[LAKELAND] Sun N Fun – Fly In Expo Field Trip
April 15 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun N Fun Fly In Expo Field Trip –
Calling all Aviation Enthusiasts & Families!
Busy Bee Homeschool Hive has scheduled a field trip to the 2026 Sun N Fun Fly-In Expo!
When: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Check-in starts at 8: 40am (Subject to change as we get closer. Schedule is NOT finalized.)
Ends- After the Night Show (Our wrist bands will cover admission all day including the Wednesday night air show).
Where: Lakeland Linder Airport, Skylab Innovation Center, & Florida Aviation Museum
Who: All ages are welcome!
***This event and its’ group discounts are limited to Busy Bee Homeschool Hive Members and
their guests. Guest tickets will need to be purchased by subscribed members, as access will be limited.
If you are interested in becoming a subscribed member, you can chose from the membership options HERE. ***
Cost: FREE ADMISSION for all kids under the age of 18 years
All Adults are $35 + taxes/fees
Parking: $10 online, if paid early ; price will increase the day of
***Sun N Fun will be a CASHLESS event**
Program Details
The Finalized Sun N’ Fun Event Schedule is Pending. The following list may change, to include specific times and events on our day.
Admission Includes:
Self-Guided Tour of all Vendors & Tents at Expo
Daily airshow at 1pm
Career & College Fair at the Future N Flight Plaza
Junior Aces Tent with Activities
Solar Telescopes
Helicopters with access to observe and enter them
Military Air Crafts with access to enter them
Night Show that involves drones and fireworks
Short Take-Off & Landing demonstration planes
Skylab Innovation Center
— Build a Pitot Tube (ages
–Legos and other activities for the younger crowd
Access to the Florida Aviation Museum
Flight Simulation Hangar
Warbird Ramp
Tips & Recommendations:
Bring water – It WILL be HOT.
I repeat it WILL be HOT. Dress accordingly – shorts, breathable shirts, hats, and closed toe shoes.
Bring lunches or snacks as needed. Lunch Boxes and small coolers are permitted.
Food will be available for purchase, if you are interested.
Cashless Event – prepare accordingly
Sunscreen – Majority of the event is outdoors
Headphones recommended for those with sound sensitivities.
Wheelchair and Stroller friendly – bring your own
Transportation inside event — There will be a trolley inside of the event that can assist in transporting your group to various exhibits and vendors.
More Info to Come as we Get Closer. Sign-ups will close March 25th.
Busy Bee will obtain a packet with all admission wrist bands. We will announce where to meet to pick those up.
Time & Location
Apr 15, 2026, 8:40 AM – 8:00 PM EDT
Lakeland, 4075 James C. Ray Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811, USA
Register through their website, link below.