# Events & Things To Do In Lakeland on 8th May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Lakeland on 8th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. - **Category**: ## About Discover the best events and activities in Lakeland on 8th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Lakeland - **Event Name**: Dead All Over Lakeland at Union Hall - **Description**: Dead All Over rolls into Union Hall (Lakeland, FL) with A Tribute to the Grateful Dead. Expect a high-energy night of era-spanning Dead—groove-first foundations, deep improvisational journeys, and those timeless songs that turn a room into a family. Fro - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 166 - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/dead-all-over-lakeland-at-union-hall/200029614651908 - **Venue**: Union Hall - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Dead+All+Over+Lakeland+at+Union+Hall&date=Fri+May+08+2026+at+07%3A00+pm&bg=4 - **Categories**: music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Surprise Sing Along May 8 - **Description**: Surprise! It's a fairytale themed Sing Along! Join a Surprise Guest for a fun sing and dance along to a few of their favorite songs.About this EventJoin us for a fun, unique sing along event open to all ages. Each month, - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/surprise-sing-along-may-8/100001985957381990 - **Venue**: Enchanted Fairytale Hollow - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy82MjlmNGYxNjZmMjRhMjk4Yzc4YjFhYTU1NWM3NTRmYTVhNDJkODIzZmE0MGUxOTM0NmQyZTRkYjFmMWNiYzcwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ0NC1kY2Y1ZDJhYS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ4NDcyNjY.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 14 - **Categories**: meet-and-greet, parties, meetups, art, theatre, entertainment - **Event Name**: Spring Dance Concert (Friday) - **Description**: Live Concert featuring the Dance students from the Harrison School for the Arts Dance Department.About this EventThis performance is for GENERAL SEATING not reserved seating.Wheelchair and companion seats available - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/spring-dance-concert-friday/100001570447824719 - **Venue**: Harrison School For the Arts - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9mOWI3MTNjZGM5NDllZWMzYWYyODVkNDBlNzEyZDE0MTViMGFjODU4MTEwMGYyMWI1NTE0ZDY0NjgzOWZmN2EyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2Y4ZjZmOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU5MTQxNjk.avif - **Price**: USD 11 to 15 - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, performances, art - **Event Name**: Parking St Lucie Mets at Lakeland Flying Tigers - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 🏠 Address: 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33804 🌆 City: Lakeland 📍 Location: 28.0745, -81.951🎉 Welcome to Parking St Lucie Mets at Lakeland Flying Tigers, where the impossible beco - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/parking-st-lucie-mets-at-lakeland-flying-tigers/3200029132713901 - **Venue**: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Parking+St+Lucie+Mets+at+Lakeland+Flying+Tigers&date=Fri+May+08+2026&bg=2 - **Categories**: contests, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Hillcrest Comedy 3-For-All - **Description**: Get ready to laugh out loud with 10 hilarious comedians at Hillcrest Comedy 3-For-All!About this EventGet Ready for Hillcrest Comedy 3-For-All!Join us in person for a night packed with laughs at the Hillcrest - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/hillcrest-comedy-3-for-all/100001987327266351 - **Venue**: 119 Hillcrest St - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xYTAwMDkyODQxYTZmMDdhNDZiOGM2NGYzMjNhY2ZhYzI1ZTE5ZTdiYjIwZDNkMTE3NzkwNDEwNzIxNmJjMjUyLXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNDcwLWRjZjFjMTQ1LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NjE4NTE5MQ.avif - **Price**: USD 7 - **Categories**: comedy, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Leadership Skills 1-Day Workshop | Lakeland, FL - **Description**: Boost your leadership game with practical tips and fun exercises in this one-day training session!About this EventEvent DetailsDuration - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/leadership-skills-1-day-workshop-|-lakeland-fl/100001987383136460 - **Venue**: For venue details reach us at info@learnerring.com - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8yZGM1NTFkODYxMjk3NTk5ODRmMDYzYjAzNjI3MTUxN2QzYmU4ZGVmNjk1YTg0YjI3MWZlOThjMGM3NTc2Nzk1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZlZmVmZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzY2NTczMjc.avif - **Price**: USD 519 to 1,764 - **Categories**: Workshops, Business - **Event Name**: Ribbon Cutting for Parker Street Ministries - **Description**: Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate Parker Street Ministries' new community space, The George W. Jenkins Gathering Place! Parker Street Ministries is also holding a 24-hour livestream telethon from May 7 at 6PM to May 8 at 6PM where the Ribb - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 61 - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/ribbon-cutting-for-parker-street-ministries/200029869450606 - **Venue**: 714 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801-1746, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9mZTM3MzIwMDE5Yjk3ZWRmNGQ0YzgyOTIxZTc4NDZjMDQyYzZmNjU5NTQwOWE5ZGRkOGM3MzMxODI2YTQ5MzE1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAxOGJhYy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzIzNTczMw.avif - **Categories**: summer-camps, kids, virtual - **Event Name**: LAUGHS FOR LOVE COMEDY NIGHT - **Description**: Laugh for Love: Enjoy evening performance by Papa Jay who will share his funniest moment, so funny it will leave you in stitches.About this EventWhy Attend? By attending this event, you’ - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/laughs-for-love-comedy-night/100001987785999434 - **Venue**: 936 E Parker St - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy85MmZkMjdlNzNlY2ZhY2VhZDJlZjQ4YjM0ZjIwMDA2MTlhZTkyZDUyNmU5NTRhOWQ2ZTU4NDU4MDhiYTVkZGQ3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y0ZjFkNC1nbWlyLnBuZz92PTE3NzY3NTU4OTA.avif - **Price**: USD 15 to 25 - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, nonprofit - **Event Name**: St. Lucie Mets at Lakeland Flying Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at St. Lucie Mets at Lakeland Flying Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadiu - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 11:59 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/st-lucie-mets-at-lakeland-flying-tigers-at-publix-field-at-joker-marchant-stadium/2400027758743730 - **Venue**: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80Mjc2OTkzMC1kYjBhLTExZjAtYjA4YS1lZmM0Yjk1MWI4MjEtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNzUwLWRjYzFkNGRmLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2NTk0OTc1Ng.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. St. Lucie Mets - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. St. Lucie Mets, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, FL - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/lakeland-flying-tigers-vs-st-lucie-mets/2300027841312420 - **Venue**: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy80MzY2OGE5MC0zZjNiLTExZjEtOWQ0Ni1kMzUzZmYwY2UxMzYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjAwLWRjYmViY2I4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3Njk2NTkxOQ.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: St Lucie Mets at Lakeland Flying Tigers - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium 🏠 Address: 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33804 🌆 City: Lakeland 📍 Location: 28.0745, -81.951🌟 Be part of history at St Lucie Mets at Lakeland Flying Tigers, an extraordinary gathe - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:30 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/st-lucie-mets-at-lakeland-flying-tigers/3200029132710944 - **Venue**: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=St+Lucie+Mets+at+Lakeland+Flying+Tigers&date=Fri+May+08+2026+at+07%3A30+am&bg=5 - **Categories**: contests, trips-adventures ## Trending Events in Lakeland - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/2b17b11c64ac00f04b8d148dfd5f9faabe79d7d6b159be902e770915dbcc6c08-rimg-w800-h600-dc343518-gmir?v=1776704199 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/cbdea7ac35e0a981dc6024e81b819cdbc871e30f9e3a5756133a9ee1b1a79185-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc010102-gmir?v=1777138229 - **Event Name**: Harry Potter In Concert - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Harry Potter In Concert, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Polk Theatre in the heart of Lakeland, FL into - **Venue**: Polk Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8dc46b60-3eec-11f1-9d46-d353ff0ce136-rimg-w1200-h675-dc151a2f-gmir.jpg?v=1776932114 - **Event Name**: Camp Discovery: WEEK 1, June 9- June 12 - **Description**: A FREE Summer Camp at Polk's Nature Discovery Center. For participants between 5 and 13 years of age.About this EventWhat is Camp Discovery?Camp Discovery is all about discovering - **Venue**: Polk's Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bd3cbf28141fd685de211e880b08f4bc8583e4e297e66a813f76750cb56d5d2f-rimg-w1200-h675-dc2f5596-gmir.jpg?v=1769347262 - **Event Name**: Makers Market: Mother's Day Edition - **Description**: 🌸 Mother’s Day Makers Market at Lakeside Village 🌸 Celebrate Mom with a beautiful spring afternoon at Lakeside Village. Browse and shop from 80+ local vendors offering handmade goods, artisan finds, and thoughtful gifts perfect for Mother’s Day. Stop by - **Venue**: 1479 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/79e252121d761278d182b8c260c41f2d2ae7219a6bbd51d363df73515b1bec25-rimg-w1200-h675-dcebf3fe-gmir?v=1776687774 - **Event Name**: Reggae Seafood Fest 🦞🎵 - **Description**: The vibes are REGGAE. The food is FRESH. And Lakeland is about to have the best Saturday of the summer. Saturday Shoppes presents the Reggae Seafood Fest — hitting Lakeland Square Mall on June 20th from 2PM to 8PM. We're talking sizzling seafood, live - **Venue**: Lakeland Square Mall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/cc42e89add2f25a183a8660b7e4c93f946b9614c74003697c5722a4ce96b08fa-rimg-w1200-h1500-dcdcd5db-gmir?v=1776764056 - **Event Name**: US Air Force Band Concert - **Description**: Bring your family, bring your pride—celebrate 250 years of America together through the music of the amazing US Air Force Band and its specialized ensembles. This group is embarking on a tour performing free public concerts nationwide to inspire patriotis - **Venue**: 701 W Lime St, Lakeland, FL, United States, Florida 33815 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2b7c742ea2dc95482c80ab471002d04864bcd8273cdbd295288dc3a1ee48aa53-rimg-w1100-h413-dc010104-gmir?v=1776692858 - **Event Name**: 🔥 JERK & JAM FESTIVAL - **Description**: Lakeland, the smoke is rising and the vibes are LIVE — Saturday Shoppes is bringing the heat to Lakeland Square Mall with the Jerk & Jam Festival! 🎶🔥 Pull up on Saturday, May 16th from 2PM to 8PM for a full-on flavor takeover. We're talking smoky j - **Venue**: Lakeland Square Mall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/64bf3d0b0530a6e1d58e56738e2a1b723d2fcc79d2c2a5c190ca8a0c3f54ca75-rimg-w1200-h1500-dc2e2e16-gmir?v=1777197916 - **Event Name**: Vendorcon 2026 - **Description**: FREE ADMISSION • Fun for all ages! Get ready for one of the largest indoor vendor events in Central Florida! 250+ vendors, kids zone!About this Event🎉 FREE ADMISSION • Fun for all ages!🎉✨ VIP Tickets g - **Venue**: RP FUNDING CENTER - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5d28041b3dc4a12ab695852109ba5f67c1da0d9c460709af5c5aceea8f6c2589-rimg-w1140-h1722-dc171514-gmir.jpg?v=1772269391 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Lakeland? - **A:** Dead All Over Lakeland at Union Hall (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Union Hall), Surprise Sing Along May 8 (Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm at Enchanted Fairytale Hollow), Spring Dance Concert (Friday) (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Harrison School For the Arts), Parking St Lucie Mets at Lakeland Flying Tigers (Fri May 08 2026 at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium), Hillcrest Comedy 3-For-All (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:30 pm at 119 Hillcrest St). - **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 Union Hall, Enchanted Fairytale Hollow, Harrison School For the Arts. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Lakeland? - **A:** Prices for events in Lakeland range from USD 7 to USD 1,764. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Lakeland? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Lakeland include Dead All Over, Dreams Come True Entertainment, Harrison School for the Arts. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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