Events in Polk County

Lakeland Learn & Grow: Palm Talk & Walk

Lakeland Electric/Hollis Garden

A free workshop offering practical gardening and landscaping tips using Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles. This session focuses on palm plants and includes a guided walk through the Hollis Garden.

10th Annual Wine, Chocolate & Cheese

Downtown Winter Haven

A wine, chocolate, and cheese tasting event with 40+ participating businesses in downtown Winter Haven. Community gathering for food and wine enthusiasts.

Winter Haven Chain Reaction Lakes Clean Up

Lake Shipp Park · 1649 Lake Shipp Dr., Winter Haven, FL 33880

A community-wide cleanup event at Lake Shipp Park where volunteers help maintain the local lakes. Grabbers, gloves and bags are provided, and participants unable to attend can clean up their favorite nearby lake in Winter Haven.

Florida Toy Shows EOY 2026 Collectorfest

RP Funding Center · 697 W Lime St, Lakeland

A collectible toy show featuring vendors and displays. Held at RP Funding Center in Lakeland.

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.

ShredFest

Lakeland Solid Waste · 605 Evelyn Ave. Lakeland

A free secure document shredding event celebrating America Recycles Day. Residents can bring up to five file boxes of paper per vehicle to be shredded and recycled without needing to remove envelopes, folders, staples or other fasteners.

Children's Theater: Crafty Edition

Main Library Meeting Room

A crafty children's theater event for ages 4 and up where participants create colorful fall leaf sun catchers to take home. This special autumn-themed program combines theater with craft activities.

Indoor Golf Extravaganza (benefit for Wesley Chapel Elks Lodge #2893)

The Clubhouse at The Hub at Lexington Oaks · 27061 Halter Loop, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

Join Wesley Chapel Elks Lodge #2893 for an Indoor Golf Extravaganza! In partnership with Krewe de Forti, we will be at The Clubhouse at The Hub at Lexington Oaks for BIG SWINGS and GREAT PRIZES! One night, big swings, great prizes: test your skills against friends and win prizes for hole in one, closest to the pin, beat the pro and more. Fun, friends, prizes! A fun night out supporting Wesley Chapel Elks Lodge #2893 Building Fund. Sponsorship opportunities available. Cost: $40 per player. Register at

Spine Tinglers Book Club

The Commons, Lakeland Public Library

A monthly book club for adults 18+ that discusses this month's spine-tingling selection with library staff. Participants share their thoughts on the thrills, chills, mysteries, and scares of the chosen book. Registration is not required.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

RP Funding Center · 701 W. Lime Street, Lakeland

Cirque Dreams Holidaze brings live holiday music, aerial acts, juggling and acrobatics to RP Funding Center in Lakeland on November 19 at 7 p.m. This calendar listing is part of the agreed Cirque Dreams Holidaze community package.

Haven Holiday Market

Central Park · 469 W Central Ave., Winter Haven

Holiday market in Winter Haven with free admission featuring over 250 vendors, food trucks, live music, and local authors. A full-day community shopping and entertainment event.

Santana

Live concert performance by Santana held in Haines City. A ticketed musical event in the evening.