You never forget your first... or your second... or your third. By always happening on the same days, these monthly events in historic districts in cities near Lakeland make it easy to keep your calendar stacked.

First Friday

Head to Kentucky Avenue in downtown Lakeland for a themed vendor market, a car show, food trucks, and family entertainment from 6 to 9 p.m.

Over in Winter Haven, you can eat, drink, and shop your way around downtown from 5 to 9 p.m. Find an outdoor market in Central Park, plus specials and al fresco dining at restaurants.

First Saturday

More than 40 vendors sell their wares at the Downtown Auburndale Market. Find them set up outside Auburndale City Hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Shop from local vendors under the stars at the Dixieland Night Market. | Photo by @londonwmedia and @dixielandnightmarket

Second Friday

Shop beneath the stars and string lights at the Dixieland Night Market, where food vendors + local makers come together behind Union Hall from 6 to 11 p.m.

Third Friday

When the mid-month blues hit, the Bartow Friday Fest is here to lift your spirits. Main Street Bartow hosts this shopping + entertainment event from 6 to 9 p.m. most months.

Last Friday

Finish off your month with a trip to McCall Park in downtown Plant City, where you'll find exhibitors, a kids' zone, shopping, and food trucks from 5 to 9 p.m.