Polk Top 10 - LKLD November 2025

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

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

LAKE TO LAKE 10K

Nov. 1, 7:30 a.m. at Lake Mirror Promenade. The 10k is the oldest annual race in Polk County and runs through the Lakeland chain of lakes and historic Lake Morton district, encompassing three lakes during the course. This is run on a certified course, it will be chip timed. lakelandrunnersclub.org

SWAN CITY JAZZ JAMS

Nov. 16, 5 p.m. at Union Hall. An evening of live, improvised jazz and soulful connection. They also collect donations of new shoes, socks, and hygiene items to support local families through the Blended Family Foundation. More info at facebook. com/swancityjazzfest.

US AIR FORCE JAZZ BAND

Nov. 10, 7 p.m. at the Branscomb Auditorium at Florida Southern. Enjoy the energy and excellence of America’s premier military jazz ensemble in a patriotic and swingfilled concert. flsouthern.edu/ffa

HEATHERS THE MUSICAL

Nov. 7 – 16 at Lakeland Community Theatre. Set in the late 1980s, the story revolves around Veronica Sawyer, a smart teenager who wants to be part of the popular crowd called the Heathers, a trio of beautiful and ruthless girls who rule the social scene. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

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.

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. Familyfriendly. artcrawlfl.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

HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR

Nov. 29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Munn Park. The Bazaar will fill the park with 45 holiday craft vendors alongside the Farmers Curb Market for a fun holiday shopping opportunity. Plus, Selfies with Santa is from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. in the center of Munn Park. downtownlkld.com