Soaking Up the Local Culture

This Week:
June 25-July 1

Lakeland Flying Tigers
Dates: Now – September 1
Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium
-The Lakeland Flying Tigers have returned to Lakeland for the 2012 season.
-This week’s home games are:
June 25 vs. Jupiter Hammerheads, 6:30 PM; Dollar Day
June 26 vs. Jupiter Hammerheads, 10:30 AM; Silver Sluggers, 2-for-1 Ticket Offer, Baseball Wingo
June 27 vs. Jupiter Hammerheads, 6:30 PM; All-You-Can-Eat , Pack the Park Night

Historic Lake Mirror Tours
Date: Tuesday, June 26
Venue: Lake Mirror Complex
-This is a free historic walking tour through Downtown Lakeland.
-Reserve a spot by calling the Lake Mirror rental office.
-Tours are limited to 25 people, and are scheduled on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Birds, Butterflies and Wildflowers Tour
Date: Wednesday, June 27
Venue: Circle B Bar Reserve – Lakeland
-Take a free personalized tour of the Banana Creek Marsh with a volunteer guide who will point out plants, birds and history of the property.
-Nature Tour sign-ups begin on the first working day of each month.

Flicks in the Garden
Date: Saturday, June 30
Venue: Bok Tower Gardens – Lake Wales
-Family-friendly movies on the Great Lawn at Bok Tower Gardens.
-This month’s showing is Hugo.
-Cost included in admission.

Reoccurring Events:

Polk Museum of Art: 3-D – Through August 18 (Polk Museum of Art-Lakeland)

Polk Museum of Art: Outsider vs Folk –Through September 2 (Polk Museum of Art-Lakeland)

Upcoming Events:

Live at the Gardens: Summer Music Series –July 14, August 11, September 22 (Bok Tower Gardens-Lake Wales)

Red, Brick & Boom – July 4 (LEGOLAND® Florida-Winter Haven)

Polk NatureFest – October 4-7 (locations across Polk County)

Brick-or-Treat – October- Saturdays & Sundays (LEGOLAND® Florida-Winter Haven)

Legends & Legacies- Letters Home: Love, Courage & Survival – October 12-13 (Fantasy of Flight-Polk City)

Go LEGOLAND – It’s Your Birthday – October 15 (LEGOLAND® Florida-Winter Haven)

Boktoberfest – October 20 (Bok Tower Gardens-Lake Wales)