Upcoming Events

OCT 29 - Lake Wales Oktoberfest. Presented by Lake Wales Main Street. This Oktoberfest celebration in downtown Lake Wales features authentic bratwurst and sauerkraut; craft beers and dancing in the streets. Free community event! Fri, 7-10 pm. Cost - $25 for 20 beer/cider tasting or purchase individually. Located Downtown Lake Wales. OCT/NOV 2021

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Halloween Events, Fall Fests and Oktoberfests

OCT 4 to 31 - Scream-A-Geddon. 6 Attractions, Zombie Paintball Assault (separate ticket), Monster Midway, Bonzo’s Beer Garden, New! Bloodwater Bayou. 18 and older attraction. Nightly, 7-11 pm/1 am. Cost - $27.95 to $47.95 (general admission). Buy your tickets in advance to save! Prices $5 more at box office! 27839 Saint Joe Rd, Dade City 33525. www.screamageddon.com

OCT 6 to 31 - The Haunt at Old Town. Presented by Mortem Manor Haunted Attraction AT Old Town is Year-Round. Experience two floors of horror featuring live actors and state-of-the-art special effects and the Coffin Burial Simulator. Wed & Thurs, 6-10 pm. Fri & Sat, 6-12 am. Sun, 6-11 pm. Cost - $15 (haunted house), $5 (burial simulator). May be too intense for younger audiences or any person with a medical condition. Located Old Town 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746. www.mortemmanor.com

OCT 6 to 31 - Halloween Horror Nights. Celebrating 30 years! 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, 2 shows, 5 attractions. Not recommended for children under 13. Select nights; 6:30 pm-2am. Tickets - $70.99 to $109.99. Located Universal Orlando, 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando. www.halloweenhorrornights.com/ orlando

OCT 8 to 30 - Creatures of the Night. Creatures of the Night returns even spookier than last year, for ghouls and goblins of all ages! This year’s family-friendly fright fest will feature NightShadow, a dream master who brings whimsical as well as nightmarish dreams to life. The Zoo transforms into an eerie and immersive Halloween adventure for the whole family. Creatures emerge at dusk with startling surprises around every corner. No horror or gore, just fun frights for all! Fri & Sat; 4-10 pm. Cost - $29.95; non-members (enter after 4 pm). Located at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa 33604. www.zootampa.org OCT 8 to 31 - Howl-O-Scream. 21 years of fear! 5 haunted houses, 8 scare zones, 3 shows, 10 rides. Not recommended for children under 13. ThursSun 7:30 pm-1 am. Cost - $41.99 to $65.99. Located Busch Gardens, 3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa. www.howloscream.com

OCT 8 to NOV 6 - Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail and

Ominous Descent. Ranked Top Haunted Attraction in Florida. Outdoor haunted trail experience! 3 haunted trails, an escape room, laser tag, live entertainment, food vendors. New day time kids event for 3 & up, $5. Located 2837 South Frontage Rd, Plant City 33566. Select nights. Fri-Sun, 7:30 pm to closing times vary. Cost - General Admission $25-$35, Front of Line $35-$45, Laser Tag/ Escape Game extra fees may apply. Free parking. Tickets must be purchased ONLINE! www.SirHenrysHauntedTrail.com (Not suitable for children under 12. Closed toe shoes highly recommended.)

OCT 8 to NOV 14 – Harvest Holler Corn Maze. A fun fall day on a working family farm! Enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch, live animals, hay ride, cow train, corn hole, tire swings, hay fort, corn bin, photo opportunities, and the Frankenslide kids playground! All activities are included with admission! Located 950 Tavares Rd., Polk City. Open weekends: Fri, 4-8 pm. Sat, 12-8 pm. Sun, 12-5 pm. Cost - $15 adults, $12 seniors, $12 kids (3-12 yrs.) 2 & under free.

OCT 9 to 24 – Fox Squirrel Corn Maze. Enjoy both a corn maze and pumpkin patch, plus cornhole, dummy steer ropin’, live cows, badminton, duck races, slingshot, pumpkins for sale, and more. You can buy tickets for this corn maze in Plant City online or at the gate. Most vendors are cash only; NO ATM on site. No pets allowed. Located 3002 Charlie Taylor Rd., N., Plant City. Sat & Sun, 10-5 pm. Cost - $11 adults, $10 kids (3-17 yrs.) 2 & under free.

OCT 9 to 31 - Brick or Treat LEGOLAND. The Halloween party #BuiltForKids returns to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort on select dates (Sat & Sun) in October, featuring a LEGO® lineup of spooky, kooky, brick-tacular activities and extended park hours. Brick or Treat is included with park admission – no extra ticket required! Includes: trick or treat trail, shows, The Tale of Pirates’ Cove Fireworks Finale, activities, themed spooky characters, new entertainment. Located LEGOLAND, Winter Haven, FL. Saturdays & Sundays in October.

OCT 10 – Annual Oktoberfest at Grove Roots. The brewery will be transformed into a German beer hall complete with live polka, schnitzels, brats, homemade pretzels, hair braiding, stein hoisting competition, and lots of beer! So, grab your friends and celebrate like a Bavarian! Beer: Oktoberfest Lager, German Pilsner, Kolsch, Dunkel and other limited releases on tap along with a limited amount of custom GRB Steins to purchase! Event Schedule: Marek’s Kielbasa and Pierogi - Oktoberfest menu (12-6pm), Gizzy’s Melt Down Sandwiches - Oktoberfest Menu (12-6pm), Pretzel Company (12-6pm), Live Polka Music (2-5pm), Hair Braiding by Lindsey (12-5pm), Stein Hoisting, Barrel Rolling, and other Competitions throughout the day! Sun, 12-7 pm. Located at Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven. Check FB for details.

OCT 15 – 14th Annual Main Street Oktoberfest.

Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven. Presented by Victor Smith Law Group. Over 40 Florida Craft and German beers! Local Florida breweries will be joining in on the fun and pouring their signature and Oktoberfest style beers. Come hungry! You can grab a traditional German dish or a bite of BBQ from a local vendor. If you are in the mood for wine, grab a glass of Riesling at the wine tent. Beer tents will surround a large traditional Biergarten at the center of the fun! Located Central and South Central Park in downtown Winter Haven. Fri, 5:30-8:30 pm. MainStreetWH.com for more info.

OCT 16 – Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree. Join Polk County Parks & Recreation for some Halloween fun. Featuring: Inflatables, Pumpkin Patch Games, Trick or Treat Village, Obstacle Course, Photo Stops, Costume Contest and more! Located Simmers Young Park, 339 American Spirit Winter Haven. Sat, 12-5 pm. Cost - $5 per person; limited to 1,500 tickets. Pre-sale tickets must be purchased at the Polk County Parks & Recreation Admin Office, 4177 Ben Durrance Rd., Bartow, Mon-Fri 8-5 pm. Call (863) 5346911 for more info.

OCT 16 – 2nd Annual Pumpkinpalooza. Great day of fun for the whole family. Kids 12 and under enjoy a safe trick or treat environment. Pumpkin painting crafts. Costume contest at 6 pm: Best Boy & Girl win a scooter! Kids in costumes eat free. Live music with Red Hot Rooster from 7-10 pm. Located at Tanners Lakeside, Lk Howard Dr, Winter Haven. Event is Sat, 4-8 pm.

OCT 22 – Ghostly Gala. Boo-gie the night away at Polk County Parks & Recreation’s Halloween Party. You will have a spook-tacular time! Costumes are highly encouraged. This FREE family event will feature Creation Stations, Prizes, Giveaways, Halloween Games, Music and Dancing. Recommended for parents and children up to 12 years old. Fri, 6-8 pm. Located Eloise Resource Center, 710 Snively Ave., Eloise. Call (863) 298-7898 for more info.

OCT 23 – Trunk-or-Treat. Hosted by City of Haines City. This family-friendly event is for kids to explore all types of vehicles including emergency vehicles, semi-trucks, swamp buggy, construction equipment, tow trucks, and much, much more! There will be a carved pumpkin contest and families are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes and have a spooktacular time! Located at Lake Eva Park, Haines City. Sat, 9 am-12 pm.

OCT 23 – 36th Annual Fall Garden Extravaganza.

Presented by the Garden Club of Lakeland. Over 40 vendors with plants, and garden items to kick off your Fall garden. Ask the Experts. Raffle drawings. Join in on the return OCT 29 & 30 – Sun ‘n Fun Spooktacular. Get your costumes, jump in the car, and head to Sun ‘n Fun! Families and individuals can visit Ms. Pat’s Traveling Emporium of Oddities- an exhibit of horror, a Spooky Trail, Camper Treating and the S’mores Fire Pit. Fun maps will be provided. Located Sun ‘n Fun Campgrounds, 4590 Rocky Rd., Lakeland. Event is Fri & Sat, 4-8 pm. Cost - $10 per carload, but will be cash only at the Rocky Road entrance. *A limited number of camping spaces are available for RV camping spaces. Full hook-up for 2 nights (10/29-10/30) is $79.40. *All Halloween activities are included with overnight camping.

OCT 29 & 30 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Experience. The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience presented by the historic Polk Theatre. Featuring the Lipstick Players as the shadow cast. Enjoy live DJ and Dancers. Fri & Sat, 9 pm doors open/pre-show. Show begins at midnight! Cost - $18. Prop bags available for $5. Located at Polk Theatre, S FL Ave, Lakeland. www.polktheatre.org Costumes are encouraged! Movie is Rated R; people 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent.

OCT 29 & 30 - 2021 Polk County Haunted Jail

Tour. Hosted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Bring the whole family for a night of fun. Food and drinks also available for sale. First come, first served. Pay at door. Located at the old jail, 455 N Broadway Ave, Bartow. Fri & Sat, 6-10:30 pm. Cost - $10 adults & $5 for kids under 10; proceeds benefit United Way of Central Florida.

OCT 30 – 6th Annual Harvest Festival. Presented by City of Mulberry. Enjoy Games, Pony Rides, Music, Trunk r’ Treat and more. Located Spence Park, NE 1st St, Mulberry. Sat, 4-7 pm.

Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos

OCT 9 – GardenFest & Fall Plant Sale. Plant sale, make-andtake pollinator houses, kokedama, dish gardens, soil testing, ask the expert. Workshops: 8:30 am Worm Farming, 9:30 am Sustainable Florida Gardening, 10:30 am Pollinator Gardening, 11:30 am How to Grow Food. Located UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, 1702 US Hwy South, Bartow. Sat, 8-1 pm.

OCT 14 – Comedy Night at Tanners. Featuring James Von with special guests on Thurs, 7 pm. Cost - $5. Located at Tanner’s Lakeside in Winter Haven. Check Facebook for details.

OCT 14 – Lakeland Food Truck Rally. Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally brings food trucks to Munn Park on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Come on out to Downtown Lakeland and enjoy a variety of Florida food trucks and their delicious cuisine. 20 plus food trucks come together each month and park on the streets surrounding beautiful Munn Park. Thurs, 6-9 pm. (next events: Nov 11, Dec 9)

OCT 19 – Tasty Tuesday. Third Tuesday of every month. 10 tastes from downtown bars, restaurants

and sweet shops. New offerings every month. Tasty Tuesdays are a super fun way to experience multiple Downtown restaurants all in one night! You get hearty sample sizes with each ticket, and move from place to place at your own pace! Tastings begin at 4:30pm and end at 9pm. Purchase your ticket package from LDDA. Tickets come in packets of 10 for $25. (additional packs may be purchased in increments of $5 which is 2 tickets). Tues, 4:30-9 pm. Cost - $25 for 10 tastes. https://ldda.square.site/product/tasty-tuesday-tickets/31?cs=true&cst=custom

OCT 23 – Lake Ashton Veterans Association Auxiliary

Annual Craft Fair. Event to benefit Habitat for Humanity, Tiny Homes for low income Veterans. Vendors include: on site crocheted or knitted stuffed toys, on site custom designed shirts, homemade chocolates, local honey, pet portraits plus a variety of unique arts and craft items. Plus Patriotic Trees, filled with Florida Lottery scratchoff tickets. Get a jump start on your Holiday Shopping! Admission is FREE and open to the public. Located Lake Ashton Clubhouse, 4140 Ashton Club Dr, Lake Wales. Sat, 9-3 pm.

OCT 23 & 24 – 45th Annual Lake Wales Pioneer Days. Oldfashioned fun for the whole family. The festival honors pioneers from the past and presents an annual recognition award to a notable resident of historical contributions to the community during the festival with community organizations, antique tractors and cars, live music and entertainment, festival food, beer & wine. Families can also enjoy the Pumpkin Patch with pumpkins for sale, fall craft stations, old-fashioned games, a corn crib, hay piles, photo station, and face painting. Located Lake Wailes Park, Lk Wales. Sat & Sun, 9-5 pm. Facebook@LWHistoryMuseum for more info.

NOV 5 – Nov First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Enjoy goodies, giveaways, and discounts from local business exhibitors. Shop in the Makers Market, which features local artists and creators, and check out the Classy Car Show on Main St. First Friday is a family-friendly event held in the streets of Downtown Lakeland between Lemon Street and Oak Street along Kentucky Ave. and Main St. Downtown Lakeland, Fri 6-9 pm. DowntownLKLD.com

NOV 6 – Multi Cultural Festival. Winter Haven’s first Multi Cultural Festival is an event where we can experience the world, in our own backyard. It will display a variety of International foods and goods representing a variety of countries and cultures. There will be Vendors, Food Trucks, a Live DJ, Live Dance Performances & more! Located Downtown Winter Haven Central Park. Sat, 11-5 pm.

NOV 13 – Honey Bee Festival. Hosted by Main Street Bartow. Unique Crafts, Open Car Show, Bee Education Areas, Antique Market, Butterfly Tent, Food and Fun. Located along Bartow’s Main Street. Sat, 9-4 pm.

Markets, Antique Fairs & Car Shows

healthy & connected community. Located across from Grove Roots on the NE corner of 3rd St. & Ave C SW in the BB&T parking lot in downtown Winter Haven. Sat 9-1 pm.

OCT 9 & 23 – The 2nd & 4th Saturday Markets. Free Community Event; family and pet-friendly! Fresh produce and veggies, local pure raw honey, arts, crafts, jewelry, apparel, CBD products, coffee, baked goods, sauces, gourmet, wooden furniture, MLN products, food trucks, kettle corn, live music, non-profit organizations, and much more! Located downtown Winter Haven in Central Park. Sat, 9-3 pm.

OCT 10 - Second Sunday Artisan Market. Every second Sunday of the month, enjoy a variety of Florida based businesses selling a variety of hand-made items. Located Lakeside Village, 1479 Town Center, Lakeland, Sun, 12-5 pm. www.shoplakesidevillage.net

OCT 20 – GRB’s Moonlight Market. Every third Wednesday. Community, Crafts & Beer! The Moonlight Market is comprised of vendors from all over Central Florida, local food trucks, and live music! Wed, 6-9 pm. Located at Grove Roots Brewing Co., 302 3rd Street SW, Winter Haven. Check FB for details.

OCT 21 - Lake Wales 3rd Thursday Market. The boutique market will feature a variety of produce, artisan food vendors, plants, a pinch of crafts and a mind-blowing food truck. This market is within walking distance of restaurants, shops and incoming restaurants and The Ranch Taproom & Coffee House. Located Stuart Avenue in the parking lot near downtown’s new Gillian Fazio mural in Lk Wales. Thurs, 4-7 pm.

Concerts & Theatre

OCT 8, 10, 15, 17, 29, 31. NOV 5, 7, 14, 19, 21. DEC 10, 19. – Outdoor Summer Stadium Concert Series.

Hosted by Theatre Winter Haven. Sponsored by Visit Central Florida, City of Winter Haven. Buy single tickets or buy 3 or more to save! Check out online for the shows performed at the stadium this summer. A SAFE, outdoor venue where we can all social distance in the grass. Bring your lawn chairs, cooler, frisbee or football. Located at the Chain O’ Lakes Stadium, behind Theatre Winter Haven, 588 Cletus Allen Dr, Winter Haven. Fri, 8 pm. Sun, 7 pm. Gates open 1 hr prior. Cost - $18. TheatreWinterHaven.com

OCT 7 to 31 - The Addams Family. A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Located at Theatre Winter Haven. Located Theatre Winter Haven. TheatreWinterHaven.com for tickets.

Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market –

Saturdays. We have an exceptional variety of local vendors who offer fresh produce, seafood, pastries, breads, desserts, local honey, artisans, and crafts, to name a few. We are part of the FAB (Fresh Access Bucks) program that assists those in the SNAP/EBT program by encouraging healthy behaviors by making fresh, local produce more affordable and accessible to SNAP customers. Stop by the Market Information Booth for more details! Located N. Kentucky Ave, Lakeland. Sat, 8 am-1 pm.

OCT 9 – 2nd Annual Performing Arts Festival: Down The Rabbit

Hole. Presented by With Love Productions Inc., this free outdoor family friendly event is inspired by the wonderful world of Tim Burton and his unique characters. Event includes: Main stage theatrical show (show times: 6, 7,8 and 9 pm), Interactions with actors portraying your favorite Tim Burton Characters, Vendors, Food Trucks, Costume Contest, Selfie Area and more! Located downtown Lakeland, Munn Park. Sat, 5-9:30 pm.

OCT 15 to 24 – Steampunk Shenanigans. Presented by Just Write! Lakeland. A comedy Sci-Fi, from the wild to the weird, join us for an evening of live EXPECT MORE... GET MORE... WE DELIVER!

theater the likes of which you have never seen! Controlling machines, sea monsters, dynamite and time travel? Yes time travel. It’s all here as we journey into the minds of some our best local talent, for one unforgettable show! Located at The Stage Room, 310 E. Lemon St., Lakeland. Fri & Sat, 7:30 pm and Sun, 2 pm. Tickets $10. Rated PG-13. JustWriteLakeland.com for tickets and more info.

OCT 8 & 22 – ‘Funk Up Your Fall’ Concert Series On The

Oval at Bok. Enjoy the new concert series at Bok Tower. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for enjoyment. Ticketed event. Oct 8 featuring GW Souther and Oct 22 featuring Reverend Barry and the Funk. Fri, 7-9 pm. Cost - $20 members, $35 non-members. BokTowerGardens.org (next concert: Nov 12)

OCT 22 & NOV 5 – Classic Albums Live Concert Series. Note for Note and Cut for Cut. Performances of classic rock’s best albums and artists with original music performed live on stage. Oct 22: Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. Nov 5: AC/DC Back in Black. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 8 pm. Tickets - $44, $33 plus parking. www.RPFundingCenter.com

OCT 29 – Them Sweeney Boys! Downhome comedy revue dinner show. Dinner starts at 7 pm. Show starts at 8 pm. Tickets - $35 Adv (includes dinner); $45 At Door. Dinner menu: BBQ chicken & pulled pork, baked beans, corn on the cob, salad and bread. Located at Balmoral Event Center, Haines City. www.BalmoralEventCenter.com

NOV 6 – God Bless The USA Concert. Hosted by the Symphony Guild of Winter Haven. Concert features Brass Heart Band and Strings performing patriotic music. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and coolers. Located at the Chain O’ Lakes Stadium, Winter Haven. Sat, 7 pm (gates open at 6:30 pm). SymphonyGuildOfWinterHaven.org for tickets and details.

NOV 19 – Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis.

Join the holiday magic of Mannheim Steamroller as they bring their holiday tour to fans throughout the country. Experience the performance of the #1 Christmas music artist in history and hear the entire album that started it all, Live”Mannheim Steamroller Christmas!” Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 7:30 pm. Tickets - $93, $62, 51 plus parking. www. RPFundingCenter.com

NOV 24 to DEC 19 – The Sound of Music. One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Located Theatre Winter Haven. TheatreWinterHaven.com for tickets.

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

OCT 8 to 16 – 6th Annual Fore the Love. Proceeds benefit the Winter Haven Women’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Golf tournament hosted at the Country Club of Winter Haven. Online auction and raffle event hosted from Oct 8 to 15. Sat, 9 am. WHHFoundation@baycare.org or (863) 2971781 for more info.

OCT 14 – Taste of the Ridge. Presented by Haines City Rotary. Come taste the cuisine of more than a dozen restaurants on the Ridge! Lots of door prizes! Located Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Ave., Haines City. Thurs, 6-9 pm. Cost - $30 per person. Buy tickets online: www.eventbrite. com/e/taste-of-the-ridge-tickets-173600753527

OCT 18 – Boys & Girls Club Fore the Kids Golf Tournament.

One golf event, two great locations! Lone Palm Golf Club of Lakeland and The Country Club of Winter Haven. Registration 11 am, Shotgun Start 12 pm. Boxed lunch at 12 pm and dinner at 4 pm. For more info or to register: www.bgcpolk.org/ forethekids

OCT 22 – Stepping Out for Education. Stepping Out for Education is a Dancing with the Stars type event, done as a fundraiser by the Polk Education Foundation. Local celebrities are given 20 dance lessons and will perform at the event in front of a panel of judges. The top winners will be named as well as the audience voting on their favorite. The general public can help dancers by voting for them to win the People’s Choice Award, which will go to the couple that raises the most money. Some call this their favorite FUNdraiser! Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 6-9:30 pm. polkschoolsfl.com/pef/steppingout

Oct 28 – 9th Annual Mr. Central Florida. Hosted by Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center. A Red Carpet Premier Hybrid Event. Dress to impress as you walk the Red Carpet, enjoy live entertainment, food & drinks, and prepare to watch an outstanding field of contestants vie for the title of Mr. Central Florida on the “Big Screen”. Can’t make the event? You can still watch the livestream of the event via Smart TV, Roku, or any other device that can connect to social media from the convenience of your home. Located at CMX Cinemas (formerly Cobb Theater) at Lakeside Village, Lakeland. Red Carpet Premier, 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Livestream will start at 7 pm. www.cfshc. org/mrcentralflorida/

OCT 29 to NOV 4 – The Gala (Virtual). Annual event hosted by the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation. This year due the COVID-19 the event will only be virtual. All sponsors will receive a customized dining experience. Join the online auction and raffle drawing. All proceeds will be utilized locally to establish an American Psychological Association accredited training program for Doctoral level clinical Psychologists in Winter Haven. For more info: https://whhfoundation.org/events/gala/

NOV 6 – ACS Cattle Baron’s Bootleggers Ball. Join us at the American Cancer Society Polk County Cattle Baron’s Ball presented by on November 6th for a one-of-a-kind evening, featuring great food, dancing, a spectacular auction, and much more. The theme is 1920s bootleggers era! Located at The Bunch Ranch, 4641 Hancock Ave., SE, Lakeland. Sat, 6-10 pm. Tickets - $100; sponsorships available. Facebook.com/cattlebaronsballpolk

NOV 11 – Boys & Girls Club Bartender Bash. Raising money and raising glasses at the 18th annual event. Enjoy a variety of appetizers, cocktails, and raffle items. Must be 21+ to attend. Located at Venue 650, Winter Haven. Thurs, 5:30-8:30 pm. Tickets - $75 Adv, $100 At Door. BGCPolk. org/Bash for tickets

NOV 16 – Angels Among Us. Annual benefit for Girls, Inc. Ticket includes food, auction items, cash bar. Located at Venue 650, Winter Haven. Tues, 5:308 pm. Tickets - $60+ www.GirlsIncWinterHaven. org or Facebook for tickets/details

DEC 7 – Santa Paws. Kick off the holidays with a cocktail party to benefit the Humane Society of Polk County. Ticket includes: 1 complimentary holiday-inspired cocktail, appetizers, 5 entries to premium raffles, live music with KeySoundSoul. Cash bar. Sponsorships available. Located Jensen’s Corner Bar, Winter Haven. Tues, 6-9:30 pm. Tickets - $50. Contact Tracey@todayandtonight.com for more info. PolkNoKIll.org for tickets.