We’ve rounded up a list of activities + hangout spots for every family this season – with hopes to take the phrase “I’m bored” out of your little one’s vocab.

Whether you’re hoping to awaken an inner Piccaso, bolster up a new hiker, or help cultivate a future avian, we’ve got you covered with 25+ different ideas to choose from (and bonus activities from surrounding parts of Polk County).

Indoor Activities

Pick, pack + sort your way through Fla. orange groves

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu4WfjXB9f6/

Explorations V Children’s Museum, 109 N. Kentucky Ave. | $9+
Explore the interactive art exhibits and learn how technology + art collide.

Inspire a future Picasso

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu1XdkQAyIh/

Polk Museum of Art, 800 E. Palmetto St. | Free
Swing by the student gallery for a look at artwork from local Polk County students.

Test your spy skills with laser tag

Family Fun Center, 4825 S. Florida Ave. | $3+
Bonus: Check out the Willy Wonka arcade game + win the ‘Golden Ticket.’

Make memories with the whole fam

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Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr. | Free
PSA: Books aren’t the only thing you can check out at the library. See a full list of kid-friendly events here.

It’s elementary, my dear Watson

https://www.instagram.com/p/BuzXyRkBgVP/

Lakeland Escape Room, 308 E. Pine St. | $30
Put their problem-solving skills to the test and see if you can escape in time.

Fly all summer long

https://www.instagram.com/p/BzBMQbHF6LF/

DEFY Lakeland (previously named 2INFINITY), 6220 U.S. Hwy. 98 N. | $12+
Work up an appetite bouncing over to their cafe. Nachos, pizza + smoothies are calling your name.

A Lakeland tradition since the ‘70s

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Skate World, 911 N. Lake Parker Ave. | $3+
What's a more important lesson than learning to get back up? Don your skates and make your way around the rink.

Take on the warrior course

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz5eso3nf9r/

Urban Air Adventure Park, 3800 U.S. Hwy 98 N. | $13.99+
#Shoutout to the #1 listing in the ‘Top 100 Franchise in 2019 by Entrepreneur Magazine.’

Right up your alley
Orange Bowl, 4318 U.S. Hwy 98 N. | $4+
Spare no extra time— take the kids to out for a strikingly good time.

Are you raising a future avian?

https://www.instagram.com/p/Brbu7nJFYe5/

Aerospace Discovery at the Florida Air Museum, 4175 Medulla Rd. | $8+
Enjoy planetarium shows and inspire an interest in aviation.

Outdoor Activities

Watch a film at the first drive-in in Lakeland

https://www.instagram.com/p/BzCG1HHHPT4/

Silver Moon Drive-In, 4100 New Tampa Hwy. | $2+
Keep up-to-date on their Facebook page for giveaways + discounts.

An expedition for the young + the young at heart

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv9pnOOlrAW/

Safari Wilderness, 10850 Moore Rd. | $99+
Get up-close and personal with the wildlife at this Polk County safari.

Calling all future park rangers

Saddle Creek Park, 3716 Morgan Combee Rd. | Free
With over 70+ parks in Lakeland, it might be difficult to know where to start. Check out our park guide here.

For all the water guppies

https://www.instagram.com/p/BylGFVCHGcF/

The Gandy Pool, 404 Imperial Blvd. | $4
Check out our Lakeland + Polk County swimming pool guide for ways to stay cool.

Hey batta, batta

https://www.instagram.com/p/BzRw1nPggBS/

Lakeland Flying Tigers Game, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd. | $4.50+
Check game schedules for the best time to hear "play ball!"

Raising up a future David Beckham

https://www.instagram.com/p/BkgOXn-gPuq/

Lakeland Tropics Game, 1125 N. Florida Ave. | Tickets | Come out + support our local team. #GetTropical

Creative Activities

Art camp or bust

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Art Centric Studio, 1035 Florida Ave. S. #180 | $160
Help kids flex their artistic muscles at this studio for budding artists.

For all the wannabee mermaids

https://www.instagram.com/p/1tnfD0msYZ/

Picassoz Art Cafe, 4632 Cleveland Heights Blvd. | $24
#ProTip: Stay refreshed by swinging by Tea Largo, afterward.

Learning Activities

**Bookworming our way through the summer**

| Huntington Learning Center, 6655 S. Florida Ave. | Free, RSVP
Bring your little intellectual out for readings and more.

Other Polk County Adventures

Everything is awesome

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Legoland Florida Resort, 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven | $84.99+
Help Emmet find his friends in The LEGO® Movie™ World.

Scope out a 205-foot tall singing tower

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Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales | $5+
DYK you can feed the koi fish?

TBT to 250 million years ago

https://www.instagram.com/p/Buc1QzyBlSb/

Mulberry Phosphate Museum, 101 S.E. 1st S.t, Mulberry | Various Prices
From science experiments to helping design museum displays, check the museum’s Facebook page for new events.

Got a sweet tooth?

Davidson of Dundee, 28421 U.S.-27, Dundee | Free
Bring the kids to watch the creation of candy + make sure to pick up a bottle of marmalade.

The largest dude ranch east of the Mississippi

https://www.instagram.com/p/Byss_oon45q/

Westgate River Ranch, 3200 River Ranch Blvd., River Ranch | $7+
Pony rides, petting zoo, archery range, rock climbing, zip lines, mini-golf, horseback riding, and more.

Get cultured

Mulberry Cultural Center, 103 E. Canal St. | Free
Creating art projects is a great way to pass the time while making memories.

Looking for more kid-friendly adventures? Check out Lakeland Mom for additional summer activities.