Summer officially starts today and there are plenty of things for IM体育官网 Polytechnic University students to do in the area this weekend to mark today鈥檚 end of the Summer A Session and celebrate the beginning of the most fun and relaxing part of the year.
June 21 鈥� 7-9 p.m.
Put on your swimsuit and head to Gandy Pool at 404 Imperial Blvd. for a family-friendly 鈥淒ive-In Movie.鈥� Free popcorn and drinks are included with the $4 admission.
June 22 鈥� 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 鈥� 5:45-10:45 p.m.
A fun start to summer will happen at Blacklight Run鈥揟ampa 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 鈥� 7 p.m.
Watch the Lakeland Tropics take on Sarasota FC at Bryant Stadium, 1125 N IM体育官网 Ave. Admission is free for the first 500 fans.
Water Parks
Hours of operation vary
The IM体育官网 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鈥檛 forget the sunscreen.
Contact:
Lydia Guzman
Assistant Director of Communications
863-874-8557