Polk Top 10 - Haven May 2025

LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS 

Our Single-A Affiliate Minor League Baseball team! They play the Palm Beach Cardinals May 2 – 4, the Fort Myers Mussels May 20 – 25, and the Tampa Tarpons May 27 – 29. Home games are played at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland. milb.com/lakeland 

BRIMER & BRIXA 

May 2, 7 p.m. at Gram Parsons Derry Down. Local guitarists David Brimer and Marcus Brixa have been writing, recording, and performing together for 3 years. They will be releasing their second studio album, “Sandcastle Sazerac” at an album release concert. Doors open at 6 p.m. gpderrydown.com 

LEGO FESTIVAL 

Saturdays & Sundays from May 3 – June 8 at LEGOLAND Florida Resort. Dive into five never-before-seen play zones for epic brick-building, brand-new shows, massive builds, exclusive LEGO Minifigures, music, dancing, and unique LEGO experiences you won’t find anywhere else. legoland.com/florida 

BATTLE OF THE BANDS WINNERS 

May 3, 6 p.m. at Bowen Yard. Watch the 2025 Battle of the Bands: High School Edition winners play! You'll hear the winners of the Best Original Act, Best Cover Band, and Best in Show categories. facebook.com/bowenyardwh 

BARK IN THE PARK 

May 9, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Central Park in Winter Haven. Explore a variety of dog vendors offering everything from tasty treats to stylish accessories. Always exciting MSWH's Annual Wiener Dog Race, where these pint-sized pups dash to the finish line in a race for the title of "Fastest Wiener in Town." Mainstreeetwh.com 

MAYFAIRE BY-THE-LAKE 

May 10 & 11, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. One of Florida’s premier outdoor art festivals. It is held on Mother’s Day weekend on the shores of beautiful Lake Morton. Mayfaire is one of the largest and oldest outdoor art festivals in Central Florida, with over 150 artist booths. Mayfairebythelake.org 

MOTHER’S DAY AT BTG 

May 11, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Bok Tower Gardens. Free admission to all moms! Celebrate Mom with a beautiful day in the Gardens. The Shop at Bok has gifts to make her day extra special. You can also treat Mom to lunch or ice cream at The Blue Palmetto Cafe. boktowergardens.org 

THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE 

May 16 – 25 at Theatre Winter Haven. When the four Pevensie children are sent to the country to live with an eccentric professor to escape the bombings in England, little do they know what incredible adventures await. Theatrewinterhaven.com 

“SHE KNOWS WHERE SHE’S GOING” 

May 22, noon at Polk State College in Winter Haven. This awards luncheon will honor multiple local women who embody Girls Inc.'s mission of empowering others and fostering self-esteem in others. More info on Facebook: Girls Inc of Winter Haven.  

BEER, BUBBLES, AND BITES 

May 22, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in Downtown Winter Haven. This Main Street Winter Haven event lets you explore over 25 businesses that will be serving a sample of craft beer or sparkling wine/champagne, along with a small bite pairing. centralfloridatix.com