Today’s Note

Hey Lakeland, Rilee here. We’re sad to see LALweekend go for now, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had every weekend in Lakeland. While we won’t see you at noon next Thursday, you can continue to find local event round-ups in our daily newsletter and on our events calendar.

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Events

Friday, Jan. 12

Lakeland Cruisers Cruise Night | Friday, Jan. 12 | 5-9 p.m. | Lakeside Village, 1479 Town Center Dr., Lakeland | Free | View modern and classic cars at this family-friendly car show that takes place every Friday, weather permitting.
Dixieland Night Market | Friday, Jan. 12 | 6-11 p.m. | Dixieland Night Market, 1023 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland | Free entry | Shop from local makers at this monthly night market.
“The Great American Trailer Park Musical” | Friday, Jan. 12-Sunday, Jan. 14 | Times vary | Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. SW, Winter Haven | $33-$36 | See this comedic musical featuring the residents of the fictional Florida trailer park Armadillo Acres.

Saturday, Jan. 13

F.I.R. Expo — Repticon Reptile & Exotic Animal Show | Saturday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 14 | Times vary | RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland | $0-$15 | View reptiles and shop for exotic pet products at this convention — parking is $10.
Lakeland Camellia Society Flower Show | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 1-4 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland | Free | See hundreds of camellia flowers and bring one home from the plant sale starting at 9 a.m.
Women’s Self-Defense Classes | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Kelly Recreation Complex, 404 Imperial Blvd., Lakeland | $15-$40 | Enhance personal safety, elevate confidence, and learn self-defense techniques in this class for women ages 15 and up.

Sunday, Jan. 14

Goat Yoga on the Farm! | Sunday, Jan. 14 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Cloven Hoof Farm, 6170 Robins Rd., Lakeland | $10-$25 | We’re not kidding around — try this beginner-friendly, 45-minute goat yoga class.
Bob Thompson w/ Sun’s Just Egg Rolls | Sunday, Jan. 14 | 2-5 p.m. | Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland | Free entry | Musician Bob Thompson will play his first show at Swan Brewing.

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From the editor

Try This

Ax-Caliber has put its prices on the chopping block. Now, you can book a bay for $25 per hour, $33 for 1.5 hours, or $40 for two hours.

Active

Looking to kick off 2024 with a new YMCA membership? Through Jan. 14, you can get your membership for the price of the day you register. That means, if you register today, your fee would be $11.

Shop

Monkee’s of Lakeland is clearing out its inventory to make room for spring styles, which means deals for savvy shoppers. Shop sale items today in-store and online.

Great Escapes

Our guide to Rapid City, SD

Great Escapes: Our guide to Rapid City, SD

A view from the summit of Black Elk Peak in South Dakota

The hike is worth the view from the top. | Photo via LALtoday

City Editor Rilee here. My family spent time visiting relatives in Rapid City, SD, taking drives through Badlands National Park, hiking in the Black Hills, and drinking Shirley Temples around the Saloon No. 10 table where Wild Bill Hickok met his end. Add this spot to your bucket list to experience a bit of the Old West, the outdoors, and everything in between.

Why go? These late-winter, early-spring months ahead are the perfect time to hit the slopes. Check out Terry Peak for skiing, snowboarding, tubing, chalet rentals, and more.
Act like a local: Take Needles Highway in Custer State Park to the Sylvan Lake Shore Trailhead. From there, bundle up for the 6.4-mile out-and-back Black Elk Peak trail.
Where to stay: Rustic Black Hills Retreat, panoramic views and on-site wildlife viewing. (~$199 a night)*

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