# Free things to do with kids in Lakeland this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Lakeland this week: we found four free outings, including Lake Morton Halloween Trick-or-Treating, Bonnet Springs Park and Polk’s Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve. Four free days and events are coming up, each with its date. And three places never charge admission, like Circle B Bar Reserve and Bonnet Springs Park.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 4 free outings this week; 4 free days and events coming up; 3 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Lake Morton Halloween Trick-or-Treating** at Lake Morton neighborhood, Lakeland. When: Sat Oct 31. Price: Free. Official page: https://lakemorton.org/event/halloween-trick-or-treating (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Santa at the Munn Park Holiday Craft Bazaar** at Munn Park, Munn Park, downtown Lakeland, FL. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: Pictures with Santa 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Price: Free to shop. Santa visits during the Small Business Saturday craft bazaar, which runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with more than 45 local makers. Official page: https://downtownlkld.com/munn-park-pop-ups/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Breakfast with Santa at First UMC Lakeland** at First United Methodist Church of Lakeland, Wesley Center (2nd floor of the C Building), 72 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland, FL 33801. When: Sat Dec 5, 2026. Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Price: Free; sign up on the church's registration page. Breakfast, crafts and a photo with Santa, a block from Lake Morton. Official page: https://1stlkld.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3988661 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Light Up BSP** at Bonnet Springs Park, 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33815. When: Dec 18–31, 2026. Time: 6–8:30 p.m. Price: Free. Two weeks of holiday nights in the park, with pictures with Santa and a spot to write letters to him. Official page: https://visitcentralflorida.org/events/light-up-bsp/ (checked 2026-10-30)

## Free this week

- **Lake Morton Halloween Trick-or-Treating** at Lake Morton neighborhood, Success Ave and nearby streets, Lakeland, FL. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 5–9pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. The Lake Morton neighborhood is a favorite for trick-or-treating, especially Success Avenue. College Heights United Methodist Church often adds a trunk-or-treat in its parking lot from 6 to 7:30. Official page: https://lakemorton.org/event/halloween-trick-or-treating (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Bonnet Springs Park**, 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815. When: Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Time: 6am–7pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A big park on the edge of downtown with a train-themed playground and paved paths for strollers. Official page: https://bonnetspringspark.com/plan-your-visit/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Polk’s Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve** at Circle B Bar Reserve, 4399 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland, FL 33803. When: Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Time: Sat 9am–4pm; Sun noon–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. A free nature center inside Circle B Bar Reserve on Lake Hancock, a good short stop before a walk to look for birds and alligators. Official page: https://www.polkfl.gov/things-to-do/parks-and-recreation/educational-venues/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **AGB Museum of Art** at Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, 800 East Palmetto Street, Lakeland, FL 33801. When: Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Time: Fri–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–99. A free art museum on the Florida Southern College campus, good for a short indoor stop with a stroller. Official page: https://agbmuseum.org/ (checked 2026-10-30)

## Always free

- **Circle B Bar Reserve**, 4399 Winter Lake Road. A big nature preserve on Lake Hancock with a free Nature Discovery Center for a short indoor stop. Official page: https://www.polkfl.gov/things-to-do/parks-and-recreation/educational-venues/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Bonnet Springs Park**, 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd. A large park with a train-themed playground and stroller-friendly paths, next to the children’s museum. Official page: https://bonnetspringspark.com/plan-your-visit/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **AGB Museum of Art**, Florida Southern College, 800 E Palmetto St. A free art museum with short galleries that suit a quick visit. Official page: https://agbmuseum.org/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Lakeland this weekend?
This week we found four free outings for ages 0–6, including Lake Morton Halloween Trick-or-Treating, Bonnet Springs Park, Polk’s Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve and AGB Museum of Art. See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Lakeland?
Lake Morton Halloween Trick-or-Treating: Sat Oct 31. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Lakeland?
Santa at the Munn Park Holiday Craft Bazaar, Breakfast with Santa at First UMC Lakeland and Light Up BSP are free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Lakeland?
Circle B Bar Reserve, Bonnet Springs Park and AGB Museum of Art don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Is there free indoor play in Lakeland?
Yes: AGB Museum of Art.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).