Events in Polk County

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Friday, October 9

Oct9Fri

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Main Street Winter Haven's 19th Annual Oktoberfest

Central Park · Winter Haven

A celebration featuring German, American, and craft beers, food, wine, and live polka music. Held in Central Park, Winter Haven.

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Saturday, October 10

Oct10Sat

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Winter Haven Saturday Market

Downtown Winter Haven

A farmers and artisans market held on Saturday mornings in downtown Winter Haven. Features local vendors and crafts.

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Oct10Sat

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Polk State FallFest

Polk State College Winter Haven Campus · 999 Avenue H NE, Winter Haven

A fall festival at Polk State College featuring a craft show, Kids Zone, Pumpkin Patch, and Haunted House attractions. Open to the public.

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Oct10Sat

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

3rd Annual Hispanic Festival Celebration

Haines City

A celebration of Hispanic culture and community in Haines City. Features food, music, and cultural activities.

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Wednesday, October 14

Oct14Wed

5:30 PM

Florida Before Oranges

Lakeland Public Library

A lecture on 14,000 years of pre-contact Florida history. Held at Lakeland Public Library for interested history enthusiasts.

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Friday, October 16

Oct16Fri

5:00 PM

Wicked Wine Walk

Downtown Lake Wales

A wine walk event in downtown Lake Wales. Features wine tastings at participating local venues.

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Saturday, October 17

Oct17Sat

2:00 PM

Native American Ceremonial Dances and Presentation

Lakeland Public Library

Performances featuring Areyto (Taíno) and Yaqui Deer Dance traditions. An all-ages presentation at Lakeland Public Library.

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Saturday, October 24

Oct24Sat

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Winter Haven Saturday Market

Downtown Winter Haven

A farmers and artisans market held on Saturday mornings in downtown Winter Haven. Features local vendors and crafts.

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Oct24Sat

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Trunk-or-Treat

Lake Eva Park · Haines City

A family-friendly Halloween event with decorated vehicle trunks and a Touch-a-Truck display. Held at Lake Eva Park in Haines City.

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Thursday, October 29

Oct29Thu

4:30 PM

82nd Annual Bartow Community Halloween Parade & Carnival

Downtown Bartow and Mosaic Park · Bartow

A community Halloween parade through downtown Bartow followed by a carnival. Features decorated floats and festive attractions for families.

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Saturday, October 31

Oct31Sat

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Bartow Trick-or-Treating

Bartow

Citywide trick-or-treating event in Bartow for Halloween. Community celebration for children and families.

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Friday, November 6

Nov6Fri

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

First Friday: "Goin' Country"

Munn Park, Downtown Lakeland

Line dancing and live country-style music event sponsored by Bartow Ford. A First Friday celebration in downtown Lakeland.

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