THIS WEEK IN CENTRAL FLORIDA July 13 – July 22
Find a complete listing for July and August events taking place in Polk County at VisitCentralFlorida.org.
This Week’s Events
MONDAY, JULY 13 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Lakeland Flying Tigers · Lakeland
-Lakeland Flying Tigers is celebrating their 50th season of baseball. Join them for $1 nights, All You Can Eat nights, fireworks and more!
-Kids may play catch on the field prior to the game, and run the bases following the game (weather permitting).
-Lakeland vs St. Lucie.
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Timeout Tuesday · Auburndale
-The City of Auburndale Parks and Recreation Department wants you to take a time out! Join us every Tuesday in July
-Splash Down- Water Slide, Slip n Slide, water craft activity
FRIDAY, JULY 17 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Main Street Bartow Friday Fest · Bartow
-Main Street Bartow’s Friday Fest is a downtown Bartow block party featuring live music, vendor booths, children’s fun activities, great food, beer and other drinks.
-Friday Fest Cruise-in Car Show with dash plaque awards for the first entrants.
SATURDAY, JULY 18 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Uptown Yard Sale & Flea Market · Bartow
-Bartow’s monthly Uptown Yard Sale & Flea Market.
-Look for it along the 300 block of East Main Street in Bartow.
SATURDAY, JULY 18 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Family Art Workshop at Polk Museum of Art · Lakeland
-Family Art Workshops provide a safe, fun environment for families to participate together in hands-on activities led by an art educator.
-Bartow Public Library A 30-minute tour of the main exhibition will be given preceding workshops at the Museum.
SATURDAY, JULY 18 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Architectural Tour at Polk County History Center · Bartow
-Explore the courthouse and learn more about Neo-Classical architecture with our new architectural tour.
-In honor of our 25th anniversary, we will be offering a family version of our new architectural tour as part of Throwback Thursdays.
SATURDAY, JULY 18 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team Show · Winter Haven
-The Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team was started by former water-skiers from Cypress Gardens Theme Park who want to pass on their show skiing legacy to the next generation.
-Shows take place on Lake Silver.
SUNDAY, JULY 19 – TUESDAY, JULY 21
Lakeland Flying Tigers · Lakeland
-Lakeland Flying Tigers is celebrating their 50th season of baseball. Join them for $1 nights, All You Can Eat nights, fireworks and more!
-Kids may play catch on the field prior to the game, and run the bases following the game (weather permitting).
-Lakeland vs Clearwater.
SUNDAY, JULY 19 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Murder Mystery Dinner at the Ritz on Central · Winter Haven
-See three hilarious scenes and a murder on the set of WHAK’s hit comedy, “The Lizzie Show!”
-Test your skills as an investigator while you try to figure out “whodunit.”
TUESDAY, JULY 21 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch & Learn Lecture Series at Polk County History Center · Bartow
-The museum invites guests to bring lunch and listen to a guest speaker.
-July 21- From Sand Mountain to the Coral Castle: Roadside attractions in Florida
Recurring Events
Special Events at the Grove House – Wednesdays and Saturdays through May 2015 (Florida’s Natural Growers Grove House, Lake Wales
African American Art Since 1950: Perspectives from the David C. Driskell Center – Through June 27 (Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland)
Lakeland Flying Tigers - Through June 25 (Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland)
Main Street Bartow Farmers Market – Wednesdays weekly
Haines City Farmers Market – Wednesdays weekly
Dixieland Twilight Farmers Market – Wednesdays weekly
Winter Haven Farmers Market – Thursdays weekly
Downtown Lakeland Farmers Curb Market – Saturdays weekly
1st Saturday Market in South Lakeland – First Saturday monthly
Lake Wales Farmers Market – Second and fourth Saturdays monthly
Highland City Community Market – Third Saturday monthly
2nd and 4th Saturday Market Winter Haven – Second and Fourth Saturday monthly
Saturday Night Rodeo – Saturdays weekly (Westgate River Ranch Resort, River Ranch)
Summer Fun with Kids – Maker Space, Stories on Stage, and Art Studio – Monday through Friday, weekly (Explorations V Children’s Museum, Downtown Lakeland)
