Find a complete listing for April and May events taking place in Polk County at VisitCentralFlorida.org.
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2015 — SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2015
Florida’s Natural Charity Classic · Lake Wales
– The Symetra Tour, the Road to the LPGA, is excited to announce the return of the Florida’s Natural Charity Classic to Lake Wales Country Club in 2015. The 2015 Florida’s Natural Charity Classic will mark the seventh year that Florida’s Natural has hosted the Symetra Tour and the 15th year that the Tour has played in Polk County.
– The Florida’s Natural Charity Classic will feature a 144-player field competing for a total purse of $125,000. The winner will receive $18,750. Proceeds from the Florida’s Natural Charity Classic will once again go towards the Florida’s Natural Growers Foundation, which benefits Central Florida charitable organizations in the areas of youth, health and education.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Guided Bird Hike at Circle B Bar Reserve · Lakeland
Join a volunteer guide on a hike through the Marsh and learn about the birds of Circle B Bar Reserve. This will be a great time of year to bird watch at Circle B Bar Reserve, so do not miss out on this hike!!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 1:05 PM – 3:00 PM
Detroit Tigers Spring Training · Lakeland
– The 2015 spring season marks the Tigers 79th season at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, extending the longest-standing relationship between a major league team and a current Spring Training host city. The 2015 spring season marks the club’s 50th consecutive season of exhibition play at Joker Marchant Stadium.
– March 25 vs. Miami
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Rock and Soul · Lakeland
– Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals and Darlene Love are coming to the Lakeland Center.
– Felix Cavaliere is best known for his association with The Young Rascals during the 1960’s singing lead vocals on six of their best loved hits including “Groovin’,” “Good Lovin’,” “I’ve Been Lonely Too Long,” and “A Beautiful Morning.”
– Darlene’s voice helped launch a hundred hits: the No. 1 ”He’s a Rebel,” ”(Today I Met) the Boy I’m Gonna Marry,” ”He’s Sure the Boy I Love” and ”Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26 1:05 PM – 3:00 PM
Detroit Tigers Spring Training · Lakeland
– The 2015 spring season marks the Tigers 79th season at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, extending the longest-standing relationship between a major league team and a current Spring Training host city. The 2015 spring season marks the club’s 50th consecutive season of exhibition play at Joker Marchant Stadium
– March 26 vs. Baltimore
THURSDAY, MARCH 26 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
String Ensemble Concert · Lakeland
– This concert will feature all of the strings of the Harrison Symphony along with two guest artists; Annabelle and Ron Gardiner from Southeastern University. They will be performing the Concerto for Violin and Cello by Vivaldi. The concert will also include works by Corelli and Britten.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tram Nature Tour at Circle B Bar Reserve · Lakeland
– Take a personalized tour of the Banana Creek Marsh with a volunteer guide who will point out plants, birds and history of the property.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Movies on the Lawn · Bartow
– “Hop” is the next feature at Main Street Bartow, Inc.’s “Movies on the Lawn” to be shown on Friday, March 27, at dark, on the northwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Main Street.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Lake Region Audubon Bird Hike · Lakeland
– Lake Region Audubon Society hosts periodic bird hikes at Circle B Bar Reserve led by the Bird Club.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tram Nature Tour at Circle B Bar Reserve · Lakeland
– Take a personalized tour of the Banana Creek Marsh with a volunteer guide who will point out plants, birds and history of the property.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Intermediate Watercolors at Bok Tower Gardens · Lake Wales
– Review wash, wet-in-wet, and dry brush watercolor techniques, color mixing and layering. Students will make landscape and floral studies and have a chance to paint en plein air in the Gardens. Breakfast, lunch and some supplies provided.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Discovery Cart Saturdays at Bok Tower Gardens · Lake Wales
– Did you know that plants are the basis for health & beauty products and household cleaners? Discover the lathering properties of detergent made with soap nuts and the soothing properties of coconut oil.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fur, Feathers and Fins · Davenport
– This event will highlight and celebrate the companion and working animals that bring so much meaning into our lives with such events as training demonstrations, informational talks by local veterinarians, pet products, a silent auction, food, children’s activities, and much more.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 1:05 PM – 3:00 PM
Detroit Tigers Spring Training · Lakeland
– The 2015 spring season marks the Tigers 79th season at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, extending the longest-standing relationship between a major league team and a current Spring Training host city. The 2015 spring season marks the club’s 50th consecutive season of exhibition play at Joker Marchant Stadium.
– March 28 vs. St. Louis
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Lake Wales Car Show · Lake Wales
– Stroll and admire the cool antique, custom and classic cars of yesteryear while enjoying music, enchanting shops, and the unique restaurants of charming downtown Lake Wales.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tram Nature Tour at Circle B Bar Reserve · Lakeland
– Take a personalized tour of the Banana Creek Marsh with a volunteer guide who will point out plants, birds and history of the property.
MONDAY, MARCH 30 1:05 PM – 3:00 PM
Detroit Tigers Spring Training · Lakeland
– The 2015 spring season marks the Tigers 79th season at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, extending the longest-standing relationship between a major league team and a current Spring Training host city. The 2015 spring season marks the club’s 50th consecutive season of exhibition play at Joker Marchant Stadium.
– March 30 vs. Atlanta
MONDAY, MARCH 30 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Flashdance · Lakeland
– The pop culture phenomenon of FLASHDANCE is now live on state and is coming to The Lakeland Center. With electrifying dance at its core, FLASHDANCE-THE MUSICAL tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night with dreams of one day becoming a professional performer.
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2015 — THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2015
60th State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida · Lakeland
– Young scientists in grades 6-12 will be competing for awards and prizes during the 60th Annual State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) of Florida- the state’s largest academic competition- at The Lakeland Center.
– Awards include scholarship nominations worth more than $1.2 million, an opportunity for a summer internship at NASA, a spot at the National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia, a chance to compete at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles and much more!
TUESDAY, MARCH 31 12:00 AM – SUNDAY, APRIL 5 11:59 PM
Chain Of Records · Winter Haven
– During Chain of Records, put on by Pro Action Sports and Absolute Aqua Sports, participants will be attempting to set/break many different records. Pro Action Sports and Absolute Aqua Sports is hosting the event to promote the sports of water-skiing, and for fun!
– Chain of Records will utilize many of the Lakes in Polk County, most of them in Winter Haven and Lake Alfred. The records will see participants from all over the world, with Belgium, England, France, Canada, Australia, Germany, and the USA committed to having athletes present.
TUESDAY, MARCH 31 1:05 PM – 3:00 PM
Detroit Tigers Spring Training · Lakeland
– The 2015 spring season marks the Tigers 79th season at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, extending the longest-standing relationship between a major league team and a current Spring Training host city. The 2015 spring season marks the club’s 50th consecutive season of exhibition play at Joker Marchant Stadium.
– March 31 vs. Pittsburgh
TUESDAY, MARCH 31 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Cesar Millan · Lakeland
– Cesar Millan, star of the new television series Cesar 911 on NatGeo WILD and original host of the long-running hit series Dog Whisperer and Leader of the Pack will reveal the secrets of happier, healthier relationships between humans and their canine companions in his exciting live show!
– Joined by his famous four-legged companion, Junior, Cesar will share his philosophies and methods, then present examples via live demonstrations with multiple dogs.
Recurring Events
Peak Bloom – Through the end of March (Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales)
RussMatt Central Florida Collegiate Baseball Invitational – Through March 31
Detroit Tigers Spring Training – Through April 3 (Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland)
Special Events at the Grove House – Wednesdays and Saturdays through May 2015 (Florida’s Natural Growers Grove House, Lake Wales)
Haines City Farmers Market – Wednesdays weekly
Davenport Farmers Market at Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center – Thursdays weekly
Winter Haven Farmers Market – Thursdays weekly
Downtown Lakeland Farmers Curb Market – Saturdays weekly
1st Saturday Market in South Lakeland – First Saturday monthly
Lake Wales Farmers Market – Second and fourth Saturdays monthly
Highland City Community Market – Third Saturday monthly
2nd and 4th Saturday Market Winter Haven – Second and Fourth Saturday monthly
Saturday Night Rodeo – Saturdays weekly (Westgate River Ranch Resort, River Ranch)
Children’s Programming: Magical Monday, Terrific Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Thrilling Thursday and Fun Friday – Monday through Friday weekly (Explorations V Children’s Museum, Lakeland)
Source: SunnyCentralFlorida.com