LAKELAND TOP 10 BANDIDAS PRIDE SOCIAL Oct. 1, 6-10pm at the Poor Porker. Enjoy dancing, drinks, eats, but this one is extra special. It’s our first ever PRIDE Social + Pop-Up Market! Bandidas will have special food and drink available to keep you fueled and refreshed. DJ Eric will be spinning LGBTQ+ anthems with a mix of Latin classics. This event is open to all folks and of all ages. Visit their IG page for more info @bandidas_lkld
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME For two nights only on Oct. 20 & 21 at Lakeland Community Theatre. 15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Watch as the “curious incident” takes him on an adventure. Purchase tickets in advance. Lakelandcommunitytheatre.com
BRICK OR TREAT
SIP & SUPPORT
Don’t miss the spookiest, kookiest trick-or-treating party of the year! This kid-friendly Halloween event returns with tons of spooktacular sweets, meet-and-greets with exclusive creepy-cool LEGO® Halloween monsters, larger-thanafterlife LEGO® build activities, limited-time seasonal themed snacks PLUS BOO-tastic nightly fireworks to create the ultimate family Halloween celebration– all included with regular day admission and select Annual Passes. Saturdays and Sundays only, reserve in advance. legoland.com/florida/
Oct. 8, 7-9pm. Gather your friends and family for an evening at home featuring hand-selected wines, artisan food pairings, and an exclusive, live virtual discussion with a world-renowned winemaker and an award-winning chef, all in support of Polk State College student scholarships. Guests will pick up their wine and charcuterie from the Polk State Winter Haven Campus on October 8. Additional information including Zoom links and details for pick up will be provided upon purchase of tickets. secure.qgiv.com/for/pscf/ event/835485/
WINGTOBERFEST
ONWARD & UPWARD
STEPPING OUT FOR EDUCATION
FALL GARDEN EXTRAVAGANZA
CAMPGROUND SPOOKTACULAR
Oct. 22, 6pm at the RP Funding Center. This is a Dancing with the Stars type event, done as a fundraiser by the Polk Education Foundation. Local celebrities are given 20 dance lessons and will perform at the event in front of a panel of judges. The general public can help dancers by voting for them to win the People’s Choice Award, which will go to the couple that raises the most money. polkschoolsfl.com/pef/ steppingout/
The Fall Garden Extravaganza is hosted by The Garden Club of Lakeland, Inc. Located in Munn Park on Saturday, October 23, from 8am to 3pm. Shop supplies and new plants from several plant vendors. Ask the experts about fall gardening in Florida. Find out tips and tricks to keep your garden healthy and lush over the winter. facebook.com/36FallExtravaganza
Oct. 29 at SUN ‘n FUN. Camp under the stars this Halloween Season! Decorate your camper for the Haunted Campground. Get spooked at SUN ‘n FUN’s Haunted House. Dare to walk through the Spooky Trail. Hand out treats for the “Camper-Treating” festivities, enjoy s’mores at the fire pit. All Halloween activities are included with overnight camping. Reserve in advance.
Oct. 21, 5:30 at SUN ‘n FUN. Talbot House Ministries’ newest fundraising event where guests may join in person or virtually. Enjoy dinner, entertainment, a silent auction, and client testimonials. Sheriff Grady Judd will be the keynote speaker. Proceeds will support Polk County’s most comprehensive provider of services to adults experiencing homelessness. To register, visit talbothouse.org/onward or call 863-687-8475, ext. 120.
Oct. 16, noon - 7pm at Swan Brewing. It’s gonna be a wingeating party! Not only are they celebrating Swantoberfest, but they’re bringing in wing cooking teams ready to fill your spicy chicken cravings! They’ll have 20 teams battling for wing supremacy, a wing eating contest sponsored by Mojo’s wings, plenty of Swantoberfest beer, live music and so much more! They’re also raising money for Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center’s Mr. Central Florida fundraiser!
FORE THE KIDS Oct. 18, 11am-4pm at The Country Club of Winter Haven or the Lone Palm Golf Club in Lakeland. This is the Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County’s 31st Annual Golf Tournament. The tournament is a two-man scramble -- 18 hole, 3 par format. Registration fees include lunch, green’s fee, carts, and refreshments on the course. Enter to win exciting raffle prizes, exotic prizes and an awards dinner afterward. Register in advance. Fore-the-kids.perfectgolfevent.com
*Due to the uncertainty of COVID, please double check that the event you’re interested in has not been canceled or rescheduled prior to leaving your house. havenmagazines.com
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