HARVEST DAYS Saturdays and Sundays at Keel Farms beginning Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Celebrate fall on the farm with the family. Enjoy hay rides, a visit to the pumpkin patch, a kid zone, shopping, and more! Plus, you’ve got to have some wine & cider! Visit keelfarms.com for more info. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS Football is back! Watch the Bucs play twice at home in October. They play the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. Then they play the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 18

EPCOT FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL Through Nov. 21 at EPCOT. Travel “the world” and taste food and wine from six continents. The Eat to the Beat concert series includes Smash Mouth, Tiffany, and Starship. Included with park admission, food and wine purchased separately. Find the full schedule at disneyworld.disney.go.com. MILK MART SPOOKY SOIREE Oct. 4, noon – 6 p.m. along Bumby Ave. Shop from over 300 local artists, makers, chefs, and small businesses from The Nook on Robinson to Ot

FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT SERIES Oct. 2 in Downtown Winter Haven. First Friday in Winter Haven just got louder with a monthly concert series on Central Ave between 3rd and 4th St. The street will be closed, the stage will be up, and Ripperduski will play live from 6 - 9! Bring a chair, grab a bite and a drink from a restaurant nearby (open container during FF), and enjoy! FB @whfirstfriday. RAINBOW ROOTS Oct. 4, noon at Lake Mirror Auditorium in Lakeland. Hosted by the Rose Dynast

ROOTSTOCK Oct. 3, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Bok Tower Gardens. Shop from the top plant vendors, take a hayride through the Pine Ridge Reserve, and enjoy live music throughout the day. October marks the start of the Florida gardening season, and there is no better way to celebrate than a day in the Gardens. boktowergardens.org RAINBOW ROOTS Oct. 4, noon at Lake Mirror Auditorium in Lakeland. Hosted by the Rose Dynasty Foundation, the Rainbow Roots Festival is a safe and inclusive spa

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR Saturdays and Sundays beginning Sept. 12 at Busch Gardens from noon – 4 p.m. Families can see a costume parade, trick-or-treat around the park, listen to story time, and more during this not-sospooky and immersive Halloween experience. Family-friendly and included with admission to the park. buschgardens.com/tampa RED BULL DANCE FINALS Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Tampa Convention Center. The nation’s best street dancers will compete at the Red Bull Dance

FALL VEGETABLE GARDENING Sept. 5, 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Mead Botanical Garden. Learn the science of how to grow better, healthier plants and ways that you can grow more garden vegetables with less work. Beginners and experienced gardeners are welcome. Register online. meadgarden.org BENISE Sept. 24, 7 p.m. at Dr. Phillips Center. “The Prince of Spanish Guitar” celebrates 25 years of fiery Spanish guitar and dance. Benise will take the audience on an epic adventure through Spanis

BRICK OR TREAT Sept. 5, 6, 12, 19, and 26 at LEGOLAND Florida. Families can enjoy the all-new immersive Brick or Treat Street, plus a hands-on Halloween adventure filled with playful LEGO monsters, fun builds, spectacular live shows, interactive light trails, and nighttime thrills! legoland.com/florida GIRLS IN AVIATION DAY Sept. 19, 10 a.m. at the Florida Air Museum. This is a free event where participants can explore the Museum, test their flying skills in the Redbird Fligh

DWIGHT ICENHOWER Sept. 5, 6:30 p.m. at the Ritz. Step into a night of nostalgia with the award-winning Dwight Icenhower as he presents “Juke Box Time Machine,” a high-energy concert celebration of the greatest hits from the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s. theatrewinterhaven.com A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD KIDS Sept. 18 – 27 performed on the small stage at Theatre Winter Haven. Follow best friends Frog and Toad as they journey through the seasons, sharing adventures that celebrate friend

BIER FEST BREWS & BBQ Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to park closing at Busch Gardens. Featuring over 70 craft brews and cocktails, including 40 local Florida favorites, and an all-new menu with over 20 beer-inspired BBQ dishes. This summer celebration includes live entertainment, Oktoberfest-style games, and more. Included with park admission. buschgardens.com DEVO: MUTATE DON’T STAGNATE Aug. 27, 7 p.m. at The Baycare Sound in Clearwater. Co-founder Mark Mothersbaugh said

FREE DAY! Aug. 3, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Leu Gardens. Did you know that you can visit Leu Gardens for free on the first Monday of every month? Take a few hours and explore the 50 acres and 15,500 botanical specimens in the Florida Native Plant Garden, the Edible Plant Garden, Rose Garden, the Camellia Collection, and so much more. leugardens.org HIREPALOOZA Aug. 20, 10 a.m. at the Kia Center. Attendees can explore hundreds of open positions, meet recruiters faceto-face, attend fr

FINDING NEMO JR. Aug. 1 – 9 at the Gem Theater in Mulberry. The Missing Piece Theatre presents this 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie “Finding Nemo.” Marlin, an anxious and overprotective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his son Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. centralfloridatix.com CYPRESS GARDENS WATER SKI SHOW Aug. 15 at MLK Park at Lake Silver in Winter Haven. Watch the world-famous ski team perform

LAKELAND FLYING TIGERS Head over to Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland to watch the Lakeland Flying Tigers play! The Single-A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers will play 18 times in August. Visit milb.com/lakeland to see the full schedule of games, purchase tickets, and check for promotions like the “$2 hot dog,” “All-You-Can-Eat” nights, Baseball BINGO, and more. THE POLK YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AWARDS Aug. 19, 5:30 p.m. at Idlewood in Bartow. This will be an eveni

ST. PETE PIER RUN July 4, 6:15 a.m. at the St. Pete Pier. Celebrate our country’s 250th birthday and join the 4-mile walk or run. There are two races, first one at 6:15 a.m., second at 7:45 am. The event also features old-fashioned holiday fun like a pie-eating competition, ice cream, pizza, popsicles, and fireworks. Register at runtampa.com. FREE MOVIES! The Tampa Theatre is offering a free movie screening three times in July at various locations, no tickets required. July 1

BITE 30 Through July 13 at participating restaurants. Choose from almost 50 restaurants offering a special prix fixe menu that includes a multicourse dinner at a set price of $38. Visit bite30.com to see the full list of restaurants. No tickets or coupons needed. Just ask to see the Bite 30 menu. Tax and gratuity not included. ORLANDO CITY PASTA CLASS July 16, 6 p.m. in Winter Park. Get hands-on instruction to make cappelletti pasta with dough to take home. You will also rece

BLOOMS & BRUSHES Every Thursday at Bok Tower Gardens. This is a hands-on crafting experience for all ages! Step inside the Alexander Discovery Center and enjoy nature-inspired art activities designed for curious kids, families, and adults alike. Each session is a make-and-take experience—so you’ll leave with your own handmade creation to remember your visit. boktowergardens.org MAURICE BENARD July 17, 7 p.m. at The Ritz. Join Maurice Benard, star of ABC’s “General Hospital,”

BIG FISH July 10 – 26 at Lakeland Community Theatre. Edward Bloom has lived a full and fantastical life, populated by witches, giants, and mermaids, marked by true love that stops time in its tracks, and framed by heroics that push the limits of believability. His adult son, Will, is no longer amused by his father’s fantastical tales, insisting on a rational rather than a fantastical account of one’s life. lakelandcommunitytheatre.com LEGO FESTIVAL July 20 - August 16 at LEGO

AMERICAN VICTORY SHIP & MUSEUM One of only three fully-operational Victory Class WWII ships remaining. Visitors can come aboard a fullyfunctioning 1940s era steamship and relive history by visiting cavernous three-level cargo holds, radio and gyro rooms, hospital, galley, weaponry, steering stations, flying bridge, mess halls, engine room, crew cabins, and more. This boat served in WWII, the Korean War, and Vietnam War. americanvictory.org JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL June 15 – 20 at

VOLCANO BAY UNDER THE STARS June 5, 12, 18, & 25 at Volcano Bay at Universal. Get exclusive access to all attractions from 7 - 11 p.m. This event includes the Beach Bash with live DJ, games and activities for the whole family, specialty-themed island treats and beverages, DreamWorks character meet and greets, and more. Reservations required, limited ticket sales. universalorlando.com ZOODIO 50 DISCO PARTY June 13, 6 p.m. at the Central Florida Zoo. Step back into 1975 for a n

PEOPLE & PLACES OF POLK COUNTY June 5, 5 – 8 p.m. at Destroyer Media at 326 Ave C SW, Winter Haven at Bowen Yard. Let’s get together at our office during First Friday! At this art exhibition, you can meet the photographers and view the photos chosen for the June issues of Haven & LKLD Magazines. Support local artists and drop by to visit. Some photos available for purchase. SUMMER SUNRISE WATERMELON 5K June 13, 7 a.m. at Lake Hollingsworth Park in Lakeland. Proceeds go toward

PEOPLE & PLACES OF POLK COUNTY June 5, 5 – 8 p.m. at Destroyer Media, 326 Ave C SW, Winter Haven at Bowen Yard. Let’s get together at our office during First Friday! At this art exhibition, you can meet the photographers and view the photos chosen for the June issues of Haven & LKLD Magazines. Support local artists and drop by to visit. Some photos available for purchase. POLK PRIDE WEEK June 13 – 20 at various locations. It begins with the Pride Kick Off Party, and then Prid

ARMATURE WORKS BOAT SHOW May 1 – 3 at Armature Works. This family-friendly show spans nearly 400,000 square feet along the Hillsborough River. The show features a mix of family boats, pontoons, and recreational vessels from local dealers, along with boating accessories, fishing gear, and marine lifestyle brands. Free admission. armatureworks.com WILD WEEKEND BRUNCH May 10, 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. at Zoo Tampa. Celebrate Mother’s Day at this decadent brunch featuring a carving s

EPCOT FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW Throughout May at EPCOT. Walk around the world to see the perfectly trimmed topiaries and flowers. Try international food from over 20 outdoor kitchens, see a live show at the Garden Rocks Concert Series, shop for limited edition merch, check out Exhibit Hall, and don’t forget the Instagram-worthy selfies. SHAKEN & STIRRED Learn how to make upscale cocktails in an intimate setting at The Edison at Disney Springs at 1 p.m. May 9: Gin vs. Vodka Core C

TELETHON May 7 at 6 p.m. until May 8 at 6 p.m. Parker Street Ministries is hosting a 24-hour Livestream Telethon, a day filled with stories, worship, generosity, and community. Every hour will showcase the impact of their year-round programs, highlight community partners, and invite viewers to give toward transforming lives in the Parker Street neighborhood and beyond. psmlakeland.org 1776 May 22 – 24 at Lakeland Community Theatre. This musical follows key Founding Fathers, i

BANDIT MARKET SUMMER PARTY May 2, noon – 5 p.m. at Bowen Yard. Celebrate the tenth Bandit Market with us! Summer is hot, but Bandit Market is hotter! Shop the coolest vendors from all over Central Florida for vintage clothing & homeware, original art, handmade pieces, baked goods, and more. Enjoy live music & more surprises to celebrate the tenth market! IG @thebanditmarket BEETLEJUICE JR. May 14 – 24 at Theatre Winter Haven. Based on the hit Broadway musical and the beloved