The Buckingham House | Photo by Kay Longstreet Photography
Labor Day weekend is nearly upon us — do you know what you’re doing? Check out this list for local events + short-term rentals you can utilize over the holiday weekend.
This retro-inspired home features outdoor amenities like a hammock, frisbee golf, firepit, and patio space in addition to its highly-stylized interior.
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Labor Day 80’s Hard Rock Party | Sat., Sept. 3 | 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | Leo’s Live Music & Billiards, 5263 S. Florida Ave. | The Headbang band will play music of the 1980s.
Sunday Labor Day Weekend at Lakeland HD | Sun., Sept. 4 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lakeland Harley Davidson, 4202 Lakeland Hills Blvd. | Free food, games, and giveaways
Labor Day Yoga with Prima | Mon., Sept. 5 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Inside Out Yoga, 219 5th St. SW, Winter Haven | All levels welcome
All weekend Labor Day Weekend Fun | Sat., Sept. 3-Mon., Sept. 5 | Hours vary by day | Family Fun Center, 4825 S. Florida Ave. | Buy one round of mini golf, get one free
Brew Hub Trivia | Thurs., Sept. 1 | 7-9 p.m. | 3900 S. Frontage Rd. | Free | Put your trivia skills to the test and compete for cash prizes, all while scoring some $5 drafts.
2022 Wawa Summer Fun Days | Thurs., Sept. 1 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Bok Tower Gardens | Free | Register online for complimentary admission to Bok Tower Gardens, courtesy of Wawa. 🌺
Friday
Sixx L Sixx w/ One Stop Food Truck | Fri., Sept. 2 | 7-10 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | Enjoy live music with Sixx L Sixx and bites from One Stop Food Truck, which starts serving burgers, empanadas, chicken tenders + more at 3 p.m.
Saturday
Yoga | Sat., Sept. 3 | 9-10 a.m. | Bok Tower Gardens | $10+ | This beginners-friendly yoga class is suitable for all levels — your class ticket includes admission into the gardens. 🧘
The Black Honkeys | Sat., Sept. 3 | 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. | Union Hall | $12 | The Black Honkeys are back in Lakeland for the first time in two years — doors open at 7 p.m. 🎤
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Lakeland Regional Health’s new Harrell Family Center for Behavioral Health is set to opensometime in September. The $46 million facility is undergoing finishing touches and will be reviewed by state building inspectors soon. For more information on the new center, click here. 🏥 (LkldNow)
Outdoors
Spessard Holland Elementary School, home of the Gators, had to turn away an aspiring student last week — that is, a nearly 8-ft.-long alligator. The Bartow Police Department responded to the school’s call and safely relocated the creature in question without incident. (WFLA)
Deal
Hey Alexa, play “Cinema” by Harry Styles. This Sat., Sept. 3, you can get a $3 movie ticket at two Lakeland theaters: The CMX Lakeside Village 18 & IMAX(1650 Town Center Dr.) and Cinemark Lakeland Square Mall and XD(3800 US Hwy. 98 N. Ste. 910) for National Cinema Day. (WFLA)
Talk about a purr-fect back-to-school promotion. During the month of September, college + K-12 students can get 50% off their admission to Botany Cats, which are normally $7 per person for a 30-minute reservation. To take advantage of the deal, use code PEETSANDPENCILS when booking your reservation. 🐱
Arts
The start of fall can be a reset for creating new habits + hobbies — how about exploring your creativity? Polk Museum of Art’s fall classes are open for registration for adults and teens who want to find a new creative challenge (that could lead to a new passion).*
Eat
From Beverly Bakery has launched its fall flavors, and pumpkin spice is just the beginning. Throughout the fall season, you can order your cakes in flavors like pumpkin spice, carrot, salted caramel bourbon, dark chocolate, and vanilla. Allergy-friendly flavors include pumpkin spice, carrot, vegan vanilla + chocolate. 🍰
Correction
In yesterday’s newsletter, we incorrectly called Florida Polytechnic University a private school. What we should have said is that it’s one of 12 public schools in the State University System of Florida. You can learn more about Florida Poly here.
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Culture
Culture
Lakeland plant shops and florists to brighten up your day
Pick flowers by the stem to try your hand at floral arranging. | Photo by @bloom.shakalaka
For local green thumbs, the long weekend may be the perfect time to refresh those garden beds or tend to your indoor oasis. Try one of these ninelocal plant shops, nurseries + florists.
Bloom Shakalaka, The Joinery, 640 E. Main St. | Get wrapped arragements or pick your own bundle.
Parkesdale Market, 3702 W. Baker St., Plant City | Browse exotic house plants, succulents, ferns, and more.
The Nectary, 1047 E. Main St. | Shop everything from native wildflowers to vines + trees.
Flower Cart, 1125 Lakeland Hills Blvd. | Check out the changing daily arrangements.
Austin’s Backyard Garden, 949 S. Florida Ave. | This unique plant shop is located inside Dixieland Relics.
K & K Nursery, 4005 Palow Rd. | Find a garden plant or exotic tree.
Mildred’s Florist, 5504 US Hwy. 98 N. | This spot has served Lakeland for 50 years.
Editor’s pick: If you’re on the hunt for a new house plant this week, don’t forget to pick the perfect planter. Recently, I’ve found some of my favorites at The Curated Collective(401 S. Florida Ave.) for smaller plants.
Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We celebrated class being in session with a brief overview of Lakeland’s five colleges + universities, here.
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