October is fast approaching, and that means a lot of folks are thinking about Halloween. Around this time haunted houses open, scary movies come out at the box office and play on TV, and Lakeland has a few Halloween events to get you ready for the season.
The Halloween Film Festival will show family-friendly movies on Friday October 14 at the Medulla Resource Center from 6 to 9 p.m. In addition to movies, there will be costume contests and candy. Admission is free and this will be a great event for the whole family.
On October 22 the Haunted Hayride and Happenings will be at Loyce E. Harp park. Advance tickets are $5 per person and include a wristband for the hayride. The event will include carnival games, Trick-or-Treat village, crafts, a pumpkin patch, costume contests, entertainment and more. This event is a fun alternative to trick-or-treating, especially for those visiting with us from out of town.
The Polk Museum of Art will host its Family Halloween Party October 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for kids and $3 for kids and there will be scavenger hunts, games, activities and crafts, costume makeup and more! Bring the whole family and wear your best costumes! All these events are a great way to celebrate Halloween when you visit Lakeland RV Resort this October.
The Lakeland Farmer’s Curb Market took a break for the summer, but is back in business now, starting a new season. The market will be open Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays 8 to 2.
The market is downtown, located at E. Pine St. and N. Kentucky, only 5 miles south of Lakeland RV Resort. The market kicked off the new season with live music and a contest, so we’re sure they’ll continue with the tradition, having events and deals throughout the season.
The market features food and product vendors selling seafood, fresh in-season vegetables and fruits, sauces, soaps, woodworking and more. All vendors are from Lakeland and their products are locally grown and made, so support our city whether you live here or are just visiting with Lakeland RV Resort.
Visit the Farmer’s Market website for more news and information on the event and all the vendors.
When you stay at Lakeland RV park, you’re close to all the central Florida attractions, but you don’t have to go far for entertainment. Local reggae band Democracy will headline the Lakeland Multicultural Festival on September 16.
The band will play from 6-9 p.m. and there will be food vendors and displays as well. There will also be other cultural acts between the band’s sets.
This free event will take place at the Lake Mirror ampitheatre, next to the Lake Mirror center. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend this fun, free event.
This is just one of the many different festivals going on in Lakeland, so keep checking our blog for more events and news at our park and around town!
First Fridays in downtown Lakeland have been a popular attraction for locals and visitors since 2004. These events bring people from all over Florida and beyond to shop local and discover downtown past the normal 8-5 hours.
First Fridays always feature local vendors and entertainment and some feature special themes, like the upcoming Dog Days of Summer event on September 2. This version of First Friday will allow you to bring your best furry friends for all kinds of dog friendly events.
There will be a pooch parade, police K-9 demonstration, pet portraits, microchipping and more in addition to the outdoor dining, shopping and live music and entertainment that usually fills these events with fun for Lakeland residents and tourists.
If you’re staying with Lakeland RV this fall, be sure to check out this and more First Friday events, especially as the weather starts to cool down. Get more information about the Dog Days of Summer and more First Fridays on the Downtown Lakeland website.
If you’re looking for some live and local music you don’t have to go any further than the Lake Mirror Ampitheatre. This Music on the Promenade will feature three local up and coming bands from 6 to 9 p.m. on August 19.
The Brian Sutherland Trio, Walking Catfish, and California Baseball Band will all perform at this free event, bringing many different musical styles and sounds to our city.
The trio, made up of college student Sutherland and friends performs crooner covers ranging from Nat King Cole to Michael Buble, and Sutherland switches effortlessly from vocals to cello guitar, backed up by his talented band.
Indie/folk/rock band Walking Catfish has a more laid back sound, switching from acoustic tunes to surfer rock in different songs.
And California Baseball Band brings in banjo, harmonica and even mandolin for a simple and unique folk sound.
Come out to support these local bands and enjoy this free event with music the whole family can enjoy, blending rock and folk. And keep reading our blog for more news, events and things to do when you stay with us at Lakeland RV Park.
