April PlanAhead: Your Lakeland events calendar

Happy April, Lakeland. 🌸 If you’re anything like us, you’re ecstatic about the sunny days, blooming flowers, and summer on the horizon — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in Swan City.

All month long

• Downtown Farmers Curb Market | Every Saturday | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Downtown Lakeland | Free | Support local businesses and shop from 100+ vendors including Krazy Kombucha, The Red Swan Shop + One Good Knife. 🍅
• Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards | Through April 25 | 10 a.m. | Polk Museum of Art | Free | See the work on display from the Polk County student winners of the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

Friday, April 1-Sunday, April 3

Fri., April 1

• First Friday: Spring Fling | Fri., April 1 | 6-9 p.m. | Downtown Lakeland | Free | Celebrate spring with a night of drinks, food, vendors + a car show.
• Unlimited Jazz | Fri., April 1 | 8 p.m. | The Well | $10 | Let the music relax you as you experience jazz in a whole new way — must register in advance. 🎷
• Women’s Leadership Symposium | Fri., April 1 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Club at Eaglebrooke, 1300 Eaglebrooke Blvd. | $135 | Join local women and leaders and hear from special guest speakers and become a better leader — breakfast + lunch are included.
• Suds the Musical | Fri., April 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Winter Haven Theatre | $36+ | “Suds, the Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera” will take you back to the 1960s for some good clean fun. 🧼
• Emerald Moonlight Painting | Fri., April 1 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $38+ | Learn to make a painting of a forest at night in this step-by-step class — supplies are included. 🎨
• 5 Year Anniversary Weekend! | Fri., April 1-Sun., April 3 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Just Dance, 124 S. Kentucky Ave. + Rec Room, 202 N. Massachusetts Ave. | $10 | Celebrate this milestone anniversary of Swan City Improv and welcome back past members with a weekend of five shows.*

Sat., April 2

• Lakeland Magic Promotional Game | Sun., April 2 | 7 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $10+ | The first 1,000 fans will receive a bobblehead at this game vs. The Maine Celtic. 🏀
• Keel Farms Sip & Shop | Sat., April 2 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Keel Farms | Free | Support local artisans and makers and shop art, baked goods, and boutique items.
• Docent-led Tour | Sat., April 2 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | Free | Tour the featured exhibition, The Art of the Highwaymen, and learn details of the exhibit from a Polk Museum of Art educator.
• Winter Haven Brunch Food Tour | Sat., April 2 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | 220 Ave. A. NW | $69+ | Tour downtown Winter Haven’s best brunch spots and taste your favorite brunch foods all while learning about Winter Haven’s culture + history. 🥞
• Karaoke Night | Sat., April 2 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m. | Union Hall | Free | Bring your friends and belt out your favorite tunes. 🎵
• 110th Oreo Birthday Open House Celebration | Sat., April 2 | 12-1 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | Free | Celebrate Oreo’s 110th birthday and sample desserts made from the classic cookie.
• A Southern Easter Painting | Sat., April 2 | 3-5 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $38+ | Learn to make a painting of an alligator with bunny ears in this step-by-step class — supplies are included. 🎨
• The Florida Run | Sat., April 2 | 7:45-10:45 a.m. | Colt Creek State Park | $50+ | Race a 5K, 10K, or half marathon around Colt Creek State Park. 🏃🏼‍♂️
• Suds the Musical | Sat., April 2 | Times vary | Winter Haven Theatre | $36+ | “Suds, the Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera” will take you back to the 1960s for some good clean fun. 🧼
• Auburndale’s Downtown Market | Sat., April 2 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | 119 W. Park St. | Free | Bring the whole family to Auburndale and shop from 60+ vendors offering handmade home decor, natural food products, and services + listen to live music.

Sun., April 3

• Spring Festival | Sun., April 3 | 11:30 a.m. | First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr. | Free | Hang out on the lawn in the fresh spring air and have lunch, play games, and enter raffles.
• Florida Tropics vs. Baltimore Blast | Sun., April 3 | 3 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $10+ | Score big and see the Florida Tropics soccer team play against their opponent at home. ⚽
• Rustic Spring Bunny | Sun., April 3 | 3-5 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $41+ | Learn to make a festive Easter painting in this step-by-step class — supplies are included. 🎨
• Suds the Musical | Sun., April 3 | Times vary | Winter Haven Theatre | $36+ | “Suds, the Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera” will take you back to the 1960s for some good clean fun. 🧼
• Cookie Concert | Sun., April 3 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Polk Theatre | Free | Hear the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra perform songs from “Star Wars” and “Frozen.”

Monday, April 4-Sunday, April 10

Mon., April 4

• Open Mic Night | Mon., April 4 | 6-9 p.m. | Gram Parsons’ Derry Down | Free | Musicians of any age can sign up and perform up to three songs for a live audience. 🎤
• Trivia Night | Mon., April 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Cob & Pen | Free | Bring your friends to trivia night + take advantage of happy hour prices all day. 💭
• Paint and Pour | Mon., April 4 | 6-8 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $41+ | Try a new technique and learn to make a pour painting in this step-by-step class — supplies are included. 🎨
• How To Be An Adult 101 | Mon., April 4 | 7 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | Learn about a credit score and how to manage your credit from the Market Manager of Valley Bank, Stephanie Colon.

Tues., April 5

• On the Mild Side - Cooking with Mild Peppers | Tues., April 5 | 6 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $50 | A cooking class for people who like the flavor but not the heat — make red pepper soup, broiled shishito peppers, and bacon-wrapped stuffed baby bell peppers. 🌶️
• Music BINGO & Fun Run | Tues., April 5 | 5:30 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | Participate in a fun run at 5:30, then play a game of music BINGO at 6:30 + eat food from K-Boss on Wheels.
• The Office Trivia | Tues., April 5 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Keel Farms | Free | Bring a team of friends and practice your “Office” trivia skills while sipping Keel Farms beer, wine, or cider. 🍷
• 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo | Tues., April 5 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lakeland Linder International Airport | $20+ | Experience the largest aerospace expo in Florida with 500+ exhibitors, daily air shows, and instructional workshops. 🛫
• Memorial Tribute to Paula Parsche | Tues., April 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Branscomb Auditorium | Free | Hear a variety of music played on different instruments from different artists including The Hollingsworth Trio — masks are required.
• Bartow Idol Tryouts | Tues., April 5 | 6-8 p.m. | Front Page Brewing Co. | $15 | Show off your singing chops or watch while sipping tap beer. 🎤

Wed., April 6

• General Trivia with Swan Brewing | Wed., April 6 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | You and six teammates can compete in general trivia + feast on bites from PJ’s BBQ & Catering.
• The Music of Cream Performing Disraeli Gears & Clapton Classics | Wed., April 6 | 7:30-10 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $31+ | Fans of the band Cream can hear its music reimagined through relatives of original band members.
• 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo | Wed., April 6 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lakeland Linder International Airport | $20+ | Experience the largest aerospace expo in Florida with 500+ exhibitors, daily air shows, and instructional workshops. 🛫
• Poker Night | Wed., April 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Yard on Mass | Free | Play in a friendly game of poker while sipping on $5 Tito’s + essential workers get 35% off.
• Trivia Night | Wed., April 6 | 7-9 p.m. | Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave. | Free | Pour your own drafts at Union Taproom + compete in a round of trivia. 🍺
• Spring Stroll Painting | Wed., April 6 | 6-8 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $39 | Learn to make a painting of a street in the spring in this step-by-step class — supplies are included. 🎨
• Books That Teach Book Club | Wed., April 6 | 9-10 a.m. | Unfiltered Bartow, 160 S. Broadway Ave. | Free | Gather on the first Wednesday of every month to discuss the assigned book with other women while sipping coffee or tea. 📖

Thurs., April 7

• Mike & Mike’s Desserts | Thurs., April 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Catapult | Free | Try exclusive plant-based cupcakes from the new Lakeland dessert company, Mike & Mike’s Desserts. 🧁
• An Evening with Bonterra Vineyards and Winemaker Joseph Brinkley | Thurs., April 7 | 6:30 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $60 | Sample five organic wines with Publix Aprons Cooking School Chef’s dinner pairings. 🍷
• After Hours at the Museum | Thurs., April 7 | 4-8 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | Free | View the galleries after hours + go on a curator tour with Dr. H. Alexander Rich. 🎨
• Just Between Friends Sale | Thurs., April 7 | 12-7 p.m. | RP Funding Center | Free | Purchase or sell maternity and kids products and clothing at this four-day event.
• The Diary of Anne Frank | Thurs., April 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Florida Southern College, Buckner Theatre | $9+ | See the true story of Anne Frank dramatized on stage, directed by Paul Bawek.
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Thurs., April 7 | 7 p.m. | Harrison School For the Arts, 750 Hollingsworth Rd. | $9+ | See Harrison School for the Arts students act out the Shakespeare play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” 🎭
• 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo | Thurs., April 7 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lakeland Linder International Airport | $20+ | Experience the largest aerospace expo in Florida with 500+ exhibitors, daily air shows, and instructional workshops. 🛫
• Night Market | Thurs., April 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Union Taproom | Free | Shop from local vendors, sip on tap beer + listen to live music.
• Suds the Musical | Thurs., April 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Winter Haven Theatre | $36+ | “Suds, the Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera” will take you back to the 1960s for some good clean fun. 🧼

Fri., April 8

• Live Music in Munn Park | Fri., April 8 | 6 p.m. | Munn Park | Free | Head downtown and enjoy an outdoor concert with the Swan City Jazz Project.
• Couples Cooking: Fun with Flavors | Fri., April 8 | 6 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $110 | Spend date night learning to make dishes from around the world including Shawarma-style cauliflower sandwiches, sticky peach jerk chicken wings, and Korean-style stuffed pancakes.
• Concert Under the Stars: Pokey LaFarge | Fri., April 8 | 7-9 p.m. | Bok Tower Gardens | $36+ | See the stars and listen to music from artist Pokey LaFarge in this outdoor concert.
• Revel In The View 10th Anniversary Show | Fri., April 8 | 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m. | Union Hall | $7+ | See bands Revel In The View, Sweat Out The Devil, Avet, and Highway Advisory Radio.
• Point of View Gallery Talk | Fri., April 8 | 12-1 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | Free | Learn about the museum’s current exhibition from a special guest speaker. 🎨
• The Diary of Anne Frank | Fri., April 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Florida Southern College, Buckner Theatre | $9+ | See the true story of Anne Frank dramatized on stage, directed by Paul Bawek.
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Fri., April 8 | 7 p.m. | Harrison School For the Arts, 750 Hollingsworth Rd. | $9+ | See Harrison School for the Arts students act out the Shakespeare play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” 🎭
• Winter Haven Happy Hour Tour | Fri., April 8 | 4:30-7 p.m. | 220 Ave. A. NW | $69+ | Tour downtown Winter Haven to visit family-owned restaurants and bars, including Grove Roots Brewing, that host Happy Hour on weekdays. 🍸
• 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo | Fri., April 8 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lakeland Linder International Airport | $20+ | Experience the largest aerospace expo in Florida with 500+ exhibitors, daily air shows, and instructional workshops. 🛫
• Just Between Friends Sale | Fri., April 8 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | RP Funding Center | Free | Purchase or sell maternity and kids products and clothing at this four-day event.
• Suds the Musical | Fri., April 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Winter Haven Theatre | $36+ | “Suds, the Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera” will take you back to the 1960s for some good clean fun. 🧼
• Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival | Fri., April 8 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Keel Farms | $15+ | Pick some blueberries, shop from 100+ food and craft vendors, listen to live music, and sip Keel & Curley wine and cider.
• Catapult Spring Pop-Up Series: One Good Knife | Fri., April 8 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Catapult Lakeland, 502 E. Main St. | Free | Every Friday a different maker from the Catapult Kitchen will be serving at their outdoor patio, located on the east side of the building.*

Sat., April 9

• SUN ‘N RUN 5k | Sat., April 9 | 7 a.m. | Lakeland Linder International Airport | $35 | Participate in this 5K race along the terminal at Lakeland Linder and watch USAF Thunderbirds + 20+ hot air balloons take off. 🏃
• Dead Fest on the Ranch | Sat., April 9 | 12 p.m.-2 a.m. | Maddox Ranch, 2505 W. Bella Vista St. | $55+ | After hearing bands like Grass is Dead, Steelin’ Peaches, and Reckoning, camp out at the ranch — overnight camping is included in general admission.
• World Of Reading Festival | Sat., April 9 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Barnett Park, 730 E. Orange St. | Free | Kids can take home free books, experience crafts and activities, get their face painted + meet an author.
• First Light Yoga | Sat., April 9 | 8:30 a.m. | Hollis Garden | Free | Connect with your body and nature at this yoga class led by Yoga Pointe.
• Spring Obsession | Sat., April 9 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | 525 Lake Crago St. | Free | Lovers of spring can celebrate art, music, and gardening from over 60 vendors. 🌱
• Just Between Friends Sale | Sat., April 9 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | RP Funding Center | Free | Purchase or sell maternity and kids products and clothing at this four-day event.
• LKLD Color Run | Sat., April 9 | 8 a.m. | Holloway Park | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | $30 | Participate in this 2k run and get doused in color — benefiting Oscar J. Pope Elementary. 🏃🏼‍♀️
• Couples Cooking: Great Seafood at Home | Sat., April 9 | 6 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $120 | Couples can skip the restaurant and learn to make quality seafood from home including seasonal fish with citrus, blackened mahi tacos, and crab-stuffed grouper. 🐟
• ArtLab | Sat., April 9 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | $5 | Engage in an artistic experience related to an exhibition on display in the museum — materials are included. 🖼️
• The Diary of Anne Frank | Sat., April 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Florida Southern College, Buckner Theatre | $9+ | See the true story of Anne Frank dramatized on stage, directed by Paul Bawek.
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Sat., April 9 | Times vary | Harrison School For the Arts, 750 Hollingsworth Rd. | $9+ | See Harrison School for the Arts students act out the Shakespeare play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” 🎭
• 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo | Sat., April 9 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lakeland Linder International Airport | $20+ | Experience the largest aerospace expo in Florida with 500+ exhibitors, daily air shows, and instructional workshops. 🛫
• Suds the Musical | Sat., April 9 | Times vary | Winter Haven Theatre | $36+ | “Suds, the Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera” will take you back to the 1960s for some good clean fun. 🧼
• Opera in Concert at LWAC | Sat., April 9 | 7-8 p.m. | Lake Wales Arts Council, 1099 State Rd. 60 E. | $25+ | Hear soprano Pamela Armstrong as she performs arias + popular Broadway songs. 🎶
• Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival | Sat., April 9 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Keel Farms | $15+ | Pick some blueberries, shop from 100+ food and craft vendors, listen to live music, and sip Keel & Curley wine and cider.
• Florida Extravaganza | Sat., April 9 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US 301 | $8+ | Experience Florida’s largest toy show with hundreds of vintage “Star Wars,” “Ghostbusters,” and “Nintendo” items.

Sun., April 10

• Second Sunday Artisan Market | Sun., April 10 | 12-5 p.m. | Lakeside Village | Free | Stop by to shop from local makers, hear a live performance from Micah Madore + get a visit from the Easter bunny. 🐰
• Big and Little Chef: One Pan World Wonders | Sun., April 10 | 10 a.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $80 | Parents and their children can learn to cook more efficiently by using only one pan.
• Baking with Cecilia! Homemade Easter Transfer Sheets | Sun., April 10 | 1-3 p.m. | What’s Cooking Lakeland | $50 | Kids will make edible Easter designs to take home and added to desserts + will take home a transfer sheet to practice at home.
• The Diary of Anne Frank | Sun., April 10 | 2:30 p.m. | Florida Southern College, Buckner Theatre | $9+ | See the true story of Anne Frank dramatized on stage, directed by Paul Bawek.
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Sun., April 10 | Times vary | Harrison School For the Arts, 750 Hollingsworth Rd. | $9+ | See Harrison School for the Arts students act out the Shakespeare play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” 🎭
• Just Between Friends Sale | Sun., April 10 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | RP Funding Center | Free | Purchase or sell maternity and kids products and clothing at this four-day event.
• 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo | Sun., April 10 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lakeland Linder International Airport | $20+ | Experience the largest aerospace expo in Florida with 500+ exhibitors, daily air shows, and instructional workshops. 🛫
• Suds the Musical | Sun., April 10 | 2:30 p.m. | Winter Haven Theatre | $36+ | “Suds, the Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera” will take you back to the 1960s for some good clean fun. 🧼
• Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival | Sun., April 10 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Keel Farms | $15+ | Pick some blueberries, shop from 100+ food and craft vendors, listen to live music, and sip Keel & Curley wine and cider.
• Florida Extravaganza | Sat., April 10 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US 301 | $8+ | Experience Florida’s largest toy show with hundreds of vintage “Star Wars,” “Ghostbusters,” and “Nintendo” items.

Monday, April 11-Sunday, April 17

Mon., April 11

• Trivia Night | Mon., April 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Cob & Pen | Free | Bring your friends to trivia night + take advantage of happy hour prices all day. 💭
• 90’s Music Trivia and Painting | Mon., April 11 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $38+ | Play some music trivia while you learn to paint a retro hip-hop-inspired painting in this step-by-step class — supplies are included. 🎨
• Hats Off! | Mon., April 11 | 8-9 a.m. | Florida Technical College, 4715 S. Florida Ave. | Free | Members of the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce can kick off a month-long event with a breakfast where they can interact with other chamber members and investors.
• Car Seat Safety Check Up Appointment | Mon., April 11 | 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Johns Hopkins All Children’s Outpatient Care Center, 3310 Lakeland Blvd. | Free | Verify that your car seat is installed correctly and have a professional check it for you to ensure your child’s safety.
• What’s Stress Costing You? | Mon., April 11 | Times vary | Virtual | Free | Take this online Zoom seminar spread out over five days and learn how you can prevent and treat stress holistically in your own life.

Tues., April 12

• Music BINGO & Fun Run | Tues., April 12 | 5:30 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | Participate in a fun run at 5:30, then play a game of music BINGO at 6:30 + eat food from Straight Plates.
• Falafel and Kebabs | Tues., April 12 | 6 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $50 | Make Middle-Eastern dishes including chickpea falafel with tahini sauce, edamame falafel sliders, beef kebab, and chicken shawarma wraps.
• Saving Water Outdoors: A Series! | Tues., April 12 | 10 a.m. | Winter Haven Library, 325 Avenue A., NW. | Free | Gardeners will be instructed on the best water conservation efforts for the outdoors. 🌱
• Schubert Mass in G Spring Choir Concert | Tues., April 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Branscomb Auditorium | $4+ | Hear the Florida Southern Choral Program perform music by Franz Schubert in the spring concert.

Wed., April 13

• Polen-ty of Options | Wed., April 13 | 6 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $50 | Learn to cook using polenta no matter what your familiarity level is with the dish.
• General Trivia with Swan Brewing | Wed., April 13 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | You and six teammates can compete in general trivia + feast on bites from Smokin’ Chanchos.
• Trivia Night | Wed., April 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave. | Free | Pour your own drafts at Union Taproom + compete in a round of trivia. 🍺
• Poker Night | Wed., April 13 | 6-9 p.m. | Yard on Mass | Free | Play in a friendly game of poker while sipping on $5 Tito’s + essential workers get 35% off.
• Simply Hydrangeas | Wed., April 13 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $60 | Learn to make a spring-inspired painting in this step-by-step class — supplies are included. 🎨

Thurs., April 14

• Lakeland Food Truck Rally | Thurs., April 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Munn Park | Free | Head downtown + sample a variety of dishes from 20+ vendors including Spontaneous Consumption, Sweeties BBQ, and Karibbean Child. 🍴
• Jellybean Jubilee 2022 | Thurs., April 14 | 4-8 p.m. | Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. | Free | Kids 12 and younger can hunt for eggs, make arts and crafts, play games, and bounce on a bounce house. 🐣
• The Diary of Anne Frank | Thurs., April 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Florida Southern College, Buckner Theatre | $9+ | See the true story of Anne Frank dramatized on stage, directed by Paul Bawek.
• Suds the Musical | Thurs., April 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Winter Haven Theatre | $36+ | “Suds, the Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera” will take you back to the 1960s for some good clean fun. 🧼
• Mystic City Painting | Thurs., April 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $38 | Learn to paint a city skyline at night in this step-by-step class — supplies are included. 🎨

Fri., April 15

• Karaoke Night | Fri., April 15 | 7-10 p.m. | Just Dance Academy, 124 S. Kentucky Ave. | Free | Sing along to a song of your choice or just cheer on a friend — snacks and drinks are available. 🎤
• Live Music in Munn Park | Fri., April 15 | 6 p.m. | Munn Park | Free | Head downtown and enjoy an outdoor concert with Fire Light.
• European Wine Dinner | Fri., April 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $65 | Sit back with your wine while Publix Aprons Cooking School chefs prepare you European dishes including French-style white bean duck cassoulet and Swedish-style kladdkaka.
• Cooking Day Camp | Fri., April 15 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | What’s Cooking Lakeland | $85 | Kids ages 5-13 will make breakfast, lunch + a take-home dinner for four. 🍴
• The Diary of Anne Frank | Fri., April 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Florida Southern College, Buckner Theatre | $9+ | See the true story of Anne Frank dramatized on stage, directed by Paul Bawek.
• Sunset Yoga in the Vines | Fri., April 15 | 6-7 p.m. | Keel and Curley Winery | $10 | Do some relaxing yoga among the grapevines with Wildflower Yogi. 🍇
• Suds the Musical | Fri., April 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Winter Haven Theatre | $36+ | “Suds, the Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera” will take you back to the 1960s for some good clean fun. 🧼
• Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival | Fri., April 15 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Keel Farms | $15+ | Pick some blueberries, shop from 100+ food and craft vendors, listen to live music, and sip Keel & Curley wine and cider.
• Catapult Spring Pop-Up Series: Cult Legume | Fri., April 15 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Catapult Lakeland, 502 E. Main St. | Free | Every Friday a different maker from the Catapult Kitchen will be serving at their outdoor patio, located on the east side of the building.*

Sat., April 16

• Easter Jam | Sat., April 16 | 3-5 p.m. | Faith Lighthouse Church, 3409 Paul Buchman Hwy. | Free | Play Easter games, go on a hunt for eggs, and listen to live music. 🐣
• Egg Hunt on the Farm | Sat., April 16 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Monarchs & Miracles Farm, 1385 Ewell Rd. | $15 | Hunt for eggs, hang with the farm animals, and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. 🐰
• High Noon Drag Brunch | Sat., April 16 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Federal Bar | Free | Eat brunch while you watch a live drag queen show. 👑
• Downtown Farmers Curb Market | Sat., April 16 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Downtown Lakeland | Free | Support local businesses, hunt for eggs, and take pictures with the Easter bunny while you shop from 100+ local vendors.
• Spring Fest 2022 | Sat., April 16 | 4-7 p.m. | Shepherd’s Community United Methodist Church, 6885 Chelsea Oaks Dr. | Free | Hunt for Easter eggs, shop from Central Florida vendors, and eat from food trucks — proceeds benefit Medulla Elementary. 🐰
• Spring Sip & Shop Pop Up Event | Sat., April 16 | 1-4 p.m. | Union Hall | $15 | Shop at this private event and get gifts in time for Mother’s day — admission includes a wine tasting + a raffle ticket. 🍷
• Big and Little Chef: Food Revolution | Sat., April 16 | 10 a.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $80 | Parents and their children will make classic dishes with a fun twist including chocolate cake shake, nacho-stuffed quesadilla, and cheddar drop biscuits with apple jam.
• Upscale Food Truck Wine and Dine | Sat., April 16 | 6:30 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $60 | Taste food truck delicacies paired with wine featuring brie and bacon grilled cheese, lobster and scallop ceviche tostada + churros with red wine hot chocolate.
• Easter Egg Hunt | Sat., April 16 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | First Presbyterian Church Lakeland | Free | Search for Easter eggs, meet the Easter bunny, watch a skit, and enter a raffle — participants in the egg hunt must be in the 5th grade or younger. 🐣
• Outdoor Yoga | Sat., April. 16 | 9-10 a.m. | Bok Tower Gardens | $15 | Relax and recenter with yoga on the grounds of Bok Tower Gardens — registration is required.
• The Diary of Anne Frank | Sat., April 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Florida Southern College, Buckner Theatre | $9+ | See the true story of Anne Frank dramatized on stage, directed by Paul Bawek.
• Docent-led Tour | Sat., April 16 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | Free | Tour a featured exhibition with details of the exhibit from a Polk Museum of Art educator.
• Lakeland Veg Fest | Sat., April 16 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Juice Box Lakeland, 4295 Florida Ave. S. | Free | Herbivores and carnivores alike can eat plant-based food from local vendors like Krazy Kombucha, Cult Legume, and Vegetation Plant Food. 🥕
• Architectural Tour | Sat., April 16 | 11 a.m. | Polk County History Center, 100 E. Main St. | Free | Study the neoclassical architectural elements in the basement of the county courthouse in this guided tour.
• Suds the Musical | Sat., April 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Winter Haven Theatre | $36+ | “Suds, the Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera” will take you back to the 1960s for some good clean fun. 🧼
• Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival | Sat., April 16 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Keel Farms | $15+ | Pick some blueberries, shop from 100+ food and craft vendors, listen to live music, and sip Keel & Curley wine and cider.
• Dusty’s All Star Circus | Sat., April 16 | Times vary | Nora Mayo Hall, 500 3rd St. NW. | $15+ | The circus is coming to town with awe-inspiring performances + circus snacks. 🎪

Sun., April 17

• Easter Brunch | Sun., April 17 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Terrace Grille | Prices vary | Stop by Terrace Grille for an Easter brunch featuring peppercorn crusted lamb loin, braised ham hock, and petite coconut snowball cakes. 🐰
• Easter Buffet | Sun., April 17 | 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Nineteen61 | $65 | Make a reservation at Nineteen61 and eat an Easter buffet + take pictures with the Easter Bunny.
• Easter Brunch at Red Door | Sun., April 17 | 11:30 a.m. | Red Door Lakeland | Prices vary | Eat a craft Easter brunch while sipping bottomless mimosas.
• Easter with Circus Mutt | Sun., April 17 | 2 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | Swan Brewing is open on Easter with live music from Circus Mutt and food from Straight Plates.
• The Diary of Anne Frank | Sun., April 17 | 2:30 p.m. | Florida Southern College, Buckner Theatre | $9+ | See the true story of Anne Frank dramatized on stage, directed by Paul Bawek.
• Suds the Musical | Sun., April 17 | 2:30 p.m. | Winter Haven Theatre | $36+ | “Suds, the Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera” will take you back to the 1960s for some good clean fun. 🧼
• Sunflower Painting | Sun., April 17 | 2-4 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $41+ | Learn to paint sunflowers on a wood pallet in this step-by-step class — supplies are included. 🎨
• Slow Burn Sunday | Sun., April 17 | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | Quinteassence Kava Bar, 839 N. Massachusetts Ave. | Free | Watch fire performers light it up while you eat from Pinoy Cravings, drink tea or kava from Quinteassence + play with cats from Botany Cats. 🔥
• Dusty’s All Star Circus | Sun., April 17 | Times vary | Nora Mayo Hall, 500 3rd St. NW. | $15+ | The circus is coming to town with awe-inspiring performances + circus snacks. 🎪

Monday, April 18-Sunday, April 24

Mon., April 18

• Trivia Night | Mon., April 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Cob & Pen | Free | Bring your friends to trivia night + take advantage of happy hour prices all day. 💭
• Spring Painting | Mon., April 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $35 | Learn to paint a spring-inspired painting in this step-by-step painting class — paint supplies are included. 🎨
• Spring Piano Concert | Mon., April 18 | 7 p.m. | Harrison School For the Arts, 750 Hollingsworth Rd. | $9+ | Hear music from Harrison School for the Arts piano students in this live concert. 🎹
• Fit Over 40 | Mon., April 18 | 7-9 p.m. | 1515 Williamsburg Sq. | $50 | Adults over the age of 40 can take this fitness class and learn the secrets to staying in shape as they age. 💪🏼

Tues., April 19

• Couples Cooking: Fun with Flavors | Tues., April 19 | 6 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $110 | Spend date night learning to make dishes from around the world including Shawarma-style cauliflower sandwiches, sticky peach jerk chicken wings, and Korean-style stuffed pancakes.
• Tasty Tuesday | Tues., April 19 | 4:30-9 p.m. | Downtown Lakeland | $25+ | Skip dinner and try dishes from different participating downtown restaurants — tickets are sold in packs of 10. 🍴
• Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience | Tues., April 19 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $46+ | See the Long Island Medium live and watch live audience readings.
• Paint and Pour | Tues., April 19 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $30+ | Try a new technique and learn to make a pour painting in this step-by-step painting class — paint supplies are included. 🎨
• Luau Road Trip Presented by Citizens Bank & Trust | Tues., April 19-Thurs., April 21 | 9 a.m.-11 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Each restaurant is offering a signature dish, but feel free to choose anything off their menu + don’t forget to vote for your favorite restaurant.*

Wed., April 20

• Global Flavors | Wed., April 20 | 6 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $50 | Make globally inspired food including sundried tomato and feta-stuffed artichokes, baked coconut shrimp, teriyaki-grilled pork tenderloin, and watermelon-lime sorbet.
• Poker Night | Wed., April 20 | 6-9 p.m. | Yard on Mass | Free | Play in a friendly game of poker while sipping on $5 Tito’s + essential workers get 35% off.
• A Brew Hope - Trivia Night | Wed., April 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | Come out for a Star Wars-themed trivia night + celebrate 4 years of Swan Brewing.
• Trivia Night | Wed., April 20 | 7-9 p.m. | Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave. | Free | Pour your own drafts at Union Taproom + compete in a round of trivia. 🍺

Thurs., April 21

• On the Mild Side - Cooking with Mild Peppers | Thurs., April 21 | 6 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $50 | A cooking class for people who like the flavor but not the heat — make red pepper soup, broiled shishito peppers, and bacon-wrapped stuffed baby bell peppers. 🌶️
• Spring Back Symphony Band Concert | Thurs., April 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Branscomb Auditorium | $4+ | See Florida Southern’s Symphony Band perform musical numbers directed by J. Jossim.
• Spring Jazz Concert | Thurs., April 21 | 7 p.m. | Harrison School For the Arts, 750 Hollingsworth Rd. | $9+ | Listen and watch students from Harrison School for the Arts Music Department perform in this jazz concert. 🎺
• GET UNSTUCK! | Thurs., April 21 | 5-8 p.m. | United Women’s Club, 1515 Williamsburg Sq. | $25+ | Learn to grow from past mistakes and hear from speakers and network with women in the community — dinner + refreshments are provided.
• Gallery Concert Series: Opera in Concert | Thurs., April 21 | 6-7 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | $37+ | Hear arias and popular Broadway classics from within Polk Museum of Art’s gallery.

Fri., April 22

• Swan Derby | Fri., April 22 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Lake Mirror | Free | Cheer on your favorite team in a swan paddle boat race. 🦢
• Live Music in Munn Park | Fri., April 22 | 6 p.m. | Munn Park | Free | Head downtown and enjoy an outdoor concert with Sandy’s Back Porch.
• West Coast Wine and Dine | Fri., April 22 | 6:30 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $65 | Relax and enjoy a taste of the west coast including sautéed shrimp, pan-roasted salmon, skirt steak, and blue cheese bruschetta, and chocolate cake. 🍷
• Concert Under the Stars | Fri., April 22 | 7-9 p.m. | Bok Tower Gardens | $36+ | See award-winning songwriter Molly Tuttle perform in this outdoor concert — the ticket includes admission to the gardens. ⭐
• Lucid Lake Painting | Fri., April 22 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $38+ | Paint a lake in the moonlight in this step-by-step painting class — paint supplies are included. 🎨
• Swan Brewing’s 4 Year Anniversary Party! | Fri., April 22 | 12 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | Celebrate 4 years of Swan Brewing with food from Fat Maggies Pop Up Food and Cuban B’s Burgers & Bakes + live music from Mandala Sky Band.

Sat., April 23

• Downtown Lakeland Historic Walking Tour | Sat., April 23 | 9 a.m. | Munn Park | Free | Tour Downtown Lakeland and learn the history of Swan City.
• Drive Electric Earth Day Lakeland | Sat., April 23 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Munn Park Lot | Free | Get all your electric vehicle questions answered and shop around at the Lakeland Farmers Curb Market. 🚙
• Big and Little Chef: One Pan World Wonders | Sat., April 23 | 10 a.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $80 | Parents and their children can learn to cook more efficiently by using only one pan. 🍴
• Only the Best in the Keys | Sat., April 23 | 6:30 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $65 | sit back and let the Publix Aprons Cooking School chef’s take you to the Florida keys through cooking.
• Swan Brewing’s 4 Year Anniversary Party! | Sat., April 23 | 12 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | Celebrate Swan Brewing’s birthday with Fat Maggies and Smokin’ Chanchos Food Truck + music from The Cadillac Cowboys and Gary Love & The Moonlighters.
• Dream Swing | Sat., April 23 | 3-5 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $38+ | Learn to paint a swing in a garden in this step-by-step class — supplies are included. 🎨
• Yoga at Front Page | Sat., April 23 | 10:30 a.m. | Front Page Brewing | $15 | Participate in an hour of yoga in the Front Page taproom — ticket includes a pint of beer or seltzer.

Sun., April 24

• LKLD Indie Fest Four | Sun., April 24 | 12-7 p.m. | The Yard on Mass | $8 | Catch live performances from Lakeland indie bands including The Treetops, Paver, and Sick Talk while shopping local vendors + food trucks.
• Big and Little Chef: Food Revolution | Sun., April 24 | 10 a.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $80 | Parents and their children will make classic dishes with a fun twist including chocolate cake shake, nacho-stuffed quesadilla, and cheddar drop biscuits with apple jam.
• SEU: An Afternoon Melody Concert | Sun., April 24 | 2-3 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | Free | See students from Southeastern University perform solos and ensembles. 🎼
• Swan Brewing’s 4 Year Anniversary Party! | Sun., April 24 | 12 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | Celebrate 4 years of Swan Brewing with food from PJ’s BBQ & Catering + live music from Micah Madore.
• I Really Love Coffee Painting | Sun., April 24 | 4-6 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $35 | Coffee lovers will paint a coffee-inspired design in this step-by-step class —supplies are included. 🎨

Monday, April 25-Saturday, April 30

Mon., April 25

• Harlem Globetrotters | Mon., April 25 | 7-10 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $26+ | See the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters play basketball with ankle-breaking tricks — use code STP30 for a discount. 🏀
• RISE Expo | Mon., April 25 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Lakeland Christian School, 1111 Forest Park St. | Free | Shop from Lakeland Christian School students’ businesses, eat from local food trucks, and watch the award ceremony honoring RISE students’ achievements.
• Trivia Night | Mon., April 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Cob & Pen | Free | Bring your friends to trivia night + take advantage of happy hour prices all day. 💭
• Build Your Own Business | Mon., April 25 | 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Establish 37, 1224 S. Florida Ave. | $197 | Hairstylists building their client base will learn how to best market themselves + be more successful in the future.
• Sunset Over Hillsborough Bay Painting | Mon., April 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $38 | Learn to paint a sunset scene in this step-by-step class — supplies are included. 🎨

Tues., April 26

• Colorful Daydream Painting | Tues., April 26 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Lakeland, 3670 Harden Blvd. | $39+ | Paint a colorful river scene in this step-by-step class — supplies are included. 🎨
• Tribute Tuesday | Tues., April 26 | 7-9 p.m. | The Yard on Mass | Free | See Noodlehoppa give musical tribute to Jimi Hendrix + drink beer, wine, or craft cocktails.
• Surprise Storytime | Tues., April 26 | 10-11 a.m. | Enchanted Fairytale Hollow, 214 Trader’s Alley | $3+ | Kids of all ages will be surprised by their guest storytime reader then will get the chance to take pictures with the special guest after.
• Trailblazers 2022 | Tues., April 26 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Adventhealth Fieldhouse, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $25+ | Young professionals can connect with other like-minded individuals in the community and hear from a featured trailblazer.
• Music BINGO & Fun Run | Tues., April 26 | 5:30 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | Participate in a fun run at 5:30, then play a game of music BINGO at 6:30 + eat food from a local food truck.

Wed., April 27

• Alternative Noodle Dishes | Wed., April 27 | 6 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $50 | Make noodle dishes beyond the usual including gluten-free spaghetti al Pomodoro, Greek-style cucumber noodle salad, lemongrass beef rice noodles, shirataki noodle pho with soy-marinated egg. 🍜
• Poker Night | Wed., April 27 | 6-9 p.m. | Yard on Mass | Free | Play in a friendly game of poker while sipping on $5 Tito’s + essential workers get 35% off.
• Trivia Night | Wed., April 27 | 7-9 p.m. | Union Taproom, 245 W. Central Ave. | Free | Pour your own drafts at Union Taproom + compete in a round of trivia. 🍺
• Fast and the Furious Trivia with Swan Brewing | Wed., April 27 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Free | Show off your Fast and the Furious knowledge + feast on bites from a local food truck.
• Cherry Blossom Wine Glass Painting | Wed., April 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $37 | Learn to paint wine glasses in this step-by-step class —supplies are included. 🎨
• The Edge Stage Read Series: Mockingbird | Wed., April 27 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave. | $15+ | Watch the story of an 11-year-old girl’s struggle with autism based on the award-winning book “Mockingbird” by Kathryn Erskine.

Thurs., April 28

• Sushi and More | Thurs., April 28 | 6 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $60 | Make Asian dishes ranging from crab rangoon to surf & turf sushi roll to green tea ice cream.
• Bright Tropical Bay Painting | Thurs., April 28 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Lakeland, 3670 Harden Blvd. | $39+ | Paint a colorful scene of the bay in this step-by-step class — supplies are included. 🎨
• Dogwood Trail Painting | Thurs., April 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $38+ | Learn to paint dogwood trees in bloom in this step-by-step class — supplies are included. 🎨
• The Edge Stage Read Series: Mockingbird | Thurs., April 28 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Lakeland Community Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave. | $15+ | Watch the story of an 11-year-old girl’s struggle with autism based on the award-winning book “Mockingbird” by Kathryn Erskine.

Fri., April 29

• Live Music in Munn Park | Fri., April 29 | 6 p.m. | Munn Park | Free | Head downtown and enjoy an outdoor concert on the Munn Park lawn.
• Primerica Tampa Bay Leadership School | Fri., April 29 | Times vary | RP Funding Center | $30 | Learn to be a better leader and how to grow your business.
• Food Heaven - Indulgent Asian-Style | Fri., April 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $60 | Let the Publix Aprons Cooking School chefs prepare your dinner with Asian-inspired flavors while you sip expertly paired wine.
• Lakeland Cruisers | Fri., April 29 | 5-9 p.m. | 997 E. Memorial Blvd. | Free | Car aficionados can mingle and admire vintage + modern cars in the community. 🚗
• Ladies Night Painting | Fri., April 29 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Lakeland, 3670 Harden Blvd. | $39+ | Come with your girls and paint while you drink in this step-by-step class — supplies are included. 🎨
• Classic Dinner & A Movie Night | Fri., April 29 | 7-10 p.m. | Stage Room Lakeland, 310 E. Lemon St. | $9+ | Spend date night eating dinner while watching the classic film “Singin’ in the Rain.”
• Cloaked Moonlight Painting | Fri., April 29 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $38+ | Learn to paint the beach at night in this step-by-step class — supplies are included. 🎨

Sat., April 30

• The Joinery Dime | Sat., April 30 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Joinery | Free | Come shop at this local maker market featuring vendors including Botany Cats, My Crazy Plant Life + KScott Jewelry.
• Polk County History Center Genealogy Speaker Series | Sat., April 30 | 10 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Learn about actor Paul Newman from genealogist Deborah A. Abbott, Ph.D. — reservations are required.
• For the Fun of It | Sat., April 30 | 10:30 a.m. | Polk County History Center, 100 E. Main St. | Free | Learn about early American families and childhood from J. Lenora Bresler, docent for the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum.
• Primerica Tampa Bay Leadership School | Sat., April 30 | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $30 | Learn to be a better leader and how to grow your business.
• Spring Wine Dinner | Sat., April 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Publix Aprons Cooking School | $60 | Eat and drink spring flavors including caramelized leek tart with camembert, pan-roasted grouper piccata, herb-crusted leg of lamb, and blueberry crisp with berry ice cream. 🍷
• Free to Be Me: Student Exhibition Reception | Sat., April 30 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | Free | View the artwork on display made by 3-5th grade students from Polk County School District.
• WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event | Sat., April 30 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $24+ | See WWE stars including Seth Freakin Rollins, Bobby Lashley, Becky Lynch, and many more in this one-night event.
• The Sweetest Kiss Painting | Sat., April 30 | 3-5 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Winter Haven, 6264 Cypress Gardens Blvd. | $38+ | Learn to two baby deers in a spring field in this step-by-step class — supplies are included. 🎨