Donate toys and gifts to children in need to Toys for Tots and other Polk County toy drives this season.
Volunteer opportunities in the Lakeland area include visiting at-risk seniors, helping at food banks and fostering animals.
This year’s holiday events in Lakeland include a Christmas parade, menorah lightings, markets, "The Nutcracker" and a replica of Bethlehem.
Check out where you can to take photos with Santa this holiday season at Lakeland malls, parks, restaurants, museums and special events.
Lakeland nonprofit organizations, community and grassroots groups, and mutual aid networks could use your help on Giving Tuesday.
Celebrate the season all month long with local lights, cozy stops, markets and hometown holiday charm.
Check out where you can pick pumpkins in the Lakeland area this Halloween season.
Get ready to explore exciting attractions and events right here in our community!
Make the most of the season with these local experiences!
When decorating their Lakeland home for the holidays, a couple decided to highlight damage caused by Hurricane Milton.
11.10.2024 was the 248th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Marine Corps. 11.11.2024 is Veterans Day. Insights on both events.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Lakeland.
There are a number of events and ways to honor those who died during their U.S. military service on Memorial Day in Lakeland.
Check out these holiday weekend events in and around your community.
The baby will spend her first Christmas with her new parents 10 months after being found abandoned in the woods on a cold January night.
There are plenty of things going on around Lakeland to celebrate the 2023 winter holidays.
Send us your favorite light display in Lakeland.
At any given moment, about 350 million Christmas trees are growing on tree farms across the country.
Before you feast, burn some calories on Thanksgiving morning at these Polk County events.
Terrace Grille, Harborside, Bonefish Grill, 4 Riverview Smokehouse will be serving up feasts on Thanksgiving.
The turkey giveaway will take place on Nov. 18 at three locations in Polk County.
This holiday season, consider donating and volunteering locally to make a positive impact in our community.
Kenneth Cain admits his Halloween display “does freak some neighbors out.” One of them thinks Lakeland officials should get involved.
Signs of fall are everywhere, from cooler nights to pumpkin spice lattes and a sea of orange pumpkins in front of the grocery store.
More than 120 locals, businesses and college clubs will set up booths all throughout the campus with seasonal and innovative homemade arts.
Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Lakeland.
There will be Memorial Day observances, picnics, live music and cookouts in Lakeland and surrounding areas.
Don't forget to pamper Mom. These Lakeland restaurants will offer Mother's Day brunch specials.
Celebrate Mexican Mother's Day this year on May 10 at your favorite Mexican eatery in Lakeland.
Lakeland will ring in the new year with celebrations at Terrace Grille, The Yard on Mass and Lakeland Loft.
There is no shortage of things to do in Polk County to get the winter holiday season off to a rollicking good start.
Many of the Christmas tree lots in the Lakeland area have been mainstays in the community for more than 30 years.
Here are some places that will be closed on the Thanksgiving holiday.
Finding the best fall pumpkin at a field in Lakeland could come at an increased cost this year.
Polk Sheriff’s Charities Inc. is selling these limited-edition Polk County Sheriff’s Office child-sized costumes for trick-or-treating.
This year’s theme is "Doomsday," and instead of one tour, there will be two paths to scare visitors as they tour the jail.
Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.