Upcoming Events

NOV/DEC 2021 C A L E N D A R

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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. 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/

DEC 4 – 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

based businesses selling a variety of hand-made items. Located Lakeside Village, 1479 Town Center, Lakeland, Sun, 12-5 pm. www.shoplakesidevillage.net

NOV 17 – 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.

NOV 18 - 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

NOV 5, 7, 14, 19, 21. DEC 10, 19. – Outdoor

Fall 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

NOV 5 & DEC 17 – 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. Nov 5: AC/ DC ‘Back in Black’. Dec 17: Rolling Stones ‘Let It Bleed’. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 8 pm. Tickets - $44, $33 plus parking. www. RPFundingCenter.com (next concert JAN 20)

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. 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. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. Located Theatre Winter Haven. TheatreWinterHaven.com for tickets.

DEC 3 – Bill Engvall. Bill Engvall is a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country. He was recently awarded “Casino Comedian” of the year at the 2019 Casino Entertainment Awards in Las Vegas, NV. He is currently on tour and since 2016, Bill has hosted a weekly podcast “My 2 Cents” with PodcastOne which offers his funny, thought-provoking and unique perspective on just about everything. Bill’s latest comedy special “Just Sell Him For Parts” is currently available on VUDU streaming service. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 7:30 pm (doors at 6:30 pm). Tickets - $133, $62, $53, $40 plus parking. www. RPFundingCenter.com

DEC 5 – Gabriel Iglesias Beyond The Fluffy

World Tour. In addition to being one of America’s most successful stand-up comedians, Iglesias is also one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with over half a billion views and has over 24 million fans across social media. “There is still no greater thrill for me than to perform standup live, I’m so excited for this tour and to reconnect with all my fans, it’s going to be Fluffylicious,” Iglesias says regarding the tour. Located at the RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm). Tickets - $89.50, $68.50, $57.50 plus parking. www.RPFundingCenter.com

DEC 10 & 17 – Ring In Your Holidays Concert Series On The Oval at Bok.

Enjoy the holiday season with a new concert series at Bok Tower. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for enjoyment. Ticketed event. Dec 10 featuring Holly Cordero & The Silver Bells Big Band and DEC 17 featuring Paul Gavin & Mosaic wsgs Valerie Gillespie & Bryan Hughes. Fri, 7-9 pm. Cost - $20 members, $35 non-members. BokTowerGardens.org

Charity Events & Golf Tournaments

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 16 – Angels Among Us. Annual benefit for Girls, Inc. Ticket includes food, auction items, cash bar. Located at Venue 650, Winter Haven. Tues, 5:30-8 pm. Tickets - $60+ www. GirlsIncWinterHaven.org or Facebook for tickets/details

NOV 19 to DEC 31 – 3rd Annual Holiday

Tree Decorating Contest. The RP Funding Center will be hosting its 3rd Annual City of Lakeland Holiday Tree Decorating Contest as a fundraiser for United Way of Central Florida! UWCF’s mission is to improve lives and strengthen our community! *Community kickoff event is Nov 19 from 5-7 pm. The public is welcome to view the trees and vote during business hours 9-5 pm. RPFundingCenter.com

NOV 20 – 34th Annual Margarita Ball.

Annual outdoor event held at Lake Mirror that helps make the Christmas season a little brighter for the underprivileged children in our community. Guests will enjoy an evening of live music, hors d’oeurves, margaritas and more from local restaurants and bars. In addition to purchasing a ticket, guests bring an unwrapped gift (or cash donation) that they drop off at the entry gate before enjoying a lively community event full of friends, great local food and of course, margaritas. Located Lake Mirror Promenade, Downtown Lakeland. Sat, 8-11 pm. Cost - $40 Adv, $65 at Door PLUS an unwrapped child’s gift (min. $10 value) 21+ event. https:// secure.qgiv.com/for/lms/event/834972/

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/events for tickets.

NOV 5 – Lakeland Magic vs Texas Legends.

Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

NOV 6 – Lakeland Magic vs Texas Legends.

Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

NOV 9 – Lakeland Magic vs Mexico City

Capitanes. Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Tues, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

NOV 11 – Lakeland Magic vs Mexico City Capitanes. Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Thurs, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

DEC 14 – Lakeland Magic vs Austin Spurs.

Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Tues, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

DEC 16 – Lakeland Magic vs Austin Spurs.

Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Thurs, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

DEC 18 – Florida Tropics vs Ontario Fury.

Indoor soccer. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 5 pm (doors at 4 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

DEC 19 – Florida Tropics vs Ontario Fury.

Indoor soccer. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 3 pm (doors at 2 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

DEC 28 – Lakeland Magic vs Westchester

Knicks. Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Tues, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

DEC 30 – Lakeland Magic vs Westchester

Knicks. Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Thurs, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

JAN 2 – Florida Tropics vs Utica City FC. Indoor soccer. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sun, 3 pm (doors at 2 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

JAN 7 – Lakeland Magic vs College Park

Skyhawks. Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Fri, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com

JAN 8 – Lakeland Magic vs College Park

Skyhawks. Basketball. Located at RP Funding Center, Lakeland. Sat, 7 pm (doors at 6 pm) RPFundingCenter.com