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RED, WHITE & BOOM

July 3 & 4 from 10am - 9pm at LEGOLAND Florida. Celebrate July 4th and summer fun with the only fireworks display that magically transforms into bursts of LEGO bricks before your eyes! Experience the unique, annual spectacle, all included in regular theme park admission. Purchase tickets in advance legoland.com/ florida/

ROCKIN’ FREEDOM FEST

July 3, 6 - 9pm at the Chain O’ Lakes Stadium in Winter Haven. Join The City of Winter Haven as they celebrate our Nation’s Independence! All are welcome to enjoy this free event. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on. Celebrate with live entertainment from B. Haven, food trucks, and much more, followed by a fireworks presentation. mywinterhaven.com

JOSEPHINE SACABO: THOSE WHO DANCE

Throughout July at the Polk Museum of Art in Lakeland. Sacabo is an acclaimed, New Orleans-based contemporary photographer whose body of work seems infused with powerful nostalgia. Her work gives a much-needed voice to women of the past. Polkmuseumofart.org 863-688-7743. Schedule your visit online.

SUNDAY FAMILY FUNDAY

Every Sunday from 11am - 8pm at Balmoral Bar and Grill in Haines City. Enjoy brunch from 11am - 2pm with Bottomless Mimosas & Bloody Marys. Bring the family for a DJ and family-friendly games from 12 - 4pm. Water Park Day passes start at just $15. Purchase water park passes at: balmoralbarandgrill.com/waterpark.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

July 15 - Aug. 1 at Theatre Winter Haven. Winner of 20 Tony-Awards for Best Musical. Ti Moune, a peasant girl, rescues a wealthy boy from the other side of the island, Daniel, with whom she falls in love. Unbeknownst to Ti Moune, the gods who preside over the island make a bet with one another over which is stronger, love or death. Reserve tickets in advance. 863-294-7469. theatrewinterhaven.com

PASSPORT TO A CURE

July 16 from 6 - 9pm at Venue 650 in Winter Haven. Relay for Life of Polk County presents a “Passport to a Cure” with food trucks, entertainment and a Luminaria Ceremony. Register in advance online. More info on Facebook @PolkRFL or online at relayforlife. org/polkfl.

YOGA FOR KIDS

July 17 from 9 - 10:15am at Bok Tower Gardens. Introduce your children to a gentle yoga practice that focuses on stress relief, anger management, self-awareness & a positive self-image. For kids ages 5+. Free for members, included in general admission. Register in advance. 863-734-1222 boktowergardens.org

TREASURE HUNT DOWNTOWN

July 17, 11am - 2pm in Downtown Winter Haven. Presented by Main Street Winter Haven. Children under the age of 12 will search for LEGO® Minifigures in the participating locations Downtown. Register online and pick up your FREE treasure map. Turn in your map to for a chance to win a prize. *All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. mainstreetwh.com

LOFI REVIVAL

July 23, 7-11pm at Gram Parsons Derry Down in Winter Haven. Listen to Lofi music by Deek Beats, cash bar with craft cocktails by Revival, food truck by Nutwood. $7 to enter, limited space. Purchase tickets in advance centralfloridatix.com.

WALTER PARKS FEATURES EDAN ARCHER

July 24, 7:30pm at Gram Parsons Derry Down in Winter Haven. Walter will introduce Edan Archer to the Derry Down stage for a night of soul stirring music you won’t want to miss. Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:30 pm. Purchase tickets in advance. gpderrydown.com

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SCENIC BOAT TOUR

Enjoy a relaxing, narrated, onehour cruise through three of the seven lakes and two manmade canals of historic Winter Park. On any given tour, participants may observe large cranes swooping to snag a large fish or an alligator on a nearby bank. Every tour guarantees plenty of palms, cypress trees, ferns, and a variety of sub-tropical flowers, plus views of opulent private homes and estates along the shores. 407-644-4056 scenicboattours.com

40TH ANNUAL JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION

Through Sept. 11 at the Alice and William Jenkins Gallery. This annual exhibition features some of the year’s best student work in painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, and fiber arts. Works are selected by Crealdé School of Art program managers and awarded by the collections and exhibitions manager at Cornell Museum of Fine Art at Rollins College. crealde.org

TASTE OF EPCOT

The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival ends July 5. This is your last chance to visit and see the topiary designs, special outdoor kitchens with exclusive dishes, live entertainment, and of course, a lot of beautiful flowers and gardens. Reservations must be made in advance. Disneyworld.disney.go.com

FAIRY DOORS

Throughout July at Leu Gardens. This exhibit features twenty, one-of-a-kind fairy doors that will inspire your child’s imaginative world of enchanted forests, secret gardens, and the magic of fairies. Each door is created by a special fairy and located throughout the 50-acre gardens. A map of the fairy doors will be given out to every guest visiting the gardens. 407-246-2620 leugardens.org

FIREWORKS AT THE FOUNTAIN

July 4, at Lake Eola Park from 5-10pm. Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly fun, with food and beverages available for purchase from a variety of vendors. At 9:15pm, the sky will illuminate with a spectacular fireworks finale, set to a live patriotic performance by the Orlando Concert Band. visitorlando.com

WATERMELON 5K

July 5, 7:30-9am at Park Avenue, 110 N. Park Ave, Winter Park. Military Personnel and dependents receive a $10 discount and a special bib! The race will offer a team challenge, commemorative tank top, Watermelon 5k towel, and a virtual 5k option. Register at trackshack.com

BOB ROSS NIGHT

Every Wednesday 5pm - midnight at The Falcon Bar. Enjoy happy little beers while Bob paints happy little trees. Come watch his memorizing process and soothing disposition, entertaining commentary, and an occasional guest appearance by his pet squirrel, Peapod. TheFalconBar.com

POPCORN FLICKS IN THE PARK

July 8, 8pm in Central Park in Winter Park. Watch “Men In Black” (1997) under the stars. Fun for the whole family. Bring a blanket, a picnic, and snacks or participate in the Curbside To-Go program for a meal to enjoy in the park during the movie. More info at cityofwinterpark.org/events/ This event is free and open to the public.

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

July 9 - 18 at the Mad Cow Theatre. A masterpiece of mystery, farce, and suspense, this comedy is told in a madcap style, with three actors breathlessly playing sixteen characters in a parody of the most celebrated Sherlock Holmes novel of all time. Reserve tickets in advance. 407-297-8788 madcowtheatre.com

FAMILY SUNSET AT THE ZOO

July 23, 5-8pm at the Central Florida Zoo. On the fourth Friday of each month enjoy music, games, and more as you stroll around the Zoo! The gates reopen at 5pm and for $5 admission per person, guests can enjoy exploring the Zoo at sunset and music in the Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground! Buy tickets at centralfloridazoo.org

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BUSCH GARDENS SUMMER NIGHTS

Every day until Sept. 6. Guests can stay late and enjoy worldclass coasters, entertainment throughout the park, and the all-new “Spark! A Nighttime Spectacular” featuring an explosive firework and special effects production. All guests are required to make a reservation prior to visiting. Park open from 10am-10pm. buschgardens.com

DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD

Throughout the month at Glazer Children’s Museum, visitors can walk the paths and hear the sounds of Daniel’s world as they encounter the meaning of empathy, gratitude, sharing, and diversity in an environment of creative and interactive play. Guests can play along with Daniel’s singable strategies as they learn life’s little lessons. glazermuseum.org

“SUMMER OF SOUL” BLOCK PARTY

July 2, Admission to the 5-7pm Block Party is FREE for all ages. Tickets for the 7:30pm screening of “Summer of Soul” are $11.50. For details & tickets visit tampatheatre.org/movie/ summer-of-soul/. In 1969, more than 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival. It was filmed, but after that summer, the footage sat in a basement for 50 years. It has never been seen. Until now.

BOOM BY THE BAY

July 4. This Fourth of July celebration will feature family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and SIX firework displays along Tampa’s downtown waterfront. Plus, new this year - enjoy the Friends of the Riverwalk July 4th Boat Parade and Blessing of the Fleet from 5-7pm along the Tampa Riverwalk! Find locations & times at tampa.gov/events/boom

SHUFFLEPLAY

Every Tuesday night, 8pm at Shuffle at 2612 N Tampa St. Participate in Open Mic Night, all music genres welcome. Shuffle is Florida’s first and only indoor shuffleboard bar and restaurant. Play on four indoor regulation-size shuffleboard courts, a kitchen serving concession stand style food, a bar serving beer, wine, liquor, and six rotating taps. Live music weekly on the outdoor stage (weather permitting). Shuffletampa.com

3RD THURSDAY

July 15, every 3rd Thursday of each month. Enjoy live music, cocktails, food trucks at this hip, nighttime event located on Madison Street at Grand Central at Kennedy in the center of the Channel District of Downtown Tampa. This event is free to attend, the trucks and bars offer their products for sale. Dogs are welcome! The fun starts at 6pm sharp and ends at 10pm. tampabaymarkets.com/3rdthursday

KING CRIMSON

July 22, 7:30pm at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. King Crimson was formed in London in 1968 and have been influential on both the early 1970s progressive rock movement and many contemporary artists with their ground-breaking debut “In The Court Of The Crimson King” (1969). Special guest California Guitar Trio to open the show. rutheckerdhall.com

ONE ACT FESTIVAL

July 23 - Aug. 1 performed by the Carrollwood Players in Tampa. Audiences will experience a mix of short plays never-before produced in Florida. This event provides playwrights with an opportunity to see their work produced and provides emerging directors with experience under the guidance of seasoned mentors. More info and purchase tickets at carrollwoodplayers.org.

TAMPA BAY COMIC CON

July 30 - Aug. 1 at the Tampa Convention Center. Exhibitors include comic books, magazines, toys, games, Star Wars, Star Trek, anime, manga, cosplay, artwork, sketches and apparel. In addition, a roster of comic industry professionals, and comicdom-related celebrities are in attendance for attendees to meet and greet. Tampabaycomicconvention.com

KRINGLE JINGLE 5K

July 31, 7am in Shady Hills. The Concourse will have both paved roads and rolling Florida Trails. The goal of the race is to bring awareness to Toys for Tots and have Runners and Walkers enjoy a fun Christmas-themed event in July. Register in advance runsignup.com/Race/FL/ ShadyHills/KringleJingle5k