Explore :: April’s Happenings in the 863 FApril 1-6: 40th Annual Sun ‘N Fun International Fly-In and Expo attended by hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts each year. 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland. Info: Sun-n-Fun.org. FApril 4: First Friday – An evening of free family-friendly entertainment, activities, live music, art receptions, a car show, and more. From 6-9 p.m. in downtown Lakeland. FApril 4: Pickin’ in the Park – Join in a fun time of music in downtown Winter Haven’s Central Park at this free community singalong with music by local musicians. 6:30 - 8 p.m. For details call Nat West at 863297-9387. FApril 5: Antiques, Arts & Oddities Downtown Lake Wales, in Market Square between Park and Stuart Avenues. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Info: 863-412-6960. FApril 5: Child Safety Awareness Day Fear2FreedomLIFE Project, Inc. is holding the first annual Child Safety Awareness Day. Polk County Sheriff’s Office Main Operations Center from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fun activities, face painting, bounce houses, games, raffles, bake sales. 1891 Jim Keene Blvd. in Winter Haven. More info: F2FLife.org. FApril 5: All-American Show Ski Tournament - Come enjoy the show taking place on Lake Silver in Winter Haven. Bring a chair or blanket and watch as athletes compete in swivel, doubles, freestyle jump, and barefoot. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. More info: Mark Voisard 863-521-2808 or email cgwstski1@hotmail.com. FApril 5: Family Fun & Fitness at the Fountain – Wellness instructors lead fitness exercises. New to exercise or already fit, instruction for all levels. Downtown Winter Haven 9 – 10 a.m. FApril 5: True Blue Winery Blueberry Festival – Annual Blueberry Festival will feature 40 + local vendors, a kids zone, live music, cajun & southern-style cuisine. 604 Pink Apartment Rd. in Davenport. Info: 863-419-4400 or TrueBlueWinery.com. FApril 5: Cruisin’ Winter Haven – A car show and music from the 50s and 60s. A
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cruising display of all the cars at the end of the evening. Downtown Winter Haven 4 - 9 p.m. Info: 863-291-5656. FApril 10: Thursday Squared Food Truck Rally – Around Munn Park, downtown Lakeland, 6–9 p.m. Info: 863-510-9723 or visit DowntownLakelandFL.com. FApril 11 & 12: Wingin’ It Festival – A chicken wing cook-off benefit for Bryce’s Buddies Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Live music, food, vendors, carnival rides and more. Friday hours: 4 - 11 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Winter Haven Airport, Gilbert Field, 2073 US Highway 92 W., Winter Haven. Info: WinginItFestival. com. FApril 12: Dixieland Spring Art Fest The 3rd annual Spring Art Fest in the heart of Lakeland’s Dixieland Historic Neighborhood. Local artists, food and music. Free to attend and free parking. Activities for kids. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 1035 S Florida Ave., Lakeland. Info: 863-688-1211. FApril 12: Good Ol’ Days Festival Celebrate the history of Florida’s pioneer culture. Live music, first person interpertations, hands-on kid crafts, craft demos, victorian tea, and pioneer games. Free admission/parking. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Homeland Heritage Park, 249 Church Ave. in Homeland. 863-534-3766. FApril 12: Celebrate Jesus Parade & Gospel Concert - Parade departs from E. Main St. & N. 1st Ave. in Bartow at 10 a.m., travels through downtown, ends at Mosaic Park, located at 2250 S. Floral Ave. Parade ends at concert already in progress. Admission is free. So come enjoy the parade, music, food, fun & fellowship. Info: 863-661-4512 or 863-559-9596. FApril 12 & 13: 2nd Annual Florida Ice Cream Festival – An original, old fashioned neighborhood event. Vendors, activities, performances by area Christian Bands. 10:00 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun ‘N Fun Fairgrounds, 4175 Medulla Rd. in Lakeland. Info: FloridaIceCreamFestival.org. FApril 18: Dulcimer Night – Play the dulcimer or just want to listen? Dulcimer players are welcome to join in and
everyone is welcome to listen to this beautiful music. Participation is free. Downtown Winter Haven 5:30 - 7 p.m. Info: Nat West at 863-297-9387. FApril 19: 3rd Saturday Market in Downtown Bartow – Vendors, including produce, local artisans, live music & more. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fort Blount Park, West Davidson Street, Bartow. Info: 863258-3561. FApril 19: Hoppin’ Hunt – The City of Winter Haven will offer its annual egg hunt at MLK, Jr., Park on Lake Silver in Winter Haven. Children will be separated by age. First hunt begins at 10 a.m. Bring your basket. Includes bounce houses, cake walk, kiddie train, crafts, games and a D.J. The Easter Bunny will visit. 10 a.m. noon. Info: 863-291-5870. FApril 19: Haines City Easter Egg Hunt Ages 2-10, starts at 10 a.m. Appearance by the Easter Bunny. Bring your basket. Fun, candy, prizes. Larry Parrish Baseball Complex, 2401 East Johnson Ave., Haines City. Info: 863-421-3700. FApril 25: Lakeland Derby – Ten beautiful hand-crafted swan paddleboats racing to the finish line on beautiful Lake Mirror in Lakeland. Live entertainment, kids activities, a hat contest, fun, food vendors, and fireworks. A fundraiser, food and drinks purchased from vendors helps raise money for medical care to working uninsured of Polk County. 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. FApril 26: 4th Saturday Market in Downtown Winter Haven – Vendors, including produce, local artisans, live music & more. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Across from city library. Info: 863-258-3561. FApril 26: Bark in the Park – A familyfriendly event, pets included! Pet-related vendors, music, wiener dog race and pet adoptions by the Humane Society. Great fun for the whole family. Please leash your dogs. Noon – 6 p.m. Downtown Winter Haven. Info: 863-295-9422.
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