Adventure Day | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bonnet Springs Park | Free | All ages are welcome to learn about animals that use camouflage — if you can find them, that is.
Joinery After Dark | Friday, Nov. 29 | 8-11 p.m. | The Joinery | Free | Dance your worries away on the patio with tunes by DJ Barca and guest DJs.
Saturday, Nov. 30
Holiday Craft Bazaar | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Munn Park | Free+ | Craft vendors will have you covered for winter holidays, from Christmas to Kwanzaa to New Year’s.
Jingle + Mingle | Saturday, Nov. 30 | Times vary | Polk County History Center, Bartow | Free | Celebrate the holiday season by taking in a musical performance from local school choruses while snacking on cookies.
Karaoke Sip & Paint Party | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Pink Piano | $20+ | The theme is “Thanksgiving Feast” — see what you can create while enjoying drinks + karaoke performances.
Sunday, Dec. 1
Paradise Market | Sunday, Dec. 1 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Camp Margaritaville, Auburndale | Free+ | Peruse goods from local entrepreneurs at this holiday-themed indoor market.
Monday, Dec. 2
Off The Wall SOUL Line Dancing Class | Monday, Dec. 2 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Coleman-Bush Building | $5 | Get off the wall and on the dance floor at this weekly movement class.
Citrus, take the wheel. Citrus Connection has partnered with Bonnet Springs Park to offer Lakelanders free shuttle service to Light Up BSP. Hitch a ride at one of three downtown stops on Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 14-31, from 4 to 10 p.m.
Coming Soon
The Brass Tap in Lakeside Village is getting a holiday upgrade. Meet Santa’s Tap Room, a themed pop-up bar that will take over the space this season with festive decor, cocktails, and seasonal beers. An official opening date for the experience is TBA.
Civic
If you’re longing to be in the room where it happens, Polk Vision has announced the dates for its 2025 Public Service Leadership course. Applications for the free course open on Monday + will close on Jan. 3.
Ranked
The 2025 Best Cities list just dropped and Lakeland isn’t on the list. What gives?Let us know where you think Lakeland should have ranked and why.
Community
Calling all car enthusiasts: The final Lakeland Cruise-In Night of November happens tonight at 5 p.m. See the details.*
Finance
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One perk of being in Florida for the Thanksgiving holiday? You can get outside after a day full of feasting without freezing. Take a break from shopping + get some fresh air today with a walk in one of Lakeland’s parks. Pro tip: Make sure you visit a non-gated park, as gated parks are still closed today for the holiday.
