The Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market: A Local’s Saturday Guide
Every Saturday from September through May, downtown Lakeland turns into one big market. Here’s when to go, what’s in season, and how to turn it into a perfect Saturday morning.
Polk County Christmas Parades 2026: Dates, Times and Where to Watch
Lakeland’s parade is listed for Thursday, Dec. 3, and the Havendale parade for Friday, Dec. 4. Here’s every holiday parade we know about in Polk County, plus tips for getting a good spot.
Thanksgiving in Polk County 2026: Turkey Trots, Markets and an Easy Holiday Weekend
Two Thanksgiving morning runs, LEGOLAND’s holiday kickoff, Small Business Saturday and the one grocery-store rule every Polk local knows. Your Thanksgiving week, planned.
Lakeland’s Royal Swans: How Queen Elizabeth II Brought Them Back to Lake Morton
By 1954, Lakeland had lost every one of its swans. A letter to Buckingham Palace changed that. Here’s the story behind the birds on Lake Morton, and how to visit them.
