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Events for October 3, 2026
Cars and Coffee at Bonnet Springs Park (Lakeland)
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...
Mayor’s 5K (Haines City)
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...
Grid League Championships (Lakeland)
The Grid League national championship weekend at the RP Funding Center, with an open American Grid Trials competition, a $1,000 cornhole open and all levels community play sessions. Saturday brings...
First Saturday Downtown Auburndale Market
Beautiful Downtown Auburndale by the park 1 Bobby Green Place, AuburndaleDate: 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 vendors — unique finds, handmade goods, local treats, and more Contact (vendor info/questions): [email protected]
Rootstock Fall Plant Sale (Lake Wales)
Biannual plant sale with top Florida growers in the Visitor Center picnic area, plus hayrides through the Pine Ridge Reserve from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., pottery decorating from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and live music. Members free; non member adults $20, children 6 to 17 $10, free for ages 5 and under, including...
Birding on the Boardwalk (Lakeland)
Drop in birding along the Mims Family Boardwalk at the Blanton Family Lagoon observation deck with scopes and binoculars provided, led by park staff and the Lake Region Audubon Society Birding Club, focused this month on crows and grackles. Free. Original event page: https://bonnetspringspark.com/event/birding-on-the-boardwalk-oct-03-2026/
Fall Family Festival at the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (Lakeland)
Free all ages festival throughout the museum with games, art activities, face painting, balloon bending, magic shows, music and gallery scavenger hunts, running 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Original event...
Fall Fest at Golden Ridge Groves
Golden Ridge Groves 2129 Alturas Rd, BartowA 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
Harvest Holler Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch (Polk City)
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,...
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Florida Resort (Winter Haven)
Halloween event with the Brick or Treat Street walk through, the Potion Mischief Light Trail, LEGO monster meet and greets and park wide trick or treating. Candy stations open 2...
Multicultural Family Fest (Davenport)
City of Davenport celebration of the community's cultures and traditions with live music, food, vendors, a kids zone and family activities at the Tom Fellows Event Center. Admission cost is...
Autumn Acoustics (Auburndale)
Installment of the City of Auburndale Autumn Acoustics concert series, featuring live music by Soul2Earth, paired this month with the First Saturday Downtown Auburndale Market at the same location. Admission cost not listed. Original event page: https://auburndalefl.com/event/autumn-acoustics-series/
Moonlit Legends 2026 (Homeland)
Polk County cryptids expo at Homeland Heritage Park with immersive monster realms, folklore, themed crafts, games, local vendors and a costume competition at 7:30 p.m. Admission cost is not listed....
Run For the Boolies 5K (Lakeland)
Evening 5K around Lake Hollingsworth benefiting the Polk County Bully Project, running 6 to 9 p.m. In-person registration is sold out; a virtual option remains open at $40 through Oct....
The Haunting of River Ranch (River Ranch)
Halloween haunt attraction at Westgate River Ranch Resort and Rodeo running Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 7. Admission price not listed. Original event page: https://www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/florida/river-ranch/westgate-river-ranch-resort/activities/haunting-of-river-ranch/