September is in full swing – and to help you soak up the last days of summer, we’re rounding up some of the top local events (both virtual and in-person) to help you stay connected. ☀️

Monday, September 7-Sunday, September 13

Monday | September 7

Family
Labor Day Weekend | Family Fun Center, 4825 Florida Ave. S. | FYI, this Labor Day weekend, get a free round of Mini Golf with the purchase of one at regular price.

TryThis
Live Trivia | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Cob & Pen, 1221 S. Florida Ave. | Free | Prizes will go to the top three teams. 🙋

Tuesday | September 8

Learn
Covid-19 Return to Work Update | 10-11 a.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Hear from local medical professional on the ins + outs of returning to work. 💼

Wednesday | September 9

Thursday | September 10

Active
Lakeland Run/Walk | 7-8 p.m. | 929 Lake Hollingsworth Dr. | Free, RSVP | Walk or run towards recovery.

Learn
Financial Stability Classes | 6-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Learn how to budget, get out of debt, save + more. 💰

Friday | September 11

Drink
Brewers Guild Meeting | 3-6 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Meet with other local homebrewers to discuss making better beer.

Sunday | September 13

Monday, September 14-Sunday, September 20

Monday | September 14

Tuesday | September 15

Wednesday September 16

Thursday | September 17

FeaturedEvent:

Legacy Grandparenting Summit Simulcast | 9 a.m.-8 p.m. | Highland Park Church, 4777 Lakeland Highlands Rd | $138 | Learn more about the importance of your influence on your grandchildren. Ⓟ

Friday | September 18

FeaturedEvent:

Legacy Grandparenting Summit Simulcast | 9 a.m.-8 p.m. | Highland Park Church, 4777 Lakeland Highlands Rd | $138 | Learn more about the importance of your influence on your grandchildren. Ⓟ

Saturday | September 19

Sunday | September 20

Monday, September 21-Sunday, September 27

Monday | September 21

Entrepreneurship Crash Course | 8-9 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Coachieve will be hosting this online webinar to inform you about tips for business including how to start a profitable business, essentials for your business plan + more. 👔

Tuesday | September 22

Wednesday | September 23

Thursday | September 24

Virtual Lunch + Learn | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Join Lakeland Regional Health for an interactive discussion on how you can support a loved one dealing with mental illness.

Friday | September 25

Girls Night Out | 5-10:30 p.m. | Downtown Lakeland | Prices Vary | Enjoy the night out on the town with stores that will be open late, live music, “chick flick” trivia + win a pamper package. 🛍️

Saturday | September 26

Leading Edge Take Heart 5k Walk/Run | 7:30-9:30 a.m. | First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland | 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr. | $40 | Take part in this third annual 5k where funds raised will provide housing, medical care, education, and job training to women + teenage girls in the effort to reduce their risk of human trafficking, disease, and poverty. 🏃🏽‍♀️

Sunday | September 27

Pioneer Saturday at Cracker Country |10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Cracker Country | 4800 US Hwy. 301 N., Tampa | $8-$10 | Discover the original building that represents Florida’s rural communities + rural pioneers from the turn of the 20th century + explore the area’s large oak trees. 🤠

Monday, September 28-Sunday, October 4

Monday | September 28

Tuesday | September 29

Wednesday | September 30

Thursday | October 1

Friday | October 2

Saturday | October 3

Sunday | October 4

Power in Pink Virtual Marathon Challenge | Sun., Oct. 4 | Locations Vary | Virtual | $30 | Choose how and where you want to complete your miles for this virtual marathon until Oct. 31 in support of The Breast Cancer Foundation of Central-Florida + participants will receive free merch and the opportunity to win prize packages. 🏃‍♀️