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What fills the weekend

Friday through Sunday on the Ridge — music, markets, festivals, and programs, with times and addresses you can act on.

This weekendSaturday, October 10, 2026Free

Lake Wales Downtown Market

Time
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue
Market Plaza, Downtown Lake Wales
City
Lake Wales
Address
Market Plaza, Downtown Lake Wales
Cost · age policy
Free — no ticket required
Accessibility
Not confirmed

Second-Saturday downtown market — produce, makers, and prepared food.

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Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026

Schedules change. We verify listings regularly, but confirm important details with the organizer before traveling.

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This weekendSaturday, October 10, 2026Free

Lake Wales Downtown Market

Time
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue
Market Plaza, Downtown Lake Wales
City
Lake Wales
Address
Market Plaza, Downtown Lake Wales
Cost · age policy
Free — no ticket required
Accessibility
Not confirmed

Second-Saturday downtown market — produce, makers, and prepared food.

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Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026

This weekThursday, October 15, 2026

Central Florida Health Care Food Distribution

Time
7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue
James P. Austin Community Center
City
Lake Wales
Address
James P. Austin Community Center
Cost · age policy
Not confirmed — ask the organizer
Accessibility
Not confirmed

Recurring community food distribution — first-come, first-served.

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Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026

This weekFriday, October 16, 2026

Main Street Bartow Friday Fest

Time
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue
Downtown Bartow
City
Bartow
Address
Downtown Bartow
Cost · age policy
Not confirmed — ask the organizer
Accessibility
Not confirmed

Nearby: monthly Friday Fest street party in downtown Bartow — music, vendors, and kids' activities.

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Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026

UpcomingSaturday, October 17, 2026

Bok Tower Sunset Carillon Concert

Time
5:30 PM
Venue
Bok Tower Gardens
City
Lake Wales
Address
Bok Tower Gardens
Cost · age policy
Not confirmed — ask the organizer
Accessibility
Not confirmed

Evening carillon recital under the Singing Tower as the gardens cool off.

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Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026

UpcomingTuesday, October 20, 2026

Bingo at the Woman's Club

Time
3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue
Lake Wales Woman's Club
City
Lake Wales
Address
Lake Wales Woman's Club
Cost · age policy
Not confirmed — ask the organizer
Accessibility
Not confirmed

22 rounds of Bingo with cash prizes. Doors 3:30.

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Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026

UpcomingTuesday, October 20, 2026Free

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

Time
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue
Municipal Administration Building
City
Lake Wales
Address
Municipal Administration Building
Cost · age policy
Free — no ticket required
Accessibility
Not confirmed

CRA meeting on downtown redevelopment — public may attend and speak.

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Reported · Last checked Friday, October 9, 2026

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