Find a complete listing of December and January events taking place in Polk County at VisitCentralFlorida.org.
Betting on Death
Date: Tuesday, December 31
Venue: Ramon Theater, Frostproof
- Join the Ramon Theater for an evening of mystery, dinner, a sparking beverage, party favors and Ramon Theater’s own “cast of characters”.
Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party
Date: Tuesday, December 31
Venue: LEGOLAND Florida, Winter Haven
- Kids’ New Year’s Eve is the perfect way to ring in the new year with the family where the giant LEGO brick drops at a very kid-friendly midnight KST (Kid Standard Time) – otherwise known as 6:00 p.m. EST.
- Other event elements include a spectacular fireworks show and a DJ dance party in Miniland USA.
First Friday
Date: Friday, January 3
Venue: Munn Park, Lakeland
- Every first Friday monthly, people from all over converge in Downtown Lakeland for an evening of free family-friendly entertainment, activities, live music, art receptions, a car show, and the opportunity to check out a locally-owned establishment.
Pickin’ in the Park
Date: Friday, January 3
Venue: Central Park, Winter Haven
- Join a fun time of music in Central Park at this free community sing-along with music by local musicians.
- The event is held in Downtown Winter Haven’s Central Park on the first Friday of each month, September through May with the exception of December.
Taylor D. Robenalt Exhibit
Date: Friday, January 3
Venue: The Loft Art Gallery, Lakeland
- The Loft Art Gallery is pleased to spotlight the “sacred” and “ghostly” works of January’s featured artist, Taylor D. Robenalt throughout the month.
Ron White, a Little Unprofessional
Date: Saturday, January 4
Venue: The Lakeland Center
- Ron White, best known as a charter member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, returns to Lakeland with a new show guaranteed to deliver a night of incredible comedy.
RECURRING EVENTS:
Countdown to Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party – Through December 30 (LEGOLAND Florida, Winter Haven)
Gary Gessford Exhibit – Through December 31 (The Loft Art Gallery, Lakeland)
Holiday Home Tour – Through January 5 (Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales)
Poinsettia Display – Through January 5 (Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales)
Public Ice Skating – Through January 6 (The Lakeland Center)
Taylor D. Robenalt Exhibit – Through January 31 (The Loft Art Gallery, Lakeland)
Stephen Knapp: New Light – Through March 8 (Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland)
Haines City Farmers Market – Wednesdays weekly
Winter Haven Farmers Market – Thursdays weekly
Bartow Farmers Market – Saturdays weekly
Downtown Lakeland Farmers Curb Market – Saturdays weekly
Lake Wales Farmers Market – Second and fourth Saturdays monthly
Highland City Community Market – Third Saturday monthly
Mulberry Farmers Market – Third Saturday monthly
Saturday Night Rodeo – Saturdays weekly (Westgate River Ranch Resort, River Ranch)
Children’s Programming: – Monday through Friday weekly (Explorations V Children’s Museum, Lakeland)
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