An independent guide to Lake Wales and the Florida Ridge.
Today
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Today on the Ridge
Nothing on the daytime calendar today.
Nothing confirmed for this evening. The next confirmed evening listings:
Nearby: monthly Friday Fest street party in downtown Bartow — music, vendors, and kids' activities.
Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026
Evening carillon recital under the Singing Tower as the gardens cool off.
Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026
Regular city commission meeting — agenda posted online 48 hours prior.
Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026
Second-Saturday downtown market — produce, makers, and prepared food.
Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026
Recurring community food distribution — first-come, first-served.
Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026
22 rounds of Bingo with cash prizes. Doors 3:30.
Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026
CRA meeting on downtown redevelopment — public may attend and speak.
Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026
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.
Verified · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026
Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce masquerade awards gala. Tickets $85–$95.
Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026
Free outdoor concert featuring Hometown Sounds at Market Plaza — food trucks and downtown vendors.
Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026
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.
Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026
Main Street's family-friendly Halloween takeover of downtown with trick-or-treating and costume contests.
Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026
Schedules change. We verify listings regularly, but confirm important details with the organizer before traveling.
Archived
Kept as a record, not as a listing. These dates have already happened.
Weekly story time for toddlers and caregivers.
Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026
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.
Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026
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.
Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026
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.
Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026
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.
Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026
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.
Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026