Find a complete listing for August and September events taking place in Polk County at VisitCentralFlorida.org.
This Week’s Events
THURSDAY, JULY 30 – SUNDAY AUGUST 2
Lakeland Flying Tigers · Lakeland
-Lakeland Flying Tigers is celebrating their 50th season of baseball. Join them for $1 nights, All You Can Eat nights, fireworks and more!
-Kids may play catch on the field prior to the game, and run the bases following the game (weather permitting).
-Lakeland vs Charlotte.
FRIDAY, JULY 31 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Canning 101 · Bartow
-Preserve jams and jellies for sale or sweeten your table.
-This class will teach you: How to can jams & jellies, how to use a boiling water bath canner, what can/cannot be altered in a recipe, what is allowed under the cottage food law, plus, what’s important for safety.
FRIDAY, JULY 31 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 2
Lakeland Boat Show · Lakeland
-A huge selection of new boats, boating accessories, ATVs, fishing gear and more.
-Attend the Captain Joe Fishing School where we provide the bait, tackle, and line for hands on learning with expert anglers.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Warrior Walk · Lakeland
-Join us as we walk the 2.7 mile trail around beautiful Lake Hollingsworth in honor of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice during Operations Iraqi/Enduring Freedom.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Live at the Gardens Concert Series · Lake Wales
-Summer is here, and so is a HOT new series of live music inside the COOL air-conditioned comfort of the Gardens’ Visitor Center.
-Good Time Jazz Band sponsored. Patriotic, spiritual and classic American pop songs.
Recurring Events
Special Events at the Grove House – Wednesdays and Saturdays through May 2015 (Florida’s Natural Growers Grove House, Lake Wales
African American Art Since 1950: Perspectives from the David C. Driskell Center – Through June 27 (Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland)
Lakeland Flying Tigers - Through June 25 (Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland)
Main Street Bartow Farmers Market – Wednesdays weekly
Haines City Farmers Market – Wednesdays weekly
Dixieland Twilight Farmers Market – Wednesdays 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)
Summer Fun with Kids – Maker Space, Stories on Stage, and Art Studio – Monday through Friday, weekly (Explorations V Children’s Museum, Downtown Lakeland)