# Events & Things To Do In Lakeland on 17th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Lakeland on 17th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Lakeland on 17th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Lakeland

- **Event Name**: Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Lakeland Linder International Airport in dynamic Lakeland,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/sun-n-fun-aerospace-expo/2300029308123804
  - **Venue**: Lakeland Linder International Airport
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  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Fuego Festival - Caballo De Fuego
  - **Description**: FUEGO: Hispanic Arts & Culture Festival
April 17, 2026 | Starting at 6 PM
Downtown Lakeland

Produced by Notta Gallery

Fuego is a new arts and culture festival celebrating Hispanic heritage through art, music, food, cigars, and community in the heart
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 40
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/fuego-festival-caballo-de-fuego/200029836059642
  - **Venue**: 125 N Kentucky Ave #103, Lakeland, FL, United States, Florida 33801
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  - **Categories**: festivals, art, exhibitions, food-drinks, kentucky-derby
- **Event Name**: Sun N Fun Aerospace Expo at Lakeland Linder International Airport
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Sun N Fun Aerospace Expo at Lakeland Linder International Airport, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Lakeland Linder International Airport in vibrant La
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/sun-n-fun-aerospace-expo-at-lakeland-linder-international-airport/2400029652025553
  - **Venue**: Lakeland Linder International Airport
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83ODQ3YWNjMC0wNzc0LTExZjEtOGU3Mi1lYjk5MjNkOWQ2YjItcmltZy13MTAyNC1oMTAyNC1kY2YxZjJmMS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzA4MzMyMjQ.avif
  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: SUN 'n FUN Forum: Limitless at Any Speed
  - **Description**: What does it take to compete at the highest level — at any speed?

Join us for “Limitless at Any Speed” with Justin Meaders — Team USA ParaTriathlon athlete, 3x International Formula One Air Race Champion, aircraft builder, STOL Unlimited Class competitor
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/sun-n-fun-forum-limitless-at-any-speed/200029895660959
  - **Venue**: SUN 'n FUN
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  - **Categories**: Sports, Workshops, Business, Contests
- **Event Name**: ACE Alumni Society Social
  - **Description**: Join us for the ACE Alumni Society Social at SUN 'n FUN 2026!About this EventFormerly known as the "JCR Alumni Social," we've expanded this social gathering to include all of our CFAA graduates and JCR Scholarship. At thi
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/ace-alumni-society-social/100001983874328521
  - **Venue**: Florida Air Museum
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Gig
  - **Description**: Classic rock, blues, and maybe a few surprises!  Brews, drinks & amazing food!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/gig/200029594403022
  - **Venue**: Duke's Brewhouse Lakeland
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy81NzYyNWRlZTFjYjRmMzQ1MTJmMzVkNjk5OGFhYjFiYmJmOWU5MWM5YWY3OTgzYTkwMGRlYWY2ZDk5YTQwZDg1LXJpbWctdzg0NC1oMTE4Mi1kY2Y4ZjNlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDgzNzU5Ng.avif
- **Event Name**: Ridge Country at the American Legion Post 4
  - **Description**: Ridge Country is bringing their high-energy country sound to American Legion Post 4! 

📍 1375 Ariana St. Lakeland, FL
🗓 Friday, April 17 | 7-10 PM
🍽 Food available from 4–7 PM
🚫 No cover. All are welcome.

Come out for a night of great music, good company
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 22
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/ridge-country-at-the-american-legion-post-4/200029813544634
  - **Venue**: American Legion Post 4, Lakeland FL
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  - **Categories**: country-music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Journey to the World's Edge: A Folk Tale in the Irish Tradition (Friday)
  - **Description**: Along her journey, Brigid must pass three tests - heart, mind, and courage. She is challenged to question what it means to be different.About this EventPerformance will take place in THE BLACK BOX THEATRE. Seating
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/journey-to-the-worlds-edge-a-folk-tale-in-the-irish-tradition-friday/100001567752894109
  - **Venue**: Harrison School For the Arts
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 15
  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Business Case Writing 1-Day Workshop | Lakeland, FL
  - **Description**: Get ready to sharpen your skills and craft killer business cases in this hands-on workshop!About this EventEvent DetailsDuration: 1-Day
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri Aug 21 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/business-case-writing-1-day-workshop-|-lakeland-fl/100001985501414178
  - **Venue**: For venue details reach us at info@learnerring.com
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  - **Price**: USD 519 to 1,453
  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Peter Pan Jr. (Friday)
  - **Description**: Step into a world of adventure, imagination, and a little bit of pixie dust with our production of Peter Pan Jr.!
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/peter-pan-jr-friday/100001985927398308
  - **Venue**: Parkway Christian Academy
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  - **Price**: USD 8 to 12
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Free Lakeland Bingo for Seniors!
  - **Description**: Join MaxHealth & Humana for complimentary bingo with coffee and snacks!About this EventJoin MaxHealth & Humana for complimentary bingo with coffee and snacks! Have questions about Medicare benefits? Looking for a
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/free-lakeland-bingo-for-seniors/100001985526884360
  - **Venue**: 2382 Griffin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Employee Engagement 1-Day Workshop | Lakeland, FL
  - **Description**: Get ready to boost team morale and productivity at our interactive Employee Engagement Workshop - let's make work fun again!About this EventEvent Details
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/employee-engagement-1-day-workshop-|-lakeland-fl/100001818362313629
  - **Venue**: For venue details reach us at info@learnerring.com
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  - **Price**: USD 519 to 779
  - **Categories**: workshops, business, virtual

## Trending Events in Lakeland

- **Event Name**: 2026 SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo
  - **Description**: Join us and celebrate 🇺🇸 America’s 250th Birthday at the 52nd SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo. Choose your perfect experience with ticket options ranging from daily and weekly admissions to RV and aircraft camping, Preferred Airshow Seating, and VIP upgrades. T
  - **Venue**: 3875 W Pipkin Rd., Lakeland, FL, United States, Florida 33811
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- **Event Name**: 6th Annual Rally & Ride Out of the Darkness™
  - **Description**: 6th Annual Rally & Ride Out of the Darkness™  📅 October 3, 2026 | 📍 Lakeland, Florida🎗️ Hosted by Love Surrounds You™

Last year we had 636 in the ride line and over 3,000 at the rally ending at Sun N' Fun, along with 48 states that create a Travel Tr
  - **Venue**: SUN 'n FUN
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- **Event Name**: Florida Hot Air Balloon Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Come out and enjoy the Up Up and Away Florida  Hot Air Balloon Festival.

Between great live music , vibrant colorful balloon glows, mass ascension of balloons morning and evenings, tethered balloon rides, great food and beverage options, arts and craft v
  - **Venue**: Lakeland, Florida
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- **Event Name**: 🍔🍩 LAKELAND FOODIE FEST
  - **Description**: Saturday Shoppes Presents: Lakeland Foodie Fest!

Calling all food lovers, dessert chasers, and snack enthusiasts — Lakeland Foodie Fest is pulling up to Lakeland Square Mall on Saturday, April 18th from 12PM–7PM and your taste buds are NOT ready. 🔥
We're
  - **Venue**: Lakeland Square Mall
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- **Event Name**: The Florida Run @ Colt Creek State Park
  - **Description**: Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Lakeland, FL - www.thefloridarun to register (discount code ALLEVENTS26)Get ready to hit the trails and experience one of Central Florida’s most scenic trail running events! The Florida Run @ C
  - **Venue**: Colt Creek State Park
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- **Event Name**: Opening Night Concert Cooper Alan with special guest Thomas Mac
  - **Description**: On April 14, 2026, join us for SUN ’n FUN’s Opening Night Concert featuring two of country music’s hottest rising stars - Cooper Alan and Thomas Mac! Get ready to raise your flags and stomp your boots as SUN ’n FUN 52 kicks off on April 14, 2026! 🇺🇸✈️🎶

A
  - **Venue**: 3875 W Pipkin Rd., Lakeland, FL, United States, Florida 33811
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- **Event Name**: Zenith Aircraft at SUN 'n FUN Aero Expo and Fly-In 2026
  - **Description**: Join Zenith Aircraft Company at the annual International Fly-In and Aero Expo in Lakeland, Florida, billed as the largest airshow in the southern U.S.
Visit with Zenith Aircraft in the main aircraft outdoor display area MD-26-B (same location as past year
  - **Venue**: SUN 'n FUN
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- **Event Name**: Harry Potter In Concert
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Harry Potter In Concert, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Polk Theatre in the heart of Lakeland, FL for an event that defies expectations.
  - **Venue**: Polk Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Los Palominos - Lakeland, FL
  - **Description**: Compra tu boleto aqui: https://eventmania.com/events/los-palominos-y-solido-lakeland-fl-2026-04-10/kaBy/seatLos Palominos, y Solido se presentan en OK CORRAL DE Lakeland, FL. Viernes 10 de Abril. Puertas 9PM. 16+ to enter. 21+ to dr
  - **Venue**: El Famoso Ok Corral
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c34b3ee5c2e.jpg

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Lakeland?
  - **A:** Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Lakeland Linder International Airport), Fuego Festival - Caballo De Fuego (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at 125 N Kentucky Ave #103, Lakeland, FL, United States, Florida 33801), Sun N Fun Aerospace Expo at Lakeland Linder International Airport (Fri Apr 17 2026 at Lakeland Linder International Airport), SUN 'n FUN Forum: Limitless at Any Speed (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 am at SUN 'n FUN), ACE Alumni Society Social (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 05:30 pm at Florida Air Museum).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Lakeland?
  - **A:** ACE Alumni Society Social (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 05:30 pm at Florida Air Museum), Free Lakeland Bingo for Seniors! (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 am at 2382 Griffin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Lakeland in April 2026?
  - **A:** Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Lakeland Linder International Airport), Fuego Festival - Caballo De Fuego (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at 125 N Kentucky Ave #103, Lakeland, FL, United States, Florida 33801), Sun N Fun Aerospace Expo at Lakeland Linder International Airport (Fri Apr 17 2026 at Lakeland Linder International Airport), SUN 'n FUN Forum: Limitless at Any Speed (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 am at SUN 'n FUN), ACE Alumni Society Social (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 05:30 pm at Florida Air Museum).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Lakeland?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Lakeland on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Lakeland?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Lakeland?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Lakeland include Lakeland Linder International Airport, 125 N Kentucky Ave #103, Lakeland, FL, United States, Florida 33801, SUN 'n FUN.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Lakeland?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Lakeland range from USD 8 to USD 1,453. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Lakeland?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Lakeland include Ticket Network Events, Notta Gallery, Vivid Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Lakeland?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Lakeland.

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