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Events for October 24, 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...
Lake Wales Pioneer Days 50th Annual
The 50th Pioneer Days fills Lake Wailes Park across a Saturday and Sunday. The free heritage festival carries historical demonstrations, artisan craft markets, live entertainment and festival food. The Pioneer...
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....
Casa de Amor y Fe Women’s Conference (Lakeland)
Casa de Amor y Fe Church hosts a full day of free sessions in the Youkey Theatre. The program is aimed at inspiring women of all ages and backgrounds. The venue does not publish an end time.When: Oct. 24, 2026, starts 9:00 a.m. End time not listedWhere: RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland,...
Lakeland Holiday Expo
Sikes Hall fills with holiday vendors a full two months early. The weekend pairs holiday shopping with home-improvement and arts-and-crafts marketplaces. Food and beverage vendors, entertainment and a Kids Zone...
Halloween Trick or Treat Parade at International Market World (Auburndale)
Costumed children register at the Gator Theater inside the Big Yellow Building. The parade steps off an hour later and follows a route that stays mostly indoors. It returns to...
STEM in the Park: World Chemistry Week (Lakeland)
Bonnet Springs Park marks World Chemistry Week with drop-in activities at the GiveWell Community Foundation Nature Center. Visitors make objects vanish through chemical reactions, build a bouncy ball and create...
First Institutional Missionary Baptist Church Community Fest (Lake Wales)
First Institutional Missionary Baptist Church closes a block of Lincoln Avenue for a community day. Food, fellowship, bounce houses, train rides and horse rides fill the street. Face painting and...
Pioneer Days Festival (Lake Wales)
The fiftieth annual Lake Wales heritage festival, free both days at Lake Wailes Park.When: Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMWhere: Lake Wailes Park, 499 E Park Ave,...
Community Heroes Celebration (Lakeland)
A three day museum celebration honors first responders, healthcare workers, teachers, military members and veterans. Children who dress as a community hero get a discount.When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, 10:00...
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
Learning to Be Me Exhibition Reception (Lakeland)
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art opens an exhibition of artwork by Polk County students in kindergarten through second grade. The reception is for the young artists and their...
Spookyween at the Lake Alfred Public Library
The Lake Alfred Public Library runs a midday Halloween event for families. Costumes, crafts and games fill the two hours. The city does not publish a cost.When: Oct. 24, 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....
Classroom Drop-In: Chemistry Fun at Bonnet Springs Park (Lakeland)
A second World Chemistry Week session runs in the afternoon. Guests of all ages make a foamy pumpkin ooze and a bouncy ball to take home. No registration is needed.When:...
Trunk or Treat at First United Methodist Church (Lakeland)
First United Methodist Church of Lakeland hands out candy from decorated vehicles on Lake Morton Drive. The event is built for families and runs in daylight.When: Oct. 24, 2026, 3:00...
Fall Festival at Lena Vista Baptist Church
Lena Vista Baptist Church's annual Fall Festival with trunk-or-treat candy, grilled hot dogs, cold drinks, games and activities including face painting and a photo booth, plus a prayer tent. Contact the church at 863-967-3692.
Mulberry Harvest Festival
The City of Mulberry runs its fall festival on Saturday afternoon. A community trunk-or-treat anchors it, with vendors, games and pony rides alongside. The city calls it an afternoon of...
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 each night is not named. No cover charge is published. When: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Where: Bowen Yard, 308 4th...
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:...