City News Blog: RP Funding Center Open House Events
LAKELAND, FL (August 25, 2025) | The public is invited to join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025, for a special Open House at the RP Funding Center as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary and showcase everything our premier event venue has to offer.
From 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., guests will enjoy:
- Guided tours of our arena, theater, and expo hall
- Interactive exhibits highlighting our event spaces and services
- A chance to meet the team behind our concerts, conventions, and community events
- Family-friendly activities, food, and drinks
- A ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off the celebration and honor the next 50 years
Explore booths hosted by City of Lakeland, including the Lakeland Police Department, Lakeland Fire Department, and Lakeland Linder International Airport.
This free, family-friendly festival is your exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes of one of Central Florida’s top venues.
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate our community and discover what’s next at the RP Funding Center!
The RP Funding Center is conveniently located minutes between Orlando and Tampa in Lakeland, Florida, off I-4 on Lime Street; the RP Funding Center is a short drive from anywhere in Central Florida. Regular box office hours are Monday and Thursday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For ticket information, call the Box Office at (863) 834-8111 or visit our website at www.rpfundingcenter.com.
Contact
Kevin Cook
Director of Communications
City of Lakeland
863.834.6264
Kevin.Cook@LakelandGov.net
About Lakeland
The City of Lakeland was incorporated in January 1885 and has grown to become one of the largest inland communities in Florida. With a current population fast approaching 130,000 Lakeland continues to grow. It has been designated a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census Bureau for over 30 years. With tourist attractions and gulf beaches only an hour away, Lakeland continues to capitalize on its ideal central Florida location along the I-4 corridor. The City owns and operates Lakeland Electric, the third largest publicly owned utility in Florida and it was one of the first to offer power in the Sunshine State in 1889.
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