Find a complete listing of July and August events taking place in Polk County at VisitCentralFlorida.org.
Historic Lake Mirror Tour
Date: Tuesday, July 22
Venue: Downtown Lakeland
- Learn about the horse and buggy of Downtown Lakeland in this free monthly walking tour.
Moonlight with Moths at Circle B
Date: Wednesday, July 23
Venue: Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland
- Join Circle B Bar Reserve for a presentation in the workshop on Moth’s, and venture out into the Oak Hammock in front of the Nature Center to the Insect Station to see the various types of Moth’s and other night time insects that call Circle B Bar Reserve Home.
Classic Albums Live
Date: Friday, July 25
Venue: The Lakeland Center
- Max 98.3 and Classic Albums Live takes classic albums and recreates them live, onstage – note for note, cut for cut.
- The July 25 Classic Albums Live event will feature Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Chronicle.
Last Friday
Date: Friday, July 25
Venue: Dixieland Lakeland
- More than 15 participating Dixieland businesses will extend their hours and feature one-of-a-kind art, shopping specials, entertainment and/or special drawings.
Dirt Day
Date: Saturday, July 26
Venue: Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland
- Dirt Day is a free hands-on plant propagation series for kids ages 6-12 at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland.
Lake Wales Car Show
Date: Saturday, July 26
Venue: Downtown Lake Wales
- Admire the cool antique, custom and classic cars of yesteryear while enjoying music, enchanting shops, and the unique restaurants of charming downtown Lake Wales.
Murder Mystery Dinner
Date: Saturday, July 26
Venue: Ramon Theater, Frostproof
- Find out who murdered cruise director Sunny Sails aboard the Legendary Carnival at the Ramon Theater’s “Death Ahoy” murder mystery dinner.
STEAM Saturdays
Date: Saturday, July 26
Venue: Mulberry Phosphate Museum
- STEAM Saturday features activities and experiments that combine science, technology, engineering, and math with a creative side.
- July 26th’s activity is “Invisible Ink Investigation” and is designed for students ages 5-10.
Traveling Water Ventures Bus
Date: Saturday, July 26
Venue: Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland
- Join Polk’s Nature Discovery Center in Welcoming the Traveling Water Ventures Bus to Circle B Bar Reserve.
- Explore the hands on Science Lab constructed within a 53 foot semi-trailer and learn about Florida’s water resources.
Watershed Ecology Kayak Tours
Date: Saturday, July 26
Venue: Lakes Roy and Lulu; Winter Haven
- The UF/IFAS Polk County Extension next free kaya tour will take place on Lake Roy and Lake Lulu, and the topic will be Urban Water Quality.
Florida Trails Hike
Date: Sunday, July 27
Venue: Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland
- This is a moderately paced walk with opportunities to observe wildlife and see the new exhibit on the Florida Citrus industry along the Lost Bridge Trail.
Scenic 17 Spring Triathlon & Duathlon
Date: Sunday, July 27
Venue: Webber International University, Babson Park
- The 7th Annual Scenic 17 Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon returns to Babson Park, and this year’s event is presented by Hawk Racing and hosted by Webber International University.