Bank of America Museums on Us Event !

This weekend, Saturday January 3rd and Sunday the 4th, it’s time for another Bank of America: Museums on Us Event!  That means Bank of America and Merrill Lynch card holders can get FREE admission to museums across the country!  There are more than 150 locations participating in the event and you can find the entire list HERE.

Don’t forget about their Museums on Us mobile site. You can check it out here on your mobile phone: http://museums.bankofamerica.com. This would be great for people traveling who might want to check to see if the city they are visiting has a participating museum.

Polk Museum of Art Family Fun workshop at The Mulberry Public Library

 Calling all crafters and art lovers!! Don't miss this fun opportunity. Bring the family and enjoy this completely FREE event.

Community Days at Circle B

Community Days at Circle B

Circle B Bar Reserve

4399 Winter Lake Rd.

Lakeland, FL 33803

Bugs, Bugs, Bugs

Community Day-May 18

noon to 3 pm

Listen for the sounds of Cicadas in the summer and watch dragonflys near our ponds. Decorate a bandana with bug stamps. (free activity)

Cycle Mania

Spring Azalea Family Fun Festival

Spring Azalea Family Fun Festival

• Easter egg hunt
• Photos with the Easter bunny
• entertainment
• crafts
• vendors
• plants and flowers for sale
• Demonstrations
• RV exhibit
• Vintage vibe eclectic upscale market
• Gospel sing and MORE!

FREE!!
Saturday, March 19th 10 am

Mosaic Park, 2250 S. Floral Ave., Bartow

The Lakeland Derby

Communtiy Days at Circle B

Community Day at Circle B

Saturday, April 12

"Thank a Pollinator"

April is all about Butterflies. In the Butterfly tent you will learn about their life cycle, and how important they are to propagating our native plants and flowers.

All Community days are from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and are FREE.

• 4399 Winter Lake Road
  Lakeland, FL 33803
• 863-668-4673

Lakeland YMCA Spring Extravaganza

World Of Reading-Junior League of Lakeland 2014

Tree Climbing at Circle B

Saturday, Feb. 22 - Now this event looks fun! Tree Climbing!

12:00 - 3:00 p.m. 

Community Day -Free and Open to Everyone
Trees are Terrific! 

 

Join us to learn more about trees. Nature crafts and activities will be scattered under the large... oaks of Circle B.

 FREE tree climbing for ages 6 and up. 

The Florida Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture will be holding their 2014 Tree Climbing Competition, Florida Forest Service will be helping us celebrate trees by giving away trees and there will be many more hands on activities, including a guided hike identifying trees along Alligator Alley.

 

Contact Tabitha Biehl for more information about this event at TabithaBiehl@Polk-County.net

Community Days at Circle B

Community Days at Circle B Bar Reserve

January 2014

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Noon-5 pm

FREE, Family event

 

Fine Feathered Friends

Watch eagles soar and seek out the elusive scrub jay; build a bird box to put up in your own backyard and learn about birds of prey.

  Visit with and learn more about our Fine Feathered Friends of Central Florida. Visit with the Birds of Prey ambassadors.

For more info: contact Tabitha Biehl at tabithabiehl@polk-county.net

Family day at Circle B

FREE admission to Bok Tower Gardens

Commemorating Our Past, Present and Future...

Save the date for our Dedication Day Celebration on February 1 as we commemorate our 85th anniversary with free admission to the Gardens! This momentous occasion will feature special activities including guest speakers, carillon concerts, a tree planting ceremony, and a rare opportunity to Cross the Moat surrounding the Singing Tower.

Join us to be among the first to hear a major announcement affecting the future of the Gardens and to help us celebrate our past, present and future.

Community Day at Circle B Bar Reserve

Community Day- Fine Feathered Friends

When: Sunday, January 26, 2014 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Where: Polk's Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve

Description:
Come join us for our monthly Community Day! This is a FREE, Family Friendly event for ALL!
Visit with and learn more about our Fine Feathered Friends of Central Florida.
 Visit with the Birds of Prey ambassadors, and while you are here build a BIRD BOX to put up in our own yard! This is FUN for ALL ages! For more information please contact Tabitha Biehl at tabithabiehl@polk-county.net

Super Scientist Saturday at Circle B Bar Reserve

Super Scientist Saturday 

 

When: Saturday, January 11, 2014 

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Where: Polk's Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve

*NEW* - This is your chance to become a Citizen Scientist!

 Join us as we hike around the Reserve while taking a bird survey! You don’t have to know a thing about birds to join us for this Super Scientist Saturday! ALL are welcome to attend! (Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops, Families looking for a new family activity for the new year, begin...ner birders just getting into bird watching etc.)
For more information please contact Keeli Carlton-Carmichael at KeeliCarlton@polk.county.net
What you will need: Binoculars, bird identification book (if you have your own).

Dirt Day #2 Four Seasons of Family FUN!

Dirt Days - Four Seasons of Family Fun continues.....
January 25th with WINTER

Learn about the life cycles of owls, bird migration, food chains, and the plants that bird love! (designed for kids ages 5-12)


To sign up for this FREE program:

 http://www.eventbrite.com/e/dirt-day-2-four-seasons-of-family-fun-tickets-9482772227

Circle B Bar Reserve
4399 Winter Lake Road Lakeland, FL 33803

Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST)

Lights of Lakeland

Lights of Lakeland 2013

 

 

Lights of Lakeland 2013 will be held at Highland Park Church: Lakeland Campus

 http://hplakeland.com/event/lights-of-lakeland-2013

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Location:

Highland Park Church: Lakeland Campus , 4777 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL 33813

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Date:

December 6-8 and December 13-15

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Time:

6:30-9PM, nightly

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Price:

FREE! Food vendors available to purchase meals.

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Map Link:

Click here to view a larger map and receive driving directions

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Notes:

FREE Christmas walk-thru event open to the public! Activities include: Sweet Shoppe, Food Court with meals available for purchase, LIVE nativity scene with real animals, Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Kid's General Store, LIVE acting, and so much more!

Santa's workshop at Family Fundamentals

Family Fundamentals to Host Santa's Workshop

United Way of Central Florida’s Family Fundamentals will host Santa’s Workshop, a free, holiday themed family event on Saturday, December 7, 10:00 – 1:00pm. 

The event will feature pictures with Santa, hands-on activities, and a holiday story time.
Children who attend will also receive a book from Santa. All activities are appropriate for children ages 2-6.
Sponsorship for the event is provided by Publix Super Markets Charities, Early Learning Coalition of Polk County, Integral Quality Care, Florida’s Natural, and Zephyrhills Water.

Family Fundamentals is a parent resource center and a project of United Way of Central Florida’s Success By 6 program. The mission of Family Fundamentals and Success By 6 is to ensure that all children, by the age of six, have the physical, emotional, social, and mental foundation to succeed in school and in life.

Family Fundamentals is located at 1021 Lakeland Hills Boulevard on the second floor. For more information about the event or Family Fundamentals, call 863-686-1221

Lakeland Electric Open house

Lakeland Fire Department Open House, October 12

• Fire station tours
• live demos
• blood pressure checks
• refreshments
• equipment displays

 Free!!!