# Lakeland Littles: things to do with little kids in Lakeland, FL this weekend

> Lakeland’s Halloween starts Saturday morning at Little Lake with a ticketed party for small kids. That evening the Lake Morton neighborhood fills up with trick-or-treaters. The Florida Children’s Museum runs Story Sprouts every morning at 10:30. This week has 7 outings, 4 of them free and 3 indoors.

- Week: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 7 outings at 6 places; 4 free; 3 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **No Tricks & All Treats at Little Lake** (Sat, Oct 31 · 9am–noon) at Little Lake, 111 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33815. Cost: $20 per ticket; members free. Ages 0+. A morning Halloween party at Little Lake with costumes, candy and crafts, sized for small kids. Buy tickets ahead on the event page. Source: https://www.littlelakeplay.com/event-details/no-tricks-all-treats-at-little-lake Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/events/no-tricks-and-all-treats-at-little-lake/
- **Lake Morton Halloween Trick-or-Treating** (Sat, Oct 31 · 5–9pm) at Lake Morton neighborhood, Success Ave and nearby streets, Lakeland, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. 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. Source: https://lakemorton.org/event/halloween-trick-or-treating Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/events/lake-morton-halloween-trick-or-treating-neighborhood/
- **Story Sprouts at Florida Children’s Museum** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · 10:30–11am) at Florida Children’s Museum, 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815. Cost: Included with admission: $20; Florida residents $16; under 2 free. Ages 0+. Indoor. A daily story with a matching activity, inside the children’s museum at Bonnet Springs Park. Source: https://explorefcm.org/events/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/events/story-sprouts-at-florida-childrens-museum/

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 31)

1. **Morning**: No Tricks & All Treats at Little Lake, Little Lake. 9am–noon. Cost: $20 per ticket; members free. https://www.littlelakeplay.com/event-details/no-tricks-all-treats-at-little-lake
2. **After nap**: Florida Children’s Museum, Bonnet Springs Park, 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd. Open 10am–5pm. Cost: Kids $20, adults $20, under 2. (from the city guide) https://explorefcm.org/plan-your-visit/

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Friday, Oct 30**: Story Sprouts at Florida Children’s Museum; Florida Children’s Museum; Bonnet Springs Park (free); AGB Museum of Art (free)
- **Saturday, Oct 31**: No Tricks & All Treats at Little Lake; Lake Morton Halloween Trick-or-Treating (free); Story Sprouts at Florida Children’s Museum; Florida Children’s Museum; Bonnet Springs Park (free); Polk’s Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve (free); AGB Museum of Art (free)
- **Sunday, Nov 1**: Story Sprouts at Florida Children’s Museum; Florida Children’s Museum; Bonnet Springs Park (free); Polk’s Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve (free); AGB Museum of Art (free)

## All outings this week

- **No Tricks & All Treats at Little Lake** (Sat, Oct 31 · 9am–noon) at Little Lake, 111 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33815. Cost: $20 per ticket; members free. Ages 0+. A morning Halloween party at Little Lake with costumes, candy and crafts, sized for small kids. Buy tickets ahead on the event page. Source: https://www.littlelakeplay.com/event-details/no-tricks-all-treats-at-little-lake Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/events/no-tricks-and-all-treats-at-little-lake/
- **Lake Morton Halloween Trick-or-Treating** (Sat, Oct 31 · 5–9pm) at Lake Morton neighborhood, Success Ave and nearby streets, Lakeland, FL. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. 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. Source: https://lakemorton.org/event/halloween-trick-or-treating Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/events/lake-morton-halloween-trick-or-treating-neighborhood/
- **Story Sprouts at Florida Children’s Museum** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · 10:30–11am) at Florida Children’s Museum, 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815. Cost: Included with admission: $20; Florida residents $16; under 2 free. Ages 0+. Indoor. A daily story with a matching activity, inside the children’s museum at Bonnet Springs Park. Source: https://explorefcm.org/events/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/events/story-sprouts-at-florida-childrens-museum/
- **Florida Children’s Museum** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · Fri–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 10am–3pm) at Florida Children’s Museum, 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815. Cost: $20; Florida residents $16; under 2 free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Two floors of hands-on play at Bonnet Springs Park, an easy pick for a rainy morning. Source: https://explorefcm.org/plan-your-visit/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/events/florida-childrens-museum/
- **Bonnet Springs Park** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · 6am–7pm) at Bonnet Springs Park, 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. A big park on the edge of downtown with a train-themed playground and paved paths for strollers. Source: https://bonnetspringspark.com/plan-your-visit/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/events/bonnet-springs-park/
- **Polk’s Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve** (Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · Sat 9am–4pm; Sun noon–4pm) at Circle B Bar Reserve, 4399 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland, FL 33803. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. 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. Source: https://www.polkfl.gov/things-to-do/parks-and-recreation/educational-venues/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/events/polks-nature-discovery-center-at-circle-b-bar-reserve/
- **AGB Museum of Art** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · Fri–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm) at Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, 800 East Palmetto Street, Lakeland, FL 33801. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. A free art museum on the Florida Southern College campus, good for a short indoor stop with a stroller. Source: https://agbmuseum.org/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/events/agb-museum-of-art-ashley-gibson-barnett/

## Holiday season in Lakeland

- [Santa visits](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/santa/index.md): Breakfasts, photos and trains
- [Christmas lights](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/christmas-lights/index.md): Drive-thru and walk-through
- [Thanksgiving weekend](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/thanksgiving/index.md): Parades, turkey trots, what’s open
- [Parades & tree lightings](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/christmas-parades/index.md): Dates and start times
- [Christmas trains](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/christmas-trains/index.md): Polar Express and Santa trains
- [The Nutcracker](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/nutcracker/index.md): Shows for kids, sensory-friendly flagged
- [Christmas markets](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/christmas-markets/index.md): Markets and winter wonderlands
- [December with kids](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/december/index.md): Things to do all month

## Seasonal events and guides

- [Things to do with kids in Lakeland in November](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/november/index.md)
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- [Santa visits in Lakeland](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Lakeland](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/christmas-lights/index.md)
- [Thanksgiving weekend in Lakeland](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/thanksgiving/index.md)
- [Christmas parades and tree lightings in Lakeland](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/christmas-parades/index.md)
- [Christmas train rides near Lakeland](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/christmas-trains/index.md)
- [The Nutcracker for kids in Lakeland](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/nutcracker/index.md)
- [Christmas markets in Lakeland](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/christmas-markets/index.md)
- [Free things to do in Lakeland](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/free/index.md)

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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids this weekend in Lakeland?
This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are [No Tricks & All Treats at Little Lake](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/events/no-tricks-and-all-treats-at-little-lake/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Lake Morton Halloween Trick-or-Treating](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/events/lake-morton-halloween-trick-or-treating-neighborhood/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Story Sprouts at Florida Children’s Museum](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/events/story-sprouts-at-florida-childrens-museum/) (all weekend); [AGB Museum of Art](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/events/agb-museum-of-art-ashley-gibson-barnett/) (all weekend). That’s four of 7 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/#all).

### What are kid-friendly things to do in Lakeland this weekend?
This week we found 7 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, all of them this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: No Tricks & All Treats at Little Lake, Lake Morton Halloween Trick-or-Treating, Story Sprouts at Florida Children’s Museum. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/#all).

### Where are the Halloween events for kids in Lakeland this week?
One Halloween outing is on this week’s list for ages 0–6: [Lake Morton Halloween Trick-or-Treating](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/events/lake-morton-halloween-trick-or-treating-neighborhood/). Its page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. [See it in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/#all).

### Are there free things to do with little ones in Lakeland this week?
Yes, 4 of this week’s 7 picks are free, including library storytimes and Lake Morton Halloween Trick-or-Treating. Tap “Free” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Lakeland](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/guide/#free) in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on [free things to do with kids in Lakeland](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/free/).

### What are good indoor activities for kids in Lakeland when it rains?
3 picks this week are indoors, mostly at Florida Children’s Museum. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/#all).

### Where can I find storytimes and toddler activities in Lakeland?
We list library storytimes and baby or toddler programs whenever we can confirm them. Each one links to the library or venue page with the time and place. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/#all).

### What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Lakeland this week?
There’s no baby-only program on this week’s list, but 7 picks welcome kids from birth, including No Tricks & All Treats at Little Lake, Lake Morton Halloween Trick-or-Treating and Story Sprouts at Florida Children’s Museum. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/#all).

### How do you pick what goes on the Lakeland list?
We go through Lakeland’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 30, 2026. [How we choose and check listings](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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