SUN ‘n FUN brings together aviation pros and fans alike. | Photo by @guelito_prspotter
Strap in and prepare for your annual dose of G-force fun. SUN ‘n FUN is back, taking place tomorrow, April 1 through Sunday, April 6. Entering its 51st year, the fly-in has grown into one of the largest aviation events ever.
If you’re planning to attend this year’s expo, allow us to help you create your flight plan.
Expect to see both historic and cutting-edge aircraft at this year’s expo.
Photo via Florida Memory
Tickets + entry
SUN ‘n FUN offers both daily and weekly tickets starting at $50 for the day and $180 for the duration of the event. Daily tickets for kids ages 13-17 are $20, and kids 12 and under get in free. Discounts are also available for older adults, active + retired military members, and on select days.
Parking at the gate is $20 per day or $80 for the week. Pro tip: Save time and money by purchasing parking online. Parking lots are located off of West Pipkin Road and on Airside Center Drive.
Let’s Get Started with Ancestry.com | 5:30-7 p.m. | Lakeland Public Library | Free | Trace your family lineage the modern way using this online tool — bring your own laptop to follow along.
Tuesday, April 1
SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo | Tuesday, April 1-Sunday, April 6 | 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus | $18+ | It’s the 51st year of this annual expo featuring air shows, interactive activities for the whole family, and the latest + greatest aviation tech.*
“Declaring Independence” | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | ELKS Lodge 1291 | Free+ | Dr. K. Alan Snyder will speak at this forum, held in celebration of a proposed monument to the printer of the Declaration of Independence.
Thursday, April 3
“The Simon & Garfunkel Story” | 7:30 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $45+ | You won’t need a “Bridge Over Troubled Water” to get to this tribute show acclaimed by Art Garfunkel himself.
Friday, April 4
First Friday: Foodie Fest | 6-9 p.m. | Downtown Lakeland | Free+ | Sample small bites from your favorite Polk County eateries as you shop the Makers Market.
Saturday, April 5
Bloom at BSP | Saturday, April 5-Sunday, April 6 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bonnet Springs Park | Free+ | This first annual flower festival features music in the gardens, festive cocktails and eats, free gardening workshops and tours, take-home plant cuttings, and a makers’ market.
Located at 1637 Shepherd Rd., the staff at Imperial Lakes is ready to give you the care you deserve. | Photo provided by Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland Regional Health is excited to bring expert OB/GYN and pediatric care to the community — their new Imperial Lakes center is now open, making it easier than ever to access top-tier healthcare close to home.
The expert team, including OB/GYN Dr. Shelena Ali-Bynom and pediatrician Dr. Janelle Peery, is here to support every stage of your family’s health journey. And soon, they’ll be adding primary care to their services.
Ready to schedule? Book an appointment online or by calling (863) 284-5000.
Survey says, initial results are in from the City of Lakeland’s corridor study of Memorial Boulevard. Join the public meeting at Haus 820 on Thursday, April 24, 6-8 p.m. to review results with project officials + give input on the area’s upcoming economic development strategy.
Mansion Monday
Marble floors, soaring ceilings, and a private pool with a waterfall feature await at this 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom south Lakeland estate. Plus, you won’t need to drive far to work on your golf game — the home is located in a 4-star-rated golf club community.
Kids
Calling all little learners — storytime is back at Pressed Books and Coffee. Kiddos and their grown-ups can head to the downtown bookstore on the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m., starting this Wednesday, April 2, for a morning of reading and play.
Active
Pure Barre in Lakeside Village is pulsing into spring with free classes + giveaways this Saturday, April 5. Claim your spot for the 9:45 or 11:45 a.m. workouts and be entered to win prizes ranging from a Stanley tumbler to a free month of unlimited classes.
Try This
We’re hearing wedding bells. Early bird pricing ends tomorrow for Bonnet Springs Park’s Wedding Show on Sunday, May 4. Secure your spot to connect with various vendors that can help make your wedding dreams a reality. Pro tip: Upgrade to a VIP ticket for automatic entry into BSP’s venue rental giveaway.
Answered
Seems like we’re in good company — according to our poll, 63% of readers said a coffee shop is their preferred remote work location, just like City Editors Connor + Amelia. Good thing we have plenty to choose from.
Home
Tired of high electric bills? Switch to solar. Save even more when you use EnergySage’s Solar Marketplace to compare custom quotes with zero sales pressure. Start saving.*
The Buy
The Buy
It’s the last day of Amazon’s spring sale deals. Shop some of the deepest discounts we’ve seen:
🌸 Get an indoor camera for security, baby, or pet monitoring — usually $79.99, it’s discounted to $29.99.
🌸 Finally try the viral COSRX Snail Mucin with 66% off this all-in-one cream.
🌸 Make your patio or bar pop with a smart flex lighting strip that’s marked down from $24.99 to $10.
🌸 Cuisinart’s 4.6-star rated salad spinner is 71% off.
🌸 Get two cotton waffle weave tea towels for $7.49 (usually $19.99).
We’ll be sharing more personal pro tips for SUN ‘n FUN later this week, but I’ll leave you with one very important one before the event kicks off: Don’t skip out on the sunscreen. It doesn’t matter if it looks like it might be cloudy — just put on the sunscreen. Ask me how I know.
