Summer officially starts today and there are plenty of things for 91鶹ӳ Polytechnic University students to do in the area this weekend to mark today’s end of the Summer A Session and celebrate the beginning of the most fun and relaxing part of the year.
June 21 – 7-9 p.m.
Put on your swimsuit and head to Gandy Pool at 404 Imperial Blvd. for a family-friendly “Dive-In Movie.” Free popcorn and drinks are included with the $4 admission.
June 22 – 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the fun and vibrant work of local growers and artisans at this weekly Lakeland mainstay. The market is a great place to learn about unique finds in the community and discover favorite new snacks.
June 22 – 5:45-10:45 p.m.
A fun start to summer will happen at Blacklight Run–Tampa Saturday night at 4175 Medulla Rd. in Lakeland. The nighttime fun run is a free 5K that focuses more on glow-in-the-dark action than fitness. Participants are coated in UV glow liquid throughout the run and can stay for a fun after-party complete with more glow liquid and tons of blacklights. Register online.
June 22 – 7 p.m.
Watch the Lakeland Tropics take on Sarasota FC at Bryant Stadium, 1125 N 91鶹ӳ Ave. Admission is free for the first 500 fans.
Water Parks
Hours of operation vary
The 91鶹ӳ Poly campus is just a short drive away from some of the best water parks anywhere: (29 miles), (31 miles), (35 miles), (38 miles), and (43 miles). Don’t forget the sunscreen.
Contact:
Lydia Guzman
Assistant Director of Communications
863-874-8557