Upcoming Events

Thu, Oct 08
Bucs vs Cowboys Watch Party
Duke's Brewhouse
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Oct 08, 2026, 8:00 PM
Duke's Brewhouse, 4960 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813, USA
Join us for a casual Bucs game watch party at Dukes!
Multiple Dates
Tue, Oct 13
ProDev Committee Meeting
The Joinery
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Oct 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Joinery, 640 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Empowering young professionals through programs that spark growth, build skills, and strengthen Lakeland’s future.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Oct 14
Marketing Committee Meeting
Catapult Lakeland
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Oct 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Catapult Lakeland, 502 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
The Events & Marketing committees meet together to plan and promote upcoming Events for EMERGE throughout 2026.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Oct 16
Membership Committee Meeting
Publix Super Market at Lake Miriam
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Oct 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Publix Super Market at Lake Miriam, 4730 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813
Membership Matters: Drive Growth and Expand the EMERGE Community
Multiple Dates
Wed, Oct 21
Volunteer Committee Meeting
Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects
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Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects, 625 E Orange St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Join us as we discuss and plan for our upcoming volunteer efforts in 2026.
Sat, Nov 07
Volunteering with Parker Street Ministries Fall Festival
Parker Street Ministries
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Nov 07, 2026, 10:45 AM – 2:00 PM
Parker Street Ministries, 719 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Join EMERGE for an afternoon of fun and service at the Parker Street Ministries Fall Festival, helping with Trunk or Treat activities and supporting the event wherever needed.
Thu, Nov 19
Biz & Brew at the '34 Club
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
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Nov 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805, USA
Join us for our monthly Biz & Brew meet-up with EMERGE and Chamber Members.
Sat, Nov 21
Margarita Ball Volunteering
Lake Mirror
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Nov 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 11:50 PM
Lake Mirror, Lake Mirror, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
The Lakeland Margarita Society is putting on its 2026 Margarita Ball on Lake Mirror, and EMERGE is supporting the event with volunteers!
Sat, Dec 05
Christmas Cards & Cocoa
COhatch Lakeland
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Dec 05, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
COhatch Lakeland, 211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Come join the fun at "Christmas Cards & Cocoa," a special family friendly event put together by the EMERGE Lakeland's Volunteer Committee!
Membership Offer
Tue, Oct 06
EMERGing Race 2026
Munn Park
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Oct 06, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Munn Park, 210 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL 33801
Assemble your team. Solve the riddles. Take home the prize!
Wed, Sep 30
New Member Orientation
COhatch Lakeland
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Sep 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
COhatch Lakeland, 211 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
New to EMERGE? This is the event for you. Meet EMERGE leadership, learn more about committees and member opportunities, and enjoy some food and drinks at COhatch.
Tue, Sep 22
EMERGE Serves Graduation and 3rd Annual Board & Volunteer Service Fair
First Presbyterian Church
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Sep 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Attention all non-profits, associations, and organizations: this event is for you! Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Board & Volunteer Service Fair. Also, we'll celebrate EMERGE Serves Class XVI!
Thu, Sep 17
Biz & Brew at Garden Bistro
Garden Bistro
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Sep 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Garden Bistro, 702 E Orange St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Join us on September 17 for a Biz & Brew at Garden Bistro! Did you know? Along with delicious food and mimosas, Garden Bistro also offers a selection of beer and wine!
Thu, Sep 17
Gospel Village Outreach - Sides & Desserts
Gospel Village
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Sep 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Gospel Village, 1109 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
This is an opportunity to not only serve our community but to engage with them as fellow human beings, reinforcing the message that they are not alone in their journey from homelessness. We ask that our volunteers please bring a side dish or dessert that they would like to share.
Membership Offer
Thu, Sep 10
EMERGE Bowl Night
Lucky Strike Lakeland
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Sep 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Lucky Strike Lakeland, 4111 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813, USA
Join us at Lucky Strike for food, drinks, and bowling!
Multiple Dates
Wed, Sep 09
Marketing Committee Meeting
Catapult Lakeland (Living Wall Room)
Details
Sep 09, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Catapult Lakeland (Living Wall Room), 502 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
Share. Engage. Inspire.
Thu, Aug 27
Meet, Mingle, & EMERGE
La Gran Muralla
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Aug 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
La Gran Muralla, 2810 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803, USA
We're throwing a summer party at Lakeland's hottest speakeasy. And you're invited!
Wed, Aug 19
Polk Young Professional Awards 2026
Idlewood Venue & Events
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Aug 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Idlewood Venue & Events, 150 Idlewood Ave, Bartow, FL 33830, USA
The Polk Young Professionals Awards, or PYPA, is a collaborative event for EMERGE Lakeland (Lakeland Chamber of Commerce), ENDEAVOR Winter Haven (Winter Haven Chamber Foundation), and ENGAGE Bartow (Bartow Chamber Foundation) to recognize outstanding young leaders.