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06/05/2026

☀️ Summer memories start here.

Ready to check off your 2026 bucket list? From thrilling attractions and outdoor adventures to delicious local favorites, there's no shortage of ways to experience Central Florida this summer.

Discover must-see spots, hidden gems, and unforgettable experiences in our Ultimate Central Florida Summer Bucket List. 🏖️

🔗 Read the full guide: https://visitcentralflorida.org/blog/ultimate-central-florida-summer-bucket-list/

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05/29/2026

A Michelin recognized dining experience right here in Lakeland. ✨🍷

Have you visited Nineteen61 yet?

📍 Lakeland, Florida

Nineteen61 – a restaurant in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide USA. The MICHELIN inspectors’ point of view, information on prices, types of cuisine and opening hours on the MICHELIN Guide's official website

04/17/2026

Are you out at SUN 'n FUN in Lakeland this week? ☀️✈️ Check out the Hocking family’s SUN ’n FUN experience, and grab your tickets to join the fun yourself! The event runs through Sunday, April 19!

04/14/2026

✈️🚨 SUN ‘n FUN TICKET GIVEAWAY 🚨✈️

We’ve dropped off three 3-pack ticket bundles to at the following local coffee shops throughout Polk County:

☕️ in Auburndale
☕️ in Lakeland
☕️ in Bartow

You must be the 1st person to ask for the tickets at one of the above coffee shops. Please make sure to support these local businesses when you pick up the tickets! 👍🏼

04/08/2026

Swing into fun with Lakeland Flying Tigers Baseball 🐯🪽⚾

Opening homestand vs. Daytona Tortugas through April 12, featuring We Care Wednesday tonight, Family Fun Friday & more!

Plan your game day 👉🏼 https://visitcentralflorida.org/events/flying-tigers-single-a-baseball-games/

04/06/2026

Take a safari the Real Florida Magic way at Safari
Wilderness 🦓🐪🐆 Located in Lakeland, this 260-
acre multi-habitat preserve offers an unforgettable safari ride, where you’ll encounter incredible wildlife up close.

Make sure to add to your vacation plans for an experience unlike any other 🐾

04/03/2026

Vote for a park worth the trip 🤩🌳

Bonnet Springs Park is in the running for #1 City Park by USA Today 10Best again! Vote in just 2 minutes and help keep our local park the perfect place for play, one-of-a-kind events, family adventures, and exploring nature together 💚

Vote here 👉🏼 https://tinyurl.com/ye84mav7

04/02/2026

Have you journeyed through space on the new Galacticoaster at yet? 🛸💫

03/31/2026

Who’s ready for the 1st Pitmasters in Paradise at Camp Margaritaville Auburndale, the final competition in the 3rd annual Triple Crown of BBQ! 🔥🍖🌴☀️

Championship BBQ meets paradise 🔥🌴

We’re excited to host Pitmasters in Paradise, a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned professional BBQ competition and official Triple Crown stop right here at Camp Margaritaville Auburndale. 🍖☀️

Join us April 24–25 for a weekend filled with smoke, flavor, and incredible pitmasters competing for BBQ bragging rights. 📅🏆

Mark your calendars now! And if you need more info, head to our website: https://www.margaritavilleresorts.com/camp-margaritaville-rv-resort-auburndale/things-to-do/pitmasters-in-paradise

03/30/2026

Spring is in bloom at Bok Tower Gardens 🌷🪻🌻

Start planning your visit: visitcentralflorida.org