Symbols of Halloween

Why Black Cats, Bats, and Owls Became Symbols of Halloween

As Halloween approaches, familiar decorations begin appearing on front porches, in store windows, and throughout neighborhoods. Alongside pumpkins, ghosts, and skeletons, three animals frequently...
Halloween and Pets

Halloween and Pets: How to Keep Dogs and Cats Safe During the Holiday

Halloween is an exciting time for families throughout Lakeland, with costumes, decorations, and trick-or-treating bringing a festive atmosphere to neighborhoods. While children and adults...
Make Your Home Trick-or-Treater Friendly

How to Make Your Home Trick-or-Treater Friendly This Halloween

With Halloween approaching, neighborhoods throughout Lakeland will soon be filled with costumes, decorations, and families enjoying one of fall's most anticipated traditions. For many...

Christmas in Lakeland Expands to The Lake District Following Record Attendance

One of Lakeland's most popular holiday traditions is getting even bigger this year. Following the overwhelming success of last year's Christmas in Lakeland, city leaders...

Lakeland Prep PTO Asking for Support for Angel Tree Program

By Megan Pope Lakeland Preparatory School (LPS) PTO is facing an unprecedented need this holiday season: double the number of students referred to the Angel...

Lakeland Holiday Market Returns This Weekend

Get ready for a festive and fun shopping experience at the Lakeland Holiday Market on Saturday, November 15th from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at...

Lakeland to Host West Tennessee’s First-Ever Christmas Drone Show

UPDATE: The Drone show will now be on Sunday, November 30, due to weather.   The City of Lakeland is set to light up the night...

Lakeland’s Harvest Festival Returns This October

Lakeland is gearing up for one of its most anticipated traditions—the Annual Harvest Festival—offering a full afternoon and evening of family fun, food, and...