Polk Top 10 - Haven March 2026

ROOTSTOCK SPRING SALE

March 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Bok Tower Gardens. Rootstock Plant Sale is a garden lover’s dream! Shop from the state’s top plant vendors, take a hayride through the Pine Ridge Reserve, and enjoy live music on The Terrace. Celebrate spring with a walk through the gardens during peak bloom! boktowergardens.org

SPRING GARDEN PARTY

March 21, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. at BowenYard. This is a full day of fun beginning with a free yoga class at 10 a.m., vendor market from 1 – 6 p.m., live music from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Plus, join the plant swap with The Potting Bench, and food and drink specials all day including an ourdoor cocktail bar from Maritime. IG @bowenyard

POLK COUNTY TACO WEEK

March 6 -15 at participating locations throughout Polk County. Your favorite local restaurants will be featuring tacos this week! Try ice cream tacos, cake tacos, hot chicken tacos, and even dog biscuit tacos. Check goodfoodpolk.com/tacoweek for up-to-date participating restaurants, taco specials, and more.

SPRING WINE WALK

March 14, 2 – 5 p.m. at Bok Tower Gardens. Break out the leg warmers because the Totally 80’s Wine Walk is serving up gnarly nostalgia with every sip! Sample 12 wines with Chef Matt’s totally tubular snack pairings designed to elevate every pour. After-Party is from 5 – 7 p.m. Purchase tickets at boktowergardens.org

LSO COOKIE CONCERT

March 1, 1- 3 p.m. at Branscomb Auditorium in Lakeland. Designed for 5th-grade students, this 45-minute performance by the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra celebrates the wonder of the natural world. Instrument exploration from 1-2 p.m., concert from 2-3 p.m. Free, no ticket required. lkldsymphony.org

RELAY FOR LIFE

March 13, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Central Park in Downtown Winter Haven. Join this special event and celebrate local survivors, caregivers, and after the sun sets see the luminaria bags lit up. This fundraiser helps fund research and gives free services to local residents currently in treatment. relayforlife.org/polkfl

BLOOMIN’ ARTS FESTIVAL

March 7 & 8, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Downtown Bartow. Featuring over 100 talented artists and craftspeople showcasing their original works. Visitors will enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, and fun activities for all ages. The festival will have a car show, a quilt show, and more. Details at bartowbloominarts.org.

BARK IN THE PARK

March 27, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in Central Park in Downtown Winter Haven by Main Street Winter Haven. Shop vendors offering tasty dog treats and dog accessories. Watch the Annual Wiener Dog Race, and more. All dogs welcome, please keep them on a leash. For more information visit mainstreetwh.com.

COMMUNITYFEST

March 7, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Central Park in Downtown Winter Haven. Visit the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce’s annual event for a full day of free family-friendly fun. Bring the kids for games, live entertainment, character meet & greets, fun activities, food trucks, music, and so much more. winterhavenchamber.com

LAKELAND PUNK ROCK FLEA

March 29, noon – 6 p.m. at Swan Brewing. This family-friendly event is free to attend and will have eight bands playing throughout the day, over 50 market vendors from all over Central Florida selling handmade punk rock jewelry, art, clothing, used vinyl, and more. Craft beer and food available for purchase. FB @lakelandpunkflea