Lakeland Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Weekend

Lakeland FL

05 August, 2021

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LAKELAND, FL — Hoping for a family outing? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Lakeland. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to add an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a festival, a board game night, or a video game night, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events throughout Lakeland: Night Market - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, August 5th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 5 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Night Market is a monthly, evening market at the taproom every 1st Thursday of the month from 6:00pm-9:00pm. UT's Night Market will feature a rotating cast of local artisanal artists... Learn More Orientation - Harrison School for the Arts When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Harrison School for the Arts What: Event listing from Harrison School for the Arts: Friday and August 6 (all day) Learn More ORIENTATION - TBA - Lakeland Highlands Middle When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Lakeland Highlands Middle What: Event listing from Lakeland Highlands Middle: Friday and August 6 (all day) Learn More Teacher Work Day - Carlton Palmore Elementary When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Carlton Palmore Elementary What: Event listing from Carlton Palmore Elementary: Friday, August 6 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM Learn More Paraeducators First Work Day - Carlton Palmore Elementary When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Carlton Palmore Elementary What: Event listing from Carlton Palmore Elementary: Friday, August 6 from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM Learn More Aqua Spin - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Friday, August 6th at 6:30 a.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 6 from 6:30 AM to 7:15 AM6:30 to 7:15 a.m. Mondays and Fridays; 6 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays; 8 to 8:45 a.m. and 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturdays. Learn More Orientation 2021-2022 - Edgar L. Padgett Elementary When: Friday, August 6th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Edgar L. Padgett Elementary What: Event listing from Edgar L. Padgett Elementary: Friday, August 6 from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM Name(required) Email(required) Website Message Learn More Morning Orientation - Philip O'Brien Elementary When: Friday, August 6th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Philip O'Brien Elementary What: Event listing from Philip O'Brien Elementary: Friday, August 6 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM To assist with social distancing, please attend one of the times based on the enrolling parent's last name. A – K  9 – 10 AM or 4 – 5 PM L – Z  10 – 11 AM or 5 – 6 PM Although face cover... Learn More Read-a-Latte Society When: Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Mulberry Public Library What: Talk books with us without the required reading! On the FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH, we will be gathering in Drica's Cafe (located at the Mulberry Public Library) at 10AM. Over coffee and snacks, we will discuss our reading life, make friends, share ideas/suggestions for new a... Learn More CFHC Food Distribution - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 6 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMIn partnership with the George Jenkins Foundation Ending Hunger Initiative and The United Way of Central Florida, Central Florida Health Care is proud to announce a FREE food distributio... Learn More Ciros Sweet Tooth Dessert Tour - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Friday, August 6th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 6 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM Explore the sweeter side of Winter Haven, Florida! Muffins, Cupcakes, Pies, and more!  Get ready to taste delicious desserts showcased at our amazing restaurants and stores. This tour is... Learn More Student Orientation - Sleepy Hill Middle When: Friday, August 6th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Sleepy Hill Middle What: Event listing from Sleepy Hill Middle: Friday, August 6 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Learn More Exploration V Children's Museum - Daily Programs When: Friday, August 6th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 6 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AMAfter more than a year, in-person educator-directed programs are back at Explorations V Children's Museum! Museum educators are excited to welcome you back to an in-person classroom form... Learn More CCE Orientation - Cleveland Court Elementary When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Cleveland Court Elementary What: Event listing from Cleveland Court Elementary: Friday, August 6 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Learn More Afternoon Flavors of Winter Haven Food Tour When: Friday, August 6th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 6 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM Wet those lips and get ready to experience what Winter Haven offers to both locals and tourists alike. Your friendly tour guide will share history of food and the award winning city all w... Learn More Evening Orientation - Philip O'Brien Elementary When: Friday, August 6th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Philip O'Brien Elementary What: Event listing from Philip O'Brien Elementary: Friday, August 6 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM To assist with social distancing, please attend one of the times based on the enrolling parent's last name. A – K  9 – 10 AM or 4 – 5 PM L – Z  10 – 11 AM or 5 – 6 PM Although face coveri... Learn More Winter Haven Happy Hour Tour - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Friday, August 6th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 6 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM Where do the locals hangout? Come join us for Happy Hour and find out! The happy hour tour only focuses on bars and restaurants that host Happy Hours. Specifically for the happy hour i... Learn More First Friday: Back to School When: Friday, August 6th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 117 N Kentucky Ave What: Join us on August 6 from 6pm to 9pm for our next First Friday event: Back to School! Lakeland Moonwalk will have inflatable, ride & climb, and competitive games. Bring the kids to celebrate the start of a brand new school year. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open l... Learn More Indoor Grilling - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Friday, August 6th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 6 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMNo time to fire up the outdoor grill? No worries. Here are some amazing recipes that can be cooked on the stove top with a grill pan. MENU Grilled [censored] Parmesan with Arrabiata Sauce ... Learn More First Friday: Back to School - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Friday, August 6th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 6 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMJoin us on August 6 from 6pm to 9pm for our next First Friday event: Back to School! Lakeland Moonwalk will have inflatable, ride & climb, and competitive games. Bring the kids to cele... Learn More First Friday - Back to School - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Friday, August 6th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 6 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMJoin us on August 6 from 6pm to 9pm for our next First Friday event: Back to School! Lakeland Moonwalk will have inflatable, ride & climb, and competitive games. Bring the kids to cele... Learn More Beer, Spirits, and Ghost Walking Tour When: Friday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 6 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PMEnjoy beer, spirits, and spooky stories on this haunted ghost walking tour in downtown Winter Haven. We will visit a Vaudeville theatre, and a few restaurants and bars who's owners and pat... Learn More Silver Moon Drive-In & Swap Shop - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Saturday, August 7th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, August 7 from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PMThe gates open at 5 a.m., and customer admission and parking is free. Dealers must pay a set-up fee of $10 on Saturday and $20 on Sunday. Limited  space is available under our canopy.  Learn More Polk County Visitor Center Hosts "Back to School Kick-off" Event When: Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, August 7 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PMCentral Florida's Visitor Information Center (CFVIC) will host a "Back to School Kick-off" event on Saturday, Aug. 7. This free event will take place from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. The first 4... Learn More Sharkcon 2021 - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, August 7 at 9:00 AM through Sunday, August 8 at 5:00 PMWhen you experience SharkCon, you will dive deep into the world's oceans. Everyone is connected to the ocean, but there are so many more secrets to learn about its... Learn More Summer Palooza 2021 - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, August 7 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMCentral Florida's premier back to school event "Summer Palooza 2021" presented by New Beginnings High School will be held Saturday, August 7th, 10 AM - 2 PM at the RP Funding Center in ... Learn More Mobile Food Pantry - Blessings & Hope Lakeland When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, August 7 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM We distribute every Tuesday 11am-1pm & every 3rd Saturday 10am-12pm at 2150 E Edgewood Dr Lakeland, Florida. The United Way of Central Florida?s George W. Jenkins End Hun... Learn More Ciro Sweet Tooth and Dessert Tour - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, August 7 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PMExplore the sweeter side of Winter Haven, Florida! Muffins, Cupcakes, Pies, and more!  Get ready to taste delicious desserts showcased at our amazing restaurants and stores. This tour i... Learn More Winter Haven Brunch Tour - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, August 7 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM Eat, drink and discover mimosas, waffles, citrus ales and more! Explore downtown Winter Haven and it's charming restaurants that celebrate Brunch, Drinks, and of course history. This t... Learn More Tortugas at Flying Tigers - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Saturday, August 7th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, August 7 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Classic New Orleans - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Saturday, August 7th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, August 7 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMCome enjoy some classic New Orleans dishes paired with great wines. Menu Roasted Beet Salad, Green Grapes, Watercress, Chevre Ice Cream, and Molasses-Candied Pecans Shrimp and Crawfish C... Learn More Second Sunday Artisan Market - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Sunday, August 8th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Sunday, August 8 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PMEvery second Sunday of the month we will be hosting a variety of Florida based businesses selling a variety of hand-made items. Each month, we?re aiming to bring more and more variety, so... Learn More 1st Day of School - Scott Lake Elementary When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Scott Lake Elementary What: Event listing from Scott Lake Elementary: Tuesday, August 10 (all day) Learn More Tuesday Leads Group RSVP REQUIRED - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 10 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMLeads Groups exist to offer business networking opportunities to non-competing business owners and key managers. These small groups of Chamber leaders meet weekly to exchange sales lead... Learn More Chapter Chats When: Tuesday, August 10th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Mulberry Public Library What: Pick up a copy of The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley at the library or on your favorite book app today. New members are always welcome. Contact the library for details. Learn More Wednesday Folder Distributed - Philip O'Brien Elementary When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Philip O'Brien Elementary What: Event listing from Philip O'Brien Elementary: Wednesday, August 11 (all day) The Wednesday folder is Philip O'Brien Elementary's method of sending home important flyers, newsletters, and graded student work.  We ask that you check your child's Wednesday folder each week and re... Learn More Virtual Minority & Small Business Boot Camp When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 11 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMAn 11-session webinar series designed to educate minority and small businesses regarding information integral to growth and success. Learn More New Member Onboard Orientation - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, August 11th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 11 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More Sykes College of Business - Learn & Lead Series When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 11 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Learn More Wednesday Leads Group RSVP REQUIRED - Lakeland Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 11 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMWelcome to Leads Groups newest layout! We have the option of meeting in-person or online.  Lead Groups help to generate business opportunities for Chamber members through building ... Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Lakeland Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.