We can feel the fall festivities coming. | Photo by @hauntscene
Crisp air, crunchy leaves, warm scarves — we Lakelanders can dream, right? While we may not have the traditional signs of autumn our northern neighbors enjoy, fall in Lakeland is marked by a calendar full of new, exciting events.
Art History Lecture Series | Tues., Sept. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | $250+ | Join the first of four classes to learn about the greatest works of the Rococo, Neo-Classical, and Romantic periods from the museum’s curator. 🖼
Molly’s Musicians Showcase | Tues., Sept. 6 | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub | Free | Enjoy live music performed by Lakeland’s local artists.
Wednesday
Book Club | Wed., Sept. 7 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Unfiltered Coffee, 160 S. Broadway Ave., Bartow | Free | Sip coffee and discuss a book with other readers each month. 📖
Ciro’s Sweet Tooth Dessert Tour | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 10:30 a.m. | Downtown Winter Haven | $45+ | Taste muffins, cupcakes, pies, and more on this walking tour of Winter Haven’s local dessert shops. 🧁
Saturday
Antique Fair Along Main Street | Sat., Sept. 10 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Main Street, Bartow | Free | Browse booths full of antiques, collectibles, vintage, retro, and mid-century items. 🏺
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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Stroll through Bonnet Springs Park’s Crenshaw Canopy Walk
Try This: Take a stroll through Bonnet Springs Park’s Crenshaw Canopy Walk
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Traipse through the treetops on the Crenshaw Canopy Walk at Bonnet Springs Park. | Photo by LALtoday
Hey, Lakeland. City Editor Connor here. 👋 It’s no secret that our team is ready for the opening of Bonnet Springs Park here in Lakeland on Sat., Oct. 22. After getting a chance to try the park’s Crenshaw Canopy Walk, I couldn’t be more excited. Here’s what it was like to walk through the treetops.
What we tried (with pricing):
When I arrived at the park, it was just a short walk to the entrance of the Crenshaw Canopy Walk, a one-of-a-kind experience through the trees. The walk is roughly 1,500 feet long and 24 feet high at its tallest point — perfect for a bird’s-eye view of the park — and free to access.
I felt so relaxed strolling high over the forest floor. You can hear the birds chirping nearby, feel the breeze blowing, and connect with nature. Visitors can take the walk at their own pace and spend as long as they’d like.
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Edu
With a shortage of workers in the local construction industry, Polk County high school studentsare learning about architecture, construction, and engineering through the ACE Program. These students gain entry-level skills that they can use in local building jobs after graduation. (The Ledger)
Sports
David Williamswas honored as the Polk County Gator Club’s 2022 Billy Chase Jr. Captain’s Memorial Awardwinner last week. David was an All-American football player who helped Lakeland High School earn district + regional titles before playing at the collegiate and professional levels. 🏈 (The Ledger)
Arts
Major key. Southeastern University will be hosting a piano recital featuring Italian pianist Paolo André Gualdi on Thurs., Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in its Buena Vida West Auditorium (1000 Longfellow Blvd.). The concert is freeandopen to the public.
Learn
How does your garden grow? Learn more about gardening + landscaping at this fall’s local classes from UF/IFAS Extension Polk County. Join “Munch & Learn: What’s Bugging Your Garden?” online or in-person tomorrow, Sept. 7 at 12 p.m. at Lakeland Electric (501 E. Lemon St.). See more upcoming eventshere. 🌼
Eat
New flavors have arrived at Twisted Sugar, just in time for fall:Pumpkin Chocolate Chip and the new Cornbread Cookie. See how these cookies crumble for yourself today from 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Show
Take a step into a musical time machine with “Time Barrier Express: Rockin’ You Back To The ‘50s, ‘60s, & ‘70s.” This show will take you back on Sat., Jan. 21 at the RP Funding Center. Tickets go on sale on Fri., Sept. 9 at 9 a.m.
Stat
By age 70, the average person will have walked the equivalent of four times around the globe. Make sure your feet + anklesget the care they deserve(they are working hard, after all). 🦶*
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Travel
When Orlando International Airport’s (MCO) new Terminal C opens later this month, it will be the home to 10 different airlines. Peep the list of airlines here. ✈️ *
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Culture
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month
Take advantage of everything the library has to offer with a free library card. | Photo by the Lakeland Public Library
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and there’s never been a better time to celebrate in Lakeland than today. After more than a year of renovations + last week’s closure, Phase 1 of construction at the Main Branch is drawing to a close. The library will reopen today at 9 a.m. at 100 Lake Morton Dr., so you can stop by to sign up for your own library card.
There’s no shortage of benefits that a Lakeland Public Library card awards you. Enjoy book check-outs, computer use, and events, all for free. And soon, the Lakeland History & Culture Center will open to the public, offering even more reasons to get plugged in with the library.
Editor’s pick: Good thing the library is reopening — my latest rental is due today. Don’t forget about the Lakeland Public Library’s other locations: Larry R. Jackson Branch Library(1700 N. Florida Ave.) and the eLibrary South Lakeland(4740 S. Florida Ave.).
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