WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER’S 40TH!
Sept. 6, 5 – 8 pm at Venue 650. Celebrate the Women’s Resource Center’s 40th birthday by going back to the 80s! Expect a huge silent auction, 50/50 raffle, food, drinks, and music. Find more info on FB @WomensResourceCenter OfFloridaInc.
SLOW ROLL & SKI SHOW
Sept. 21, 4:30 pm at The Bike Shop of Winter Haven. As a group, you will slowly bike through downtown on the way to the free ski show at Lake Silver, then head back to Grove Roots for dinner, drinks, and community. All skill levels and very family-friendly. If you need to rent a bike, contact the Bike Shop in advance to reserve one! More info on FB @slowrollskishow.
FIRST FRIDAY & CAR SHOW
Sept. 6, 5 – 8 pm in Downtown Winter Haven. Guests can enjoy food and drink specials from downtown bars and restaurants, shop businesses that will stay open late for the event, and catch live musicians and other entertainment at multiple venues. Find all the details at winterhavenfirstfriday.com.
POWER IN PINK
Sept. 21, 7:30 am at Virginia Miller Park in Downtown Winter Haven. The Breast Cancer Foundation of Central Florida POWer in Pink 5K is back. Together, we can help breast cancer patients, and their families, pack a POWerful PUNCH to situational poverty stemming from a breast cancer diagnosis! More info on FB @breastcancerfoundationcfl.
LADIES NIGHT
Sept. 5, 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Get out those poodle skirts and all your favorite 50s attire - participating Downtown Winter Haven businesses will be open late for a night of food, drink, and shopping specials. Grab your girlfriends for a night of nostalgia and fun! centralfloridatix.com
CELEBRATE WINTER HAVEN
Sept. 19, 6 pm at Nora Mayo Hall. In keeping with tradition, the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce will award the 98th annual Citizens of the Year Banker’s Cup Awards, and honor the Small and Large Business of the Year along with the Entrepreneur of the Year. Purchase tickets at winterhavenchamber.com.
BRICK-OR-TREAT
Sept. 14, 21, & 28, 10 am at LEGOLAND. Collect mounds of candy, BOO-gie down to the Disco Party Coaster, and jam out to monstrous tunes with party lights! Watch seasonal shows and end the night with a brand-new Monster Skytacular aerial show! legoland.com/florida
HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION
Sept. 28, 2 – 9 pm at Bonnet Springs Park. Enjoy cultural presentations and dancing, an artisan market, and concerts. There will be special offers from The Depot and Rooftop Bar, food trucks, family activities, and so much more. Admission is free and the event is open to everyone! bonnetspringspark.com
SEVEN RIVERS WATER FESTIVAL
Sept. 14, 11 am – 4 pm at Lake Silver. Bring the whole family and engage in hands-on educational activities about the diverse connections that tie us all to the water quality and quantity of our local lakes, streams, and drinking water. mywinterhaven.com
LAKELAND PUNK ROCK FLEA
Sept. 29, noon – 6 pm at Swan Brewing in downtown Lakeland. Seven bands and 70+ vendors/food trucks with taxidermy, hard-to-find vinyl, up-cycled clothing, handmade jewelry, skateboarding, horror collectibles, and so much nostalgia! More info on FB @lakelandpunkflea.
