First Friday in Lakeland Florida – “Back to School” – August 5, 2011
Hi kids and parents! Downtown Lakeland is holding it's monthly First Friday event and this months theme is "Back to School". Yes it is almost that time again to get ready but before you hit your school books come and enjoy a trivial pursuit scavenger hunt. You can pick up your game cards at any participating merchant and search for knowledge.
To honor our Polk County educators, the shops listed below have drawings for door prizes, in addition a 5% discount on all purchases from the following merchants:
- Black Swan Bazaar 229 N Kentucky Ave
- Brooke Pottery 223 N Kentucky Ave
- Traditions Unlimited 221 N Kentucky Ave
- Rafa Natural 229 N Kentucky Ave
- Reflections 230 N Kentucky Ave
- Su Su’s Particulars 229 N Kentucky Ave
- Mitchell’s Coffee 235 N Kentucky Ave
- Bay Street Bistro 211 East Bay St
- Pumpernaks Trader’s Alley
Bring your family and c’mon down to Downtown Lakeland and enjoy the activities beginning at 6pm through 9pm. Shops and restaurants are open ’til 9pm and later so be sure to come down for a bite to eat and take in some shopping and browsing. Many streets are closed to accommodate the activities, so plan to park in the ample parking available in the Bay Street lot, the Oak Street lot, the Main Street garage or on-street parking south of Lemon or north of Bay. Permit only lots are FREE parking for the public after 5pm, so take advantage of the permit only lots throughout Downtown Lakeland
You don't want miss "Back to School" in Lakeland, FL - a First Friday event for the whole family to enjoy as well as a classic car show on Tennessee Avenue, art receptions, live music and entertainment.
Copyright © 2011 By Petra Norris *First Friday in Lakeland Florida – “Back to School” – August 5, 2011 *
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
(863) 619-6918
Great post for your community, Petra! This is tax-free weekend in NC and I plan to do a little iPad2 shopping in honor of the break! :-)
Im sure many families in Lakeland will have a fun weekend! As an expert Lakeland Fl Short Sale Agents, its great to keep your readers informed and interested homebuyers learn more about the city they will live in soon.
Petra, it seems early for us in the NorthEast but in FL i do understand the kids return earlier. As Lakeland FL short sale agents providing great informative posts help the locals out and they should be aware of your knowledge in doing short sales well and helping clients through the high grass to successful closings...call the short sale agent who delivers....best
Debe - In Florida our tax free weekend shopping starts Aug 12-14th for clothing and footwear of $75 or less and school supplies $15 or less. iPad2, unfortunately is not included here.
Katerina - It is one of the most First Friday events visited.
Ginny - The kids here used to go back earlier. First day of school here in Lakeland is Aug 22nd.