MARCH\APRIL 2022
MAR 19
C A L E N D A R Get Your Listing in the Calendar Email Listings to: tracey@todayandtonight.com Info must be received by the 23rd of the Month Prior to Publication. Events will be included as space allows.
Arts, Crafts, Festivals & Expos
MAR 1
to 12 – 2022 Polk Senior Games. An annual two-week series of Olympic-style sports and games for men and women 50 years of age and over. Variety of twenty events. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded in each event and age division. The individual entry fee is $10 for the first event and $3 for each additional event up to a maximum of $28. Fee for Softball team is $150. There are also facility fees for a few events - $25 for Golf Singles, $25 for Golf Mixed Doubles, $12 for Archery and $10-25 for Shooting events. Everyone receives a T-shirt. Events are held at various locations throughout Polk County. www. PolkSeniorGames.org
MAR 4
– March First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is the “Sun n' Fun Flight Night” 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
MAR 5
– 8th Annual CommunityFest Winter Haven. A family fun festival with games, activities, entertainment,
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character meet & greets, bounce houses and so much more. This free event is a great way to spend your day and meet the local businesses hosting this community event. Located in Central Park in downtown Winter Haven. Sat, 11-4 pm. Contact the Winter Haven Chamber for details. www.WinterHavenChamber. com
MAR 5
& 6 – 51st Annual Bloomin’ Arts Festival. Over 100 artists from near and far, gather in Bartow the first full weekend of March every year. Painters, sculptors, jewelers, wood workers, metal artists, clay artists, mixed media, and fiber are some of the beautiful artwork on hand to view and buy. Enjoy fine art, a Saturday car show, quilt show, student art, entertainment, food and fun. Located Main Street, Downtown Bartow. Sat & Sun, 9-4 pm. www.bartowartguild. com
MAR 10
– 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: Apr 14, May 12)
MAR 12
– 19th Annual Spring Obsession 2022. Presented by the Lakeland Rotary Club. A family celebration of Garden, Art, and Music for the whole family. Dog friendly too. There will be plants galore, garden art, children’s area, prize drawings, plant seminars, and delicious BBQ! Proceeds will support the new “Know and Grow” program for Polk Public schools. The program is to teach tech skills and healthy eating for students. Located at Lake Crago Park, Lakeland. Sat, 8-3 pm. www. SpringObsession.org
MAR 12
– Crawlin’ On The Chain. Hosted by Tanner’s Lakeside. Bounce Houses, Food, Fun, Live Music, Raffles and more! Oaklee Music 1-5 pm. 99 in the Shade 5-9
pm (after party). Located at Tanner’s Lakeside, 1006 S. Lake Howard Dr., Winter Haven. Sat, 11-5 pm. Contact Melanie (863) 662-2694 for more info. FB@TannersLakeside
MAR 15
– 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
MAR 17
to 19 – Original Sewing & Quilt Expo. Meet the trendsetters and see the latest in sewing, quilt making and embroidery as you take in special presentations and find artistic inspiration. Enjoy a display gallery, demonstrations, shopping, a runway fashion show and more! Located at RP Funding Center, Exhibit Hall, Lakeland. Thurs & Fri, 10-5:30 pm and Sat, 10-5 pm. Cost - $8 online/$15 at expo. Youth 16 and under free w/ adult. RPFundingCenter.com and SewingExpo.com/Events/LakelandFL
MAR 19
& 20 – Central Park Art Festival. Presented by Victor Smith Law Group. The festival, which has become a cultural mainstay for the community, is a juried competition festival featuring fine art from accomplished artists hailing from both within Central Florida and beyond. This 2-day event showcases paintings, sculptures, mixed media art work, hand crafted jewelry, artisan glass crafts, wood carving and more. Located in Central Park in downtown Winter Haven. Sat & Sun, 10-4pm. For more info, www.ridgeart.org
& 20 – Lakeland VW Classic. This Event will have Air & Water Cooled Volkswagens, New & Used Parts, Dealer Displays, VW Toys, Collectables, Cash Prizes, Games for the children, a Live Band, The Great Jack Flash as our DJ, Free Camping, Over $5000.00 in Door Prizes and Great Food! Family Friendly Event. Located at RP Funding Center in the Parking PURPLE Lot, Lakeland. Sat, 9-4 pm and Sun, 9-3 pm. RPFundingCenter. com and LakelandVWClassic.com for more info.
MAR 26
– Regatta Boat Party 2022! Hosted by Old Man Frank’s located on the Chain of Lakes, Lake Howard in Winter Haven. Enjoy live music from 2-6 pm. Come by boat, jet skis, canoes, paddleboards or just drive on over to have a great time under the sun! Remember to keep our lakes clean and have a designated driver. Mar 26: Patrick Renney, May 28: Acoustic Dose, Jul 2: Oaklee Music. Located at Old Man Frank’s, 1005 S. Lake Howard Dr., Winter Haven on Lake Howard. FB/FranksOnTheLake
MAR 31
– The Price is Right Live. The hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come On Down” to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations, and possibly a new car! Play classic games just like on television’s longest running and most popular game show...from PlinkoTM to CliffhangersTM to The Big WheelTM and even the fabulous Showcase. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Thurs, 7:30 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm). Cost $65, $45.50, $34.50 plus parking. RPFundingCenter.com
APR 5
to 10 – Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo. Exhibits, Vendors, Air shows, Educational Activities and more! Located at Sun ‘n Fun Expo Campus, Lakeland. www.FlySNF.org
APR 16
– 8th Annual 863 Art Fest. Hosted by Central Florida Event Vendors. Our local community will experience and meet great artists who work with paintings, glass, ceramics, photography, mixed media, wood, metal, recycled art, sculptures, and much more. Located Central Park, downtown Winter Haven. Sat, 10-4 pm.
APR 19
– Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience. Theresa Caputo, star of the hit TLC show, Long Island Medium, will share personal stories about her life and explain how her gift works. Theresa has been prac-
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