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Events for October 10, 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...
21st Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge and Lakes Festival
Teams design, build and race cardboard boats around a marked course at Lake Hollingsworth, with food vendors and lake education booths. Hosted by Lakes Education Action Drive with the City of Lakeland to raise awareness of Polk County lake water quality. On site registration runs 8 to 8:30 a.m., boat construction 8:30 to 10 a.m....
Antique Market
2026-10-10
International Market World Weekend Market
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/
Lena Vista UMC Vendor Fair
Annual craft vendor fair with more than 20 vendors selling handmade items; food available for purchase. Hosted by Lena Vista United Methodist Church. Flyer for Lena Vista United Methodist Church...
Polk State FallFest 2026: Winter Haven Campus
More than 100 booths from local vendors, local businesses, and Polk State College clubs fill the Polk State College Winter Haven Campus for FallFest. Admission is free and the event...
Alive and Well Free Health Screenings
Polk County staff provide free health screenings and Polk HealthCare Plan enrollment at a Haines City community health event, part of a county wide October circuit. Original event page: https://www.polkfl.gov/events/free-health-screenings-and-polk-healthcare-plan-enrollment-october-2026/
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
Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND Florida
LEGOLAND Florida's Halloween event, with trick-or-treat stations, LEGO monster character meet and greets, a 4D movie, dance parties and the 500 drone Monster Skytacular. Original event page: https://www.legoland.com/florida/blog/brick-or-treat-halloween-adventures/
Pinkalicious the Musical
Saturday matinee of Lakeland Community Theatre's youth production of Pinkalicious the Musical. Rated G. Original event page: https://www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com/events/
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....
Willy Wonka
Saturday matinee of Theatre Winter Haven's family musical Willy Wonka. Original event page: https://theatrewinterhaven.com/event/willy-wonka/
Bienvenido a BSP
A Hispanic and Latino cultural celebration on the Allen and Company Family Lawn at Bonnet Springs Park, with live bands and cultural showcases, an artisan market, a live DJ, food...
Festival de las Americas
A second year Fort Meade festival billed by the chamber as a celebration of the Hispanic cultures that help shape the community. The organizer has not yet published a venue...
Autumn Acoustics (Auburndale)
The City of Auburndale puts five hours of acoustic music in its downtown on Saturday afternoon and evening, running straight through dinner. The city has published the date and the hours but not the venue, the lineup or the cost, and the flyer on the city site is still marked as a draft, so treat...
Pooch-O-Ween Pet Parade and Costume Contest
The fourth annual Halloween pet parade and costume contest on The Lawn at Lakeside Village, with a live DJ, photo opportunities, pet friendly vendors and prizes. Registration opens at 5...
Pooch-O-Ween Pet Parade and Costume Contest (Lakeland)
Lakeside Village's fourth annual pet costume parade, with a live DJ, pet friendly vendors and prizes for the best costumes. Every dollar of the registration fee goes to SPCA Florida.When:...
Paint-Your-Partner Date Night
Couples sit across from each other and paint portraits of their partner at Studio Wildflower in Frostproof. All art supplies and finger foods are provided and no artistic skill is required. Original event page: https://cityoffrostproof.com/event/paint-your-partner-date-night-at-studio-wildflower/
Pinkalicious the Musical
Saturday evening performance of Lakeland Community Theatre's youth production of Pinkalicious the Musical. Rated G. Original event page: https://www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com/events/
China Grove A Tribute to The Doobie Brothers and Michael McDonald
A Florida based tribute band performs the Doobie Brothers catalog outdoors on the Oval Lawn at Bok Tower Gardens, from rock to jazzy and bluesy deep cuts. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Original event page: https://boktowergardens.org/event/china-grove-a-tribute-to-the-doobie-brothers-michael-mcdonald-live-on-the-oval/
Saturday Night Rodeo at Westgate River Ranch
A weekly professional rodeo in a 2,400 seat covered arena with bull riding, barrel racing and trick riding. Original event page: https://www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/florida/river-ranch/westgate-river-ranch-resort/activities/rodeo/
SmartMouth Live Shades of Creme Karaoke Concert
An R and B and hip hop karaoke competition staged as a full concert at The Ritz Theatre, presented by J Styles Events, with a $200 cash prize for the winner. Doors open at 8 p.m. Original event page: https://theatrewinterhaven.com/event/smartmouth-live-shades-of-creme-karaoke-concert/
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. Recommended for ages 8 and older. Original event page:...