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Category: Family

Light Up Bonnet Springs Park runs every evening from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Posted inEvents, Family

Light Up BSP 2024: What to Know Before You Go

by Stephanie Claytor December 10, 2024December 9, 2024

Bonnet Springs Park has expanded its holiday lights-and-entertainment event for its second year; it takes place Dec. 14-31.

2024 Christmas parade route
Posted inDowntown, Events, Family

2024 Christmas Parade: What to Know Before You Go

by LkldNow December 3, 2024December 6, 2024

Thousands will converge on downtown Lakeland Thursday evening for the annual Christmas parade.

Posted inBusiness, Family, Recreation

Indoor Play Cafes Help Lakeland Families Beat the Heat

by Stephanie Claytor July 20, 2024July 20, 2024

Kid Cafe and Little Lake Play offer welcoming spaces for kids and their parents.

The Fletcher Park Playground
Posted inFamily, Recreation

Fletcher Park Playground to Close Next Week For Tree Removal

by Kimberly C. Moore July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

The skate park and ball fields will not be affected.

Posted inEvents, Family, History

Lakeland’s Black History Festival Postponed to March 23 Due To Expected Bad Weather

by Kimberly C. Moore February 16, 2024February 20, 2024

The event will still be at Jackson Park and the Coleman-Bush Building.

The former Florida Baptist Children Home, now known as One More Child, has plans to double the number of buildings on its 30-acre campus in Lakeland.
Posted inCity Hall, Family, Housing, News, Social Services

‘One More Child’ Planning Major Expansion to Lake Hunter Campus

by Kimberly C. Moore January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

The Lakeland-based child welfare agency’s plans will more than double the size of its campus when completed.

Light Up Bonnet Springs Park runs every evening from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Posted inDowntown, Events, Family, Recreation

Bonnet Springs Park Transforms Into Sparkly Wonderland

by Kimberly C. Moore December 21, 2023December 21, 2023

Special evening events are planned through New Year’s Eve.

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Hmong Community to host New Year Celebration at Tigertown on Saturday

by Stephanie Claytor December 12, 2023December 14, 2023

Lakelanders are invited to learn about the Southeast Asian group’s culture and enjoy a free lunch, games and performances.

Posted inDowntown, Events, Family

2023 Christmas Parade: What to Know Before You Go

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman December 6, 2023December 11, 2023

Thousands will converge on downtown Lakeland Thursday evening for the annual Christmas parade; the route has changed this year.

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WonderHere Schoolhouse Launches Fundraising Campaign to ‘Keep the Dream Alive’

by Stephanie Claytor November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

The school’s nonprofit foundation is hoping to raise $185,000 over the next year to secure its future.

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