Polk Top 10 - LKLD September 2025

THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK

Sept. 12 – 21 at the Lakeland Community Theatre. The story has a love triangle between an agoraphobe, a highway toll collector, and an exotic dancer with an unhinged ex-boyfriend. A trio of trailer park women help narrate. Rated PG-13. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com

YOUTH MUSIC NIGHT

Sept. 26, 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Bowen Yard. Cordero Music will feature youth artists on the fourth Saturday of every month. Their mission is to help young musicians break down the barrier to entry in the music industry by offering paid gigs. Come out and support these kids! FB @bowenyardwh

LINDY BALL

Sept. 6, 7 p.m. at Union Hall. Begin with a free swing dance lesson, hear Blues N’A Suitcase play and keep things funky, then stick around for the Florida Blues Dance Society afterparty DJ set. Dress code is “Back to School meets Big Momma Thornton” be funky, with a lot of soul. Purchase tickets at unionhallevents.com.

WINE DINNER: OREGON HARVEST

Sept. 25, 6 p.m. at the Terrace Grille. Chef Chris Camaret presents a special five-course menu inspired by autumn’s harvest in Oregon. Each dish is paired with wines from Jackson Family Wines. The evening will be hosted by Jackson Family Wines’ very own David Curran. Reserve in advance. terracegrillelakeland.com

CONFERENCIA DE TRANSFORMACION LATINOAMERICANA

Sept. 6, at Bush Chapel at Southeastern University. The conference, previously held in Atlanta and LA, helps leaders stay authentic and connected to their family and community while moving forward in their careers. Features local leaders alongside national figures. transformaelfuturo.com

BOWLING FOR BULLIES

Sept. 21, 12:30 – 4 p.m. at Bowlero. This family-friendly event is $25 per bowler for 3 color pin games. They will have lots of raffles and a 50/50 as well. Proceeds benefit the Polk County Bully Project. Register in advance and find more info at facebook.com/ polkcountybullyproject.

BRICK-OR-TREAT

Sept. 20 & 27 at LEGOLAND from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. This family-friendly Halloween event is all bricks and no tricks with cauldrons of candy, exclusive LEGO® characters, seasonal treats, and fun surprises throughout the Park. Stay for the award-winning Monster Skytacular drone show! legoland.com/florida

BIENVENIDO A BSP

Sept. 26 from 7 – 9 p.m. and Sept. 27 from 2 – 9 p.m. at Bonnet Springs Park. This Hispanic Heritage Celebration will feature cultural showcases and dancing, an artisan market, and concerts. This is a free, family-friendly event! bonnetspringspark.com

GIRLS IN AVIATION DAY

Sept. 20, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. at the Florida Air Museum. Meet inspiring women in aviation and Amanda Holly, News Channel 8 Meteorologist. Learn about flight training opportunities with local flight schools, test your skills on a flight simulator, dive into hands-on STEM and engineering demos, and so much more. Free. Must register in advance at aceedu.org.

LAKELAND PUNK ROCK FLEA

Sept. 28, noon – 6 p.m. at Swan Brewing in Lakeland. Nearly 80 eclectic vendors, food trucks, and entertainment for the whole weird family, and it’s totally free admission! If you love 80s and 90s nostalgia, oddities, counterculture, and punk rock, you’ll find your happy place. lakelandpunkflea.com