Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates
Wed, Jun 17
Marketing + Events Committee Meeting
Catapult Lakeland
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Jun 17, 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
Wed, Jun 17
Volunteer Committee Meeting
Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects
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Jun 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects, 625 E Orange St, Lakeland, FL 33801
Join us as we discuss and plan for our upcoming volunteer efforts in 2026.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Jun 19
Membership Committee Meeting
Publix Super Market at Lake Miriam
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Jun 19, 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
Sat, Jun 27
EMERGE Volunteers: Polk County Bully Project Dog Walk
Polk County Bully Project
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Jun 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Polk County Bully Project, 5840 W Brannen Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813, USA
Spend your Saturday with some four legged friends while supporting Polk County Bully Project at a group dog walk and social meetup at Lakeland Highlands Scrub Preserve.
Multiple Dates
Wed, Jul 08
Marketing Committee Meeting
Catapult Lakeland
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Jul 08, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Catapult Lakeland, 502 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
Share. Engage. Inspire.
Multiple Dates
Tue, Jul 14
ProDev Committee Meeting
The Joinery
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Jul 14, 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.
Tue, Aug 18
EMERGE Serves 2026
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
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Aug 18, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, 35 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
EMERGE Serves is designed to provide comprehensive training for young professionals interested in community service. This 6-week certification course details the fundamentals of effective board service.
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.
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!
Wed, May 27
Trivia Night at Swan!
Swan Brewing
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May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St, Lakeland, FL 33815, USA
Join us for a night of trivia and local brews at Swan Brewing!
Thu, Apr 30
24th Annual Luau Presented by Citizens Bank & Trust
Citizens Bank & Trust
Details
Apr 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Citizens Bank & Trust, 402 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Join us for a "Taste of Lakeland" event featuring local restaurants providing samples of their favorite dishes, and stay until the end for a chance to win one of many prizes!
Fri, Apr 24
EMERGE Volunteers in Swan-Land
Lake Mirror
Details
Apr 24, 2026, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Lake Mirror, Lake Mirror, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Serve, smile, and make a splash 🦢 Join EMERGE at Swan Derby as we bring games, smiles, and high-energy fun to the Swan-Land Kids Area. Good vibes, big community energy, and a chance to serve alongside fellow young professionals!
Membership Offer
Mon, Apr 20
Follow the Leaders 2026: Higher Education
Florida Southern College - Thrift Room
Details
Apr 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Florida Southern College - Thrift Room, 905 South Blvd
This EMERGE Signature Event will be a panel discussion in a question-and-answer format to discuss how Higher Education and young professionals can work together to help Lakeland's future workforce.
Thu, Apr 16
New Member Mingle at Parlor Doughnuts
Parlor Doughnuts
Details
Apr 16, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Parlor Doughnuts, 351 E Bay St, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Kickstart your day with fellow EMERGE members, coffee, and some gourmet doughnuts!
Membership Offer
Tue, Apr 07
Flying Tigers vs. Daytona Tortugas
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
Details
Apr 07, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805, USA
It's Community Night at Tiger Town! Come join EMERGE and other LKLD organizations to cheer on the Flying Tigers.
Multiple Dates
Tue, Mar 24
EMERGing Book Club - The Final Meeting
CORE Wealth Advisors (downtown)
Details
Mar 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
CORE Wealth Advisors (downtown), 124 Florida Ave S, 4th floor, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
If personal growth is your thing, this is your event. Join EMERGE’s book club. We’re kicking things off with a 4-part discussion of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Grab your copy and come grow with us.
Sat, Mar 07
EMERGE Volunteers: Center for Independent Living
33805 Area of Lakeland
Details
Mar 07, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:10 PM
33805 Area of Lakeland, Lakeland, FL 33805, USA
EMERGE Volunteers are rolling up their sleeves for something that matters. This isn't just volunteering. It's helping someone stay independent at home. Real impact. Real teamwork.
Thu, Feb 26
Network & Chill
Palace Pizza Patio (Downtown)
Details
Feb 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Palace Pizza Patio (Downtown), 114 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Ready to meet new people without the pressure? Network & Chill is back! Think speed‑dating, but for building your Lakeland crew. You’ll rotate through quick, fun conversations with other young professionals, make connections faster than you expected, and maybe even walk away with a few new friends.