Polk Top 10 - LKLD April 2026

ADULT SKATE NIGHT

April 9, 8:30 – 11 p.m. at Skate World Lakeland. Grab your friends and roll into a night just for the adults! On the second Thursday of every month, people ages 16 and over are welcome to skate to their favorite music under the disco ball. Admission is $10, skate rental is $5. FB @skatelakeland

SUN ‘N FUN AEROSPACE EXPO

April 14 – 19 at SUN ‘n FUN. Drive or fly in for a mix of world-class airshow performers including the USAF Thunderbirds, military demo teams, both day and night air shows, concerts, exhibitors, workshops, a career fair, kids’ activities, a 5K, and more. Camping space is available. Purchase single or multi-day admission tickets, plus find the full schedule at flysnf.org.

FLYING TIGERS

The MiLB Lakeland Flying Tigers are back at Publix Field! They play 12 home games in April. Catch them April 7 – 12 against the Daytona Tortugas, their home opener is April 7. On April 21 – 26 they will play the Tampa Tarpons. Season tickets available for purchase. The Flying Tigers are a Single-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. milb.com/lakeland

PEDALPALOOZA

April 11, 1 – 4 p.m. at Publix Field. Bike Rodeo Safety Instruction, FREE bike helmets and professional fittings (must be registered in advance), live BMX flatland performance by pro rider Keegan Parks, Lakeland Police Department Motorcycle Unit demonstrations, vendor fair, food trucks, kids’ activities, and more! Hosted by Kiwanis of Lakeland. More info at kiwanisoflakeland.com.

THE SHARK IS BROKEN

April 3 – 12 at Lakeland Community Theatre. It’s 1974, filming is delayed again. The lead actors—theatre veteran Robert Shaw and young Hollywood hotshots Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider—are crammed into a too-small boat, entirely at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

POLK COUNTY BLUEBERRY FEST

April 11, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Auburndale’s Downtown City Park. Celebrate one of Florida’s most delicious crops- blueberries! The pancake breakfast begins at 10 a.m. and then meet blueberry farmers, purchase blueberry-inspired foods, shop local vendors, see live entertainment, play in the Family Zone, and more during this brand new annual celebration! FB @polkcountyblueberryfestival

VIOLINIST ILANA ZAKS

April 10, noon at The AGB. Join violinist Ilana Zaks for an immersive gallery talk and performance exploring the artistic and cultural flourishing of Renaissance Florence and its influence on the music of the Baroque era. This program traces the legacy of the Medici family’s patronage and how it set the stage for the great instrument makers. agbmuseum.org

ART CONNECTS ALZ

April 16, 2 p.m. at The AGB in Lakeland. This program invites individuals affected by neurodiversity, ASD (autism spectrum disorders), Alzheimer’s, and dementia to meet and engage in viewing and discussing artwork. This program is organized by the Alzheimer’s Association in partnership with the Museum. For registration or questions, please text Tinia Polk Kenemuth at 863-224-8557. All ages welcome. agbmuseum.org

YACHT ROCK NIGHT

April 10, 8 p.m. at Union Hall. Get ready for a smooth cruise through classic soft rock vibes! Bully For You will be rocking the stage with their signature sound, joined by surprise special guests. It’s a concert perfect for fans of chill tunes and good times. unionhallevents.com

THE SWAN DERBY

April 24, 5:30 p.m. at Lake Mirror in Downtown Lakeland. This is a family-friendly fundraiser supporting Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine. This free, Derby-style event combines entertainment, competitive racing, local food trucks, the kids’ Swan Land activity and play area, plus a Derby Hat Contest, so don’t forget to wear your best Derby hat! More info lvim.net/swan-derby.