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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The Rib House 2918 Florida Avenue South, Lakeland, FL MoreLess Info
Operating since 1989, the deli serves breakfast, BBQ, American and Thai cuisine, and sushi
31.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
Boat Tours Kelly Park, 2550 N Banana River Drive, Merritt Island, FL 32952 MoreLess Info
Captain Quinn's Coastal Lagoon Tours is a tour company that offers Manatee, Dolphin, wildlife cruises, and fishing/deep sea charters. The company has daily trips that take adventurers into fertile feeding grounds of Alligators and tropical birds.
31.4 Miles
91% 1038 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602 MoreLess Info
Ice hockey, basketball games, and football games can be held at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. Other public events can also be held in here, such as concerts.
31.4 Miles
82% 134 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2700 Scrub Jay Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34759 MoreLess Info
Encompassing 11,500 acres of state-of-the-art conservation and eco-system preservation, The Disney Wilderness Preserve is home to more than 1,000 species of plants and animals. Visitors can enjoy a 3-mile hiking trail through the lands to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.
31.4 Miles
88% 4861 votes
Water Parks 1801 West Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 MoreLess Info
Built to resemble a ski resort, Disney's Blizzard Beach features one of the world's tallest and fastest free-falling waterslides. This park is part of Walt Disney World Resort, and uses heated water.
31.4 Miles
94% 329 votes
Farms & Ranches 38650 Mickler Rd, Dade City, FL 33523 MoreLess Info
Situated on 47 acres of land, Giraffe Ranch offers intimate safari expeditions led by experienced drivers and guides in customized 4-WD safari tour vehicles. The safaris offer up-close, hands-on interactive experiences.
31.4 Miles
88% 4820 votes
Water Parks 1801 West Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 MoreLess Info
Filled with water attractions, Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park offers visitors lazy rivers, water slides, playgrounds, obstacle courses, and more. The park has dining options with tropical drinks, donuts, and more.
31.4 Miles
88% 92 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602 MoreLess Info
As the home of an AFL team and NFL team, Amalie Arena hosts a variety of sports games and live entertainment events. In addition to general admission seating, the arena offers premium seating with executive and party suites.
31.4 Miles
80% 90 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 1534 W Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 MoreLess Info
Disney's Blizzard Beach is a former ski resort that now serves as a water park. There is a lazy river ride, a wave pool, and a variety of notable water rides including Summit Plummet and Mount Gushmore.
31.5 Miles
97% 670 votes
Movie Theaters 711 N. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602 MoreLess Info
Built as a movie palace in 1926, the Tampa Theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places and continues to play its Wurlitzer organ before shows. Most of the movies played are either old or new classics with some independent films presented every month.
31.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 3032 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a 79 acre recreational park with soccer, football, and baseball fields at Pasco County Government Parks & Recreation. The park also features a pool, tennis and basketball courts, a skate park, and a dog park.
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