Events

This June, The Loft Art Gallery will be home to the colorful and whimsical art of Rachel Brame.

Brame’s artwork makes its debut during downtown Lakeland’s First Friday festivities on June 6. A free reception with live music, wine and hors d’oeuvres i

Citizen CPR's Fourth Annual The Beat Goes On is unique

event that serves heart healthy foods prepared by chefs from

outstanding local restaurants, a food demo by Apron's Cooking School, Healthy Lifestyle Exhibits, Dessert and Coffee Bar. Donation of $2

Apr 27. Spring 2014 Bridal Show. Many industry professionals to help plan your big day. Ideas, Giveaways, Entertainment and more. Located Sikes Hall, The Lakeland Center. Sun, 1-5 pm.  www.pcbridalexhibit.com for more info. 

Apr 26. Hosted by Winter Haven Main Street. Fun for the whole family including Fido. Pet related vendors, music, wiener dog race and the Humane Society will have the mobile adoption truck for a NEW addition to the family. Located Central park, Downto

Polk County Master Gardeners present the 8th Annual GardenFest and Plant Sale.  Shop Florida-Friendly, Native and Butterfly plants, Orchids, Rain Barrels, crafts, pottery and more.  Hypertufa demonstrations and Free Worm Farm starter kits.  Visit the

Be a fan of Dixieland! Later hours, discounts, and music on the last Friday monthly in Dixieland, Lakeland. The retail shops and restaurants in the Dixieland CRA kick off their monthly Last Friday event on the final Friday of each month. More than 15

Apr 25 & 26.  Fri, Home Show, exhibit Hall 1-8 pm. Sat, Home Show, Exhibit Hall 10-6 pm. Located at the Lakeland Center.  www.thelogandtimberhomeshow.com for more info. 

The Celebrate Dance Festival returns to Lakeland April 25-27, and includes an extended weekend of dance events.

Master classes taught by professional dancers will be available April 25-27; a gala performance April 26 at Florida Southern College’s Bra

Annual Easter Morning Worship at Bok Tower Gardens. Experience the Gardens own sunrise service with the Lake Wales Chorale, bagpipes performance, live carillon performances and the sounds of the Celebration Brass Ensemble. A buffet breakfast will be

Easter Egg Hunt, Prizes, Food, Entertainment, Meet the Easter Bunny! Located Auburndale High School, Bloodhound Trail, Auburndale. Sat, 11 am-3 pm. 

Children will be separated by age groups; 0-3 years, 4-5 years, 6-8 years and 9 years. The first egg hunt begins at 10 a.m., with other age groups following immediately. Bring your basket! This year’s event will include bounce houses, a cake walk, a

Special appearance by the Easter Bunny! Ages 2-10. Fun, Candy, Prizes. Located Larry Parrish Baseball Complex, 2401 East Johnson Ave, Haines City. Sat, 10 am. Free admission. Call (863) 421-3700 for more info. 

Meet local authors. Mini workshops. Author presentations. Storytelling. Sponsored by Three Rivers Books and Grapefruit Press. Located Central Park, Downtown Winter Haven. Sat, 10-4 pm. Call (863) 289-1191 for more info. 

The day kicks off with the annual Kiwanis Club Easter Hunt starting at 10 am sharp. Photos with the Easter Bunny, Prizes awarded. The festival kicks off with music, all day entertainment, food, vendors, demonstrations and everything “spring”. Located

Presented by the Polk County Parks and rec Department. 8 different locations around the county. Every egg has a prize and some have a SUPER prize. Kids in age groups of 2-3, 4-6, and 7-9 will collect eggs.  Every egg has a prize but some eggs have SU

For the third year in a row, 2,800 participant event Located Lake Eva Park, Haines City.  Sunday, 6-8 am. Active.com for more info.

Karaoke Contest with $600 prize at Cypress Restaurant & Bar (at Winter Haven Suites), 1150 3rd St SW Winter Haven. Saturdays 8pm - Close. No Registration Fee - Free to Enter Ages 21+. Qualifications every Saturday through May 24, 2014 followed by Sem

20,000 Easter Egg Hunt. Pack the Park for Kidspack is an annual event at Joker Marchant Stadium designed to bring the community together and pack the park to take a stand against child hunger. Proceeds from each advanced ticket sold helps feed a hung

This event promises to be a fun skeet shoot during the day followed by dinner, live and silent auctions as well as live entertainment at the Evening Round-Up. Sat, skeet shoot at 2:30 pm and the evening event begins with cocktails served at 6:00 pm.

Presented by Magnify Credit Union. An old fashioned neighborhood event with fun for all. Music, entertainment, vendors, contests and lots of ice cream. Check out the website for line up and all details. Benefit used to promote Financial Literacy in P