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Wonder House Halloween Tours

Wonder House Halloween Tours
The Wonder House 1075 Mann Rd, Bartow

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 times. Original event page: https://www.wonderhousebartow.com/historic-tours

Mini Masterpieces at the Florida Children’s Museum (Lakeland)

STEM Challenge at the Florida Children’s Museum (Lakeland)
Bonnet Springs Park 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland

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: Florida Children's Museum at Bonnet Springs Park, 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33815 Cost: Museum admission, $20 general and $16 Florida residents, ages 2...

Spooky Mask Drop In at the Winter Haven Public Library

Winter Haven Public Library 325 Ave. A NW, Winter Haven

The downtown Winter Haven library runs a drop in Halloween craft session in its multipurpose room. Children make a spooky mask. No registration is published and the city lists no fee.When: Friday, Oct. 30, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMWhere: Winter Haven Public Library, 325 Ave. A NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881Cost: Not listedOrganizer details and...

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Spooky Mask Drop In at the Winter Haven Public Library WHRCC Branch

Winter Haven Public Library WHRCC Branch 801 MLK Blvd. NE, Winter Haven

The WHRCC branch of the Winter Haven library runs the same drop in mask craft in its technology lab. It is the northeast side option for families who do not want to drive downtown.When: Friday, Oct. 30, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMWhere: Winter Haven Public Library WHRCC Branch, 801 MLK Blvd. NE, Winter Haven, FL...

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Goosebumps Haunted House at the Bartow Public Library

Bartow Public Library 2150 S. Broadway Ave., Bartow

The Bartow Public Library turns part of the building into a haunted house drawn from R.L. Stine's Goosebumps books. The library bills it as fun and scary and sets it for ages 8 and up. It runs on the Friday afternoon before Halloween.When: Friday, Oct. 30, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMWhere: Bartow Public Library, 2150...

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Sensational Senses at the Florida Children’s Museum (Lakeland)

STEM Challenge at the Florida Children’s Museum (Lakeland)
Bonnet Springs Park 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland

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 Children's Museum at Bonnet Springs Park, 600 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33815 Cost: Museum admission: $20 general and $16 for Florida residents, ages 2...

Harvest Holler Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Harvest Holler Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Harvest Holler Corn Maze 950 Tavares Rd, Polk City

Polk City fall farm with a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, animal demonstrations, hay mountain, tire swings, miniature golf and a slide. All attractions included with admission; food sold separately. Season runs through Nov. 8. Original event page: https://harvestholler.com/

Live Music at Bowen Yard (Winter Haven)

Live Music at Bowen Yard (Winter Haven)
Bowen Yard 308 4th St SW, Winter Haven

The downtown Winter Haven food hall courtyard runs live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Bowen Yard publishes a standing weekly schedule rather than a lineup, so the performer for each night is not named. No cover charge is published. When: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: Bowen Yard, 308 4th...

Halloween Spooktacular (Lake Wales)

Downtown Lake Wales Lake Wales

Lake Wales Main Street runs a free family Halloween street event downtown. The night carries a Trick or Treat Trail, entertainment, displays, food and vendors.When: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Where: Downtown Lake Wales, Lake Wales, FLCost: FreeOrganizer page for this event | The Citrus Tea News weekend roundup | Everything on...

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Trunk or Treat in Lake Hamilton

100 Smith Avenue 100 Smith Ave., Lake Hamilton

The Town of Lake Hamilton runs its annual trunk or treat on the Friday before Halloween. The town describes it as a safe family friendly Halloween celebration with candy, costumes, games and activities. Lake Hamilton goes a night early and leaves Halloween itself to its neighbors.When: Friday, Oct. 30, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMWhere: 100...

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BOOgie Nights Halloween Bash at Lakeside Village (Lakeland)

Lakeside Village 1479 Town Center Drive, Lakeland

Lakeside Village throws a disco themed Halloween night across the shopping center. Participating businesses hand out candy while supplies last. A live DJ, a disco photo setup, roaming characters and stilt walkers fill the walkways. The center asks for family friendly costumes and no face concealing masks on adults.When: Friday, Oct. 30, 6:00 PM to...

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Champagne, Sinatra and Swing (Winter Haven)

Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd SW, Winter Haven

A big band and standards evening at Theatre Winter Haven.When: Friday, Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PMWhere: Theatre Winter Haven, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FLCost: Not listedOrganizer pageRead the full weekend guide on The Citrus Tea NewsSee everything happening this weekend

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Snake Farm at Swan Brewing (Lakeland)

Swan Brewing 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland

Snake Farm returns to the Swan Stage in Lakeland on the Friday before Halloween. Smokin Chanchos serves burgers and tacos through the night.When: Friday, Oct. 30, starts 7:00 PMWhere: Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland, FL 33815Cost: Not listedOrganizer details and tickets | Things to Do This Weekend in Polk County | All events...

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Willy Wonka at Theatre Winter Haven

Willy Wonka at Theatre Winter Haven
Theatre Winter Haven 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd SW, Winter Haven

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 full run goes from Oct. 8 to Nov. 1, 2026. The theatre publishes no ticket prices on its site. Group discounts are listed at 3...

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience (Lakeland)

Polk Theatre 121 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland

The Lipstick Players shadowcast the cult classic at the Polk Theatre. Doors at 9 p.m., movie at midnight, nobody under eighteen admitted.When: Friday, Oct 30, 2026, 9:00 PMWhere: Polk Theatre,...

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