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Polk County Events Calendar

Parades, markets, festivals, ballgames and lake days across Polk County, updated every week. Dates come from organizers and public listings, so confirm before you go.

November 2026

  • Nov14Sat

    Lake Wales Downtown Farmers Market Listed date

    9 a.m.–1 p.m.20 N. Market St., Lake WalesFree

    A small, friendly market in historic downtown Lake Wales on the second and fourth Saturdays.

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  • Nov14Sat

    Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market Listed date

    8 a.m.–2 p.m.200 block of N. Kentucky Ave., LakelandFree

    Produce, plants, baked goods and local makers spread across downtown Lakeland every Saturday morning.

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  • Nov14Sat

    Winter Haven Farmers Market Listed date

    9 a.m.–1 p.m.3rd St. SW & Ave. C SW, Winter HavenFree

    Farmers, food trucks, fresh pasta, baked goods, seafood, plants and local makers in downtown Winter Haven.

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  • Nov21Sat

    Haven Holiday Market Listed date

    10 a.m.–4 p.m.Central Park, 469 W. Central Ave., Winter HavenFree

    The 12th annual holiday market fills downtown Winter Haven with 250+ vendors, food trucks, performers and a kids’ area.

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  • Nov21Sat

    LEGOLAND Florida Christmas Bricktacular Listed date

    Select dates through Dec. 31; park hours varyLEGOLAND Florida Resort, Winter HavenPark admission

    The park’s holiday celebration runs on select dates from Thanksgiving weekend through New Year’s Eve.

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  • Nov26Thu

    Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Fun Run (Fleet Feet Lakeland) Listed date

    6:30 a.m.Fleet Feet Lakeland, LakelandFree

    A free, easygoing Thanksgiving morning fun run hosted by Fleet Feet Lakeland. Check the listing for the meeting spot.

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  • Nov26Thu

    Ultra Ultras Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Fun Run Listed date

    8 a.m.Lake Wailes Park, Lake WalesRegistration

    The 4th annual Thanksgiving 5K around Lake Wailes, plus a fun run for kids.

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  • Nov28Sat

    Small Business Saturday

    Downtowns across the county, Polk CountyFree

    The national shop-small day lands the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Start at a downtown farmers market and work outward.

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December 2026

  • Dec3Thu

    Lakeland Christmas Parade Listed date

    7 p.m.–9 p.m.Downtown (starts at RP Funding Center, then Lemon St.), LakelandFree

    Lakeland’s big downtown parade, hosted by the Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland, traditionally on the first Thursday of December.

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  • Dec4Fri

    First Friday in Downtown Lakeland Listed date

    6 p.m.–9 p.m.Kentucky Ave. & Munn Park, LakelandFree

    Streets close to cars for a monthly themed night of vendors, food trucks, music and late shop hours.

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  • Dec4Fri

    Havendale Christmas Parade Listed date

    7 p.m.–9 p.m.Havendale Blvd., Winter Haven & AuburndaleFree

    Floats, marching bands and community groups roll down Havendale Boulevard between Winter Haven and Auburndale.

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  • Dec5Sat

    Glitter, Glisten & Snow Listed date

    Schedule to be confirmedLake Eva Park, Haines CityFree

    Haines City’s holiday celebration at Lake Eva Park. The date is listed; check with the city for the schedule.

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  • Dec5Sat

    Holidays on Central Listed date

    Time to be announcedCentral Park, Winter HavenFree

    Billed as downtown Winter Haven’s biggest holiday celebration of the year.

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  • Dec18Fri

    Light Up BSP at Bonnet Springs Park Listed date

    Evenings; confirm the scheduleBonnet Springs Park, LakelandFree

    Two weeks of holiday lights and family nights at Lakeland’s riverside park. The 2024 edition ran 6–8:30 p.m. nightly.

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  • Dec19Sat

    Free Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show Listed date

    4 p.m.–6 p.m.Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Lake Silver, Winter HavenFree

    Winter Haven’s water-ski tradition, live on Lake Silver. Bring a chair.

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February 2027

  • Feb19Fri

    Detroit Tigers Spring Training Opener vs. Phillies Listed date

    Game time TBAPublix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, LakelandTickets

    The Phillies say their 2027 spring schedule opens Feb. 19 against the Tigers in Lakeland. The Tigers’ full schedule is still to come.

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  • Feb27Sat

    Lake Wales Arts Festival Tentative

    Downtown Lake Wales area, Lake WalesFree

    The 56th annual juried arts festival. Dates are tentative until the Lake Wales Arts Council confirms.

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April 2027

  • Apr6Tue

    SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo

    SUN ’n FUN Expo Campus, Lakeland Linder International Airport, LakelandTickets

    The 53rd SUN ’n FUN runs Tuesday through Sunday: airshows, aircraft displays and thousands of pilots flying in.

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