Things to Do with Kids in Lakeland, FL

  • TripBuzz found 70 things to do with kids in or near Lakeland, Florida, including 43 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Winter Haven, Zephyrhills, Lake Wales and Plant City.
  • From Joker Marchant Stadium to Explorations V Children's Museum, the Lakeland area offers 84 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Aviation Museums, Botanical Gardens and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • Located less than 40 minutes from Tampa, Lakeland, FL has a booming population of over 100,000 residents. As its namesake implies, Lakeland is home to 38 named lakes, and many other bodies of water that have not been named. Due to its rich history in Native American life and early American history, there are many notable spots to see.
  • TripBuzz found 70 things to do with kids in or near Lakeland, Florida, including 43 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Winter Haven, Zephyrhills, Lake Wales and Plant City.
  • From Joker Marchant Stadium to Explorations V Children's Museum, the Lakeland area offers 84 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Aviation Museums, Botanical Gardens and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • Located less than 40 minutes from Tampa, Lakeland, FL has a booming population of over 100,000 residents. As its namesake implies, Lakeland is home to 38 named lakes, and many other bodies of water that have not been named. Due to its rich history in Native American life and early American history, there are many notable spots to see.
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Equipped with rental paintball guns and masks, groups vie for supremacy over outdoor fields
2.4 Miles
90% 297 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) Lakeland, FL MoreLess Info
Joker Marchant Stadium has a seating capacity of 8,500 and is the spring training facility for the Detroit Tigers. In here are found a cafeteria and a recreation hall.
0.5 Miles
Kids of all ages will enjoy Lakeland's Explorations V Children's Museum. The museum features three floors of hands-on, educational exhibits including an interactive science lab, art gallery, theatre and more.
4.4 Miles
71% 75 votes
Family Fun Center 4825 South Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813 MoreLess Info
Serving up fun for everyone since 1981, Family Fun Center in Lakeland, is the prime destination for entertainment. Featuring arcade games, adventure golf, laser tag, and more, kids young and old will have loads of fun here.
6.1 Miles
82% 22 votes
Fishing 3829 Tenoroc Mine Road, Lakeland, FL 33850 MoreLess Info
Many visit the Tenoroc Fish Management Area to enjoy the lovely waters and outdoor activities like hiking, birdwatching, horseback riding, and of course fishing. There is also an on-site shooting center that accommodates archery, rifles, pistols, and shotgun shooters.
9.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Paintball 9365 Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809 MoreLess Info
A paintball complex that caters to players of all experience levels, from beginner to tournament veteran, Central Florida Paintball spans over 12 acres. The facility has a variety of courses, including inflatable fields and wooded areas.
3.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Bowling 4111 S. Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33813 MoreLess Info
A traditional bowling center, AMF Lakeland Lanes features 36 lanes used for open bowling, league play and private parties. The center offers arcade games, online booking and a snack bar with food and drinks.
2.0 Miles
95% 178 votes
Parks 1000 East Edgewood Drive, Lakeland, FL MoreLess Info
With many statues placed all over the area, the Common Ground Park is mainly intended for children with its many playgrounds. It also has picnic areas and gazebos which can be rented.
0.6 Miles
94% 36 votes
Martial Arts 116 East Pine Street, Lakeland, FL MoreLess Info
A variety of martial arts and close combat training are offered by Wing Chun Kung Fu Downtown Lakeland. They also have classes for discipline and safety for young children along with adult-centered classes with sword and long pole weapons.
4.0 Miles
92% 274 votes
Movie Theaters 4100 New Tampa Hwy., Lakeland, FL MoreLess Info
Opened since 1948 and renovated several times due to natural calamities, Silvermoon Drive-in offers the moviegoer the latest Hollywood productions, together with a fast-food specialty from the snack-bar. It also has a flea-market.
6.2 Miles
79% 141 votes
Aviation Museums 4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland, FL 33807 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to pioneers such as Howard Hughes, The Florida Air Museum at Sun 'n Fun exhibits all kinds of aircrafts, from antiques to war-birds. The library has a collection of 40,000 photos, 27,000 magazines and 6,000 books, pertaining to the aviation domain.
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