Polk Top 10 - Haven September 2026

DWIGHT ICENHOWER

Sept. 5, 6:30 p.m. at the Ritz. Step into a night of nostalgia with the award-winning Dwight Icenhower as he presents “Juke Box Time Machine,” a high-energy concert celebration of the greatest hits from the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s. theatrewinterhaven.com

A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD KIDS

Sept. 18 – 27 performed on the small stage at Theatre Winter Haven. Follow best friends Frog and Toad as they journey through the seasons, sharing adventures that celebrate friendship, kindness, and the simple joys of everyday life. Filled with catchy songs, playful humor, and sweet life lessons. theatrewinterhaven.com

BRICK OR TREAT

Sept. 5, 6, 12, 19, and 26 at LEGOLAND Florida. Families can enjoy the all-new immersive Brick or Treat Street, plus a hands-on Halloween adventure filled with playful LEGO monsters, fun builds, spectacular live shows, interactive light trails, and nighttime thrills! legoland.com/florida

CELEBRATE WINTER HAVEN

Sept, 17, 6 p.m. at Nora Mayo Hall. The Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce celebrates all things Winter Haven! In keeping with tradition, they will award the 99th annual Citizens of the Year Banker’s Cup Awards, honor the Small and Large Businesses of the Year, and the Entrepreneur of the Year. winterhavenchamber.com

LABOR DAY AT THE GARDENS

Sept. 5 – 7 at Bok Tower Gardens. Free admission will be offered to all military veterans, including active duty, with valid ID. The Singing Tower carillon concerts are at 1 & 3 p.m. daily, and the Blue Palmetto Cafe is open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. boktowergardens.org

GROVE ROOTS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Sept. 15 – 20 at Grove Roots Brewery. Congratulations on 10 years!!! They have something special planned every day of the week, and a big party on Saturday the 19th! Expect a fully loaded special trivia night, a 5K Fun Run, a Beer Dinner, Friends of GRB special releases, tons of bands, lots of food trucks, and more! FB @groverootsbrewing

LADIES NIGHT

Sept. 10, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Participating Downtown Winter Haven businesses will be open late for a fall night of shopping, sipping, pampering, and socializing. Hosted by Main Street Winter Haven, you can purchase your ticket at mainstreetwinterhaven.com and then have an evening just for YOU.

GIRLS IN AVIATION DAY

Sept. 19, 10 a.m. at the Florida Air Museum. This is a free event where participants can explore the Museum, test their flying skills in the Redbird Flight Simulation Lab, and explore space through Science on a Sphere. No registration required. aceedu.org

PURSES WITH PURPOSE

Sept. 10, 6 p.m. at the Women’s Resource Center. Enter to win designer purses, enjoy light refreshments, meet WRC staff, and shop the Cheep Boutique afterhours! All items donated and 100% of the proceeds benefit the Women’s Resource Center. wrcfl.org

LAKELAND PUNK ROCK FLEA

Sept. 27, noon – 6 p.m. at Swan Brewing. Shop from over 70 eclectic vendors & food trucks from all across Central Florida. Hang out in the free skate area with ramps. Listen to your favorite local bands play live all day. And of course, drink beer! This is a very family-friendly event, more info on FB @lakelandpunkflea.