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    Swan City, with affection

    A little more
    local love.

    A familiar lake. An unfamiliar little shop. An evening that turns into a story. There’s always another reason to love Lakeland.

    An independent community guide from I Am Lakeland.

    Less scrolling. More showing up.

    Love where
    you spend your day.

    You don’t need a big occasion to get out into your community. Find something on the calendar, look up a local business, or take a different route through town. Lovin Lakeland is your friendly starting point—not a booking service, an official city site or a promise that every place is open. Check in with the people behind the plans before heading out.

    Good plans start here

    Make a little time
    for your town.

    Real upcoming dates from the community calendar. Open a listing for times, location and organizer details. Confirm plans at the source.

    290 matching events · Eastern time · All upcoming dates

    Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 · Ongoing
    8:00 AM · Eastern

    Florida State Cheer Championship

    RP Funding Center, Lakeland

    RP Funding Center

    Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 · Ongoing
    8:00 PM · Eastern

    DAYLUX HALLOWEEN- Costume Party!

    Coleman-Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Lakeland, FL

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    Nov 1, 2026
    9:00 AM · Eastern

    Sugar Cane Festival

    8950 N. Campbell Road , Lakeland, FL, United States, Florida 33810, 8950 N Campbell Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810-0312, United States, Lakeland, FL

    AllEvents

    Nov 1, 2026
    10:00 AM · Eastern

    Pins, Pal, and Pixie Dust

    RP Funding Center, 701 W Lime St, Lakeland, FL

    RP Funding Center

    Nov 1, 2026
    12:00 PM · Eastern

    2nd Annual Día de los Muertos Market

    Haus 820, 820 North Massachusetts Avenue, Lakeland, FL

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    Nov 1, 2026
    1:30 PM · Eastern

    Fire Cider Workshop w. Prima Yawa

    Plant Batter Bakery + Kitchen, 6935 S Carter Rd ste 6, Lakeland, FL

    Lkld Now

    Keep your discoveries local

    Your next
    “you have to try this.”

    Search published Lakeland businesses by name, service or category. Contact details come from the directory, not a made-up best-of list.

    264 matching businesses · Published directory listings

    Beauty & Personal Care

    A Master’s Touch By Joey The Barber

    Cut, Shave, Fades, Beard Trim, Hot Towel Shave, Facials & More. Email: amasters_touch1998@gmail.com

    320 East Pine St.

    Restaurants & Food

    ABC Coffee & Supplies

    At ABC Coffee and Supplies, we’re committed to supplying you with the coffee, paper products, and services that you need to fuel success in the workplace.

    2226 S Combee Rd #8, Lakeland, FL 33801

    Professional Services

    Alltek Services

    Managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud and business phone services. Source: https://downtownlkld.com/explore/alltek-services/

    204 E. Orange St., Suite 301, Lakeland, FL

    Shopping & Retail

    Alzaytoon

    Extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars from Modena and olivewood kitchenware. Source: https://downtownlkld.com/explore/alzaytoon/

    231 N. Tennessee Ave., Lakeland, FL

    Restaurants & Food

    Amonie Jo's Coffee House

    Cozy downtown coffee house at the corner of Florida Avenue and Lime Street serving specialty coffee and pastries

    401 S. Florida Ave.

    Professional Services

    Arkham Rise Counseling

    Counseling for children, teens, adults, couples and families, plus psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Source: https://downtownlkld.com/explore/arkham-rise-counseling/

    314 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland, FL

    Entertainment

    Arthur Murray Dance Centers

    Dance lessons, including wedding dances. Source: https://downtownlkld.com/explore/arthur-murray-dance-centers/

    309 W. Main St., Unit 1, Lakeland, FL

    Professional Services

    Aspyre Properties

    Family-owned commercial real estate developer and investor. Source: https://downtownlkld.com/explore/aspyre-properties/

    632 E. Main St., Suite 300, Lakeland, FL

    Pick a direction

    Same hometown.
    Fresh eyes.

    Follow a neighborhood, make room for a lakeside walk, or let the full calendar lead. These independent sister guides help you get oriented.

    Hear the people behind the places

    Your city has
    stories to tell.

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    Keep a local thread

    A little Lakeland
    in your reading list.

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