Join us every First Friday in Downtown Lakeland for an unforgettable evening! Kentucky Avenue transforms into a lively Makers Market and Exhibitor showcase, stretching across five city blocks filled with unique crafts, delicious food, and family fun. With streets closed off to traffic, First Friday offers a safe, free, and family-friendly atmosphere perfect for shopping, exploring, and enjoying quality time together. From 6 to 9 pm, experience the vibrant heart of Downtown Lakeland and discover why First Friday is a favorite monthly tradition for visitors of all ages. Come see what makes First Friday so special — fun, food, and community all in one amazing night! The popular Makers Market features a variety of goods such as tumblers, 3D designs artwork, gifts, shirts, jewelry, snacks, treats and much more. The Downtown Restaurants and Retailers stay open late, so you have all night to...
Our eventOur events are curated by vendors who are using their creativity to tackle mental health. Vendors engage in open dialogue with attendees to foster conversations around ending the stigma behind mental health through art and community outreach.
Grab your favorite fall shirt, pretend the temperature dropped twenty degrees, and join us for the Fall Night Market in Downtown Lakeland on Saturday, October 24, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. While Florida may not deliver colorful mountainsides and crisp autumn air, we’ll be celebrating the season our own way with an evening of shopping, dining, entertainment, and community in the heart of Downtown Lakeland. Stroll through a carefully curated collection of vendors featuring handcrafted goods, artwork, specialty foods, home décor, gifts, seasonal products, and much more. Enjoy live entertainment, discover unique local businesses, and experience the charm of Downtown Lakeland under the glow of a beautiful autumn evening. Whether you’re searching for one-of-a-kind treasures, getting a head start on holiday shopping, or simply looking for a fun night out with family and friends, the Fall Nigh...
Mayfaire by-the-Lake, launched in 1971 as a small crafts fair, has grown into one of Florida's largest outdoor art festivals, held on Mother's Day weekend at Lake Morton in downtown Lakeland. The 2026 event runs May 9 and 10 from 9 am to 4 pm, with more than 150 artist booths featuring jewelry, ceramics, painting and photography.
