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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
NOV 5
– Nov First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is the “Buffalo Soldiers 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
NOV 5
to 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.
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.
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There will be Vendors, Food Trucks, a Live DJ, Live Dance Performances & more! Located Downtown Winter Haven Central Park. Sat, 11-5 pm.
NOV 11
– 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)
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.
NOV 16
– 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
NOV 19
to 21 – Hot Tub & Spa Expo. Located RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 2-8 pm, Sat, 10-8 pm. Sun, 10-5 pm. Free admission. NationalHotTubExpo.com
NOV 20
– 7th Annual Haven Holiday Market. Kick off your holiday shopping in Downtown Winter Haven. Largest holiday festival in Winter Haven. Over 150 vendors. Arts, Crafts, Vintage, Food Trucks, Live Music and more! Located downtown Central Park, Winter Haven. Sat, 10-4 pm.
DEC 2
– City of Lakeland Christmas Parade. Hosted by The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland, the Lakeland Christmas Parade is held annually on the first Thursday in December. This year’s theme is “Season of Joy, Together Again for the Holidays”. Located downtown starting at the RP Funding Center. Thurs, 7-9 pm. www.jlgl.org
DEC 3
– December First Friday. Head to Downtown Lakeland on the first Friday of every month for First Friday; new theme each month. This month is “Hometown Holidays”. 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
DEC 3
– Havendale Christmas Parade. The Havendale Christmas Parade will kick off at Spring Haven Retirement, continuing West on Havendale Blvd., ending at Publix in Auburndale. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in attendance! Get ready for a great evening to celebrate all things Christmas. Fri, 7 pm.
DEC 3
& 4 – Holiday FlyIn Festival and Car Show. The two-day fly-in/drive-in event will include a show plane area, car show, live music, and many other activities. Innovative and intriguing competitions, exhibits, and vendors are imminent this year. Competitions include a Scale Model Aerospace and Aviation Themed Gingerbread Competition, and the ACE Skylab Passport/Passbook Program to mark the tradition of Howard Hughes’ historic flight around the world. Located Sun ‘n Fun Expo Campus, Lakeland Linder International Airport, Lakeland. Fri & Sat. Cost - $10; kids 12 & under free. https://flysnf.org/holidayfestival/information/
– 32nd Annual Carols in the Park. For over thirty years, artisans, specialty food vendors, and local choral groups have gathered in Downtown Winter Haven’s Central Park to kick off the holiday season. This event has become a tradition for multiple generations, with a special Candy Cane Corner for children of all ages! Kids will enjoy free pictures with Santa Claus, a take-home holiday craft, and a bounce house. Located Downtown Winter Haven, Central Park. Sat, 10-6 pm. For more info call 863.295.9422, or email us at carolsintheparkwh@gmail.com
DEC 4
– Chain of Lakes Christmas Boat Parade. Presented by Chain Life Winter Haven. The route begins in Lake May into Lake Shipp, back through Lake May and ends after circling Lake Howard. Sat, 6:30 pm. Facebook@ChainLifeWinterHaven for more info.
Markets, Antique Fairs & Car Shows 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. Winter Haven Farmers Market – Saturdays. Shop locally-grown food, artisan food vendors, plants, food trucks and more while supporting a 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.
NOV 13
, DEC 11 & 18 – Winter Haven 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. WinterHavenSaturdayMarkets.com
NOV 14
- Second Sunday Artisan Market. Every second Sunday of the month, enjoy a variety of Florida
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