An independent guide to Lake Wales and the Florida Ridge.
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Second-Saturday downtown market — produce, makers, and prepared food along Park Ave. Held the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.
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Tuesday, January 6, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon — Downtown Lake Wales, FL
Tuesday Musician's Open Mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales. A weekly Tuesday-evening open mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, January 7, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Old Man Franks — 1005 Lake Howard Dr SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Polk County Open Mic Night at Old Man Franks in Winter Haven. Walk-up sign-in, house drums on site, bring your own instrument and amp when you can. All-ages, free and open to the public.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, January 13, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon — Downtown Lake Wales, FL
Tuesday Musician's Open Mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales. A weekly Tuesday-evening open mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, January 20, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon — Downtown Lake Wales, FL
Tuesday Musician's Open Mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales. A weekly Tuesday-evening open mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, January 27, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon — Downtown Lake Wales, FL
Tuesday Musician's Open Mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales. A weekly Tuesday-evening open mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, February 3, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon — Downtown Lake Wales, FL
Tuesday Musician's Open Mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales. A weekly Tuesday-evening open mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, February 4, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Old Man Franks — 1005 Lake Howard Dr SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Polk County Open Mic Night at Old Man Franks in Winter Haven. Walk-up sign-in, house drums on site, bring your own instrument and amp when you can. All-ages, free and open to the public.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, February 10, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon — Downtown Lake Wales, FL
Tuesday Musician's Open Mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales. A weekly Tuesday-evening open mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, February 17, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon — Downtown Lake Wales, FL
Tuesday Musician's Open Mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales. A weekly Tuesday-evening open mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, February 24, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon — Downtown Lake Wales, FL
Tuesday Musician's Open Mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales. A weekly Tuesday-evening open mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, March 3, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon — Downtown Lake Wales, FL
Tuesday Musician's Open Mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales. A weekly Tuesday-evening open mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, March 4, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Old Man Franks — 1005 Lake Howard Dr SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Polk County Open Mic Night at Old Man Franks in Winter Haven. Walk-up sign-in, house drums on site, bring your own instrument and amp when you can. All-ages, free and open to the public.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, March 10, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon — Downtown Lake Wales, FL
Tuesday Musician's Open Mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales. A weekly Tuesday-evening open mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, March 17, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon — Downtown Lake Wales, FL
Tuesday Musician's Open Mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales. A weekly Tuesday-evening open mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, March 24, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon — Downtown Lake Wales, FL
Tuesday Musician's Open Mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales. A weekly Tuesday-evening open mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, March 31, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon — Downtown Lake Wales, FL
Tuesday Musician's Open Mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales. A weekly Tuesday-evening open mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, April 1, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Old Man Franks — 1005 Lake Howard Dr SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Polk County Open Mic Night at Old Man Franks in Winter Haven. Walk-up sign-in, house drums on site, bring your own instrument and amp when you can. All-ages, free and open to the public.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, April 7, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon — Downtown Lake Wales, FL
Tuesday Musician's Open Mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales. A weekly Tuesday-evening open mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, April 14, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon — Downtown Lake Wales, FL
Tuesday Musician's Open Mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales. A weekly Tuesday-evening open mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, April 21, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon — Downtown Lake Wales, FL
Tuesday Musician's Open Mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales. A weekly Tuesday-evening open mic at The Thirsty Dragon in Lake Wales.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, May 6, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Old Man Franks — 1005 Lake Howard Dr SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Polk County Open Mic Night at Old Man Franks in Winter Haven. Walk-up sign-in, house drums on site, bring your own instrument and amp when you can. All-ages, free and open to the public.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, June 3, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Old Man Franks — 1005 Lake Howard Dr SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Polk County Open Mic Night at Old Man Franks in Winter Haven. Walk-up sign-in, house drums on site, bring your own instrument and amp when you can. All-ages, free and open to the public.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, July 1, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Old Man Franks — 1005 Lake Howard Dr SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Polk County Open Mic Night at Old Man Franks in Winter Haven. Walk-up sign-in, house drums on site, bring your own instrument and amp when you can. All-ages, free and open to the public.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, August 5, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Old Man Franks — 1005 Lake Howard Dr SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Polk County Open Mic Night at Old Man Franks in Winter Haven. Walk-up sign-in, house drums on site, bring your own instrument and amp when you can. All-ages, free and open to the public.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, September 2, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Old Man Franks — 1005 Lake Howard Dr SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Polk County Open Mic Night at Old Man Franks in Winter Haven. Walk-up sign-in, house drums on site, bring your own instrument and amp when you can. All-ages, free and open to the public.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, October 7, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Old Man Franks — 1005 Lake Howard Dr SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Polk County Open Mic Night at Old Man Franks in Winter Haven. Walk-up sign-in, house drums on site, bring your own instrument and amp when you can. All-ages, free and open to the public.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, November 4, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Old Man Franks — 1005 Lake Howard Dr SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Polk County Open Mic Night at Old Man Franks in Winter Haven. Walk-up sign-in, house drums on site, bring your own instrument and amp when you can. All-ages, free and open to the public.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, December 2, 1970
Music6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Old Man Franks — 1005 Lake Howard Dr SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Polk County Open Mic Night at Old Man Franks in Winter Haven. Walk-up sign-in, house drums on site, bring your own instrument and amp when you can. All-ages, free and open to the public.
Details, map & share →Saturday, July 11, 2026
Market9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Market Plaza, Downtown Lake Wales
Second-Saturday downtown market — produce, makers, and prepared food along Park Ave. Held the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.
Details, map & share →Saturday, July 11, 2026
Community2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Spook Hill Elementary
Community talent showcase at Spook Hill Elementary — singers, dancers, comics, and kids' acts.
Details, map & share →Saturday, July 11, 2026
Nearby8:00 PM
Tanners Lakeside Restaurant & Bar, Winter Haven
Nearby: live pro wrestling card at Tanners — a short drive from downtown Lake Wales.
Details, map & share →Saturday, July 11, 2026
Nearby6:00 PM
Port 27, Lake Hamilton
Nearby: guided paint night with drinks at Port 27 on Lake Hamilton.
Details, map & share →Sunday, July 12, 2026
Nearby8:00 PM
Kulture on 1st, Winter Haven
Nearby: free Sunday night music and vibes in downtown Winter Haven.
Details, map & share →Monday, July 13, 2026
Community8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Crystal Lake Park
Community outreach and giveaway day at Crystal Lake Park — school supplies, hygiene kits, and lunch.
Details, map & share →Monday, July 13, 2026
Library6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Schoenoff Meeting Room, Lake Wales Public Library
Florida Humanities talk on the Barefoot Mailman legend and the WPA post office murals.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Community3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Lake Wales Woman's Club
22 rounds of Bingo with cash prizes. Doors 3:30.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Government2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Municipal Administration Building
CRA meeting on downtown redevelopment — public may attend and speak.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Library10:30 AM
Lake Wales Public Library
Weekly story time for toddlers and caregivers — songs, movement, and picture books.
Details, map & share →Thursday, July 16, 2026
Community7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
James P. Austin Community Center
Recurring community food distribution — first-come, first-served.
Details, map & share →Thursday, July 16, 2026
Music5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon
Duo covering Patsy Cline, James Taylor, and more. Source: LakeWalesNews.net.
Details, map & share →Thursday, July 16, 2026
Arts6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Lake Wales Arts Council
Opening night for the Thrown Together group exhibition (runs through Sept 5).
Details, map & share →Saturday, July 18, 2026
Community4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Downtown Lake Wales
Casual after-work meetup and celebration for people who work in insurance.
Details, map & share →Saturday, July 18, 2026
Nature6:00 PM
Bok Tower Gardens
Evening carillon recital under the Singing Tower with cooler garden hours.
Details, map & share →Sunday, July 19, 2026
CommunityAfternoon
Bok Tower Gardens
Bok Tower receives its 100th AED from the Culpepper Cardiac Foundation with heart-health presentations.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Government6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Municipal Administration Building
Regular city commission meeting — agenda posted online 48 hours prior.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Community7:00 PM
2nd Street Cafe, Downtown Lake Wales
Weekly team trivia downtown — arrive early to grab a table.
Details, map & share →Thursday, July 23, 2026
Music6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
The Thirsty Dragon
Lakeland singer-guitarist Shawn Rahn plays The Thirsty Dragon.
Details, map & share →Friday, July 24, 2026
Arts7:00 PM
Lake Wales Little Theatre
Open call auditions for the fall production — cold reads from the script.
Details, map & share →Saturday, July 25, 2026
Market9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Market Plaza, Downtown Lake Wales
Fourth-Saturday downtown market at Market Plaza. Held the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.
Details, map & share →Saturday, July 25, 2026
Community5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Downtown Lake Wales
Classic and custom cars line Park Ave — free to show, free to walk.
Details, map & share →Sunday, July 26, 2026
Recreation7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Lake Wailes Park
Donation-based sunset yoga on the lawn overlooking Lake Wailes. BYO mat.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Government5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
City Administration
Monthly Planning & Zoning Board meeting.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Community7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber networking breakfast with a short program from a member business.
Details, map & share →Thursday, July 30, 2026
Arts10:00 AM
Lake Wales Depot Museum
Docent-led downtown walking tour tracing citrus, rail, and Mediterranean Revival architecture.
Details, map & share →Saturday, August 1, 2026
Music6:00 PM
Sugar Grove Estate
Live bluegrass and barbecue at Sugar Grove Estate — bring a chair.
Details, map & share →Saturday, August 1, 2026
Community8:30 PM
Lake Wailes Park
Free family movie under the stars on the Lake Wailes lawn.
Details, map & share →August 1 – 9, 2026
NearbySee showtimes
Gem Theater, Mulberry
Polk County: The Missing Piece Theatre presents the 60-minute musical adaptation of Pixar's Finding Nemo. Tickets via centralfloridatix.com.
Details, map & share →Saturday, August 1, 2026
Library2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Bartow Public Library
Polk County: end-of-summer-reading party with story time, a visit from a police horse, crafts, and snow cones.
Details, map & share →Saturdays, August – September 2026
Recreation7:30 PM
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo, River Ranch
Polk County: Florida's largest weekly rodeo — bull riding, barrel racing, and bronc riding on the Kissimmee River side of Polk.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Community3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Lake Wales Woman's Club
22 rounds of Bingo with cash prizes. Doors 3:30.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Government6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Municipal Administration Building
Regular city commission meeting — agenda posted online 48 hours prior.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Library10:30 AM
Lake Wales Public Library
Weekly story time for toddlers and caregivers.
Details, map & share →Thursday, August 6, 2026
Community7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
James P. Austin Community Center
Recurring community food distribution.
Details, map & share →Friday, August 7, 2026
Nearby6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Lakeland (Kentucky & Tennessee Ave)
Nearby: family-friendly street festival with makers market, live music, and downtown shops staying open late.
Details, map & share →Friday, August 7, 2026
Nearby5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Winter Haven Historic District
Nearby: monthly downtown Winter Haven street party — food, drink, live music, and shopping under market lights.
Details, map & share →Fridays in August 2026
Nearby8:00 PM
Bonnet Springs Park, Lakeland
Polk County: free outdoor screenings on the great lawn as part of Tampa Theatre's On the Road summer series.
Details, map & share →Friday, August 7, 2026
Nearby5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Camp Margaritaville Resort, Auburndale
Polk County: island-style family night with live entertainment, local vendor shopping, giveaways, and activities for all ages.
Details, map & share →Saturday, August 8, 2026
Market9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Market Plaza, Downtown Lake Wales
Second-Saturday downtown market at Market Plaza. Held the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.
Details, map & share →Through September 5, 2026
ArtsGallery hours
Lake Wales Arts Council
Ongoing summer group show at the Arts Center — mixed-media works from Ridge-area artists.
Details, map & share →Saturday, August 8, 2026
NatureMorning workshop
Bok Tower Gardens
Hands-on workshop building a travel-size flower press and bound book in the gardens.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Community8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber informational session on using the member website portal. Free for members.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Library10:30 AM
Lake Wales Public Library
Weekly toddler story time — songs, movement, and picture books.
Details, map & share →Thursday, August 13, 2026
Nature5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Bok Tower Gardens
Guided crystal singing bowl sound bath in the gardens at golden hour.
Details, map & share →Friday, August 14, 2026
Arts8:00 PM
Downtown Lake Wales (meet at the Depot)
Lantern-lit walking tour of downtown's stranger corners — a preview of the fall run.
Details, map & share →Friday, August 14, 2026
Nearby8:00 PM
Tanners Lakeside Restaurant & Bar, Winter Haven
Nearby: live pro wrestling card at Tanners on Lake Howard.
Details, map & share →Every Saturday in August 2026
Market9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Magnolia Ave between 2nd & 3rd St SW, Downtown Winter Haven
Polk County: weekly market with produce, seafood, baked goods, honey, plants, food trucks, and local makers. Free market bag at the info tent.
Details, map & share →Saturday, August 15, 2026
RecreationPre-show 4:15 PM · Show 5:00 PM
MLK Park at Lake Silver, Winter Haven
Polk County: the world-famous Cypress Gardens Ski Team performs free on Lake Silver. Bring a chair and cash for the 50/50 raffle.
Details, map & share →Saturday, August 15, 2026
Nature8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Bok Tower Gardens
Exotic orchid display and sale with Latin American music and food throughout the gardens.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Government2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Municipal Administration Building
CRA meeting on downtown redevelopment.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Government6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Municipal Administration Building
Regular city commission meeting — agenda posted online 48 hours prior.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Community5:30 PM
Lake Wales
Free Florida Forest Service workshop on defensible space and firewise landscaping for Lake Wales homeowners.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Library10:30 AM
Lake Wales Public Library
Weekly toddler story time.
Details, map & share →Thursday, August 20, 2026
Community7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
James P. Austin Community Center
Recurring community food distribution — first-come, first-served.
Details, map & share →Friday, August 21, 2026
Nearby6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Bartow
Nearby: monthly Friday Fest street party with a back-to-school theme — music, vendors, and kids' activities.
Details, map & share →Saturday, August 22, 2026
Market9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Market Plaza, Downtown Lake Wales
Fourth-Saturday downtown market at Market Plaza. Held the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.
Details, map & share →Saturday, August 22, 2026
Community8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Lake Wales Care Center, 201 N Scenic Hwy
Community bike ride and breakfast fundraiser hosted by the Lake Wales Care Center.
Details, map & share →Saturday, August 22, 2026
Nature6:00 PM
Bok Tower Gardens
Evening carillon recital under the Singing Tower during cooler garden hours.
Details, map & share →Saturday, August 22, 2026
Community6:00 PM
Lake Wales Latte Lounge Coffee and Bookshop
Music bingo night downtown — teams, prizes, and coffee-shop drinks.
Details, map & share →Monday, August 24, 2026
Nearby5:00 PM
Bartow Civic Center
Polk County: countywide tasting event from the Greater Bartow Chamber — restaurants, breweries, bakeries and beverage makers from across Polk. Early bird $40 · GA $50 · VIP $90.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Government5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
City Administration
Monthly Planning & Zoning Board meeting.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Community7:00 PM
2nd Street Cafe, Downtown Lake Wales
Weekly team trivia downtown — arrive early for a table.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Community7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber networking breakfast with a short member spotlight.
Details, map & share →Friday, August 28, 2026
Nature8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Bok Tower Gardens
Free family admission day at Bok Tower Gardens sponsored by Wawa — kids' activities and carillon music.
Details, map & share →Sunday, August 30, 2026
Recreation7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Lake Wailes Park
Donation-based sunset yoga on the lawn overlooking Lake Wailes. BYO mat.
Details, map & share →Sunday, August 30, 2026
Community8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Lake Wales Latte Lounge Coffee and Bookshop
Drop-in collaborative jigsaw puzzling all day at the downtown coffee and bookshop.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Library10:30 AM
Lake Wales Public Library
Weekly toddler story time.
Details, map & share →Thursday, September 3, 2026
Community7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
James P. Austin Community Center
Recurring community food distribution — first-come, first-served.
Details, map & share →Friday, September 4, 2026
Nearby5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Winter Haven Historic District
Nearby: monthly downtown Winter Haven street party — food, drink, live music, and shopping.
Details, map & share →Friday, September 4, 2026
Nearby6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Lakeland
Nearby: makers market, live music, and downtown shops open late along Kentucky & Tennessee Avenues.
Details, map & share →Friday, September 4, 2026
Nearby5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Munn Park, Downtown Lakeland
Nearby: Latin-inspired festival returning to Munn Park, presented by the Puerto Rican / Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Polk County.
Details, map & share →September 4 – 6, 2026
NearbyAll weekend
Chain of Lakes Complex, Winter Haven
Nearby: youth and high-school baseball tournament kicking off the fall Perfect Game season at Chain of Lakes.
Details, map & share →Saturday, September 5, 2026
ArtsGallery hours
Lake Wales Arts Council
Final day of the Thrown Together group exhibition at the Arts Center.
Details, map & share →July 16 – September 5, 2026
ArtsGallery hours
Lake Wales Arts Council
Group exhibition at the Lake Wales Arts Council gallery.
Details, map & share →Saturday, September 12, 2026
Market9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Market Plaza, Downtown Lake Wales
Second-Saturday downtown market — produce, makers, and prepared food. Held the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month.
Details, map & share →Saturday, September 12, 2026
Community10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Kiwanis Park
Classic cars, food trucks, and live music at Kiwanis Park.
Details, map & share →September 2026
NearbySee schedule
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland
Polk County: fall instructional-league baseball at the Tigers' historic Lakeland spring-training home.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Community3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Lake Wales Woman's Club
22 rounds of Bingo with cash prizes. Doors 3:30.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Government2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Municipal Administration Building
CRA meeting on downtown redevelopment — public may attend and speak.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Government6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Municipal Administration Building
Regular city commission meeting — agenda posted online 48 hours prior.
Details, map & share →Thursday, September 17, 2026
Community11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber's annual Power Lunch featuring Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. Ticketed — register through the Chamber.
Details, map & share →Saturday, September 19, 2026
Nearby12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Lake Gwyn Park, Winter Haven
Nearby: Polk County's Hispanic Heritage Festival — live music, street food, vendors, fashion show, and talent show.
Details, map & share →September 19 – 20, 2026
NearbySat 9 AM – 5 PM · Sun 9 AM – 3 PM
Skylight Hangar, SUN 'n FUN Expo, Lakeland
Nearby: Lakeland Rifle & Pistol Club's fall gun show on the SUN 'n FUN campus.
Details, map & share →Saturday, September 19, 2026
Nearby12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Lake Gwyn Park, 137 Ave A E, Winter Haven
Polk County: county-hosted festival with live music, authentic street food, vendors, games, a fashion show, and a talent show.
Details, map & share →Saturday, September 26, 2026
Market9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Market Plaza, Downtown Lake Wales
Fourth-Saturday downtown market at Market Plaza.
Details, map & share →Saturday, September 26, 2026
Nearby7:00 PM
Idlewood Venue, Bartow
Nearby: live music and dancing benefit for the Polk County Bully Project rescue.
Details, map & share →Saturday, September 26, 2026
Community5:00 PM
Beef 'O' Brady's, Lake Wales
Monthly car enthusiast gathering in the Beef 'O' Brady's lot — classics, trucks, and hot rods.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Government5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
City Administration
Monthly Planning & Zoning Board meeting.
Details, map & share →Thursday, October 1, 2026
Arts5:30 PM
Lake Wales Arts Council
Opening reception for the folk art exhibition exploring Florida storytelling traditions.
Details, map & share →Saturday, October 3, 2026
Nearby11:00 AM
Tanners Lakeside Restaurant & Bar, Winter Haven
Nearby: charity fundraiser supporting AED placement and heart-health education across Polk County.
Details, map & share →Thursday, October 22, 2026
Community5:30 PM
Lake Ashton, Lake Wales
Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce masquerade awards gala. Tickets $85–$95.
Details, map & share →Friday, October 23, 2026
Festival5:00 PM
Market Plaza, Downtown Lake Wales
Free outdoor concert featuring Hometown Sounds at Market Plaza — food trucks and downtown vendors.
Details, map & share →October 24 – 25, 2026
Festival10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lake Wailes Park
Milestone 50th year of the free community heritage festival — living-history demos, pumpkin patch, crafts, and Cracker music. Presented by the Lake Wales History Museum.
Details, map & share →Saturday, October 24, 2026
Festival5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Downtown Lake Wales
Main Street's family-friendly Halloween takeover of downtown with trick-or-treating and costume contests.
Details, map & share →Saturday, November 7, 2026
Nature10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bok Tower Gardens
Family festival celebrating the gardens' champion trees — guided walks, kids' crafts, and carillon.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Community11:00 AM
Veterans Memorial Park
City ceremony honoring Lake Wales veterans with speakers, wreath-laying, and rifle salute.
Details, map & share →Friday, November 13, 2026
Festival5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Market Plaza, Downtown Lake Wales
Free outdoor concert and downtown block party — live band, vendors, and food trucks. 2026–27 dates: Oct 23, Nov 13, Dec 11, Jan 22.
Details, map & share →December 4 – 5, 2026
FestivalAll day
Lake Wailes Park
Boutique Americana and roots music festival on the shores of Lake Wailes, celebrating Central Florida's citrus heritage.
Details, map & share →Friday, December 11, 2026
Festival5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Lake Wales
Holiday shopping, festive decor, and music downtown — held alongside the December edition of Lake Wales Live.
Details, map & share →Saturday, December 12, 2026
Festival6:00 PM
Park Avenue, Downtown
Lighted holiday parade down Park Ave — floats, marching bands, Santa on the last float.
Details, map & share →Friday, January 22, 2027
Festival5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Market Plaza, Downtown Lake Wales
Free outdoor concert and downtown block party — music, vendors, and food.
Details, map & share →Saturday, January 23, 2027
Music12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Downtown Lake Wales
Free downtown lunchtime concerts. 2027 dates: Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 27, Apr 24.
Details, map & share →February 27 – March 1, 2027
FestivalSat 10 AM – 4 PM · Sun 10 AM – 4 PM (Awards Sat 4:30–6 PM)
Lakeshore Blvd, Lake Wailes
Free open-air festival with 70+ juried fine artists, the Tasting Trail, and live music. Presented by AdventHealth.
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Festival6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Downtown Lake Wales
Main Street's signature wine, food, and live-music stroll through downtown.
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Festival5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Lake Wales
Main Street's downtown block party.
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