# Events & Things To Do In Lakeland on 14th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Lakeland on 14th May 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 14th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Lakeland

- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/harry-potter-in-concert/2300029298841549
  - **Venue**: Polk Theatre
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, contests, art, theatre, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: The Music of Hans Zimmer
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to The Music of Hans Zimmer, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Polk Theatre in the heart of Lakeland, FL for an event that will redefin
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/the-music-of-hans-zimmer/2300029309841559
  - **Venue**: Polk Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: The Music of The Lion King in Concert at Polk Theatre
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at The Music of The Lion King in Concert at Polk Theatre, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Polk Theatre in vibrant Lakeland,
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/the-music-of-the-lion-king-in-concert-at-polk-theatre/2400029430370412
  - **Venue**: Polk Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hNWFmNjBiMC0zZTg2LTExZjEtYmVmMS04NzE4MTI1NDE4MWItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNDE3LWRjZWViZjFiLWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc3Njg4ODM0NQ.avif
  - **Categories**: art, theatre, concerts, music, entertainment, calendar
- **Event Name**: United Way Annual Celebration 2026
  - **Description**: Join United Way of Central Florida for our Annual Celebration, 
featuring NFL Hall of Famer Rondé Barber.

Main Event
Doors Open | 11:30 a.m.
Lunch & Presentation | Noon

Lunch: $75 per person

Meet & Greet with Rondé Barber, sponsored by CPS Inve
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 59
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/united-way-annual-celebration-2026/200029931291115
  - **Venue**: Bonnet Springs Park
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, nonprofit, meetups, meet-and-greet
- **Event Name**: 2026 She Knows Awards Luncheon
  - **Description**: Join us as we celebrate the mission of Girls Inc. and honor exceptional women who serve as positive role models for girls and young women as evidenced by their personal and professional accomplishments and community spirit.

Click here for sponsorship opt
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 31
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 11:30 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/2026-she-knows-awards-luncheon/200029926776200
  - **Venue**: RP Funding Center
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- **Event Name**: Spring Short-Film Festival (Thursday) HSA Film Theatre
  - **Description**: FilmAbout this EventOriginal films presented by the Motion Picture Arts Department. This performance will take place in the Film Theatre
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/spring-short-film-festival-thursday-hsa-film-theatre/100001570451595999
  - **Venue**: Harrison School For the Arts
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xZTIzMTdiMGRmN2VkODk2YmNhYzVkZmI3ZGUxMmY2ZWQxY2RmNjFmMWI0ZjQ1OTI5MWUwMGJkMzZhMWY4M2I0LXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNDcwLWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTkxNDE4NQ.avif
  - **Price**: USD 11 to 15
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Art, Theatre, Festivals
- **Event Name**: Virtual Dementia Tour at Scott Lake Health and Rehab
  - **Description**: Senior Helpers - Polk County, FL along with Scott Lake Health & Rehabilitation invite family and professional caregivers and the community at large to Experience the Virtual Dementia Tour®. Come for a 30-minute session between 1:30pm and 3:30pm.

Open
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 01:30 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 03:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/virtual-dementia-tour-at-scott-lake-health-and-rehab/200029721501942
  - **Venue**: Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: The Music of the Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and Rings of Power in Concert at Polk Theatre
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at The Music of the Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and Rings of Power in Concert at Polk Theatre, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Polk Theatre in
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/the-music-of-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-hobbit-and-rings-of-power-in-concert-at-polk-theatre/2400029292656804
  - **Venue**: Polk Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9iNGYxMDQ3MC0zZTg2LTExZjEtOTVjZS0xNWIxNWNlZjA2NzAtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNzk5LWRjMDcxMTE2LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3Njg4ODM3MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: art, theatre, concerts, music, entertainment, calendar
- **Event Name**: Military College Veterans Bible Study & Support Group Information Meeting
  - **Description**: This first meeting is for Lakeland FL veteran students to collaborate in forming this support group with Jeff Brooks, retired Army Chaplain.About this EventJoin Our Military College Veterans Bible Study & Suppor
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/military-college-veterans-bible-study-and-support-group-information-meeting/100001987657719746
  - **Venue**: Panera Bread
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9mNjQ2NmQ5NjQyZWFkOTZmM2VlYWNlMDAxNjM4Nzc4MzMwN2Q5YjBjYjQ3MGQ3ZDQ4NDI0MmFhM2EwOTg3NTFhLXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNDcwLWRjNDczNDJiLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3Njc2MDQyMA.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Nonprofit, Meetups

## 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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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:** Harry Potter In Concert (Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at Polk Theatre), The Music of Hans Zimmer (Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at Polk Theatre), The Music of The Lion King in Concert at Polk Theatre (Thu May 14 2026 at 04:00 pm at Polk Theatre), United Way Annual Celebration 2026 (Thu May 14 2026 at 12:00 pm at Bonnet Springs Park), 2026 She Knows Awards Luncheon (Thu May 14 2026 at 11:30 am at RP Funding Center).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Lakeland?
  - **A:** Military College Veterans Bible Study & Support Group Information Meeting (Thu May 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at Panera Bread).
- **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 Polk Theatre, Bonnet Springs Park, RP Funding Center.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Lakeland?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Lakeland range from USD 11 to USD 15. 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, Vivid Events, United Way of Central Florida.
- **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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