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Events for October 17, 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...
OctoberFAST Fun Run 5K and Kids 1K (Bartow)
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...
STEP Into Fall Aerobics at Bonnet Springs Park (Lakeland)
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...
International Market World Weekend Market (Auburndale)
International Market World 1052 US Highway 92 W., AuburndaleSee 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....
World Barefoot Water Ski Championships (Auburndale)
Auburndale is hosting a world title event. Skiers from Italy, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia and New Zealand are competing on Champions Lake. Saturday opens with U23 tricks rounds...
Lakeland Horror Film Festival
The second annual Lakeland Horror Film Festival takes over a Lakeside Village cinema for a full Saturday. Fifteen independent horror films screen in two blocks. The day also carries a...
Your Future Starts Here Career Fair (Winter Haven)
Polk County Government runs a county wide hiring fair on Saturday morning. Free health screenings are offered on site. Staff are also enrolling residents in the Polk HealthCare Plan. The county does not publish an admission price.When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Where: Polk County Sheriff's Office ProCap Room, 1891 Jim Keene...
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
Lake Mirror Classic (Lakeland)
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...
Polk County History Center Architectural Tour (Bartow)
The county history center runs its final architectural tour of 2026 on Saturday morning. The education team walks visitors through the neoclassical details architect E.C. Hosford built into the historic...
Tech Tips at Mulberry Public Library
The library's monthly third Saturday help session answers technology and device questions. Residents can drop in with a phone, tablet or laptop. No price is published.When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026,...
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....
Indigenous Storytelling Drop In at Bonnet Springs Park (Lakeland)
Part of the park's Indigenous Peoples Day programming. Children build their own stories from natural materials, following Indigenous storytelling traditions. The drop in is free and open to all ages....
Native American Ceremonial Dances and Presentation (Lakeland)
The main library hosts a live presentation of Native American ceremonial dances on Saturday afternoon. The program is open to all ages and no sign up is required. The library...
Boktoberfest: The Brussel Sprouts German Polka Band, Saturday (Lake Wales)
Cafe Terrace. Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake WalesThe Brussels Sprouts German Polka Band plays the first of two Boktoberfest afternoons on the Cafe Terrace. The Blue Palmetto Cafe offers German specials. When: Saturday, Oct 17, 2026, 3:30...
Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show (Winter Haven)
The Cypress Gardens Ski Team's free third Saturday show on Lake Silver.When: Saturday, Oct 17, 2026, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMWhere: Martin Luther King Jr Park, 275 S Lake Silver...
Monster Mash Trunk or Treat (Winter Haven)
A second annual trunk or treat fills a northwest Winter Haven shop lot on Saturday evening. Decorated vehicles hand out candy and costumes are encouraged. Small vendors and food trucks...
World Barefoot Championships Opening Ceremony (Auburndale)
The world barefoot championships hold their official opening ceremony and parade of nations on Saturday evening. The ceremony is at the Auburndale Civic Center downtown. No end time and no...
Live Music at Bowen Yard (Winter Haven)
Bowen Yard 308 4th St SW, Winter HavenThe 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...
Sheriff’s Haunted Trail Tour (Bartow)
2430 Bob Phillips Rd, Bartow, FL 33830 2430 Bob Phillips Rd, Bartow, FL 33830Title: Sheriff’s Haunted Trail Tour (Bartow) Dates: Oct. 16, 17, 23 y 24 de 2026. Time: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM Venue: 2430 Bob Phillips Rd, Bartow, FL 33830 Organizer: Polk County Sheriff’s Office Cost: $5 – $15 Category: Family, Community Events Description: Polk County Sheriff’s Office haunted trail tour in Bartow, running Oct. 16-17...