March Local Events

Friday, March 1, 2024
First Friday
Where: Munn Park - Downtown Lakeland
Theme:Flight Nights - Sponsored by Sun N Fun
When: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Description: Every month, Downtown Lakeland shuts down the streets for our First Friday events. Thousands of visitors every month enjoy a Classy Car Show, a Makers Market with crafters and artisans, First Friday Exhibitors with goodies, giveaways, and special deals. However, our themes change from month to month, and sometimes we have special sponsors or special activities in Munn Park.

Saturday's in March 2024
Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market
Where: Munn Park - Downtown Lakeland
When:  8 am-1 pm
For more information, go to downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org

Friday. March 8, 2024
International Women's Day
The theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress’. This theme is based on the United Nations 68th Commission on the Status of Women priority theme Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective’.

Saturday, March 9, 2024
Spring Obsession
CELEBRATING 21 YEARS!
The 2024 Spring Obsession Event is on Saturday, March 9th, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., returning to Munn Park, Downtown Lakeland, 210 E. Main Street.
Lakeland’s Premier Garden Event”
  • 60+ vendors: specialty plants, orchids, food, music, and more!
  • Professional speakers & workshops to take part in.
  • Located halfway between Tampa & Orlando.
  • Dog-friendly and kids activities.


Sunday, March 10, 2024
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Daylight saving time, also referred to as daylight savings time, daylight time, or summer time, is the practice of advancing clocks during warmer months so that darkness falls at a later clock time.

Sunday, March 17, 2024
St. Patrick's Day

St Patrick's Day 2024 in Lakeland has a lot to offer for the week. There are several parades, concerts, and events going on in the Lakeland area. Be sure to check out the local Lakeland Florida nightlife guide to find the perfect plans for St Patrick's Day weekend.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
First Day of Spring
The official first day of spring is Tuesday, March 19. This date marks the “spring equinox” in the Northern Hemisphere.

Eaglebrooke Night at Union Hall Dining with Feasts of Persia
1023 South Florida Avenue
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Feasts of Persia serves a unique Persian-American Fusion cuisine, bringing food together the way it brings people together. As a proud American-grown family with Persian roots, the Rahmanis bring their own flare to delicious Mediterranean foods combined with American favorites - burgers, steak sandwiches, grilled wings, kabobs, and vegan falafel. The youngest, Dominik, most recently launched their dessert branch, Funnel Feasts, serving funnel cakes with specialty toppings like strawberries, chocolates, and cheesecake bites. Come meet them at Union Hall, home of their catering operation.
RSVP by Friday March 15 to Bianca.mckinney@2nco.com or 863-698-4668

Friday, March 29, 2024
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum.

Sunday, March 31, 2024
Easter Sunday
Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.