- The list below includes 62 free or cheap things to do in or near Lakeland, Florida, including 81 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Aviation Museums, Botanical Gardens and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- From Florida Southern College to Common Ground Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lakeland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Winter Haven, Plant City, Lake Wales and Zephyrhills.
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Amongst hollowed-out vehicles, paintballers combat safely with rental equipment and all-day play
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701 West Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33815
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Lakeland, Florida is home to The Lakeland Center, a sports arena and performance venue. The Center is a popular setting for basketball games and figure skating competitions. It also regularly hosts concerts by the biggest starts in pop and rock music.
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Exhibitions at the Polk Museum of Art cover four collection areas of Asian, Modern and Contemporary, European and American decorative, and Pre-Columbian art. The site also features special events and camps for children.
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Popular blockbuster films and some smaller independent projects are shown at Cobb Lakeside 18. The site offers movies in IMAX, RealD 3D, and MFX D-Box along with specialty promotions throughout the week and a full-service bistro on site.
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Explorations V Children's Museum
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109 North Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801
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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.
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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.
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3829 Tenoroc Mine Road, Lakeland, FL 33850
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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.
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Situated on over 80-acres of land, the Maddox Ranch is an equestrian facility that also includes a swimming pool, solar showers, and oak trees. The park provides fire-spinning performances and musical concerts.
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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.
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The Cinemark Lakeland Square Mall is a modern multiplex theater that features first run movies and the chain's own extra-large XD-brand screens and digital sound and projection. The theater also offers a spacious concession stand and video game arcade.
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The Carmike Palm Cinema 3 movie theater is a family friendly facility that presents live performances, musical concerts, sporting events, and Hollywood productions. The movie theater also has a 78-ft wide movie screen.