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Fun Things to do this summer

This is my first summer off with my son, who turns 7 next month...other than the park, the free summer movies, and the 2 games for bowling...what cheap/free things are there to do during the summer here in Lakeland?

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Permalink Reply by Sandra Dimsdale Horan on June 11, 2012 at 2:05pm

Hi, Jessica: Polk Museum of Art is a cool (70 degrees, 50% humidity!) place to visit during the summer ... and all year-round, actually! Kids/students always get in free, and (non-member) adults are just $5 (seniors $4). On Saturdays, everybody gets in free until noon, and on the first Saturday of every month, there's a Family Fun Workshop (also free) with an art activity that parents and children can do together. We are located just across the parking lot from the main library on Lake Morton, so you can visit both in a morning! :)

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Permalink Reply by Shawn Spivey on June 11, 2012 at 4:01pm

Here's another freebie to consider.

Find this information (and more) on the event's facebook page (click here for the link):

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Join Ledger Media Group for Customer Appreciation Day as the Lakeland Flying Tigers take on the Tampa Yankees, Saturday, June 23rd at Joker Marchant Stadium at 5pm (gates open at 3:30pm).

Look in the Sunday Ledger for the Sunset Celebration ad that gets you into the ballpark for free!

After the game, stick around for the Sunset Celebration out on the berm. There will be live music, tattoos, balloon art, fireworks at sunset & more!

Ledger Media Group Customer Appreciation Day is sponsored by: Fiat of Winter Haven, Magnify Credit Union, Southern Homes of Polk County, Watson Clinic LLP & Badcock Home Furniture & More. Come to the game and enter for a chance to win a Fiat (see ad for rules & details).