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# Things to Do in Winter Haven, FL: Events, Live Music & What's On This Week
From LEGOLAND family days and the Chain of Lakes to musicals at Theatre Winter Haven, shows at the historic Ritz Theatre and Bok Tower Gardens, WOW Winter Haven is your guide to what's on, and where, across Winter Haven, FL and Polk County.
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#### [The Wonderland of Lights](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/44911901-the-wonderland-of-lights)
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International Market World Flea and Farmers Market, Auburndale
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- Dec**3** [The Wonderland of Lights](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3884229-the-wonderland-of-lights)Holidays · International Market World Flea and Farmers Market, Auburndale
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- Oct**28** [Chris Bernstorf (Poetry/Spoken Word)](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · The Barter Box, Lakeland
- Oct**29** [Patrick Sisk Comedy](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Comedy · Laugh Out Lounge, Winter Haven
- Oct**30** [Twizted: City of Mulberry Halloween Event](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Metal · Badcock Park, Mulberry
- Oct**30** [The Whisnants](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · Christian Home Free Will Baptist, Bartow
- Oct**31** [State XC Meet through Gulf Coast Runners](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/32237182-state-xc-meet-through-gulf-coast-runners)Running · 2402 Holloway Park Dr., Lakeland
- Oct**31** [RCE Foundation's Spooktacular 5K](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/42032541-rce-foundation-s-spooktacular-5k)Running · 920 LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH DR, Lakeland
- Oct**31** [InnerAct Alliance Red Ribbon Run](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/44428087-inneract-alliance-red-ribbon-run)Running · 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland
- Oct**31** [The Nick Bell Band](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Blues · La's Midway Saloon, Lake Alfred
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- Oct**28** [Chris Bernstorf (Poetry/Spoken Word)](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · The Barter Box, Lakeland
- Oct**28** [Visitor Pass](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · The Barter Box, Lakeland
- Oct**28** [twenty something summer](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · The Barter Box, Lakeland
- Oct**29** [Patrick Sisk Comedy](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Comedy · Laugh Out Lounge, Winter Haven
- Oct**30** [Twizted: City of Mulberry Halloween Event](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Metal · Badcock Park, Mulberry
- Oct**30** [The Whisnants](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · Christian Home Free Will Baptist, Bartow
- Oct**30** [The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Arts · The Polk Theatre, Lakeland
- Oct**31** [State XC Meet through Gulf Coast Runners](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/32237182-state-xc-meet-through-gulf-coast-runners)Running · 2402 Holloway Park Dr., Lakeland
- Oct**31** [RCE Foundation's Spooktacular 5K](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/42032541-rce-foundation-s-spooktacular-5k)Running · 920 LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH DR, Lakeland
- Oct**31** [InnerAct Alliance Red Ribbon Run](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/44428087-inneract-alliance-red-ribbon-run)Running · 121 S. Lake Ave., Lakeland
- Oct**31** [The Nick Bell Band](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Blues · La's Midway Saloon, Lake Alfred
- Nov**1** [Sgt Shredder Band: Veteran's Charity Event](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Rock · Winter Haven Moose Lodge, Winter Haven
- Nov**1** [Mike Monts De Oca](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · Grove Roots Brewing Company, Winter Haven
- Nov**1** [Lil Fab: 1st Annual Mel-V Day 2026](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · Lake Wailes Park, Lake Wales
- Nov**2** [Micah Madore](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Folk Music · Hotshots Downtown Sports Bar & Grill, Winter Haven
- Nov**5** [Publix Dairy Processing Plant 11/5](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Recreation · Publix Dairy Processing Plant, Lakeland
- Nov**6** [Three Thieves FL: Three Thieves @ Bowen Yard](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Country Music · Bowen Yard, Winter Haven
- Nov**6** [Mike Monts De Oca](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · Sauvage, Winter Haven
- Nov**6** [Elephantitus](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Metal · Ritz Theatre 100 Inc, Winter Haven
- Nov**6** [Clearwater- A tribute to CCR](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · Union Hall, Lakeland
- Nov**7** [50th Lake to Lake 10k | Lakeland, FL](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/29053398-50th-lake-to-lake-10k-lakeland-fl)Running · 121 S Lake Ave, Lakeland
- Nov**7** [Central Florida Heroes 5k](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/31713364-central-florida-heroes-5k)Running · 207 North Boulevard W, Davenport
- Nov**7** [Skinny McGee and the Handshakes: Downtown Auburndale, Florida Fall festival](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · Downtown Auburndale, Auburndale
- Nov**7** [Micah Madore](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Folk Music · Bowen Yard, Winter Haven
- Nov**7** [The Women of Rock Show](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Rock · The Polk Theatre, Lakeland
- Nov**7** [Gram Parsons' Derry Down - Jim Lauderdale](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Country Music · Gram Parsons Derry Down, Winter Haven
- Nov**7** [Emo Night Brooklyn](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Punk · Union Hall, Lakeland
- Nov**7** [Thomas Hayden: Emo Night Brooklyn](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Punk · Union Hall, Lakeland
- Nov**7** [Mike Monts De Oca](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · Maritime, Winter Haven
- Nov**8** [Mike Monts De Oca](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak, Lake Wales
- Nov**8** [Micah Madore: Madore & Richards @ Swan Brewing](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Folk Music · Swan Brewing, Lakeland
- Nov**8** [Mountain Highway in Concert](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Country Music · High Vista at Ridgewood Lakes, Davenport
- Nov**10** [Twizted: Guitars 4 Vets](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Metal · Jessie's Lounge, Winter Haven
- Nov**10** [Niah & Allisha Merrill](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Jazz · Lakes Church - Downtown Campus, Lakeland
- Nov**13** [Earshot](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Rock · Jessie's, Winter Haven
- Nov**13** [The Lonely Ones](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Rock · Jessie's, Winter Haven
- Nov**13** [Micah Madore: We Three Strings @ Grove Roots](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Folk Music · Grove Roots Brewing Company, Winter Haven
- Nov**13** [Three Thieves FL: Three Thieves @ Swan Brewing](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Country Music · Swan Brewing, Lakeland
- Nov**13** [Jennifer Gable](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Comedy · Laugh Out Lounge, Winter Haven
- Nov**13** [Jennifer Gable LIVE - 2 Shows!!](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Comedy · Laugh Out Lounge, Winter Haven
- Nov**13** [Live Hart](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Pop · The Brass Tap, Lakeland
- Nov**13** [TwiZted at Out-n-About Bar and Music Lounge](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Metal · The New Grove Lounge, Dundee
- Nov**14** [DALA Dash 5K](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Running · 1000 N Buena Vista Drive, Lake Alfred
- Nov**14** [Stone Cold and the Jackal](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Comedy · Ritz Theatre 100 Inc, Winter Haven
- Nov**14** [Jovin Webb: Polk Theater](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · Polk Theatre, Lakeland
- Nov**14** [Thomas Hayden: House Of Heavy](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Punk · Union Hall, Lakeland
- Nov**14** [Melissa Lee](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Pop · The Chop Shop, Lakeland
- Nov**14** [House of Heavy](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/44882209-house-of-heavy)Soul · Union Hall, Lakeland
- Nov**14** [Cole Swindell](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Country Music · Bartow Ford, Bartow
- Nov**14** [TwiZted at Leo's Live](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Metal · Leo's Live Music & Billiards, Lakeland
- Nov**15** [PSALM 101: First Baptist Lucern Park](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Country Music · First Baptist Church of Lucerne Park, Winter Haven
- Nov**18** [Tantric](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Rock · Jessie's, Winter Haven
- Nov**18** [Revis](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Rock · Jessie's, Winter Haven
- Nov**18** [Murray Hidary](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · Lake Crago Recreational Center, Lakeland Junction Mobile Home Park
- Nov**18** [Tantric w/ WHO ON EARTH](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · Jessie's, Winter Haven
- Nov**19** [Skinny McGee and the Handshakes](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · Grove Roots Brewing Company, Winter Haven
- Nov**19** [Eli Mosley](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · Southeastern University, Lakeland
- Nov**20** [Mike Monts De Oca](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Live Music · Lakeland Country Club, Lakeland
- Nov**20** [TwiZted at La's Midway Saloon](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Metal · La's Midway Saloon, Lake Alfred
- Nov**20** [Nathan Allen Music](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)Folk Music · The Brass Tap, Lakeland
Showing the soonest 60 of 228. [See all free listings (228) on Evvnt](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)
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## What's On in Winter Haven
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Coming up · Thu, Oct 29 – Thu, Oct 29
## Top 1 Things to Do in Winter Haven, FL
1 standout upcoming Winter Haven, FL events, Evvnt-ticketed first. All times Eastern.
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1. [1 Mental Health ](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3841392-the-next-chapter-together-breaking-the-silence-around-domestic-violence)
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 AM
### [The Next Chapter, Together: Breaking the Silence Around Domestic Violence](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3841392-the-next-chapter-together-breaking-the-silence-around-domestic-violence)
Polk County Sheriff’s Conference Room
[Details: The Next Chapter, Together: Breaking the Silence Around Domestic Violence](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3841392-the-next-chapter-together-breaking-the-silence-around-domestic-violence)
Where to go
## Winter Haven, FL Neighborhoods & Venues
Every corner of Lakeland and Polk County has its own scene. Here's where the region comes alive after dark and on weekends.
### Downtown Lakeland
Munn Park, the Polk Theatre, restaurants, bars and the First Friday street events.
### Lake Mirror
The historic promenade and Hollis Garden on the edge of downtown, a backdrop for festivals and concerts.
### Lake Morton
Lakeland's famous swans, lakeside walks and the Lakeland Public Library.
### Dixieland
South Florida Avenue's antique shops, cafes and local restaurants.
### Bonnet Springs Park
A 168-acre park with a nature center, gardens, playgrounds and event lawns.
### Downtown Winter Haven
Central Park, local restaurants and shops, a short drive from LEGOLAND Florida.
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- [**Polk Theatre**Downtown Lakeland · Historic movie palace, films and live shows Claim Your Business](https://wow.evvnt.com/winter-haven/venue-sponsor?hsLang=en)
- [**Bonnet Springs Park**Lakeland · Festivals, concerts and nature programs Claim Your Business](https://wow.evvnt.com/winter-haven/venue-sponsor?hsLang=en)
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## Winter Haven events by industry
Jump straight to the kind of event you're after on the live Winter Haven calendar.
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- ### [Fitness & Classes Fun runs, races, sports and active things to do. Explore](https://demo.evvnt.com/fitness-classes?hsLang=en)
- ### [Food & Beverage Tastings, food festivals and dining experiences. Explore](https://demo.evvnt.com/food-beverage?hsLang=en)
- ### [Fundraisers Charity walks, galas and events for local causes. Explore](https://demo.evvnt.com/fundraisers?hsLang=en)
- ### [Guides & Tours Guided tours and new ways to explore Winter Haven. Explore](https://demo.evvnt.com/guides-tours?hsLang=en)
- ### [Training & Workshops Hands-on workshops, courses and skills sessions. Explore](https://demo.evvnt.com/training-workshops?hsLang=en)
- ### [Conference & Expos Trade shows, expos and consumer shows. Explore](https://demo.evvnt.com/conference-expos?hsLang=en)
Browse by season
## Winter Haven events by season
The biggest celebrations of the year, from Halloween haunts to July 4th fireworks.
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- ### [Thanksgiving November Turkey trots, harvest feasts, parades and family-friendly outings. Explore](https://wow.evvnt.com/thanksgiving?hsLang=en)
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- ### [New Year Dec 31 – Jan 1 New Year’s Eve parties, countdowns, brunches and fresh-start runs. Explore](https://demo.evvnt.com/new-year?hsLang=en)
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- ### [St. Patrick’s Day March Pub crawls, parades, Irish music and wearing-of-the-green parties. Explore](https://demo.evvnt.com/st-patricks-day?hsLang=en)
- ### [Easter & Spring March – April Egg hunts, spring festivals, brunches and garden events. Explore](https://demo.evvnt.com/easter?hsLang=en)
- ### [Memorial Day & Summer Kickoff May Long-weekend cookouts, pool openings and outdoor concerts. Explore](https://wow.evvnt.com/memorial-day-summer-kickoff?hsLang=en)
- ### [Independence Day July Fireworks, riverfront celebrations, BBQs and July 4th parties. Explore](https://wow.evvnt.com/independence-day?hsLang=en)
- ### [Oktoberfest & Harvest September – October Beer festivals, harvest fairs, fall festivals and tailgates. Explore](https://wow.evvnt.com/oktoberfest-harvest?hsLang=en)
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## Winter Haven News & Stories
Guides, interviews and roundups from the Winter Haven events scene.
[All Winter Haven stories](https://wowcentralflorida.beehiiv.com/posts)
Oct 13, 2026
### [Your Central Florida week, sorted. (Tue Oct 13)](https://wowcentralflorida.beehiiv.com/p/your-central-florida-week-sorted-tue-oct-13)
Seven days of picks, Tuesday to Monday, plus Winter Haven news.
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Oct 8, 2026
### [Your Central Florida weekend, sorted.](https://wowcentralflorida.beehiiv.com/p/new-post-322e)
Weekend picks for Winter Haven and Polk County.
[Read story](https://wowcentralflorida.beehiiv.com/p/new-post-322e)
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### 11 Winter Haven, FL event calendar partners
Winter Haven-area news and media partners whose event calendars run on Evvnt Calendar technology.
- [The Ledgertheledger.com](https://www.theledger.com/things-to-do/events/)
- [News Chiefnewschief.com](https://www.newschief.com/things-to-do/events/)
- [Polk News-Sunmidfloridanewspapers.com](https://www.midfloridanewspapers.com/polk_news_sun/events)
- [Haven & LKLD Magazineshavenmagazines.com](https://www.havenmagazines.com/events)
- [92.5 The Maxima925maxima.com](https://925maxima.com/maxima-events/)
- [Q105myq105.com](https://myq105.com/q105-events/)
- [Tampa Bay OTL Seat Fillersotlseatfillers.com](https://otlseatfillers.com/events-in-tampa-bay)
- [Polk News-Sunmidfloridanewspapers.com](https://www.midfloridanewspapers.com/polk_news_sun/events)
- [Highlands News-Sunmidfloridanewspapers.com](https://www.midfloridanewspapers.com/highlands_news-sun/events)
- [Florida Catholic Media, Inc.thefloridacatholic.org](https://thefloridacatholic.org/local-events)
- [Winter Haven (Evvnt)evvnt.com](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Winter%20Haven)
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Good to know
## Winter Haven, FL Events FAQ
### What's on in Winter Haven, FL this weekend?
The WOW Winter Haven events calendar on this page lists concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, festivals, family activities and more across Winter Haven, FL and Polk County. Use the category filters and the map to narrow events by date, type and neighborhood, and check our Top 8 Things to Do in Winter Haven, FL This Week for ideas.
### What are some free things to do in Winter Haven, FL?
You can stroll Central Park in downtown Winter Haven, FL, enjoy the lakeside parks on the Chain of Lakes, visit Lake Ariana in Auburndale and explore Lake Eva Park in Haines City. Choose Community in the calendar to see local listings.
### Where can I see live music in Winter Haven, FL?
The historic Ritz Theatre in downtown Winter Haven, FL hosts concerts and live shows, Theatre Winter Haven stages musicals and plays, and Central Park and parks across Polk County host outdoor concerts and festivals. Choose Live Music in the calendar to see upcoming shows.
### How do I list my event in Winter Haven, FL?
Submit your event for free through Evvnt using the List Your Event Free button on this page. Events submitted through Evvnt can be syndicated across Evvnt's network of 2,594 local news and media event calendars across the USA. Organizers can also add paid promotion, boosts and ticketing.
### How do I advertise to Winter Haven, FL audiences?
WOW Winter Haven offers page sponsorships and placements in the WOW Winter Haven newsletter, and Evvnt's promotion tools can boost individual events across its network of local calendars. Use the Advertise with WOW button on this page to see sponsorship options.
### Is there a Winter Haven, FL events newsletter?
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## Explore
- [Events calendar](https://wow.evvnt.com/winter-haven#events)
- [Top 8 this week](https://wow.evvnt.com/winter-haven#top-10)
- [Neighborhoods & venues](https://wow.evvnt.com/winter-haven#neighborhoods)
- [Events by industry](https://wow.evvnt.com/winter-haven#industries)
- [Events by season](https://wow.evvnt.com/winter-haven#seasonal)
- [News & stories](https://wow.evvnt.com/winter-haven#news)
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Image credits
- Photo (story: [Truck or Treat Returns to Lake Mirror on Monday, Oct. 19](https://blog.evvnt.com/news/central-florida-lakeland-truck-or-treat?hsLang=en)): [Lake Mirror in Lakeland, Florida 01](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lake_Mirror_in_Lakeland,_Florida_01.jpg) by Kiran891, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), via Wikimedia Commons, cropped and resized
- Photo (story: [Orlando Set to Vote on Building the Permanent Pulse Memorial](https://blog.evvnt.com/news/central-florida-pulse-memorial-contract?hsLang=en)): [Pulse Nightclub, March 2017](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pulse_Nightclub,_March_2017.jpg) by Michael Rivera, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), via Wikimedia Commons, cropped and resized
- Photo (story: [Osceola Breaks Ground on the $36M Cross Prairie Parkway Connector](https://blog.evvnt.com/news/central-florida-cross-prairie-parkway?hsLang=en)): [Poinciana Parkway RCMB bridge construction 4](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Poinciana_Parkway_RCMB_bridge_construction_4.jpg) by Osceola County Expressway Authority, [Public domain](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/), via Wikimedia Commons, cropped and resized
- Evvnt artwork: Support Local Events badge, Evvnt logo, WOW Memphis logo.
Event images and logos courtesy of their owners: [925maxima.com](https://925maxima.com/maxima-events/) · [995qyk.com](https://995qyk.com/qyk-events/) · [bandsintown.com](https://www.bandsintown.com/) · [flcourier.com](https://flcourier.com/local-events) · [havenmagazines.com](https://www.havenmagazines.com/events) · [midfloridanewspapers.com](https://www.midfloridanewspapers.com/polk_news_sun/events) · [myq105.com](https://myq105.com/q105-events/) · [newschief.com](https://www.newschief.com/things-to-do/events/) · [otlseatfillers.com](https://otlseatfillers.com/events-in-tampa-bay) · [runsignup.com](https://www.runsignup.com/) · [theledger.com](https://www.theledger.com/things-to-do/events/) · [wild941.com](https://wild941.com/wild-events/).
© 2026 Evvnt. WOW Winter Haven is an Evvnt local discovery site. Weather data by the National Weather Service (weather.gov)
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