Things to Do This Weekend in Polk County: Christmas Comes Early in Bartow and Lakeland Goes Country! Nov. 6–8
Hey Polk County! It’s time to get out and enjoy the gorgeous weather with a packed weekend of events and Things to Do, November 6th through 8th!!

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Stroll Lakeland’s First Friday with your best Western look, because Kentucky Avenue is going absolutely COUNTRY! Or, head on over to First Friday in Downtown Winter Haven for shopping and live music at Bowen Yard and the Ritz!

Ready or not, Christmas opens in Bartow on Saturday as the Polk County History Center hangs up the evergreen in its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on Nov. 7. Bidding starts at 8 a.m.
Bonnet Springs Park then hosts the Cars & Coffee at 7am Saturday morning, and stay for the Central Florida Food Fest that evening.
Auburndale holds its downtown FallFest all day Saturday with food, vendors, and fun for the family.
Be sure to check out Golden Ridge Groves, which keeps its Bartow fall fest going into late November.
The corn maze at Harvest Holler closes this weekend, so get out there before it’s gone.
Browse the Weekend by Category below, or Check out the Citrus Tea News full event calendar With all the details at thecitrustea.com/events.
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3 events,
Wonder House Halloween Tours
Halloween season ghost story tours of the historic 1920s Wonder House in Bartow, running Oct. 3 through Oct. 31. Reservations are required and the organizer did not publish tour start…
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See the full write up on the first listing for this event. A three day museum celebration honors first responders, healthcare workers, teachers, military members and veterans.When: Monday, Oct. 26,…
$2 – $20
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1 event,
Wonder House Halloween Tours
Halloween season ghost story tours of the historic 1920s Wonder House in Bartow, running Oct. 3 through Oct. 31. Reservations are required and the organizer did not publish tour start… |
2 events,
Wonder House Halloween Tours
Halloween season ghost story tours of the historic 1920s Wonder House in Bartow, running Oct. 3 through Oct. 31. Reservations are required and the organizer did not publish tour start…
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The Auburndale Police Department teams up with local first responders for a Halloween pumpkin-carving night at Camp Margaritaville Auburndale. When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where:… |
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Wonder House Halloween Tours
Halloween season ghost story tours of the historic 1920s Wonder House in Bartow, running Oct. 3 through Oct. 31. Reservations are required and the organizer did not publish tour start… Theatre Winter Haven has Roald Dahl’s chocolate factory musical on its MainStage all weekend. Four performances fall inside the weekend, including a Saturday matinee and a Saturday evening show. The…
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Employers from many industries meet job seekers from in and around Polk County. Veterans get early access at 9:30 a.m. Registration is on the CareerSource Polk event page. Lake Eva… Main Street Bartow stages its downtown Halloween parade and a carnival afterward. The organizer publishes the date and a start time but no venue, no end time and no admission…
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Polk City hosts a safe Halloween event for families. The city publishes the date and the hours. The venue and any admission price sit in a flyer that could not…
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31 events,
Wonder House Halloween Tours
Halloween season ghost story tours of the historic 1920s Wonder House in Bartow, running Oct. 3 through Oct. 31. Reservations are required and the organizer did not publish tour start… Grove Roots Brewing lists a Halloween Spooktacular as a special event at the Winter Haven taproom. The brewery publishes the date and nothing further. A food truck is scheduled the…
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The Silver Moon Drive-In holds its Halloween movie marathon on the Friday before Halloween. The theatre then closes for Halloween night itself and stays dark into the following week. The…
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Polk County’s long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. Hundreds of vendor booths carry produce, antiques, tools, plants and household goods. Free circus shows… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… |
28 events,
Wonder House Halloween Tours
Halloween season ghost story tours of the historic 1920s Wonder House in Bartow, running Oct. 3 through Oct. 31. Reservations are required and the organizer did not publish tour start…
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Runners and walkers circle Lake Hollingsworth on Halloween morning in costume. The race is open to all ages and all fitness levels. Packet pickup runs from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15…
$45
The curb market fills North Kentucky Avenue from Lemon Street to Oak Street every Saturday. Produce, baked goods, plants and crafts fill the stalls. The market runs rain or shine….
Free
See the full write up on the first listing for this event. Polk County’s long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. When: Saturday, Oct…. A working citrus grove’s fall festival with pumpkins, farm activities and family attractions, running Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 26 through Nov. 22. Original event page: https://goldenridgegroves.ticketspice.com/fall-fest-2026
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A Halloween morning art session at Bonnet Springs Park. When: Saturday, Oct 31, 2026, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where: Bonnet Springs Park, 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland, FL, 33815… |
11 events,See the full write up on the first listing for this event. Polk County’s long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. When: Saturday, Oct…. Heritage Harvest Market (Kathleen) Recurring: First Sunday of the month Next date: Sunday, September 6, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Kathleen Area Historical Society Heritage Park, 8950… A working citrus grove’s fall festival with pumpkins, farm activities and family attractions, running Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 26 through Nov. 22. Original event page: https://goldenridgegroves.ticketspice.com/fall-fest-2026 The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… |
7 events,The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Sensational Senses program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM Where: Florida… |
8 events,The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:…
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Brendan Huggins leads a guided history tour of the El Retiro estate landscape. The group meets at the Outdoor Kitchen. Registration is required.When: Nov. 3, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00…
$5 – $27
The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… |
6 events,
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A community job fair at Winter Haven Church of the Nazarene, 560 Third St. SW, Winter Haven. CareerSource Polk will have a table to answer questions. The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Sensational Senses program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM Where: Florida… |
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JobNews bills this as a multi industry hiring event with openings across many fields. The organizer says employer information posts the Friday before the event. Free admission and free parking.When:…
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The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:…
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Best Hire Career Fairs runs a general job fair on International Drive. The organizer names students, recent graduates, experienced professionals, hospitality workers and skilled tradespeople as its audience. Job seekers…
Free for job seekers
The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… |
15 events,
Color Wave Mural Festival in Downtown Lakeland
Eleven artists paint eleven walls across downtown Lakeland from Nov. 6 to 14. The organizers bill it as one city transformed. Festival events and community activities run alongside the painting….
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Polk County’s long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. Hundreds of vendor booths carry produce, antiques, tools, plants and household goods. Free circus shows…
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Haines City holds its Senior Expo at the Lake Eva Event Center on Friday morning. The city has not published a cost or a vendor list. Call 863-421-3600 for details.When:…
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The City of Tampa runs what it calls its brightest job fair for young adults and job seekers of all ages. The city promises face to face meetings with hiring…
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The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… |
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A monthly morning car meetup in the lot across from the welcome center. Exotics, classics, luxury cars, hot rods and imports are all welcome. Coffee and breakfast items are for…
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The curb market fills North Kentucky Avenue from Lemon Street to Oak Street every Saturday. Produce, baked goods, plants and crafts fill the stalls. The market runs rain or shine….
Free
See the full write up on the first listing for this event. Polk County’s long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. When: Saturday, Oct….
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Lake Hamilton puts its 39 Mile Yard Sale on the calendar for the first Saturday in November. The town publishes the date and the hours and nothing else. Treat the…
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Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Beautiful Downtown Auburndale by the park — 1 Bobby Green Place, Auburndale, FL 33823 Description: Over 40 local… |
11 events,See the full write up on the first listing for this event. Polk County’s long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. When: Saturday, Oct…. A working citrus grove’s fall festival with pumpkins, farm activities and family attractions, running Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 26 through Nov. 22. Original event page: https://goldenridgegroves.ticketspice.com/fall-fest-2026 The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… |
6 events,
Color Wave Mural Festival in Downtown Lakeland
The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Sensational Senses program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM Where: Florida… |
10 events,CareerSource Polk offers walk-in help at its Haines City office every Tuesday and Wednesday. Staff assist with reemployment services, job searches, applications and resumes. No appointment is needed. When: Every… The Polk County History Center opens its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on the first Saturday in November. Handcrafted wreaths fill the building. A silent auction opens at 8 a.m….
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CareerSource Central Florida holds this hiring event in honor of those who have served. Veterans and their spouses meet and interview with employers ready to hire.When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 10:00…
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The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… |
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The Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club opens Flywheeler Park for four days of antique engines and tractors. Gates open at 8 each morning. The park is open to the public…
$10 – $30
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Bok Tower Gardens marks Veterans Day across its grounds on Nov. 11. The gardens open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m.When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, 8:00 AM to…
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Haines City honors veterans and their families on Veterans Day itself. The program recognizes the city’s Veteran of the Year with a plaque and a paver in the Military Court…
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The Polk County History Center opens its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on the first Saturday in November. Handcrafted wreaths fill the building. A silent auction opens at 8 a.m….
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Walgreens recruits on site at its Orlando call center for call center representatives and pharmacy technicians. Attendees meet the team, hear about the openings and interview the same day.When: Wednesday,…
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Continuing day of the 30th Annual Fall Fuel Up. See the first listing for the full description.When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMWhere: Flywheeler Park, 7000 Avon…
$10 – $30
The Polk County History Center opens its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on the first Saturday in November. Handcrafted wreaths fill the building. A silent auction opens at 8 a.m…. The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… |
13 events,Polk County’s long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. Hundreds of vendor booths carry produce, antiques, tools, plants and household goods. Free circus shows…
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Continuing day of the 30th Annual Fall Fuel Up. See the first listing for the full description.When: Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMWhere: Flywheeler Park, 7000 Avon…
$10 – $30
The Polk County History Center opens its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on the first Saturday in November. Handcrafted wreaths fill the building. A silent auction opens at 8 a.m…. The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… |
26 events,
Honey Bee Craft Fair (Bartow)
Main Street Bartow fills downtown with its largest craft fair of the year. An open car show, bee education areas, an antique market and a butterfly tent run alongside. The…
Bone Valley Canned Food Drive Discount Days (Mulberry)
Bring a canned food donation and enjoy $5 admission to Bone Valley ATV Park during Canned Food Drive Discount Days. Regular admission rules and regulations apply. When: Saturday and Sunday,…
Chalk Walk
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Rotary on the Ridge serves a pancake breakfast at the Lake Wales Family Recreation Center. The club dedicates the morning to veterans. The city lists it on its calendar without…
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The curb market fills North Kentucky Avenue from Lemon Street to Oak Street every Saturday. Produce, baked goods, plants and crafts fill the stalls. The market runs rain or shine….
Free
See the full write up on the first listing for this event. Polk County’s long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. When: Saturday, Oct….
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Antique and vintage dealers take downtown Bartow on the second Saturday of each month. This month it lands on the same day as the Honey Bee Craft Fair. Main Street…
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Continuing day of the 30th Annual Fall Fuel Up. See the first listing for the full description.When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PMWhere: Flywheeler Park, 7000 Avon…
$10 – $30
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11 events,
Misery at Lakeland Community Theatre
Another performance of Misery. See the Nov. 6 listing for the full write up. The theatre does not publish a time for this date. When: Nov. 15, 2026. Start and…
Chalk Walk
Bone Valley Canned Food Drive Discount Days (Mulberry)
Bring a canned food donation and enjoy $5 admission to Bone Valley ATV Park during Canned Food Drive Discount Days. Regular admission rules and regulations apply. When: Saturday and Sunday,… See the full write up on the first listing for this event. Polk County’s long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. When: Saturday, Oct….
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Another date of Plein Air Symposium at Bok Tower Gardens (Lake Wales). See the first listing of this event for the full write up.When: Sunday, Nov. 15, 9:00 AM to…
$250
A working citrus grove’s fall festival with pumpkins, farm activities and family attractions, running Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 26 through Nov. 22. Original event page: https://goldenridgegroves.ticketspice.com/fall-fest-2026 The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… |
7 events,The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Sensational Senses program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM Where: Florida… |
9 events,CareerSource Polk offers walk-in help at its Haines City office every Tuesday and Wednesday. Staff assist with reemployment services, job searches, applications and resumes. No appointment is needed. When: Every… The Polk County History Center opens its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on the first Saturday in November. Handcrafted wreaths fill the building. A silent auction opens at 8 a.m…. The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… |
7 events,CareerSource Polk offers walk-in help at its Haines City office every Tuesday and Wednesday. Staff assist with reemployment services, job searches, applications and resumes. No appointment is needed. When: Every…
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The school district’s transportation department recruits school bus drivers and mechanics. Recruiters and hiring managers from human resources and transportation attend. The organizer says attendees can interview on the spot…
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The Polk County History Center opens its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on the first Saturday in November. Handcrafted wreaths fill the building. A silent auction opens at 8 a.m…. The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… |
9 events,The Polk County History Center opens its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on the first Saturday in November. Handcrafted wreaths fill the building. A silent auction opens at 8 a.m….
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OrlandoJobs.com fills the Kia Center with what it calls Central Florida’s premier hiring event. The organizer advertises more than 90 employers and thousands of openings across healthcare, hospitality, technology, education,…
Free
The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… |
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Friday Fest/Magic on Main
Polk County’s long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. Hundreds of vendor booths carry produce, antiques, tools, plants and household goods. Free circus shows… The Polk County History Center opens its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on the first Saturday in November. Handcrafted wreaths fill the building. A silent auction opens at 8 a.m…. The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… |
16 events,
Bone Valley Canned Food Drive Discount Days (Mulberry)
Bring a canned food donation and enjoy $5 admission to Bone Valley ATV Park during Canned Food Drive Discount Days. Regular admission rules and regulations apply. When: Saturday and Sunday,… The curb market fills North Kentucky Avenue from Lemon Street to Oak Street every Saturday. Produce, baked goods, plants and crafts fill the stalls. The market runs rain or shine….
Free
See the full write up on the first listing for this event. Polk County’s long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. When: Saturday, Oct…. The Polk County History Center opens its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on the first Saturday in November. Handcrafted wreaths fill the building. A silent auction opens at 8 a.m…. A working citrus grove’s fall festival with pumpkins, farm activities and family attractions, running Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 26 through Nov. 22. Original event page: https://goldenridgegroves.ticketspice.com/fall-fest-2026
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Bonnet Springs Park opens Nature Discovery Week with a fishing clinic near the treehouse. Children work through learning stations and fishing stations. The first 100 children to finish every station…
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9 events,
Bone Valley Canned Food Drive Discount Days (Mulberry)
Bring a canned food donation and enjoy $5 admission to Bone Valley ATV Park during Canned Food Drive Discount Days. Regular admission rules and regulations apply. When: Saturday and Sunday,… See the full write up on the first listing for this event. Polk County’s long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. When: Saturday, Oct…. A working citrus grove’s fall festival with pumpkins, farm activities and family attractions, running Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 26 through Nov. 22. Original event page: https://goldenridgegroves.ticketspice.com/fall-fest-2026 The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… |
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Bonnet Springs Park runs drop in nature activities along the Nature Pathway during the Thanksgiving school break. The sessions sit near the GiveWell Community Foundation Nature Center. A third day…
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The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Sensational Senses program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM Where: Florida… |
7 events,CareerSource Polk offers walk-in help at its Haines City office every Tuesday and Wednesday. Staff assist with reemployment services, job searches, applications and resumes. No appointment is needed. When: Every… The Polk County History Center opens its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on the first Saturday in November. Handcrafted wreaths fill the building. A silent auction opens at 8 a.m….
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Second Adventure Days session of the break. See the Nov. 23 listing for the full description.When: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMWhere: Bonnet Springs Park, 600 Bonnet…
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The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… |
6 events,CareerSource Polk offers walk-in help at its Haines City office every Tuesday and Wednesday. Staff assist with reemployment services, job searches, applications and resumes. No appointment is needed. When: Every… The Polk County History Center opens its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on the first Saturday in November. Handcrafted wreaths fill the building. A silent auction opens at 8 a.m…. The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… |
5 events,The Polk County History Center opens its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on the first Saturday in November. Handcrafted wreaths fill the building. A silent auction opens at 8 a.m…. The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Sensational Senses program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM Where: Florida… |
8 events,Polk County’s long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. Hundreds of vendor booths carry produce, antiques, tools, plants and household goods. Free circus shows… The Polk County History Center opens its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on the first Saturday in November. Handcrafted wreaths fill the building. A silent auction opens at 8 a.m…. The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… |
14 events,The curb market fills North Kentucky Avenue from Lemon Street to Oak Street every Saturday. Produce, baked goods, plants and crafts fill the stalls. The market runs rain or shine….
Free
See the full write up on the first listing for this event. Polk County’s long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. When: Saturday, Oct….
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Fourth Saturday Lake Wales market. See the Nov. 14 listing for the full description.When: Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMWhere: Downtown Market Plaza, 20 N. Market Place,…
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Munn Park fills with craft vendors on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority runs the bazaar. It shares the day with Small Business Saturday downtown.When: Saturday, Nov….
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5 events,See the full write up on the first listing for this event. Polk County’s long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. When: Saturday, Oct…. The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Sensational Senses program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM Where: Florida… |
4 events,The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Sensational Senses program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM Where: Florida… |
8 events,CareerSource Polk offers walk-in help at its Haines City office every Tuesday and Wednesday. Staff assist with reemployment services, job searches, applications and resumes. No appointment is needed. When: Every… The Polk County History Center opens its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on the first Saturday in November. Handcrafted wreaths fill the building. A silent auction opens at 8 a.m…. The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… |
6 events,CareerSource Polk offers walk-in help at its Haines City office every Tuesday and Wednesday. Staff assist with reemployment services, job searches, applications and resumes. No appointment is needed. When: Every… The Polk County History Center opens its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on the first Saturday in November. Handcrafted wreaths fill the building. A silent auction opens at 8 a.m…. The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… |
8 events,The Polk County History Center opens its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on the first Saturday in November. Handcrafted wreaths fill the building. A silent auction opens at 8 a.m…. The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:…
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Central Florida Employment Connections brings its smaller venue hiring format to Osceola County. The organizer lists 15 employers from the Osceola area and says the openings suit all experience levels….
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8 events,Polk County’s long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. Hundreds of vendor booths carry produce, antiques, tools, plants and household goods. Free circus shows… The Polk County History Center opens its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on the first Saturday in November. Handcrafted wreaths fill the building. A silent auction opens at 8 a.m…. The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… |
13 events,The curb market fills North Kentucky Avenue from Lemon Street to Oak Street every Saturday. Produce, baked goods, plants and crafts fill the stalls. The market runs rain or shine….
Free
See the full write up on the first listing for this event. Polk County’s long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. When: Saturday, Oct…. Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Beautiful Downtown Auburndale by the park — 1 Bobby Green Place, Auburndale, FL 33823 Description: Over 40 local… The Polk County History Center opens its 16th Annual Festival of Wreaths on the first Saturday in November. Handcrafted wreaths fill the building. A silent auction opens at 8 a.m…. |
6 events,See the full write up on the first listing for this event. Polk County’s long running weekend flea and farmers market trades all three days in Auburndale. When: Saturday, Oct…. Heritage Harvest Market (Kathleen) Recurring: First Sunday of the month Next date: Sunday, September 6, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Kathleen Area Historical Society Heritage Park, 8950… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in STEM Challenge program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where: Florida… } The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop-in Story Sprouts program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Where:… The Florida Children’s Museum at Bonnet Springs Park runs a short drop in Mini Masterpieces program every day the museum is open. When: Daily, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Where:… |







