# Books events in Lakeland, Today and Upcoming Books events in Lakeland - **Subtitle**: All Books events in Lakeland, Florida. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Lakeland like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Books events in Lakeland, Florida. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Lakeland like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Lakeland - **Event Name**: JLGL | World of Reading 2026 - **Description**: Each year, World of Reading transforms Barnett Family Park into an immersive, story‑inspired environment where children explore books, cultural experiences, hands‑on activities, and interactive learning stations. The event is completely free to the public - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 92 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/jlgl-|-world-of-reading-2026/200029847190852 - **Venue**: Barnett Family Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zYzNmNzNkZTA4MjIzNzkwY2U1ZmIxZGYyOWU2NDYyYjIxZDhlNDk5OGFhMjc2OWFmM2U0MzVjNThiMDYwMjk4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Q1ZGJkZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTkwNDc1NQ.avif - **Categories**: art - **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: 11 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xNjQ5ODk2M2JkZGNhYjY3MTQ4YzQ4ZjE4Y2Q2MjJjYzIyMGQwOGQ2YjM1NGMxOWRkYTNmMThiYTAwNjdjYzEwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkzNi1kY2VlZDhiZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTk1MjQzMA.avif - **Event Name**: An Evening with Frank Foster - **Description**: Join us for an evening filled with entertaining stories and expert tips on fly fishing, then get your book signed by the author!About this EventAn Evening with Frank FosterJoin us for author remarks and Q& - **Date**: Thu Apr 23 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu Apr 23 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/an-evening-with-frank-foster/100001986268129444 - **Venue**: Books-A-Million - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9kZGE3NTg0NjY2N2YxZWM3ODRlOWU2ZjA3OGJmYzliYjZiYzA4YmFmMzYwZDUxNzJmNjM4OThkYTA1MDU2YWE3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU0NTY0MjU.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Meetups - **Event Name**: Dead Swan Society Banned Book Club - **Description**: Join us for our banned book club! We are reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Please visit our website to purchase your copy of the book via our Bookshop.org storefront: https://deadswansociety.com/bannedbookclub See you so - **Date**: Wed May 06 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed May 06 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/dead-swan-society-banned-book-club/200029924159519 - **Venue**: Lakeland (Florida) - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9iOThmOTU3YmU2ZTEzZTIzYTJlNzE5NmE4ZmU5NmQwNzg1NzE0ZWIzZDA2ZDA0ZjE0ZDk4MDdmNzg2OGUzYzJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgyMS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTg1MDA3OA.avif ## Trending Events in Lakeland - **Event Name**: The Pink Piano & Ambitious Diva ENT Spring Sip & Paint Party - **Description**: Butterflies... Oh, my!About this EventJoin us Friday, April 24th from 7 – 10 p.m. to welcome in the season at our 2nd Annual Spring Sip & Paint Party with a butterfly theme. At the Pink Piano - **Venue**: The Pink Piano - Live Music Tuesday thru Friday Available For Private & Special events Saturday's - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69d7f35b2d5bd.jpg - **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=1775840044 - **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=1775504178 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/50142a5f251c5708e2f94f3618f70ce18879efffa48bd9c64f1cb8456b59dad6-rimg-w1200-h1500-dcf0f0f1-gmir?v=1775903994 - **Event Name**: Harry Potter In Concert - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Harry Potter In Concert, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Polk Theatre nestled in bustling Lakeland, FL, this event promi - **Venue**: Polk Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ecd4bf20-33ec-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w1200-h675-dc151a2f-gmir.jpg?v=1775722810 - **Event Name**: Sun 'n Fun AIAA Outing - **Description**: Join us for the Sun 'n Fun AIAA Outing—fun in the sun with fellow aerospace enthusiasts!About this EventSun 'n Fun AIAA Outing📍 Event Details•When: Saturday, April 18th•Rendezvous: 12:00 PM at t - **Venue**: SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e35e1a0ae47ff3f924fd5c69db18c52d8aa6eff7bf8287723ecdee43daa1cfac-rimg-w1200-h670-dca6c7dc-gmir.jpg?v=1773728114 - **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**: 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 - **Venue**: 125 N Kentucky Ave #103, Lakeland, FL, United States, Florida 33801 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2a80d762f056d74f79a23ccc3a75565063d0764de962b5f67729d658f96d5710-rimg-w1200-h629-dcbf735d-gmir?v=1775741452 - **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, - **Venue**: Lakeland Linder International Airport - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/3f4a81d0-0423-11f1-9d20-df07b4a7345e-rimg-w1024-h1024-dcf1f2f1-gmir.jpg?v=1770468485 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Lakeland? - **A:** JLGL | World of Reading 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at Barnett Family Park), Book Signing @ Barnes & Noble (Sat May 23 2026 at 01:00 pm at Barnes & Noble (Merchants Walk, Lakeland FL)), An Evening with Frank Foster (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 05:30 pm at Books-A-Million), Dead Swan Society Banned Book Club (Wed May 06 2026 at 06:00 pm at Lakeland (Florida)). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Lakeland? - **A:** An Evening with Frank Foster (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 05:30 pm at Books-A-Million). - **Q**: What events are happening in Lakeland this weekend April 17–19, 2026? - **A:** JLGL | World of Reading 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at Barnett Family Park). - **Q**: What events are happening in Lakeland in April 2026? - **A:** JLGL | World of Reading 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at Barnett Family Park), An Evening with Frank Foster (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 05:30 pm at Books-A-Million). - **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 Barnett Family Park, Barnes & Noble (Merchants Walk, Lakeland FL), Books-A-Million. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Lakeland? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Lakeland include Junior League of Greater Lakeland FL, Kristin Soderstrom-Hernandez Author, Books-A-Million. - **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. ## Books Events from nearby cities - [Books Events in Plant City](https://allevents.in/plant-city/books) - [Books Events in Mulberry](https://allevents.in/mulberry-fl/books)