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Events for October 9, 2026
Wonder House Halloween Tours
The Wonder House 1075 Mann Rd, BartowHalloween 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
International Market World Weekend Market
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/
Growing Cut Flowers Workshop
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 page: https://boktowergardens.org/event/flowerworkshop/
Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND Florida
LEGOLAND Florida's Halloween event, with trick-or-treat stations throughout the park from 2 to 7 p.m., LEGO monster character meet and greets, the Great Monster Chase 4D movie, dance parties and the 500 drone Monster Skytacular over Lake Eloise. Original event page: https://www.legoland.com/florida/blog/brick-or-treat-halloween-adventures/
BLAST Bartow Library Adult Story Time
An inclusive story time for adults 18 and older with unique abilities, featuring interactive storytelling, music, movement and sensory activities. Held the second Friday of each month. Original event page:...
Harvest Holler Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Harvest Holler Corn Maze 950 Tavares Rd, Polk CityPolk 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/
Public Safety Update and Q and A
A City of Lake Alfred community meeting with a public safety update from city staff followed by an open question and answer session for residents. Original event page: https://www.mylakealfred.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=2178&month=10&year=2026&day=9&calType=0
19th Annual Oktoberfest
Main Street Winter Haven's 19th annual Oktoberfest, with more than 30 German, American and craft beers to sample, bratwurst and German food for sale, and live polka and classic music from the Brass Heart Band. Chairs are welcome and coolers are not permitted. Note: the organizer's ticket page lists Nora Mayo Hall while Visit Central...
Oktoberfest Downtown Winter Haven (Winter Haven)
Main Street Winter Haven's Oktoberfest reaches its nineteenth year on Friday evening, and the part most people forget is that walking in costs nothing. Entry is free for anyone who wants the German food, the music and the crowd in Central Park, and the ticket is only for the beer and wine tasting. Bring a...
Pinkalicious the Musical
Lakeland Community Theatre's youth production based on the Victoria and Elizabeth Kann book about a girl who eats so many pink cupcakes she comes down with Pinkititis. Rated G. Original event page: https://www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com/events/
The Haunting of River Ranch
A seasonal Halloween attraction at Westgate River Ranch with haunted stables, a scare walkthrough, scare zones and a Spooky Adventure Park. The organizer recommends it for ages 8 and older. Tickets are sold in advance. Original event page: https://www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/florida/river-ranch/westgate-river-ranch-resort/activities/haunting-of-river-ranch/
Willy Wonka
Theatre Winter Haven's family musical in which Charlie Bucket wins a Golden Ticket and tours Wonka's chocolate factory, with Oompa Loompas and the familiar songs. Part of a run from Oct. 8 through Nov. 1. Original event page: https://theatrewinterhaven.com/event/willy-wonka/