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Top 5 Things To Do In The Lakeland Area With Kids This Week

There is lots of fun happening!

By Amanda Swank, publisher of MacKID Lakeland-Bartow-Mulberry, FL September 16, 2024

Every Monday, Macaroni KID Lakeland-Bartow-Mulberry shares our picks for five things to do with your kids in the area over the coming week. 

Here are this week's picks!

1. Kids' Running Club

K-8 grade. The 3rd Monday of each month starting September 16. Mary Holland Park, 5:15-6 p.m. Registration required.

2. Tasty Tuesday in Munn Park

September 17, 8a-5p. Tasty Tuesdays are a super fun way to experience multiple Downtown restaurants all in one night!  

3. Transformers One in Theatres

The untold origin story of how legendary Transformers, Optimus Prime and Megatron, went from best friends to sworn enemies. In theatres today.

4. Harvest Holler Corn Maze

We offer families the ability to see and experience a real working family farm with animals, activities and of course, the Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch! Starts September 20 at 4 p.m.

5. Pirate Party Friday Fest

Pirate Party Friday Fest, Downtown Bartow. September 20, 6-9 p.m. Music, costume contest, and more.


Area libraries also host numerous events for children and families. Locations, dates, and times may vary. Contact the library directly to verify.


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