Polk Top 10 - Haven November 2025

ART CRAWL

Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Swan Brewing in Lakeland. This free festival celebrates the arts with over 60 local artists selling their work and competing for prizes alongside live performances, art demonstrations, live art making, and more. Family-friendly. artcrawlfl.com

JOHN MCEUEN

Nov. 21 at Gram Parsons Derry Down. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s John McEuen plays live with co-founder Les Thompson and special guest Muriel Anderson. In 1971, John initiated the landmark “Will the Circle be Unbroken” album. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. gpderrydown.com

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Nov. 1 at Union Hall in Lakeland. Dance, eat, drink, and honor traditions at the first Dia de Los Muertos Night Market & After Party! Night Market is family-friendly from 6 - 9 p.m., and the After Party is 21+ only from 9:30 p.m. to midnight. FB @latinasprofesionalesinaction

MERGE: AN EXHIBITION BRIDGING CENTURIES OF HISTORY

Nov. 15, 4 – 9 p.m. at Grove Roots Brewery. This exhibition invites you on an imaginative journey where past and present converge. The collection is crafted entirely from intricate recycled paper collage, using local publications as the sole medium. RSVP by Nov. 12. More info on IG @gleevams.

CONCERT ON THE LOT

Nov. 1, 6 p.m. at Bartow Ford. This concert features Chase Matthew, Alana Springsteen, with special guests Austin Williams and Trevor Snider for an evening of live music, family fun, delicious food, and a brand-new Ford F-150 giveaway! centralfloridatix.com

THE GREATEST SHOWMUTT

Nov. 8, 6 p.m. at SPCA Florida. Your ticket helps to support SPCA Florida’s mission to rescue and protect animals. The evening includes dinner, an open bar, live entertainment, auctions, and pets on parade! spcaflorida.org

ANGELS AMONG US

Nov. 13, 6 – 9 p.m. at Venue 650. Kick off the holiday season and support Girls Inc. of Winter Haven in their mission to empower every girl to be Strong, Smart, & Bold. Enjoy food, drinks, live & silent auctions, and holiday fun. All money raised stays local to help the girls. girlsincwinterhaven.org

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Nov. 29. Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to patronize small and local brick-andmortar businesses. This day happens every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

WINE, CHOCOLATE & CHEESE

Nov. 14, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in Downtown Winter Haven, hosted by Main Street Winter Haven. Sample carefully curated pairings of wine and chocolate or wine and cheese pairings at 40+ Downtown businesses. This is a map-based event encouraging attendees to explore small businesses. centralfloridatix.com

RUNA: HARK! AN IRISH CHRISTMAS

Nov. 29, 6 p.m. at Bok Tower Gardens. Hear this Celtic-American roots group perform the holiday melodies of Ireland and Scotland with the rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco, and blues, creating a fresh and innovative take on timeless folk music. boktowergardens.org