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Toddler Story Time
- Date
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Time
- 10:30 AM
- Location
- Lake Wales Public Library
Weekly story time for toddlers and caregivers.
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Tuesday, January 6, 1970
MusicTuesday Musician's Open Mic
6:00 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
MusicPolk County Open Mic Night
6:00 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
MusicTuesday Musician's Open Mic
6:00 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
MusicTuesday Musician's Open Mic
6:00 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
MusicTuesday Musician's Open Mic
6:00 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
MusicTuesday Musician's Open Mic
6:00 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
MusicPolk County Open Mic Night
6:00 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
MusicTuesday Musician's Open Mic
6:00 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
MusicTuesday Musician's Open Mic
6:00 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
MusicTuesday Musician's Open Mic
6:00 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
MusicTuesday Musician's Open Mic
6:00 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
MusicPolk County Open Mic Night
6:00 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
MusicTuesday Musician's Open Mic
6:00 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
MusicTuesday Musician's Open Mic
6:00 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
MusicTuesday Musician's Open Mic
6:00 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
MusicTuesday Musician's Open Mic
6:00 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
MusicPolk County Open Mic Night
6:00 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
MusicTuesday Musician's Open Mic
6:00 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
MusicTuesday Musician's Open Mic
6:00 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
MusicTuesday Musician's Open Mic
6:00 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
MusicPolk County Open Mic Night
6:00 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
MusicPolk County Open Mic Night
6:00 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
MusicPolk County Open Mic Night
6:00 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
MusicPolk County Open Mic Night
6:00 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
MusicPolk County Open Mic Night
6:00 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
MusicPolk County Open Mic Night
6:00 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
MusicPolk County Open Mic Night
6:00 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
MusicPolk County Open Mic Night
6:00 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, 2026
LibraryToddler Story Time
10:30 AM
Lake Wales Public Library
Weekly story time for toddlers and caregivers.
Details, map & share →Saturday, October 10, 2026
MarketLake Wales Downtown Market
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Market Plaza, Downtown Lake Wales
Second-Saturday downtown market — produce, makers, and prepared food.
Details, map & share →Thursday, October 15, 2026
CommunityCentral Florida Health Care Food Distribution
7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
James P. Austin Community Center
Recurring community food distribution — first-come, first-served.
Details, map & share →Friday, October 16, 2026
NearbyMain Street Bartow Friday Fest
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Bartow
Nearby: monthly Friday Fest street party in downtown Bartow — music, vendors, and kids' activities.
Details, map & share →Saturday, October 17, 2026
NatureBok Tower Sunset Carillon Concert
5:30 PM
Bok Tower Gardens
Evening carillon recital under the Singing Tower as the gardens cool off.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, October 20, 2026
CommunityBingo at the Woman's Club
3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Lake Wales Woman's Club
22 rounds of Bingo with cash prizes. Doors 3:30.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, October 20, 2026
GovernmentCommunity Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Municipal Administration Building
CRA meeting on downtown redevelopment — public may attend and speak.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, October 20, 2026
GovernmentCity Commission Meeting
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Municipal Administration Building
Regular city commission meeting — agenda posted online 48 hours prior.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, October 21, 2026
BusinessLake Wales Startup Night: Startup Legal Strategy
6:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon — 126 N 1st St, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Lake Wales Startup Night returns with attorney Denise Tessier, Esq. (TessierLawFirm.com) on startup legal strategy — entity choice, contracts, and the mistakes that cost founders later. Free to attend; food, drinks, and good conversation.
Details, map & share →Thursday, October 22, 2026
CommunityA Masquerade Gala — 10th Annual Chamber Gala & Awards
5:30 PM
Lake Ashton, Lake Wales
Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce masquerade awards gala. Tickets $85–$95.
Details, map & share →Friday, October 23, 2026
FestivalLake Wales Live — Hometown Sounds
5:00 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
Festival50th Annual Pioneer Days Festival
10:00 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. Open 10 AM–4 PM both days, not a 3 PM start.
Details, map & share →Saturday, October 24, 2026
FestivalHalloween Spooktacular
5:00 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, October 24, 2026
MarketLake Wales Downtown Market
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Market Plaza, Downtown Lake Wales
Fourth-Saturday downtown market at Market Plaza — the same weekend as Pioneer Days.
Details, map & share →Saturday, October 24, 2026
NearbyFall Night Market — Downtown Lakeland
Evening
Downtown Lakeland
Polk County: Downtown Lakeland's Fall Night Market returns with makers, food, and live music after dark.
Details, map & share →Sunday, October 25, 2026
CommunityTrue Crime Club: Trick or Treat
6:00 PM
Lake Wales Latte Lounge Coffee and Bookshop — 229 E Stuart Avenue #7, Lake Wales, FL
The Latte Lounge's October calendar lists True Crime Club: Trick or Treat at 6 PM. Admission, registration requirements and an end time have not been announced in the calendar.
Details, map & share →Sunday, October 25, 2026
CommunityAll Nations Sunday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Namesake Apostolic Church — 34 State Road 60, Lake Wales, FL
Namesake Apostolic Church hosts All Nations Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM. The church's event page confirms this specific schedule; admission and registration requirements are not stated.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, October 27, 2026
CommunityCommunity Night
6:00 PM
Lake Wales Latte Lounge — 229 E Stuart Avenue #7, Lake Wales, FL
Community Night appears on the Latte Lounge's October 2026 calendar at 6 PM. Meet neighbors at the coffee shop and bookshop. Admission, an end time and event-specific registration have not been published.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, October 27, 2026
GovernmentPlanning & Zoning Board Meeting
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
City Administration
Monthly Planning & Zoning Board meeting.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, October 28, 2026
CommunityChamber Breakfast Club
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber networking breakfast with a short member spotlight.
Details, map & share →Saturday, October 31, 2026
CommunityDowntown Trick-or-Treat
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Park Avenue, Downtown Lake Wales
Halloween night trick-or-treating with participating Park Avenue merchants — free and family-friendly.
Details, map & share →Sunday, November 1, 2026
Festival1st Annual Mel-V Day
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lake Wailes Park/Gazebo — 499 E Park Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853
The first Mel-V Day community festival takes place at Lake Wailes Park and its gazebo. General festival admission is free and open to the public. Optional basketball shootout divisions have separately listed fees; confirm competition pricing with the organizer.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, November 3, 2026
GovernmentCity Commission Meeting
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Municipal Administration Building
Regular city commission meeting — agenda posted online 48 hours prior.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, November 4, 2026
LibraryToddler Story Time
10:30 AM
Lake Wales Public Library
Weekly story time for toddlers and caregivers.
Details, map & share →Thursday, November 5, 2026
CommunityCentral Florida Health Care Food Distribution
7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
James P. Austin Community Center
Recurring community food distribution — first-come, first-served.
Details, map & share →Friday, November 6, 2026
NearbyFirst Friday Winter Haven
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Winter Haven Historic District
Nearby: monthly downtown street party — food, drink, live music, and late shopping.
Details, map & share →Saturday, November 7, 2026
NatureBok Tower Big Tree Festival
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bok Tower Gardens
Family festival celebrating the gardens' champion trees — guided walks, kids' crafts, and carillon.
Details, map & share →Opens Saturday, November 7, 2026
NearbyFestival of Wreaths & Silent Auction
History Center hours
Polk County History Center — 100 E Main St, Bartow
Polk County: designer wreaths on display and up for silent auction through mid-December at the History Center. Free to view.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, November 11, 2026
CommunityVeterans Day Ceremony
11:00 AM
Veterans Memorial Park
City ceremony honoring Lake Wales veterans with speakers, wreath-laying, and rifle salute.
Details, map & share →Friday, November 13, 2026
FestivalLake Wales Live
5:00 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 →Saturday, November 14, 2026
MarketLake Wales Downtown Market
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Market Plaza, Downtown Lake Wales
Second-Saturday downtown market — produce, makers, and prepared food.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, November 17, 2026
GovernmentCommunity Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Municipal Administration Building
CRA meeting on downtown redevelopment — public may attend and speak.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, November 17, 2026
GovernmentCity Commission Meeting
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Municipal Administration Building
Regular city commission meeting — agenda posted online 48 hours prior.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, November 17, 2026
CommunityBingo at the Woman's Club
3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Lake Wales Woman's Club
22 rounds of Bingo with cash prizes. Doors 3:30.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, November 18, 2026
BusinessLake Wales Startup Night: Start Smart — Know Your Numbers + Get Found Online
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Thirsty Dragon — 126 N 1st St, Lake Wales, FL 33853
A free, practical evening for aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners. Hayden McCoy, CFE, EA, CTC, CFP® (Synergy Wealthcare Solutions) presents Five Things Every New Business Owner Needs to Know — startup costs, pricing and break-even points, revenue vs. profit vs. cash flow, connecting business goals to personal finances, and AI prompts and worksheets for evaluating your idea. Bonus: a take-home workbook with financial exercises, planning worksheets, practical AI prompts and free resources. Jason AI Wade (BackTier) presents Get Found Online: AI Search Visibility for Small Businesses — the fundamentals of SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), with practical steps to help Google, ChatGPT, Gemini and other AI-powered search tools find, understand and recommend your business.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, November 18, 2026
CommunityThe Unbound Society: A Non-Fiction Book Club
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lake Wales History Museum, Freight Room — 325 S Scenic Highway, Lake Wales, FL 33853
The Unbound Society meets in the museum's Freight Room to discuss Double Indemnity by Kent Lilly. The museum lists a noon–1 PM meeting; admission and registration requirements are not stated.
Details, map & share →Thursday, November 19, 2026
CommunityCentral Florida Health Care Food Distribution
7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
James P. Austin Community Center
Recurring community food distribution — first-come, first-served.
Details, map & share →Friday, November 20, 2026
NearbyMain Street Bartow Friday Fest
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Bartow
Nearby: monthly Friday Fest street party in downtown Bartow.
Details, map & share →Saturday, November 21, 2026
Market12th Annual Haven Holiday Market
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Downtown Winter Haven
Polk County: free-admission holiday market with 100+ makers, food, and gift vendors, presented by Central Florida Event Vendors.
Details, map & share →Saturday, November 21, 2026
NatureBok Tower Sunset Carillon Concert
4:30 PM
Bok Tower Gardens
Late-afternoon carillon recital under the Singing Tower.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, November 24, 2026
GovernmentPlanning & Zoning Board Meeting
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
City Administration
Monthly Planning & Zoning Board meeting.
Details, map & share →Saturday, November 28, 2026
MarketLake Wales Downtown Market
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Market Plaza, Downtown Lake Wales
Small Business Saturday edition of the fourth-Saturday downtown market.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, December 1, 2026
GovernmentCity Commission Meeting
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Municipal Administration Building
Regular city commission meeting — agenda posted online 48 hours prior.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, December 2, 2026
LibraryToddler Story Time
10:30 AM
Lake Wales Public Library
Weekly story time for toddlers and caregivers.
Details, map & share →Thursday, December 3, 2026
CommunityCentral Florida Health Care Food Distribution
7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
James P. Austin Community Center
Recurring community food distribution — first-come, first-served.
Details, map & share →December 4 – 5, 2026
FestivalOrange Blossom Revue
Gates in the afternoon, music into the night
Lake Wailes Park — Lakeshore Blvd, Lake Wales
Two-day roots and Americana music festival on the shore of Lake Wailes with touring headliners, Florida food vendors, and on-site camping. Tickets at orangeblossomrevue.com.
Details, map & share →Friday, December 4, 2026
NearbyFirst Friday Winter Haven
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Winter Haven Historic District
Nearby: holiday edition of the monthly downtown street party.
Details, map & share →Friday, December 11, 2026
FestivalMake It Magical
5:00 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
LibraryJigsaw Puzzle Swap
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Lake Wales Public Library, Schoenoff Meeting Room — 290 Cypress Garden Lane, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Exchange jigsaw puzzles at the Lake Wales Public Library. The municipal library calendar lists a 10–11:30 AM swap and asks visitors to arrive at least 15 minutes early. The library's Eventbrite page instead lists 9:30 AM–noon; confirm the hours with the library before attending.
Details, map & share →Saturday, December 12, 2026
FestivalLake Wales Christmas Parade
6:00 PM
Park Avenue, Downtown
Lighted holiday parade down Park Ave — floats, marching bands, Santa on the last float.
Details, map & share →Saturday, December 12, 2026
MarketLake Wales Downtown Market
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Market Plaza, Downtown Lake Wales
Holiday edition of the second-Saturday downtown market — parade day downtown.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, December 15, 2026
GovernmentCommunity Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Municipal Administration Building
CRA meeting on downtown redevelopment — public may attend and speak.
Details, map & share →Tuesday, December 15, 2026
GovernmentCity Commission Meeting
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Municipal Administration Building
Regular city commission meeting — agenda posted online 48 hours prior.
Details, map & share →Thursday, December 17, 2026
CommunityCentral Florida Health Care Food Distribution
7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
James P. Austin Community Center
Recurring community food distribution — first-come, first-served.
Details, map & share →Friday, December 18, 2026
NearbyMain Street Bartow Friday Fest — Holiday Edition
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Bartow
Nearby: holiday Friday Fest in downtown Bartow — music, vendors, and seasonal activities.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, January 13, 2027
BusinessLake Wales Startup Night: Pitch Your Business Idea! | BackTier
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Lake Wales (venue name not announced) — 229 E Stuart Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Bring your business idea to Lake Wales Startup Night, presented by BackTier. The organizer lists donation-based admission and an address of 229 E Stuart Avenue; a named venue has not been published. Register through the event's own Eventbrite listing.
Details, map & share →Friday, January 22, 2027
FestivalLake Wales Live
5:00 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
MusicLunchtime Concert Series
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Downtown Lake Wales
Free downtown lunchtime concerts. 2027 dates: Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 27, Apr 24.
Details, map & share →Wednesday, February 10, 2027
BusinessLake Wales Startup Night by BackTier — Idea Awards and Mastermind Group
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Downtown Pizza & Sports Bar — 253 E Stuart Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853
An evening of entrepreneurship, fresh ideas, honest feedback, pizza and conversation hosted by BackTier. An Idea Awards segment and peer-to-peer mastermind group invite participants to share ideas and work through business problems together. The organizer advertises $5 admission and 20 spots; check Eventbrite for ticket availability and the final checkout total.
Details, map & share →February 27 – March 1, 2027
Festival55th Annual Lake Wales Arts Festival
Sat 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.
Details, map & share →Saturday, March 6, 2027
FestivalCork & Keys
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Downtown Lake Wales
Main Street's signature wine, food, and live-music stroll through downtown.
Details, map & share →Saturday, March 28, 2027
FestivalLake Wales Live
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Lake Wales
Main Street's downtown block party.
Details, map & share →Subscribe
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