Polk Top 10 - LKLD August 2026

FINDING NEMO JR.

Aug. 1 – 9 at the Gem Theater in Mulberry. The Missing Piece Theatre presents this 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie “Finding Nemo.” Marlin, an anxious and overprotective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his son Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. centralfloridatix.com

CYPRESS GARDENS WATER SKI SHOW

Aug. 15 at MLK Park at Lake Silver in Winter Haven. Watch the world-famous ski team perform for free! Pre-show begins at 4:15 p.m., and the show begins at 5 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and cash for the 50/50 raffle. Concessions available for purchase. Fun for the entire family! cypressgardensskiteam.com

WINTER HAVEN FARMERS MARKET

Every Saturday in August from 9 a.m. to noon along Magnolia Ave between 2nd St SW & 3rd St SW in Downtown Winter Haven. The market features a variety of produce, food trucks, baked goods, meat, seafood, plants, honey, pickles, artisan food, and local makers. Pick up a free market bag at the info tent, while supplies last. winterhavenfarmersmarket.com

ORCHID FEVER + HAVANA HEAT

Aug. 15, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Bok Tower Gardens. A celebration of one of nature’s most exotic and captivating blooms, combined with music and delight in the flavors of Cuba! This event invites you to experience exotic orchid varieties from around the world and much more. Visit boktowergardens.org for more information.

PAINTING PARADISE

“Painting Paradise: The Rise of the Highwaymen” will be on view at The AGB Museum of Art all month. A group of African-American artists painted Florida’s landscapes and sold their work from the trunks of their cars. With landscapes laced with nostalgia, the Highwaymen produced an estimated 200,000 works. agbmuseum.org

FOUNDATIONS IN CLAY

Beginning Aug. 6 at the Marvelous Mud Pottery Studio in Lakeland. This four-week class is an introduction to handbuilding techniques of pinching, slabbing, coiling, wheel throwing, and glazing. Included: all clay and glazes, use of tools and equipment, kiln firings, and guided instruction. Registration required at marvelousmudpotterystudio.com.

LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS

Head over to Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium to watch the Lakeland Flying Tigers play! The Single-A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers plays 18 times in August. Visit milb.com/lakeland to see the full schedule of games, purchase tickets, and check for promotions like the “$2 hot dog,” “All-You-Can-Eat” nights, Baseball BINGO, and more.

THE POLK YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AWARDS

Aug. 19, 5:30 p.m. at Idlewood in Bartow. This will be an evening to celebrate the work of young professionals’ groups throughout the year and the people making a difference in Polk County. A finalist representing each of the young professional groups from Lakeland, Bartow, and Winter Haven will be recognized before honoring one county-wide young professional. emergelakeland.org

STUFF THE BUS

Aug. 5, 7 a.m. at the RP Funding Center. For 25 years, the Lakeland & Citrus Center Kiwanis Club has delivered school supplies to nearly 10,000 students across 29 Lakeland elementary schools. So many families here are stretched thin, and supplies are often out of reach. Your support gets kids ready to learn and takes the burden off teachers. Learn how you can help: kiwanisoflakeland.com/stuff-thebus.

FINE ART AT THE MAGNOLIA

Aug. 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Magnolia Building at 702 E Orange St. in Lakeland. This show exhibits 19 highly accomplished artists and craftsmen from across the state in a variety of media. Don’t miss the awarding of the “Rising Star Scholarship” to college-bound art students. thebohrergallery.com