# Events & Things To Do In Lakeland on 23rd May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Lakeland on 23rd 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 23rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Lakeland - **Event Name**: Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K - Lakeland - **Description**: Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K is excited to have Florida Giant Dog Rescue as the 2026 Charity Partner. We Help Big Dogs Find Loving Homes. ------------------------ Join us this Memorial Day as we come together to honor and remember the brave men and women who - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 75 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 07:30 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/memorial-day-5k-10k-15k-lakeland/200029450336847 - **Venue**: Thomas B. Mack Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8zODQwZTUyODk0YTNkNTkxNjQyMjhkOTM3ZTNmYjhiNTBjODMyNGVjOGEwZGFjYzZhM2FlZjViODlhMGZiMTNmLXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDUxMi1kYzI4MzE3Ni1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzA4MTI0Nw.avif - **Categories**: sports, memorial-day, dog, nonprofit, charities - **Event Name**: Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Bradenton Marauders - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Bradenton Marauders, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in vibrant Lake - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/lakeland-flying-tigers-vs-bradenton-marauders/2300026255333851 - **Venue**: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMmJmNjJjZDAtM2YzYi0xMWYxLTg2MTUtNGJmY2Q1NmExY2NlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2JlYmNiOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzY5NjU4ODA.avif - **Price**: USD 28 to 36 - **Categories**: calendar - **Event Name**: SPCA Florida 2026 Run For Their Lives 5K - **Description**: Ready. Set. Save Lives. The SPCA Florida Run for Their Lives 5K brings together runners, walkers, and animal lovers for an unforgettable morning with a mission. Set against the scenic beauty of Peterson Park, this professionally chipped race offers the t - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 139 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 06:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/spca-florida-2026-run-for-their-lives-5k/200029735096224 - **Venue**: Peterson Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9iZjllZTJjZTUzZjk3NWUzNjFhMjE4ZWYyY2M4MmJlNzVhYjExZTRkNWZlMGI0MzI5MWE0OTYxZGMxOTU4YTFhLXJpbWctdzkwMC1oNDcxLWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3MTQzNjY2.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit, sports, contests, trips-adventures, charities - **Event Name**: SPCA Florida " Run for Their Lives" 5K - **Description**: Ready. Set. Save Lives.The SPCA Florida Run for Their Lives 5K brings together runners, walkers, and animal lovers for an unforgettable morning with a mission. Set against the scenic beauty of Peterson Park, this professionally chipped race offe - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/spca-florida-run-for-their-lives-5k/80001405220798 - **Venue**: Peterson Park, Cleveland Heights Boulevard, Lakeland, FL, USA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OTgxMWRmODY3MzZmLmpwZw.avif - **Price**: USD 30 - **Categories**: health-wellness, sports, contests - **Event Name**: Bradenton Marauders at Lakeland Flying Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Bradenton Marauders at Lakeland Flying Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 11:59 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/bradenton-marauders-at-lakeland-flying-tigers-at-publix-field-at-joker-marchant-stadium/2400027648254037 - **Venue**: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84OWY5ZDM2MC1iOGU4LTExZjAtYTVhYy1jNTczMmQxMDc1MDgtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMTgxYTE4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2MjE5NjkzNA.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Halfway to Halloween Edition - Pop Punk Emo Night Lakeland by PUNKNITES - **Description**: with very special guests Reckless Giants and much more!About this EventPop Punk Emo Night Lakeland: HALFWAY TO HALLOWEENPunkNites IS BACK, LAKELANDWE WILL BE AT Union Hall, Lakeland on Saturday, Ma - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun May 24 2026 at 01:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/halfway-to-halloween-edition-pop-punk-emo-night-lakeland-by-punknites/100001987689813740 - **Venue**: Union Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy82MjY1ZGJhMzA3OWVlZWQzNTkwYWRlZmVkMTgzMzllMDkwNTZhODM0ZDM0ZmM5YTg5NjgzY2M0NzM5NTRmMWM5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY1NS1kY2Y4NWYxNS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzY2NTQ4MTI.avif - **Price**: USD 13 to 19 - **Categories**: Contests, Entertainment, Music - **Event Name**: The 3rd Annual Devoted To Her Women’s Health and Wellness Expo - **Description**: The Devoted To Her Health & Wellness Expo returns for its third year—bringing together women-owned and women-led businesses, practitioners,About this EventThe Devoted To Her Health & Wellness Expo returns for its - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/the-3rd-annual-devoted-to-her-women’s-health-and-wellness-expo/100001980826730072 - **Venue**: COhatch Lakeland - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMGQyMmY3Zjc3NmIwOTE2NzhlNDY1YTkzOTkwMWJkZjc0N2QxZTg5ZTI3N2JiNDk3OTQzODAxOTYwYzcxNjAwMi1yaW1nLXc4NTEtaDMxNS1kYzA1MTExOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjkzNTExNzY.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: health-wellness, business, exhibitions, workshops - **Event Name**: Book Signing @ Barnes & Noble - **Description**: BIG NEWS! I’ll be at Barnes & Noble on May 23rd signing copies of The Whisper Duology! Come get your book signed, take a pic, and share a moment with me! 📸💖 #BookSigning #MeetTheAuthor - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/book-signing-barnes-and-noble/200029735107800 - **Venue**: Barnes & Noble (Merchants Walk, Lakeland FL) - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xNjQ5ODk2M2JkZGNhYjY3MTQ4YzQ4ZjE4Y2Q2MjJjYzIyMGQwOGQ2YjM1NGMxOWRkYTNmMThiYTAwNjdjYzEwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkzNi1kY2VlZDhiZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjgxNzA2NQ.avif - **Event Name**: Dance Recital 2026 - Integrity Dance Arts - **Description**: Get ready to see some amazing moves and fresh talent from Integrity Dance Arts all in one awesome night!About this EventDance Recital 2026Get ready to groove with Integrity Dance Arts - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/dance-recital-2026-integrity-dance-arts/100001987902662376 - **Venue**: Medulla Baptist Church - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9jNmUyMmZkNzkyZWZkMmJkNjMxMDQ2Y2YwMzdjMGMzOTU5OTY3MDJlYmJjMjM3OGNiMTY0MmVjODQ4MDBhMDdjLXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNDcwLWRjMTkxMTAyLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3Njk0MzkxNA.avif - **Price**: USD 13 - **Categories**: performances, entertainment, art - **Event Name**: Meraki Bakehouse Pop-Up - **Description**: A pop-up to sell pastries and breakfast sandwich goodies for the city of Lakeland. - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/meraki-bakehouse-pop-up/100001987557536094 - **Venue**: Catapult Lakeland - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8wMWQyNjU3MjFjNjAzYjM1NGUxY2RmMzhiNzFkYzllNDAzYWFhYjY2MTBjYTBmNGNlNDlmMDZlNzdlZTFiMjNjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzkyOTI5Mi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzYzMDUwMzE.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: pop-ups - **Event Name**: Justin Phillips - **Description**: Join us for Justin Phillips an amazing night of country music. Awesome drinks and food. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/justin-phillips/200029847544701 - **Venue**: 9398 US HWY 98 North, Lakeland, FL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zZjlkMWQ4NzkzNDhkYjE2MjFhMjYyZGU0OGY4ZDU0OGI2OWY2Mjc2MDY5ODAwMTVjYTc4OGQ0M2RmMTM4NjRiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4MDAtZGM0OTQ1MzAtZ21pcj92PTE3NzY3OTQ4MTY.avif - **Categories**: country-music-festivals - **Event Name**: Meet Your Neighbors |Planet 13 FL - Lakeland - **Description**: Come hang out, chat, and chill with your neighbors at Planet 13 Lakeland —good vibes guaranteed!About this EventConnect with your community at our Meet Your Neighbors in-store event at Planet 13. We’re bringing together l - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/meet-your-neighbors-|planet-13-fl-lakeland/100001985319894247 - **Venue**: 4000 US Hwy 98 N suite 103 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9hOTk1MmFmMWUzNjU3Y2M4OWEyOTA1YWUyMWE4ZGNjNzZhM2ZjMzQwNDg5M2RiMzdiZjQ1YWNiZjY5NDMzOGUyLXJpbWctdzgwMC1oNDAwLWRjNjM3NTQ5LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NDg1MzI2Nw.avif - **Price**: Free - **Event Name**: Bradenton Marauders 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✨ Discover the extraordinary at Bradenton Marauders at Lakeland Flying Tigers, where ma - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 07:30 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/bradenton-marauders-at-lakeland-flying-tigers/3200027424428631 - **Venue**: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9iZjk3MDZjMC1mNTlhLTExZjAtYmY3Ni1kMzJmMWEzZDMxODAtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNzk5LWRjZWRlZmYwLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3Njg4NzA1NDM.avif - **Categories**: 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=1777360941 - **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:** Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K - Lakeland (Sat May 23 2026 at 07:30 am at Thomas B. Mack Park), Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Bradenton Marauders (Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium), SPCA Florida 2026 Run For Their Lives 5K (Sat May 23 2026 at 06:00 am at Peterson Park), SPCA Florida " Run for Their Lives" 5K (Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 am at Peterson Park, Cleveland Heights Boulevard, Lakeland, FL, USA), Bradenton Marauders at Lakeland Flying Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium (Sat May 23 2026 at 11:59 pm at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Lakeland? - **A:** The 3rd Annual Devoted To Her Women’s Health and Wellness Expo (Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 am at COhatch Lakeland), Meraki Bakehouse Pop-Up (Sat May 23 2026 at Catapult Lakeland), Meet Your Neighbors |Planet 13 FL - Lakeland (Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am at 4000 US Hwy 98 N suite 103). - **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 Thomas B. Mack Park, Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Peterson Park. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Lakeland? - **A:** Prices for events in Lakeland range from USD 13 to USD 36. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Lakeland? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Lakeland include Five Star NTP, Ticket Network Events, SPCA Florida. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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