Polk Top 10 - LKLD September 2026

BRICK OR TREAT

Sept. 5, 6, 12, 19, and 26 at LEGOLAND Florida. Families can enjoy the all-new immersive Brick or Treat Street, plus a hands-on Halloween adventure filled with playful LEGO monsters, fun builds, spectacular live shows, interactive light trails, and nighttime thrills! legoland.com/florida

GIRLS IN AVIATION DAY

Sept. 19, 10 a.m. at the Florida Air Museum. This is a free event where participants can explore the Museum, test their flying skills in the Redbird Flight Simulation Lab, and explore space through Science on a Sphere. No registration required. Aceedu.org

LABOR DAY AT THE GARDENS

Sept. 5 – 7 at Bok Tower Gardens. Free admission will be offered to all military veterans, including active duty, with valid ID. The Singing Tower carillon concerts are at 1 & 3 p.m. daily, and the Blue Palmetto Cafe is open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. boktowergardens.org

BLINK-180 DEUX & SAD BOI

Sept. 11, 8 p.m. at Union Hall. Blink-180 Deux will celebrate 25 years of “Take Off Your Pants and Jacket.” Jam out to the classics and sing along to every lyric. Plus, Sad Boi will be performing a set of Fall Out Boy hits. Ages 18+ only. unionhallevents.com

DOWNTOWN FARMERS CURB MARKET

The Market is back every Saturday from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Located on N Kentucky Ave stretching from Lemon St N to Oak St. Find local, handmade, homegrown produce, plants, artisan gifts, pastries, breads, specialty foods, and more! downtownlkld.com/ farmerscurbmarket

COMPANY

Sept. 11 – 20 at Lakeland Community Theatre. On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor Robert, contemplates his unmarried state and is forced to question his adamant stance on bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

DWIGHT ICENHOWER

Sept. 5, 6:30 p.m. at the Ritz. Step into a night of nostalgia with the award-winning Dwight Icenhower as he presents “Juke Box Time Machine,” a high-energy concert celebration of the greatest hits from the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s. theatrewinterhaven.com

5K COLOR RUN/WALK

Sept. 26, noon, at SUN ‘n FUN. The ROAR FLORIDA 5K will have participants run surrounded by aircraft displays, aviation infrastructure, and open runway and tarmac sections. Proceeds support ROAR FLORIDA and its mission to provide inclusive living and community opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. roarflorida.org

LSO GALLERY SERIES

Sept. 10, 6 p.m. at The AGB. Hear the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra play September’s program, “Resonancia: A Celebration of Hispanic Brass Music” featuring LSO’s brass quintet. A pre-concert reception is included with your ticket. lkldsymphony.org

LAKELAND PUNK ROCK FLEA

Sept. 27, noon – 6 p.m. at Swan Brewing. Shop from over 70 eclectic vendors & food trucks from all across Central Florida. Hang out in the free skate area with ramps. Listen to your favorite local bands play live all day. And of course, drink beer! This is a very family-friendly event, more info on FB @lakelandpunkflea.