Find a complete listing for July and August events taking place in Polk County atVisitCentralFlorida.org.
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
TUESDAY, JUNE 30
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 Jupiter.
FRIDAY, JULY 3 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
First Friday · Lakeland
– Join us for an evening of 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.
FRIDAY, JULY 3 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Red, White & Kaboom · Lakeland
-The T.Mims Corp. Red, White & Kaboom Independence Celebration will take place with live music at Lake Mirror along the Frances Langford Promenade on Friday, July 3rd with a breathtaking fireworks display dazzling the crowd
-A live concert featuring the energetic Clemons Road
-Variety of food trucks around Lake Mirror so bring a blanket, bring your appetite and enjoy the festivities in celebrating our great nation
FRIDAY, JULY 3 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Rock N’ Freedom Fest · Winter Haven
-Rock N’ Freedom Fest will include live music, children’s activities with inflatables and a water ski show by the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team, Inc. fireworks display will cap off the evening.
FRIDAY, JULY 3 – SUNDAY, JULY 5
Red, Brick & Boom · Winter Haven
-Red, Brick & Boom allows guests to celebrate the 4th of July with a bang at this third annual Independence Day event.
-With a super brick flag build and special viewing glasses that turn ordinary fireworks into millions of exploding bricks, this July 4th celebration is sure to dazzle and delight with three nights of family fun and fireworks.
SATURDAY, JULY 4 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Celebrate Fourth of July in Lake Alfred · Lake Alfred
-We’ll have food, fun, music, car show, a bass fishing tournament, and kid’s activities this year at Lions Park.
SATURDAY, JULY 4 2:00 PM – 9:30 PM
4th of July Celebration in Auburndale · Auburndale
-Event will feature a kid zone, music, fireworks and food.
SATURDAY, JULY 4 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Bartow 4th of July Celebration · Bartow
– The celebration will begin with a patriotic concert from the Bartow Adult Concert Band
-The 4th of July Extravaganza is at Mosaic Park and will feature live music, food vendors, games, and much more.
Saturday, July 4 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Thunder on the Ridge · Haines City
– A variety of artists will take the stage this year followed by the largest fireworks display in Polk County.
– There will be plenty of arts, crafts and food vendors, a beer garden and other activities on site. Come join the fun!
SATURDAY, JULY 4 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Flying Tigers 4th of July Independence Day Celebration · Lakeland
– Baseball and Patriotic Fireworks Show Highlight Festivities.
– The Flying Tigers will take on the Dunedin Blue Jays
– There will be holiday picnic themed games, contests, music and fun. There will also be live music and entertainment following the game by The Sofa Kings and then fireworks to round off the night.
– Lakeland vs. Dunedin.
SATURDAY, JULY 4 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Westgate River Ranch July 4th Weekend Celebration · River Ranch
– A patriotic themed rodeo featuring trick riders, barrel racing, bull riders, a tribute to the armed forces, and fireworks..
SUNDAY, JULY 5 – MONDAY, JULY 9
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 Dunedin.
TUESDAY, JULY 7 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Timeout Tuesday · Auburndale
-The City of Auburndale Parks and Recreation Department wants you to take a time out! Join us every Tuesday in July
– July 7: Super Summer- Bounce House, Superhero appearances, superhero craft
TUESDAY, JULY 7 – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Moon Museum · Lakeland
-This Polk Museum of Art exhibition features one of the few remaining duplicates of ceramic tiles on the landing gear of Apollo XII as well as vintage NASA press photographs, film shot by Apollo XII astronauts and related mission-flown artifacts
TUESDAY, JULY 7 – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
Destinations in Painting: The Kasten Collection · Lakeland
-This exhibition celebrates 19th-century academic painting. This exhibit will house 33 works of art, dating from the 1860s to the 1920s.
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)