• Story Time at the Florida Air Museum | Tuesday, May 2 | 10-11 a.m. | Florida Air Museum, 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland | Free | Junior ACEs ages 2-5 can hear a story and take part in an interactive learning experience.
• Chapters Health Foundation — 8th Annual Seasons of Service | Tuesday, May 2 | 11:30 a.m. | Bonnet Springs Park, 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland | $75-$50 | Attend the Chapters Health Foundation’s 8th Annual Seasons of Service event, featuring Chef Michael Lomonaco.

• Spring Pop-Up Series: Baking Brewer | Wednesday, May 3 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Catapult Lakeland, 502 E. Main St., Lakeland | Price of purchase | Treat yourself to savory brunch items like breakfast sandwiches infused with craft beer.
• Trivia Time | Wednesday, May 3 | 8-10 p.m. | Molly McHugh’s Irish Pub, 111 S. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland | Free | Compete with your team for gift vouchers and bragging rights.

• The Reserve Book Club | Thursday, May. 4 | 5:30-6:50 p.m. | Lakeland Public Library, Larry R. Jackson Branch, 1700 N. Florida Ave., Lakeland | Free | Meet other readers to discuss the recent best-seller “The Violin Conspiracy” by Brendan Slocumb — registration is required.
• Baby Goat Yoga on the Farm! | Thursday, May 4 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | The Cloven Hoof Farm, 6170 Robins Rd., Lakeland | $5-$25 | We’re not kidding around — try this beginner-friendly, 45-minute goat yoga class.

• Ten Story Challenge | Friday, May 5 | 3-9 p.m. | Lakeland Electric, 501 E. Lemon St., Lakeland | Free | Watch community members rappel down the side of the Lakeland Electric building at this fundraiser for Pace Center for Girls.
• First Friday: Cinco de Mayo | Friday, May 5 | 6-9 p.m. | Downtown Lakeland | Free | Eat, drink, shop, and dance through downtown Lakeland to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

• Roberts Academy Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon featuring Nicholas Sparks | Wednesday, May 10 | 11:30 a.m. | Florida Southern Jenkins Field House | $95 | Hear from the author of “The Notebook,” “A Walk to Remember,” “Dear John,” and other best-sellers — all proceeds go to the Roberts Academy Scholarship Fund.*

What we’re looking forward to

What’s new

• “Kids Collect” — a kids-only tent where they can purchase their own artist-donated artwork at a nominal price.
• Free hands-on art activities for children of all abilities at the Kids Zone tents.
• An exhibition “Blast from the Past: Mayfaire Selections from the Permanent Collection” on display in the Murray/Ledger Gallery, highlighting past festival winners at the Polk Museum of Art.*

• A new Chick-fil-A location could be coming to a former bank at 2301 S. Florida Ave., north of the Southgate Shopping Center. Plans for the restaurant do not include a drive-thru, just sit-down dining. Chick-fil-A would need a zoning change and City Commission approval to move forward. (The Ledger)
• ICYMI, Brightline unveiled its new train station, located adjacent to Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C, and is set to begin connecting Orlando to South Florida this summer. Modern + designed for a new era of passenger rail travel, the station will launch ticket sales this month. See inside the station.*

• $100 million. That’s how much South Korean company LowCarbon Hydrogen Corp. will invest in a hydrogen fuel plant in Mulberry. The plant will be the first of its kind in Florida, producing fuel for space operations. It’s expected to add 150 local jobs. (The Ledger)

• Southeastern University will launch SEU Trades this fall. The program will offer degrees and certificates for students wanting to work in construction, HVAC, event production, plumbing, and more. Students will also get on-the-job training through paid internships.

• F45 Training is opening a Lakeland location at 2930 S. Florida Ave. Visit the grand opening on Saturday, May 6 from 9-11 a.m. to learn more about the fitness studio’s circuit and HIIT workouts.

• In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Peace River Center is hosting a free Community Summit. Register online for the Mental Health First Aid training on Friday, May 19 at the Lake Crago Recreational Complex.

• Evelyn & Co. is a new eco-friendly biz looking to reduce waste. Just bring your own reusable containers to fill up on home products like laundry detergent, dish soap, spray cleaners, and more. Find the refillery at the Buena Brunch Market on Sunday, May 21 at Gospel Village.
• Whether a remote worker or an aspiring entrepreneur looking for networking opportunities, Catapult offers day passes so you can give the space a try — and get a first-hand glimpse of what the 40,000-sqft. co-working + entrepreneurial center is all about.*

• Dazeran Jones of Haines City is using his basketball skills and YouTube fame to launch a career in acting. You can watch his first role in the remake of “White Men Can’t Jump.” Look for him in the trailer — he’s the one in the purple uniform dunking at 1:05. (The Ledger)

• May is National Historic Preservation Month. To see local historic sites near you, check out the Polk County History Center’s catalog of historical markers. Pro tip: For even more fun from yesteryear, try the History Center’s random images search.

• Combine something salty with your sweet treat at Rita’s. The biz is now offering soft pretzels along with its Italian ice, frozen custard, and gelati. Just in time for summer, Rita’s has also changed its hours to 12-10 p.m. every day.

• Florida’s alligator hunting season runs from August 15-November 1. Applications to be randomly selected for a permit will open Friday, May 5. Learn more about the permit process here. (The Ledger)

• Soar in summer by snatching one of the Aerospace Center For Excellence’s last few summer camp spots. Still available: Destination Aviation, STEMtastic, and Future Engineer summer camps. Camps are happening in June and July, and include hands-on activities that will get 7-17-year-olds engaged in aviation, engineering, science + more.*

• How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.

• John Williams “Movie Theme Spectacular!” | Tuesday, May 2 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | St. Paul Lutheran Church, 4450 Harden Blvd., Lakeland | Free | Hear iconic movie themes played by the Florida Philharmonia Orchestra.
• Star Wars: Trivia Wednesday | Wednesday, May 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland | Free | See if the Force is with you as you answer questions about the “Star Wars” movies and live-action series.
• Empire StarScape May the 4th | Thursday, May 4 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 3670 Harden Blvd., Lakeland | $44 | The Death Star never looked so good — paint it step by step in this guided class.
• Craft Beer Crawl 2023 | Thursday, May 4 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Downtown Winter Haven | $5-$25 | Costumes are encouraged a this tasting of beers and small bites from downtown businesses.