecky’s Hot Dogs – Mobile Food Vendor ŸŸTaco Bus Lakeland
C3 E6 ŸŸTerrace Grille
ŸŸThom Downs Antiques ŸŸExplorations V Children’s Museum K7
D3 ŸŸHarry’s Seafood Bar & Grill ŸŸ801 E Main/Poor Porker
ŸŸBay Street Bistro ŸŸJimmy John’s ŸŸTexas Cattle Co.
ŸŸLakeland BBQ ŸŸLakeland Downtown Development A B8
ŸŸMagnolia Popcorn Co. I4 ŸŸFlowers By Edith
ŸŸRafa Natural/Scout & Tag ŸŸLakeland Brewing Company & Old School ŸŸTropical Smoothie
ŸŸThe Strand Salon I8
ŸŸTop Buttons Upscale Thrift Boutique Annex ŸŸGarden Bistro
B4 K6 A9
ŸŸBatteries Plus Bulbs ŸŸJereco Hardware ŸŸLakeland Center
C4 ŸŸMain Street Diner D10
ŸŸBella Viságe Medical Rejuvenation B7 ŸŸTyler Floral
ŸŸLiquid Hair Studio ŸŸCali Rose Salon J12
ŸŸSatya Life Yoga ŸŸDowntown Diner ŸŸMister Fish
ŸŸSifu Och Wing Chun Fu ŸŸGlass Onion K12
D4 ŸŸMark Twain Smoke Shop ŸŸPolk Museum of Art/Gift Shop
ŸŸEscapology Lakeland (coming 2017) ŸŸPolk Theatre ŸŸRed Door Wine Market
ŸŸGent’s Classic Cuts Barber Shop D7
ŸŸPumpernaks ŸŸBlack & Brew Coffee House & Bistro
ŸŸThe Sommer Building ŸŸCafé Roti Restaurant & Bar (coming 2017)
ŸŸStationery Loft & Gift Boutique ŸŸColiseum of Comics
E4 ŸŸGeorge L. Gaines Jeweler
ŸŸBrooke Pottery ŸŸGot Candy & More
ŸŸCopper Tree Beads ŸŸLa Carreta Mexican Restaurant
ŸŸEmbroidery Mill & Boutique ŸŸLakeland Loft Cigar Bar
ŸŸGoin’ Postal ŸŸLinksters Taproom
ŸŸLakeland Escape Room ŸŸMolly McHugh’s Irish Pub
ŸŸMitchell’s Coffee House ŸŸNathan’s Men’s Store
ŸŸPosto 9 Brazilian Gastropub
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 food, drink and
DRINK Porker [K7] – Beer, atmosphere. Lakeland’s first craft bar and restaurant. Live music
LIKE A wine, and live music./ Thursday-Saturday nights. Daily Happy Hour. Full service
Gourmet beignets (food Catering available. :: 132 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.683.5267
truck). :: 801 E Main St :: :: frescoslakeland.com :: M 7a-3p, Tu-W 7a-10p, Th 7a-12a,
thepoorporker.com F-Sa 7a-1a, Su 9a-3p
Garden Bistro [I8] – On the Lake Mirror side of the Magnolia
FOODIE! Bay Street Bistro [D3] – Building, enjoy fresh homemade salads, sandwiches, soups and
Eclectic bistro specializing in desserts while overlooking the Frances Langford Promenade
French-American and Italian on Lake Mirror, Lakeland’s most spectacular view. Fine wine
cuisine. Handmade desserts and and beer available. :: 702 E Orange St :: 863.686.3332 ::
nightly live music. :: 211 E Bay St :: Tu-Sa 11a–3p, Su Brunch 9:30a–2:30p
863.683.4229 :: baystreetbistro.net ::
Tu-Sa 5p-9p :: Call for reservations

Becky’s Hot Dogs [D6] – Hot dog cart serving Got Candy & More [D7] – Handcrafted confections
hot dogs, sausages, chips and drinks in Munn Park. :: made in house, small batch for freshness. Secret recipe
863.242.7973 :: /Beckys-Hot-Dogs :: Tu-F 10a-2p cupcakes, cakes, and cake pops. Retro sodas, Working Cow
Homemade Ice Cream, and candy from a time remembered. ::
Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro [D7] 115 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.853.9999 :: /Got-Candy-More ::
– Urban coffee house and bistro founded in 2006 M-Th 11a-6p, F-Sa 11a-8p
situated on Munn Park, specializing in espresso
and specialty coffee beverages, savory soups, Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grille [E6]
fresh salads, Panini sandwiches, and delicious – A New Orleans-style restaurant. Great food,
flatbreads. Live music featured the last
Friday of each month. :: 205 E Main St great service, good value, and good times.
:: 863.682.1210 :: blackandbrew.com :: 101 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.686.2228
:: M-Th 7a-8p, F 7a-10p, Sa 8a-10p, :: hookedonharrys.com :: M-Th 11a-10p,
Su 11a-4p F-Sa 11a-11p, Su 11a-10p
Café Roti Restaurant & Bar [D7]
– Authentic, high quality, gourmet Indian Hookah Palace [E7] – Experience
and Pakistani cuisine at affordable prices. :: a new culture! Belly dancing Friday and
116 S Tennessee Ave :: Coming 2017 Saturday nights. Thursday is Latino Night
with a DJ. Wide variety of beer, wine, and a
/DOWNTOWNLAKELANDFL full liquor bar with specialty drinks. Available
izzaPalace P for private functions. :: 112 S Kentucky Ave ::

863.688.1818 :: myhookahpalace.com

The Chop Shop Bar & Grill [E7] – A hot Hurricane Alley [E7] – A safe and friendly dance club with
rod culture inspired diner serving amazing wings and the best Trivia Wednesday nights at 8p, DJ Thursday through Saturday
burgers anywhere! :: 118 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.603.4040 nights. Available for private parties. :: 112 S Kentucky Ave ::
:: /chopshopburgers :: M-W 11a-9p, Th-Sa 11a-11p, 863.680.3176 :: W-Sa 7p-2a
Su 12p-9p Jimmy John’s [E6] – Freaky fast. Freaky good. It's all about
Crispers [E5] – Walk in and be wowed with a variety of the freshest ingredients & fastest service. Eat in, take out, or
fresh flavors for lunch or dinner. Delivery, carry-out, and call for delivery. :: 125 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.688.3118 ::
online ordering. :: 217 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.682.7708 :: jimmyjohns.com :: M-Su 11a-9p
crispers.com :: M-Th 10:30a-8p, F-Sa 10:30a-9p, Su 11a-6p La Carreta Mexican Restaurant [D7] – Authentic Mexican
Downtown Diner [B7] – Daily breakfast and lunch food. Lunch special 11a-2p – $6.99. :: 127 S Kentucky Ave ::
specials. Breakfast is served all day. :: 126 W Main St 863.606.1673 :: M-Sat 11a-9p, Su 11a-7p
:: /downtowndiner126 :: M-F 6:30a-2p

Divicious Deli & Coffee Shop [C6] – Specializing in Lakeland BBQ [D3] – Prepared fresh daily to give
you the best BBQ experience possible :: 213 E Bay St ::
a combination of hot and cold sandwiches, Cuban sandwiches, 863.688.3483 :: lakelandbbq.com :: M-Su 11a-2p
salads, specialty coffee and pastries. :: 128 E Main St ::
863.940.9779 :: M-F 7a-5p, Sa 7a-4p
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DLP Member (These businesses support Downtown’s 25 free, community events each year. Please support them.)

Lakeland Loft [D7] – Sophisticated nightspot with fine cigars, crafted seasonal foods meet Linksters Taproom
spirits, smooth jazz nightspot with a balcony overlooking Munn outstanding service. ::
Park. :: 108 S Tennessee Ave :: /LakelandLoft 215EMainSt::863.499.0099
:: posto9gastropub.com ::
Lakeland Brewing Company & Old M-W 11a-11p, Th-Sa 11a-
School Annex [I4] – Production brewery brewing 2p, Su 11a-10p
authentic, local craft beer. On site taproom (Old The Purple Onion Deli-
School Annex) pours all LBC brands, serves a delicious Grill [D2] – Come in for our
selection of beer-friendly food. Unmatched views of the homemade soups, signature salads,
downtown skyline. :: 640 E Main St :: 863.940.3600 :: grilled sandwiches, and much more.
lakelandbrewingcompany.com :: W 11:30a-9p, Th 11:30a-10p, :: 316 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.688.5590 ::
F-Sa 11:30a-11p, Su 12p-6p 10:30a-3p

Linksters Taproom [D7] – Upscale neighborhood bar Red Door [K12] – Offering fine wines and personally selected
offering full-service liquor, beer and wine. Showing all the games brews that compliment delectable meal creations from our
from all the leagues. Golden Tee Golf, Dart Boards, NTN Trivia, award winning chef; Red Door offers the ultimate craft dining
and Internet Jukebox. :: 209 E Main St :: 863.683.7195 :: experience in the middle of everywhere. :: 733 E Palmetto St ::
linksterstaproom.com :: M-Su 12p-2a 863.937.9314 :: reddoorwinemarket.com :: Tu-Sa 5p-10p, F-Sa
Magnolia Popcorn Co. [D3] – Gourmet popcorn 12p-3p, Su Brunch 11a-3p
and more. :: 248 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.450.4138 :: Silver Ring Café [C6] – Real Cuban sandwiches, homemade
Spanish bean soup, black beans and rice. Friendly staff and
/MagnoliaPopcornCo outstanding service. :: 106 N Tennessee Ave :: 863.687.3283 ::
Main Street Diner [K6] – All food is cooked to order, ourmenuonline.com :: M-F 8a-6p, Sa 8a-5p
breakfast and lunch. In a hurry call ahead, drive through pick Taco Bus Lakeland [E7] – Delivering a healthy, fresh,
up, eat in, and take out. :: 812 E Main St :: 863.450.2963 :: authentic Mexican taste experience. Just one bite and your
M-F 7a-7p, Sa 8a-3p, Delivery available M-F 8a-3p taste buds will be singing traditional Mexican folk songs! ::
Mister Fish [J12] – Carry-out: seafood, chicken, and more. 126 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.333-5088 :: taco-bus.com ::
Want it fast? Call or fax your order. :: 715 E Palmetto St :: Su-Th 11a-10p, F-Sa 11a-3a
863.688.4280 :: misterfish.org :: M-Sa 11a-7p
Terrace Grille [E7] – The 5-star Terrace Grill opens
Mitchell's Coffee House [D4] – Serving the finest for breakfast, lunch, and dinner is nationally recognized and
gourmet coffee and pastries since 1998. Breakfast and lunch rated one of Central Florida’s finest eateries. New American
served daily. :: 235 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.680.2944 :: Cuisine. :: 329 E Main St :: 863.688.0800 :: terracehotel.com
mitchellscoffee.com :: M-Sa 7a-5p :: M-Su 6:30a-10:30a, 11:30a-2p, and 5p-10p
Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub [D7] – Downtown’s family-
owned, authentic Irish Pub. Proudly television-free since 1996 Texas Cattle Company [K7] – An historic steak house
because we think our conversations are more interesting. with a great view of Lake Mirror. All of our steaks are aged and
:: 111 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.686.6231 :: cooked over a natural wood-burning fire. :: 735 E Main St ::
mollymchughs.com :: M-F 4p-2a, Sa 12p-2a,
Su 4p-12a 863.686.1434 :: texascattlecompany.net :: M-Th 5p-10p,
F 5p-9p, Su 4p-9p
Palace Pizza [E7] – A family-
owned business since 1997, Palace Tropical Smoothie Café [B8] – Bold, DOWNTOWNLAKELANDFL.COM
Pizza specializes in hand-tossed flavorful food plus smoothies made with
New York style pizza and Italian real fruit and natural sugars. Wraps,
cuisine. Come in and experience sandwiches, flat-breads, and salads
the taste and atmosphere of Italy. :: made to order. Catering, too. ::
114 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.688.0045 225 S Florida Ave :: 863.686.9474
:: palacepizzadowntown.com :: :: tropicalsmoothie.com :: M-F 7a-8p,
M-Sa 11a-9p Sa-Su 10a-6p
Posto 9 Brazilian Gastropub [D7]
– Culinary destination inspired by the bright Terrace Grille Uncle Nick’s [D2] – A family
and exciting flavors of Brazil, where masterfully owned restaurant featuring fresh baked
bagels, overstuffed sandwiches and

7homemade entrees with an Italian flair. ::

304 N Kentucky Ave :: Coming Fall 2017!

SHOP Art and Culture Embroidery Mill & Boutique [E4] – A small boutique packed
with a whole lotta love! Monogramming is our specialty but you’ll find a
LIKE THE Explorations V little bit of everything in this gem! From women’s clothing to home decor
Children’s Museum [E6] – to hard to find gifts for that special friend. :: 225 N Kentucky Ave ::
A hands-on, fun-filled adventure 863.409.7815 :: M-F 10a-6p, Sa 9a-5p
LOCALS in learning. Children experience George L. Gaines Jeweler [D7] – Fine jewelry and gifts for any life
a jet stream journey of discovery, event, and beautiful engagement rings. Price points to meet your needs.
imagination and creativity as Est 1935 :: 112 S Tennessee Ave :: 863.688.8557 :: GLGaines.com
they explore kid-powered, mind- Home Essentials [D2] – Specializing in tools for kitchen, dining,
stretching exhibits and engaging arts and entertaining. Beautiful table and kitchen linens, great gadgets,
and science programs and workshops. varietal specific wine and craft beer glasses, dip and dessert mixes. ::
::109 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.687.3869 :: 314 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.687.3600 :: homeessentialslakeland.com ::
explorationsv.com :: M-Sa 9a-5:30p M-Sa 10a-3p

Just Dance Academy of Dance and Etiquette [E7] – A Jesse Carl Vinyl [D2] – Offering a diverse variety of new and
place that emphasizes the spirit of dance in all forms: waltz, tango, fox used records, CDs, turntables, and more. Genres include classic rock,
trot, rumba, cha-cha, swing for children and adults. Remember to Live, 80s pop, new wave, hard rock, country, and more. :: 308 E Pine St ::
Laugh, Love and Dance :: 124 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.940.4701 :: 863.274.3880 :: jessecarlvinyl.com :: Tu-F 11a-6p, Sa 9a-5p
smilejustdance.com :: Private Lessons by appt., Group Lessons: M-Th 7p Lloyd’s of Lakeland [E2] – A multi-dealer antique and collectible

Polk Museum of Art [K12] – Hosting a variety of changing mall with more than 30 dealers in 16,000sf of just cool stuff. ::
exhibitions ranging from ancient to contemporary art, the Museum 301 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.682.2787 :: lloydslakeland.com
also offers classes for children and adults. The Museum’s :: M-F 11a-5p, Sa 10a-5p
MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire-by-the-Lake fine art festival, Mark Twain Smoke Shop [B7] – 124 W Main St
held every Mother’s Day weekend, is ranked 64th :: 863.688.4072
nationally. :: 800 E Palmetto St :: 863.688.7743 :: My Cottage Garden [E2] – More than 150
PolkMuseumofArt.org :: Tu-Sa 10a-5p, Su 1-5p, loose and bagged teas and herbs, teapots, and
Summer (Jun 1 – Sep 1) Closed Su tea accessories. Afternoon cream teas available by
Satya Life Yoga [C4] – Accommodating reservation. :: 325 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.688.9686
people with wide ranges of experience and :: Tu-Th 10a-5p, F 3p-6p, Sa 1p-6p
abilities. Classes 7 days a week. :: 112 E Pine St ::
863.802.YOGA (9642)

Sifu Och Wing Chun Kung Fu [C4] – Kids to Edwards-Macy Nathan’s Men’s Store [D7] – An oasis of
Adults – weight loss and self-defense, after school programs, menswear extraordinaire nestled in the heart of Downtown
kickboxing, and Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu :: 116 E Pine St Lakeland. A true full service men’s store featuring popular brands
:: 863.800.0171 :: lakelandkungfu.com :: Call for morning hours, and great service. Providing in-store tailor and sizes galore to fit any
M-F 5:30p-9p, Sa 9:30a-12p man. :: 221 E Main St :: 863.682.2811 :: nathansmensstore.com ::

M-W 9:30a-6p, Th 9:30a-8p, F-Sa 9:30a-6p

/DOWNTOWNLAKELANDFL Boutiques, Antiques, and Vintage Finds Parresol Jewelers and Lakeland Watch Company [E2] –
A small fine jewelry store known for custom manufacture of jewelry,
Copper Tree Beads [E4] – A jewelry design studio specializing in repair and restoration of jewelry and watches. :: 327 N Kentucky Ave
one of a kind gemstones and pendants from around the world. Come :: 863.499.0153 :: parresoljewelers.com :: Tu-F 10a-5p, Sa 10a-3p,
in and create your own jewelry with the help of our staff. Classes, tools Extended hours during the holidays
and supplies are available. :: 229 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.284.9010 :: Pumpernaks Vintage Store [D4] – An offbeat vintage store with
coppertreebeads.com :: M-Sa 10a-6p handmade and fair-trade goods, bohemian original artwork, quirky
signs, gemstone sterling jewelry, gorgeous natural soaps and smart
Brooke Pottery [E4] – A fine American craft gift store featuring accessories. Great shop for unusual goods that won’t break the bank.
American and Canadian artists’ work in clay, glass, wood, and metal. :: 233 N Tennessee Ave (down Traders Alley) :: 863.944.9827 ::
We celebrate imagination and fine craftsmanship with collections of baby
items, books, Judaica, pottery, jewelry, and art for your table, walls, and /Pumpernaks :: Sa 9:30a-5p
garden. :: 223 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.688.6844 :: brookepottery.com ::
M-F 10a-6p, Sa 9a-5p Rafa Natural [D3] – Lakeland made organic natural products
Coliseum of Comics [D7] – Central Florida’s premier retailer of for bath, body & home. Face care, bath & body, 100% soy candles,
comics, games and toys. :: 121 S Kentucky Ave :: 863.686.1350 :: gift sets & spa nights! Located in Scout & Tag. :: 244 N Kentucky Ave ::
coliseumofcomics.com :: M-Th/Sa 10a-7p, F 10a-10p, Su 12p-5p 863.712.7620 :: rafanatural.com :: M-F 10a-6p, Sa 9a-5p

8Edwards-Macy Bridal [C6] – Offering extraordinary fashion Scout & Tag [D3] – Home décor and gift store showcasing
collections for weddings, prom, pageants, and elegant occasions. :: a blend of vintage, mid-century and industrial furnishings, décor and
120 E Main St :: 863.688.1021 :: /EdwardsMacy :: Tu-Sa 10a-6p unique local artisan gifts! Features Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan and
Rafa Natural Bath & Body. :: 244 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.225.2426 ::
scoutandtag.com :: M-F 10a-6p, Sa 9a-5p

DLP Member (These businesses support Downtown’s 25 free, community events each year. Please support them.)

The Sommer Building [D4] – Downtown’s newest venue for The Strand Salon [D3] –
weddings, parties, meetings & large gatherings. Capacity: 190 :: 238 N Kentucky Ave :: 863.284.5858
230 N Kentucky Ave, 2nd Flr :: To view the space, visit Stationery
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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
Art and Science are the pathways for many to 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 and
founded on the premise that children, like adults, use all five performance schedules.
senses to explore and learn about the world around them, hence
the “V” in our name. explorationsv.com
The Lakeland Center is multi-purpose entertainment
complex featuring the 10,000 seat Jenkins Arena, 2,300 seat
Florida Dance Theatre is Polk County’s only professional Youkey Theatre and 100,000 sq ft of meeting and exhibition
dance company and training academy. Florida artists along space. Hosting a wide variety of events ranging from nationally
with professional dancers from around the United States, Russia, renowned artists, family shows, athletic events, trade shows,
Puerto Rico, and Mexico have made Florida Dance Theatre a conventions, weddings and ride and drives, the Lakeland Center
thriving, powerful, and positive arts organization dedicated to is a short drive from anywhere in Central Florida and is a key
the highest quality in performance, instruction, and community destination stop for all types of events and their attendees. Visit
education. For upcoming performances and locations visit us at thelakelandcenter.com.
floridadancetheatre.org.

The Polk Theatre was built during a golden age in the In its 31th season, The Lakeland Community Theatre
United States—the stock market had yet to crash (though the boasts a Main Stage season of five high-quality productions;
The Eunice Fuller Theatre for Youth a three-show season, as
10boom had ended in Florida) and the clouds of World War II well as classes, summer camps, workshops, Master Classes;
were not yet on the horizon. Even so, it was quite a leap of The Edge: Alternative Stage Read Series; The Page to Stage

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

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

more information.

First Friday

First Friday is a free community event developed 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 (Hours 6-9 pm):

March 3rd :: The Lakeland Association of Realtors presents A Night at the
Circus. Circus acts and animals will be the backdrop for this family-friendly evening.
You’ll be amazed and entertained during Downtown’s version of the 3-ringed circus.

April 7th :: Spring Fling invites you to bring the family and enjoy a gorgeous
evening. Enjoy everything Downtown Lakeland, her shops, and restaurants have to offer.
Explore and find a new favorite!
Thursday Squared Food Truck Rally May 5th :: The City of Lakeland sponsors Celebrating Public Works. This is a kid
favorite (large and small) because the big trucks and equipment are featured and there are lots of
giveaways!

Other Regular Downtown Clearly People Art
Community Events Exhibit

Thursday Squared Food Truck Rally :: Mark your The exoskeleton figures and grouped
calendars for the second Thursday of each month from 6p-9p for scenes are designed to entertain, cause
the Food Truck Rally around Munn Park. This event, sponsored by interaction and provoke thought. All
Biolife Plasma Products, and Broadway Real Estate, is extremely pieces installed were done with the
popularity because the food is extraordinary and we keep adding to permission of the City or property
the festive atmosphere with music and activities. owners. There are 24 scenes
Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market :: Local containing 32 human castings,
farmers, Florida-grown produce, artists and craftsmen, SNAP 1 alien casting, 2 unborn babies,
accepted. Saturdays on N Kentucky, 8a-2p. Closed August. 7 swans, a giant tube of paint, a
DowntownFarmersCurbMarket.org and /FarmersCurbMarket dozen fish and a bunch of balloons.
Descriptions and locations are
available at ldda.org/Clearly-People
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Detroit Tigers Spring Training :: Feb 24th – Mar 26th. Enjoy :: MARCH ::
baseball in the newly renovated Publix Field at Joker Marchant
Stadium. visitcentralflorida.org/events/detroit-tigers-spring-training March 1st – March12th :: Neon Nostalgia Polk Museum of Art
hosts local artist, Alison LaMons’ collection of historical fiction vintage
Lakeland Flying Tigers Baseball :: Minor league baseball neon sign portraits. Free
playing at the newly renovated Publix Field at Joker Marchant March 1st :: Russian National Ballet Presents: Tchaikovsky’s Swan
Stadium. mlb.com/index.jsp?sid=t570 Lake at the Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern College 7:30p
flsouthern.edu/visitors/festival-of-fine-arts.aspx
Lake Mirror Historic Tour :: Your guide will take you on this March 2nd :: Celtic Woman Voices of Angels The Lakeland Center
half-mile tour of local history where you will discover the many 7:30p
contributions that individuals have made to Lake Mirror and March 3rd – 5th, 10th – 12th :: Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka
Downtown. 863.834.2280 (Free, 4th Tuesday of each month) Lakeland Community Theatre at the Lake Mirror Theatre Complex The
timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an
Music Munndays :: During the month of March. The Imperial heir comes to chocolate-covered life. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com
Symphony Orchestra and the Lakeland Downtown Development March 4th :: 14th Annual Historic Home & Garden Tour The Lake
Authority brings live music to Munn Park every Monday Morton Neighborhood Association is hosting this annual tour starting
11:30a-1:30p. Bring your chairs and your lunch to the park and at Florida Southern College’s Frank Lloyd Wright Sharp Family
enjoy a variety of performers selected by the ISO. Tourism and Education Center at 750 Frank Lloyd Wright Way and
featuring between 8-10 homes. lmna.org $17 per person 11a-4p
For the Runners :: Black & Brew Coffee March 4th :: Promise Run LRH Hollis Cancer Center The Promise
House – Sa 7:45a, 205 E Main St; Run 10k and 5k races start and finish in Lakeland’s Munn Park. The
Mitchell’s Coffee House – Sa 6a, course will follow the historic streets of downtown as you navigate
235 N Kentucky Ave; Poor Porker – the scenic lakes of the City of Lakeland. The Promise Run is a certified
Tu 6:15p, 801 E Main St course. #FL15020TY) Race starts at 6a.

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March 7th – May 29th :: Florida Wild Exhibition Polk Museum March 20th – 24th :: Spring
of Art hosts this collection of landscape and wildlife photography by Break Art Camp Polk Museum
acclaimed conservation photographer Carlton Ward. Free of Art polkmuseumofart.org

March 8th :: Nader Maras Solid Gold Doo Wop Rock and Roll March 23rd :: The TEN
Show The Lakeland Center 7:30p Tenors: The Power of Ten The
March 9th :: Annie The Lakeland Center 7:30p Lakeland Center 7:30p
March 10th :: Wine Festival of Central Florida Frances Langford
Promenade at Lake Mirror winefestivalofcentralflorida.com March 25th :: Rotary Benefit Wine Festival of Central Florida
6:30p-10p $65 Concert featuring Wilson Phillips
March 10th :: Point of View Gallery Tour Polk Museum with Special Guest Sister Hazel and
of Art, noon-1p Free; reservations required. RSVP: Jesse James Decker The Lakeland
[email protected] or PolkMuseumofArt.org/RSVP Center 7p
March 11th :: The Lakeland Rotary Club’s Spring Obsession A
celebration of garden, art and music. 60+ plant and garden art March 27th :: Illusionist Rick Thomas The
vendors. 8a-3p Munn Park Free Lakeland Center 7:30p
March 11th :: Romeo & Juliet – Florida Dance Theatre – 2:30 &
7:30p Adult $20 Children $15 floridadancetheatre.org or at the March 28th :: From Generation to Generation at Branscomb
door Auditorium at Florida Southern College Whether found in familiar
March 12th :: Cookie Concert by the Imperial Symphony folk tunes or works by poets and composers, stories and traditions
Orchestra at Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern College. are often passed down through song. The FSC’s Chamber Singers,
Publix Super Markets Charities presents this annual classic. At with Beth Gibbs, conductor, demonstrate how much we rely
2p, wander through the instrument petting zoo full of touch and on those who have come before – and how each generation
try instruments from Carlton Music Center. At 3p, the orchestra enhances the experience of the next through song. 7:30p,
will perform kid-friendly favorites… with dancing in the aisles flsouthern.edu/visitors/festival-of-fine-arts.aspx
encouraged! 2p-5p
March 29th :: The Osmonds The Lakeland Center 7:30p
March 13th :: A Music Faculty Showcase: Edition 2017
at Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern College March 30th :: Assisted Living The Musical The Lakeland Center
Members of FSC’s music faculty join forces to present a 7:30p
delightful program of solo and chamber music in repertoire
ranging from vocal to strings, piano, and instrumental. 7:30p March 30th :: Jazz Odyssey at Branscomb Auditorium at
flsouthern.edu/visitors/festival-of-fine-arts.aspx Florida Southern College Join veteran jazz performer, composer,
March 15th :: The Chieftains The Lakeland Center 8p and educator Paul Butcher and FSC’s Jazz Ensemble as they
March 17th :: Creative Yoga Polk Museum of Art noon-1p $5 take us on a journey through the extraordinary range of styles,
members; $10 nonmembers techniques, and musical ideas that make up jazz. With energy
March 17th :: Florida Wild Members Reception, 6p-8:30p and panache, these talented musicians (along with a special guest)
Free for members; $10 nonmembers will share their enthusiasm, expertise, and excitement through
appealing repertoire that will include blues, standards, and selected
charts from the libraries of Count Basie and Buddy Rich. 7:30p,
flsouthern.edu/visitors/festival-of-fine-arts.aspx

:: APRIL ::

April 1st :: Ring of Honor Wrestling Supercard of Honor The
Lakeland Center 6p

March 17th – 31st :: Senior Graphic Design Thesis Exhibition April 1st :: Fine Arts Jazz Festival Polk Co. School Board’s Fine
at Melvin Art Gallery at Florida Southern College. This exhibition Arts Program Munn Park Free
features the work of FSC’s senior graphic design students, providing
a glimpse into the creativity, resourcefulness, and April 3rd :: Women of Note at Anne MacGregor Jenkins
professionalism brought by these gifted artists to the Recital Hall at Florida Southern College. In celebration DOWNTOWNLAKELANDFL.COM
areas of print and digital media. Free of women composers who have “quietly” made
significant contributions to music throughout
March 18th :: Auditions for Florida history, we present an impressive group

Dance Theatre’s Summer Intensive of faculty artists who will perform works
Academy 2017 (June 12 – July 1) 2p-4p composed solely by women. Free
at Florida Dance Theatre’s studio at
305 W Main S. 863. 802.0399 or
[email protected] April 4th :: Masterworks 4: Tea &
Symphony Imperial Symphony Orchestra
at the Lake Hunter Room at The Lakeland
March 18th – June 10th :: Rachel During these pre-concert lectures, Maestro
Stewart Exhibition Polk Museum of Art Mark Thielen takes audiences on a
Free journey into the life & times of the featured

March 20th – 24st :: Spring Break ng Obsession 13composer, identifying themes in the music
Workshops at Explorations V Children’s The Lakeland Rotary Club’s Spri
Museum 863.687.3869 and offering insight into the processes that
created familiar master works. 5:45p-7p

April 6th – 9th, 13th – 16th Martin Ellerby. 7:30p, flsouthern.edu/visitors/festival-of-fine-arts.
:: The Rimers Of Eldritch at aspx
Loca Lee Buckner Theatre at April 21st :: Art+Music Polk Museum of Art 6p-8:30p. $10
Florida Southern College. members; $15 nonmembers
This highly imaginative play April 21st :: Energy National Dance Competition Lakeland Center
is a portrait of Eldritch, a 8a
once-prosperous mining town April 21st – 23rd, 28th – 30th :: Vanya and Sonia and Masha
in Missouri – a place where and Spike Lakeland Community Theatre at the Lake Mirror Theatre
the rhythm of life and its Complex Award winning playwright Christopher Durang has
cruelties hides behind a facade borrowed characters and plot lines from Chekhov and remixed them
of morality. A man is murdered in this gently wacky family comedy. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com
and a woman tried for it, lovers April 22nd :: Girls Night Out Enjoy this special evening geared
/D O W N T O W N L A K E L A N D F L Fe come together and fall apart, towards ladies hosted by the merchants in Downtown Lakeland.
Annual Children’s bored teenagers search for adventure Select shops, salons, spas, and restaurants will have special
stival demonstrations, giveaways, discounts, and goodies just for you and
Explorations V and escape, and families hide conflicts your friends. /DowntownLakelandFl (Free, 5:30p-8:30p).
behind closed doors. Their stories blend April 22nd :: Mad Hatter ‘80s Fest celebrates everything ‘80s.
together seamlessly in a nonlinear collage of Family event with activities and music. Munn Park Free
relationships, events, and secrets. Th-Sa 7:30p, Sun April 22nd – 23rd :: FSC Dance: Entrances and Connections
2:30p, flsouthern.edu/visitors/festival-of-fine-arts.aspx at Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern College. Just
as the medium of movement is the language of dance, every
April 7th – 28th :: Senior Studio Art Thesis Exhibition at Melvin Art choreographed entrance marks the beginning of a connection
Gallery at Florida Southern College. We are delighted to present this between audience members and dancers. Entrances and
capstone senior studio art thesis exhibition in celebration of the skill, Connections features new and reconstructed works by the FSC
talent, and creativity of our senior art majors. Free dance faculty and guest artists, Erin LaSala, artistic director,
all with differing viewpoints and choreographic meanings for
April 8th :: Annual Children’s Festival/25th Anniversary/Music the dancers to interpret and communicate. Sa 7:30p, Su 2:30p
Studio Grand Opening at Explorations V Children’s Museum. flsouthern.edu/visitors/festival-of-fine-arts.aspx
Celebrate 25 years of hands-on, fun-filled adventures in learning. April 27th :: Symphonic Jubilations at Branscomb Auditorium
Our brand-new exhibit, Music Studio, will premier. Games, music, at Florida Southern College. The FSC Symphony Orchestra,
vendors, bounce house, and tons of activities for the family! Kira Omelchenko, conductor, presents a vibrant evening of
Explorationsv.com 10a-3p $9 admission symphonic music designed to showcase this mighty musical
medium and its full range of timbres, expression, and styles. In
April 10th :: Dreams and Innovations at Branscomb Auditorium addition to Giuseppe Verdi’s stirring Overture to Nabucco and
at Florida Southern College Ideas. Invention. Progress. Many selections from Georges Bizet’s colorful Carmen Suite, the winners
pivotal elements of today’s society and culture were once deemed of FSC’s second annual orchestra concerto/aria competition
radical, and we owe much to the brilliance of past dreamers will offer impressive collaborative performances. 7:30p,
and innovators who persevered to bring new ideas to light. To flsouthern.edu/visitors/festival-of-fine-arts.aspx
commemorate the sesquicentennial of revered FSC architect Frank
Lloyd Wright’s birth, the FSC Concert Choir, Beth Gibbs, conductor, :: MAY ::
presents a vibrant program expressing his vision, and that of
others like him, whose ideas propelled our spirit forward. 7:30p, May 3rd – 4th :: The Last Five Years The Edge – Lakeland
flsouthern.edu/visitors/festival-of-fine-arts.aspx Community Theatre’s alternative stage read series for mature
audiences at the Lake Mirror Theatre Complex. The show is an
April 11th :: Masterworks #4: Pines of Rome Imperial Symphony intimate musical about two New Yorkers who fall in and out of love
Orchestra at the Youkey Theatre at The Lakeland Enjoy an evening over the course of five years. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com
of philharmonic favorites including Respighi’s exciting Pines of Rome May 6th :: Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides 5K walk
and Soloist Byron Hogan returns to the stage for the beautiful Kol Munn Park Check in at 10a, walk at 11a, Munn Park
Nidrei for cello and orchestra. 7:30p-9p fightcf.cff.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=6048
May 12th :: Pops by the Lake Imperial Symphony Orchestra
April 14th :: Point of View Gallery Tour Polk Museum presented by Southern Homes at the Frances Langford Promenade at
of Art, noon-1p Free; reservations required. RSVP: Lake Mirror. This fun, family-friendly outdoor concert is held on the
[email protected] or PolkMuseumofArt.org/RSVP Friday before Mother’s Day each. 8p-10p
May 12th – June 9th :: Annual Lakeland Art Guild Spring
April 18th :: Cityscapes at Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Exhibition at Melvin Art Gallery at Florida Southern College presents
Southern College. While architects create meaning through spatial the work of the members of this collective, known regionally and
“frozen” relationships of rhythm, proportion, and nationally for their originality, skill, and finesse. Free
harmony, composers create meaning through the
“fluid” interaction over time of these same
elements. Using parallels and contrasts
between architecture and music,
FSC’s Symphony Band, Jo Jossim,
conductor, presents a tribute to
LATEST the artists of mortar and music,
taking as a point of departure
WAYS compositions alluding to cities
and their structures, as in Paris
Sketches by British composer
TO PLAY

May 13th – 14th :: MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake Polk June 17th :: Hollis Garden
Museum of Art hosts one of the most prestigious, fun-filled outdoor Jene’s Tropicals will be featured
fine art festivals in Florida. 9a–4p Lake Morton Free at Plantae Fructum event.
May 19th :: Creative Yoga Polk Museum of Art 12p-1p $5 tropicalfruit.com (Free 10a-4p)
members; $10 nonmembers
May 20th :: 7th Annual Night at the Museum Explorations V June 22nd – June 24th ::
Children’s Museum A very special grown-up evening event full of Merry Leon Its’s only 6 months
food, drink, music, games, and fun! 7p-10p Explorationsv.com $50 until Christmas and Downtown
admission shops are celebrating by
May 20th :: Live Green Lakeland Eco-Festival GFWC Junior offering specials and fun. You
Women’s Club of Lakeland hosts a family-friendly festival might even run into Santa! Th 5p-
highlighting eco-friendly businesses and organizations. Children’s 8p, F 10a-6p, Sa 10a-4p
activities and bounce houses. 8a-2p Munn Park Free
June 24th :: Merry LEON It’s 6 Creative Yoga
:: JUNE :: months until Christmas and you can enjoy
Christmas spirit in June by visiting the shops
June 5th – August 4th :: Storybook & STEAM Adventures for specials. You might even run into Santa Claus.
Summer Camps at Explorations V Children’s Museum 863.687.3869 10a-4p
Explorationsv.com
June 9th :: Point of View Gallery Tour Polk Museum June 24th :: Miss Florida Meet the Contestants Celebrating their
of Art, 12p-1p Free; reservations required. RSVP: 82nd annual pageant, the Miss Florida contestants will be guests of
[email protected] or PolkMuseumofArt.org/RSVP various shops and restaurants throughout Downtown. Come meet
June 12th – August 4th :: Summer Art Camp Polk Museum of Art royalty! 11a-1p
polkmuseumofart.org
June 12th – July 1st :: Florida Dance Theatre’s Summer Intensive June 27th – July 1st :: Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant is an
Academy 2017 for intermediate and advanced students age 12-25. official Miss America preliminary event hosted at The Lakeland
Housing available for out of town students. [email protected] Center. missflorida.org
or 863.802.0399
June 16th :: Creative Yoga Polk Museum of Art 12p-1p $5 :: JULY ::
members; $10 nonmembers
June 16th – 18th :: Seussical, Jr. The Eunice Fuller Theatre for July 3rd :: Red White & Kaboom! is sponsored by T. Mims Corp./
Youth – Lakeland Community Theatre at the Lake Mirror Theatre Buyers Rep. Inc. Lake Mirror Free 9p
Complex. All of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters are brought to
life, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude July 10th – August 11th :: Open Classes at Florida Dance
McFuzz, lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. Theatre. All ages. [email protected] or 863.802.0399
lakelandcommunitytheatre.com
July 10th – August 21st :: Junior and Intro Intensive Academy
at Florida Dance Theatre for students ages 6 and up with at least one DOWNTOWNLAKELANDFL.COM
year of ballet training. [email protected] or 863. 802.0399
July 14th – 16th, 21st – 23rd :: Rock of Ages Lakeland
Community Theatre at the Lake Mirror Theatre Complex Get
ready for the wildest theatrical experiences of your life, party
with the musical that takes you back to 1987 on the Sunset Strip.
lakelandcommunitytheatre.com
July 14th-16th :: The Lakeland Boat Show Lakeland Center 10a
July 22nd :: Girls Night Out Enjoy this special evening geared
towards ladies hosted by the merchants in Downtown Lakeland.
Select shops, salons, spas, and restaurants will have special
demonstrations, giveaways, discounts, and goodies just for you and
your friends. /DowntownLakelandFl (Free, 5:30p-8:30p).

Your adventure awaits :: AUGUST ::

DISCOVER LAKELAND BY BIKE August 19th :: The Academy of Florida Dance Theatre Open
House Join FDT for their fall open house and new student
Whether you want to get across registration. Placement classes will be held August 21st &
Downtown, visit a museum, 22nd for new students ages 7 and up who have had previous
or just enjoy the feel of training. Fall classes begin on August 29th. 863.802.0399
wind in your hair—Zagster [email protected] floridadancetheatre.org 11a-2p
bike sharing is perfect for August 19th – 20th :: Fine Art at the Magnolia is a new
riders of all levels.
15invitational fine art show showcasing local and state-wide
Swan City Cycles Create an account at
working artists at the beautiful, historic Magnolia Building at
zagster.com/Lakeland 702 E Orange St.

Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market

8a until 2p every Saturday – 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. Text CURB to 51660 for updates and
a chance to win $10 of Market Bucks each week.
Visit DowntownFarmersCurbMarket.org to learn about
our vendors, get directions, and more.

Parking is a SNAP! Market Photos: David Dickey, Jr.

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 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.

Downtown Universal Valet :: Thursday Friday Saturday Nights

HOW DOES IT WORK? 4. Pay and/or present validation to
1. Drop off your car to one of the 2 valet stands: Main complete your transaction. Don’t
forget to tip your Valet!!
Street and the corner of Kentucky & Lemon The attendant
will ask for your cell number to issue you a “text” valet 5. Help us spread the word! Use
ticket. (No cell? No worries. We also have paper.) social media, etc. to share your
valet experience.
2. Enjoy Downtown!
For a complete list of
3. Reply to the text when you are ready to request your car. businesses who offer
TIP: Reply before you get back to the valet stand, so validations visit ldda.org/valet.
your car is ready when you get there!
/D O W N T O W N L A K E L A N D F L

alet Stand
Downtown Universal V

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

2/2017

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