Find a complete listing for July and August events taking place in Polk County at VisitCentralFlorida.org.
This Week’s Events
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
First Friday · Lakeland
-One of the most popular recurring events at Historic Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland.
-FREE family friendly entertainment, activities, live music, art receptions, a car show, and, of course, the chance to check out a great, locally-owned restaurant or retail establishment.
-This month’s theme is “Back to School Bash.”
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12
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).
– Aug. 7-9: Lakeland vs Daytona
– Aug 10- 12: Lakeland vs Clearwater
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Downtown Bartow Antique Fair · Bartow
-Held the 2nd Saturday of each month, antique vendors set up along the sidewalks in downtown Bartow.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Family Fun Day at Polk County History Center · Bartow
– Enjoy a day of arts and crafts on the second Saturday of each month. Free back-to-school items will be given to students while supplies last.
-There are also multiple ongoing exhibits at Polk County History Center to check out.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
BeFly Yoga Tours · Lakeland
-BeFly Bike Tours presents Yoga Tours featuring Deanne DeForest, president of BodySong Wellness LLC.
– Wednesday beginning in August from 9am – 11am. Meet at Hollis Gardens in Lakeland at 8:30 a.m.
-BeFly bikes are limited to the first 6 people, BYOB (Bring Your Own Bicycle) is open to all.
-Reservations are required: Call 863-899-1818or email info@bodysongwellness.org to reserve your spot.
Recurring Events
Lakeland Flying Tigers- Through June 25 (Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland)
Timeout Tuesday – Tuesdays weekly
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 Saturday, 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: Maker Space, Stories on Stage, and Art Studio -Monday through Friday, weekly (Explorations V Children’s Museum, Downtown Lakeland)