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Entrance to Munn Park with trees, benches, and signage
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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Lakeland
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
February 25, 2026 02:30 PM
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A dark theatre with the orchestra brightly lit upon the stage.
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Renders of the newly renovated AGB Museum entrance.
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🖼️ Exploring AGB’s 2025 Expansion
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Two impressionist paintings of winter landscapes.
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An artist paints an abstract design on a large canvas at Art Crawl. The artist wears a bandana, glasses, and lanyard.
Events
Brush up on Lakeland’s Art Crawl festival
Here’s everything you need to know about Art Crawl, Lakeland’s free outdoor art festival for the whole family.
October 31, 2024
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Staff
The exterior of the RP Funding Center, viewed from in front of rose bushes.
Culture
Celebrating 50 years of the RP Funding Center
With this local event venue reaching the 50-year mark, we’re looking back on the biggest acts to visit the RP Funding Center.
October 16, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
A hand holding a smartphone showing a sculpture Lakeland's downtown public art trail. The real sculpture is seen in the background.
Culture
Virtual fun you can have at home
When stormy weather rolls in, the fun at home rolls out. Throw on your coziest digs and explore Lakeland from the comfort of your couch.
October 8, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
A hand holding a smartphone showing a sculpture Lakeland's downtown public art trail. The real sculpture is seen in the background.
Culture
Discover downtown Lakeland’s public art (from your phone)
Use this new digital resource from the City of Lakeland to find murals, sculptures, and more public art downtown.
September 12, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
Street art on a small dumpster painted mustard yellow with folk-inspired plant and animal paintings.
Culture
Where does Lakeland need street art?
Think outside the canvas and tell us if Lakeland should add more street art, similar to Plant City’s Trash Can-vas Project.
August 13, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
A construction site at the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art.
City
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art’s $8 million expansion + renovation
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August 6, 2024
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Katelyn Lewis
The sun setting over a baseball field.
Events
Summer bucket list: Check these off before the end of the season
As summer draws to a close, here are the events we wouldn’t miss around Lakeland.
August 1, 2024
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Connor Jacobson
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