Top 10 Things To Do In Polk

SPRING TRAINING

On select dates at the Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Watch the Detroit Tigers play the Pirates, Orioles, Blue Jays, Twins, Red Sox, Cardinals, Nationals, Yankees, Phillies, Braves, and Rays. Most games begin at 1:05 pm, purchase tickets in advance. The Tigers home opener is April 6. mlb.com/tigers/schedule/2023-02

COMMUNITYFEST

Join the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce on March 4th from 11 am - 4 pm at Central Park in Downtown Winter Haven. Kids and adults will enjoy a day of FREE family fun. Guests can look forward to games, entertainment, character meet & greets, activities and so much more. winterhavenchamber.com

LUAU PARTY

Mar. 4, 5 pm at Grove Roots Brewery. Celebrate all things Hawaiian with Hula dancers, fire dancers, Tikis, Hawaiian food, ukulele music, and even a visit from Moana! They will have several food trucks, live music, and their award-winning GRB beer. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

LADIES NIGHT

Mar. 8, 9 pm at The Social Cocktail Lounge in Downtown Winter Haven. Get ready to paint the town pink! It’s Ladies’ Night, time to let your hair down and get the girls together for an evening out. Pink Whitney will be passing out free shots and merch, the perfect way to kick off the night.

WHPD 5K

Mar. 11 at 8 am. Presented by the Winter Haven Police Department, all proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics Florida, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The course is in Downtown Winter Haven beginning at the library and continuing around the beautiful Lake Silver. Register in advance. More info on FB @Winter Haven PD’s events for Special Olympics Florida.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Mar. 16 - April 9 at Theatre Winter Haven. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new plant breed he named Audrey II. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it blood. theatrewinterhaven.com

CENTRAL PARK ART FESTIVAL

Mar. 18 from 10 am – 4 pm and Mar. 19 from 10 am – 4 pm in Downtown Winter Haven’s Central Park. Meet with the artists and shop from their work. Presented by the Victor Smith Law Group, P.A.. Hosted by the Ridge Art Association. More info on FB @CentralParkArtFestival.

THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS 

Mar. 24, 7 pm at the Concert Under the Stars Series at Bok Tower Gardens. The Steep Canyon Rangers are Asheville, North Carolina’s GRAMMY winners, perennial Billboard chart-toppers, and frequent collaborators of the renowned banjoist (and occasional comedian) Steve Martin. Purchase tickets in advance. boktowergardens.org

PUNK ROCK FLEA 

Mar. 26, noon - 6 pm at Swan Brewing in Downtown Lakeland. This is the biggest Lakeland Punk Rock Flea to date! Surround yourself with Punk Culture, shop from the coolest vendors in Florida, grab a bite from several food trucks and listen to live music from your favorite Florida punk bands. More info on Facebook @lakelandpunkflea.

AEROSPACE EXPO

March 28 - April 2 at SUN ‘n FUN. This is the 49th year of the Expo. Guests can expect world-class airshows, military demos, workshops, kids’ activities, and more. Find the daily schedules online. The USN Blue Angels will be performing. Purchase tickets online. flysnf.org