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11 events,Three day Oktoberfest at Grove Roots Brewing Co. Polish Babki performs 5 to 9 p.m. Taproom hours are noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Event specific times and cost are not listed. Original event page: https://groveroots.com/events
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Outdoor monumental stone balancing sculpture exhibit exploring balance and natural forces, on view in the gardens daily through Jan. 3, 2027. Included with garden admission: members free, non member adults $20, children 6 to 17 $10, free for ages 5 and under. Original event page: https://boktowergardens.org/event/stories-in-stone-primal/
$5 – $20
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A 45 minute early literacy session for children ages 3 to 5 at the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, combining stories, movement and a hands on art activity. Free, but pre registration is required. Original event page: https://agbmuseum.org/events
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17 events,Three day Oktoberfest at Grove Roots Brewing Co. Boy Named Sous performs noon to 9 p.m. Taproom hours are noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Event specific times and cost are not listed. Original event page: https://groveroots.com/events
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Monthly first Saturday car meet in the lot across from the Welcome Center, open to all vehicle types with no registration needed to display. Free to attend, with coffee and breakfast items for sale. Original event page: https://bonnetspringspark.com/event/cars-coffee-oct-03-2026/
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Community 5K run and walk starting at Lake Eva Park, looping the lake and finishing on the Great Lawn, benefiting Haines City Relay for Life. Registration is $25 and all participants receive a shirt, with trophies for the top male and female finishers. Original event page: https://hainescityfl.gov/409/Mayors-5k
$25
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3 events,Three day Oktoberfest at Grove Roots Brewing Co. Sunday is the closing day. Taproom hours are noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Event specific times and cost are not listed. Original event page: https://groveroots.com/events
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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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Corn maze, pumpkin patch and farm attractions on an all inclusive day ticket, open through Nov. 8. Admission $17 for ages 13 to 64, $14 for children 2 to 12, seniors 65 and up and military, law enforcement and fire personnel, free for children under 24 months. Original event page: https://harvestholler.com/
$14 – $24
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Fire Prevention Family Fun Day, an afternoon for families to learn, plan and play at the Fort Meade Public Library. Activities include meeting firefighters, firefighter storytime, a family fire safety...
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12 events,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...
$12 – $30
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A long running weekend flea and farmers market in Auburndale with hundreds of vendor stalls, produce, antiques and food, operating Friday through Sunday year round. Original event page: https://internationalmarketworld.com/
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A hands on Bok Tower Gardens workshop on growing flowers for cutting, covering seed starting, plant care and harvest timing for Florida's climate. Attendees take home starter plants. Original event...
$20 – $40
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23 events,Halloween season ghost story tours of the historic 1920s Wonder House in Bartow. Reservations are required and the organizer did not publish tour start times. Original event page: https://www.wonderhousebartow.com/historic-tours
$12 – $30
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A long running weekend flea and farmers market in Auburndale with hundreds of vendor stalls, produce, antiques and food. Original event page: https://internationalmarketworld.com/
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9 events,Halloween season ghost story tours of the historic 1920s Wonder House in Bartow. Reservations are required and the organizer did not publish tour start times. Original event page: https://www.wonderhousebartow.com/historic-tours
$12 – $30
Grove Roots Brewing Company's annual fall festival in downtown Winter Haven. The brewery's calendar confirms the date but has not published a start time, an end time or an admission...
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A long running weekend flea and farmers market in Auburndale with hundreds of vendor stalls, produce, antiques and food. Original event page: https://internationalmarketworld.com/
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The City of Auburndale's downtown Halloween evening, listed on the city calendar as the Bloodhound Bash.When: Thursday, Oct 15, 2026, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMWhere: Auburndale Downtown Park, Auburndale, FL (street address not published)Cost: Not listedOrganizer pageRead the full weekend guide on The Citrus Tea NewsSee everything happening this weekend
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11 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 run at noon and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The market publishes a weekly operating calendar and no admission price. When: Friday, Oct. 16,...
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The north Lakeland branch screens Toy Story 5 on Friday morning. Snacks and drinks are provided and no registration is required. Children under 10 need to stay with an adult. This is one of the branch's last public programs before it closes on Oct. 26, 2026 for renovation.When: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to...
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The library's third Friday documentary group meets in the conference room. The group watches a documentary together and then discusses it. The club is for adults 18 and over. No price is published.When: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Where: Mulberry Public Library, 905 NE 5th Street, Mulberry, FL 33860Cost: Not listedOrganizer page...
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19 events,The county’s biggest car weekend fills downtown Lakeland and the Lake Mirror promenade for three days. When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Concours d’Elegance & Downtown Classic Car Show); Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. (Road Tour) Where: Frances Langford Promenade, Lakeland, FL (street address not published) Cost: Free for spectators Organizer... Main Street Bartow holds its first annual 5K on Saturday morning. The course runs through historic downtown Bartow and nearby historic neighborhoods. A kids 1K follows at 9 a.m. Runners get bibs, medals and post race refreshments. Proceeds go to downtown revitalization. Online registration has closed and no entry fee is published.When: Saturday, Oct. 17,...
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A Halloween themed step dance workout opens Saturday on the park's family lawn. Erika Barr of House of Step Tampa leads the hour with Lakeland Regional Health. The session is open to all ages and all fitness levels. No price is published.When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.Where: Bonnet Springs Park, 400...
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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. 17, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where: International Market World, 1052 US Highway 92 West, Auburndale, FL 33823 Cost: Not listed Organizer page for... |
8 events,See the full write up on the first listing for this event. Auburndale is hosting a world title event.When: Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, 8:00 a.m., end time not listedWhere: Champions Lake at Lake Myrtle Sports Park, 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Road, Auburndale, FL 33823Cost: Not listedOrganizer page for this event | The Citrus Tea News...
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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. 17, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where: International Market World, 1052 US Highway 92 West, Auburndale, FL 33823 Cost: Not listed Organizer page for... 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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5 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 run at noon and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The market publishes a weekly operating calendar and no admission price. When: Friday, Oct. 16,... 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/ |
10 events,Haines City and Miracle Toyota present the annual Trunk-or-Treat at Lake Eva Park, pairing trick-or-treating with a lineup of vehicles kids can get close to, including construction equipment and emergency vehicles. Businesses, clubs and other organizations can apply to host a trunk at no cost. Contact the city for more information.
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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. 17, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where: International Market World, 1052 US Highway 92 West, Auburndale, FL 33823 Cost: Not listed Organizer page for... 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 |
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. 17, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where: International Market World, 1052 US Highway 92 West, Auburndale, FL 33823 Cost: Not listed Organizer page for...
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The fiftieth annual Lake Wales heritage festival, free both days at Lake Wailes Park. See the first listing for this event for the full write up and the organizer link.When:...
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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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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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5 events,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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4 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 run at noon and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The market publishes a weekly operating calendar and no admission price. When: Friday, Oct. 16,... 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....
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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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4 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. 17, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where: International Market World, 1052 US Highway 92 West, Auburndale, FL 33823 Cost: Not listed Organizer page for... 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 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.... |
3 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. 17, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where: International Market World, 1052 US Highway 92 West, Auburndale, FL 33823 Cost: Not listed Organizer page for... 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 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/ |