Polk Top 10 - Haven September 2025

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Sept. 15, 8:30 a.m. at the Country Club of Winter Haven benefitting Theatre Winter Haven and The Ritz. All proceeds will go towards supporting Theatre Winter Haven and its programs, including the Penguin Project. Linda Purl & Patrick Duffy will be in attendance. theatrewinterhaven.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

GROVE ROOTS TURNS 9!

Sept. 13, noon – 11 p.m. at Grove Roots Brewery. The party will have limited beer releases (9 new beers for 9 years), multiple food trucks, live music all day, a huge cake, new merch including a limited-release anniversary shirt, and fun vendors! FB @groverootsbrewing

A BEWITCHING LADIES NIGHT

Sept. 25, 5:30 p.m. in Downtown Winter Haven by Main Street Winter Haven. Participating businesses will be open late for a night of shopping, sipping, and socializing. Grab your girlfriends and dress as your favorite witch. The ticket includes a glass of bubbly at check-in (21 and up), a wristband, bag, and map! centralfloridatix.com

LEARN MACRAME

Sept. 6, 10 a.m. at Bok Tower Gardens. Learn the essential techniques to craft a stylish and functional mini macrame plant hanger. This class is for beginners, materials are provided. Registration is required, this class is geared towards adults or teens. boktowergardens.org

DISNEY’S FROZEN

Sept. 25 – Oct. 26 at Theatre Winter Haven. For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! Based on the Academy Awardwinning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs. theatrewinterhaven.com

CELEBRATE WINTER HAVEN

Sept. 18, 6 p.m. at Nora Mayo Hall. This is a night to revel in all things Winter Haven! The Winter Haven Chamber will award the 99th annual Citizens of the Year Banker’s Cup Awards, honor the Small and Large Business of the Year, and the Entrepreneur of the Year. winterhavenchamber.com

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

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

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