Polk Top 10 - LKLD March 2026

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 petting zoo and musical storytime from 1-2 p.m., concert from 2-3 p.m. Free, no ticket required. lkldsymphony.org

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.

LAKELAND RECORD FAIR

March 1, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Lake Mirror Auditorium. Join Jesse Carl Vinyl for VOLUME VII of the Lakeland Record Fair! Shop from 25+ vendors selling used and new LPs, CDs, cassettes, 7” singles, memorabilia, and more! Local food & coffee for purchase. $5 admission at the door. FB @JesseCarlVinyl

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

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 for up-todate participating restaurants, taco specials, and more.

RISE OF THE HIGHWAYMEN TOUR

March 25, 1 – 2 p.m. at the AGB Museum. Join the museum for a docent-led tour of art triumphing over adversity. Delve into the art, and learn about the lives of Harold Newton and Alfred Hair, the founding figures of the Florida Highwaymen, whose work is featured in this special exhibition. Free, no registration required. agbmuseum.org

LRH PROMISE RUN

March 7, 6 a.m. at the Lake Mirror Promenade. The Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center Promise Run is a10k and a 5k. Run, walk, or jog with your community and raise money to conquer cancer. Honor your friends and neighbors who have been touched by cancer. Registration info on

FB @LakelandRegionalHealth.

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.

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LKLD LINDY HOP

Learn to do the Lindy Hop! Join every Monday from 6:30 – 11 p.m. at Union Hall for a fun, welcoming swing dance workshop night, no partner or experience required. Every Thursday you can level up your skills from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Uno Dos Tres Dance Studio. For more information visit lkldlindyhop.com.

SPRING OBSESSION

March 14, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Munn Park. Celebrate all things spring, gardening, and outdoor living with plant lovers from across Polk County. Visitors can shop for plants & flowers, garden décor & accessories, handmade spring-themed goods, and nature-inspired art & gifts. springobsession.org