I was reading the Downtown Lakeland Partnership newsletter while chowing down at Palace Pizza this past Monday. I will admit I hadn’t been to downtown Lakeland in a while and wanted to catch up on what has been happening. As I was flipping through all of the articles I noticed Pics on the Promenade was returning this weekend to Lake Mirror. I then turned the page and started looking at all this stuff happening…THIS weekend. I thought, wow, I should write about this in case someone hasn’t made plans yet. Downtown Lakeland will be hopping this weekend. Don’t miss it!
If I missed something, which I’m sure I have, then add in a comment!
Friday, November 13
Pics on the Promenade
Time: Starts Around 6:30 p.m. (or dusk)
What: A movie shown on a large screen. Usually concessions are for sale cheap or you can bring your own coolers and chairs. Definitely bring a blanket!!
Movie: Miracle on 34th Street
Cost: !!!FREE!!!
Where: Lake Mirror Promenade
Jane Eyre the Musical
Time: Friday/Saturday @ 7:30 pm and Sunday @ 2:30pm
What: Southeastern University Drama Department presents, “Jane Eyre the Musical.” Sure to be a performance you do NOT want to miss!
Cost: $12 general admission; $7 student/senior admission
Where: The Polk Theatre, 139 S. Florida Ave.
Saturday, November 14
Downtown Farmer’s Market
Time: 8am – 2pm
What: The Downtown Farmer’s Market is a showcase for the talents and the work of local artisans and local growers.
Cost: !!!FREE!!!
Where: 200 N. Kentucky Avenue
Downtown Art Festival
Time: Saturday & Sunday from 10am – 5pm
What: The Downtown Art Festival, sponsored every November by J. Rowan Galleries features the best of local and regional artists. At this juried show you will find original art in a wide variety of media – from oils and acrylics, watercolors, photography, mixed media, sculpture to textiles and jewelry.
Cost: !!!FREE!!!
Where: 123 S. Kentucky Avenue
The Fancy Flea Vintage Home & Garden Market
Time: 10am – 5pm
What: This market will offer antiques, shabby chic furniture, beautiful handmade jewelry, whimsical home accessories, linens, glassware, vintage jewelry, outdoor furniture, holiday decor and more…all in time for your holiday shopping. Stroll thru the market and find that special piece of furniture you’ve been looking for or purchase a unique set of earrings for that someone special.
Cost: !!!FREE!!!
Where: Lemon Street between Kentucky and Massachusetts
IGNITE Arts & Music Fest
Time: 11am – 5pm
What: Art, Music, Dance and More
Cost: !!!FREE!!!
Where: Lake Mirror Amphitheater
Bio: Cat Carter first moved to Lakeland in 2001 to attend Florida Southern College. After graduation, she taught Computer Science and Math in a small Virginia town. In 2006, she returned to Lakeland for a two-year stint at the Lakeland Economic Development Council. A strong supporter of downtown Lakeland, Carter loves the Parker Street Neighborhood where she and her husband work together in the neighborhood revitalization team. In addition to other duties for the LEDC, Carter spearheaded Y Lakeland, a program aimed at retaining Lakeland's college graduates. The YLakeland blog quickly grew as one of Lakeland's most respected Web sites. The experience propelled her into the world of hyperlocal blogging where she will continue to write as one of the contributors to Lakeland Local.
Jack Duncan
9 months ago
Cat,
Thanks for sharing this event schedule! We do have events going on in Lakeland and they need more visibility. Sometimes, its hard to find out what’s going on here.
The Downtown Lakeland Partnership has done a good job of promoting the city center. I;ve really enjoyed attending the First Friday events. Would like to attend more events here rather than traveling to Orlando or Tampa.
I appreciate being able to find lists of what’s happening here easily.