Attractions Archive

Polk County is celebrating Veterans and those serving our country in a big way this spring, with no shortage of events and festivities taking place throughout the county from Fantasy of Flight in Polk City to Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales! National Military Appreciation Month at Fantasy of Flight May 1-31 May marks National [...]

This Week:   May 14-May 20 Military Month Appreciation Celebration Dates: Now – Thursday, May 31 Venue: Fantasy of Flight – Polk City -May marks National Military Appreciation Month, and Fantasy of Flight honors the brave individuals of our armed forces by extending free admission to all U.S active-duty, retired and reserve military. Lakeland Flying [...]

This Week:   May 7-May 13 Annual Juried Art Show Dates: Monday, May 7 – Friday, May 18 Venue: Florida Southern College – Lakeland -Lakeland Art Guild’s 41st Annual Juried Art Show takes place at the Melvin Gallery at FSC. Lakeland Flying Tigers Dates: Now – September 1 Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium -The Lakeland Flying [...]

For all runners, walkers and those just looking to get into shape, the Carillon Classic 5k Run & Walk on May 26 is your opportunity to run a course that’s never been ran before! Held at the beautiful and historical Bok Tower Gardens, the Carillon Classic is an experience like no other. With a tranquil setting [...]

This Week:   April 30-May 6 Military Appreciation Month Celebration Dates: Tuesday, May 1–Thursday, May 31 Venue: Fantasy of Flight – Polk City -May marks National Military Appreciation Month and Fantasy of Flight is pleased to honor the brave individuals of our armed forces by extending free admission to all U.S active-duty, retired and reserve [...]

Everyone’s favorite Bok Tower Gardens’ outdoor gathering returns on Saturday, May 5!  The 22nd Annual Concert Under the Stars offers guests an enchanted moonlit evening on the Great Lawn of this historic attraction. Make it a date night or gather the family to hear live music and watch the sun set over the tower as [...]

This Week: April 23-29 Southeastern University Choral Concert Date: Monday, April 23 Venue: First Presbyterian Church – Lakeland -This Southeastern University Choral Concert will take place Monday, April 23 at First Presbyterian Church in Lakeland. ISO “Tea and Symphony” Date: Tuesday, April 24 Venue: The Lakeland Center -The Tuesday before each Masterworks concert, enjoy wine, [...]

This Week:   April 16-22 Runway Fashion Show Date: Wednesday, April 18; 6:30–8:30pm Venue: Polk Museum of Art – Lakeland -Polk Museum of Art proudly presents its annual spring fashion show where Neiman Marcus Tampa Bay will provide the fashions. Rumors Dates: Thursday, April 19 – Sunday, April 22 Venue: Theatre Winter Haven -This is [...]

This Week:   April 9-15 History Detective Wanted Date: Tuesday, April 10 Venue: Polk County Historical Museum – Bartow -The Polk County Historical Museum will host this program discussing Polk County’s role in the Civil War. Rumors Dates: Tuesday, April 12 – Saturday, April 14 Venue: Theatre Winter Haven -A Comedy by Neil Simon at [...]

This Week: April 2-8 Detroit Tigers Spring Training Date: April 2 Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland -The Tigers take on the Toronto Blue Jays at 1:05 p.m. in their last home game of 2012 Spring Training. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific Date: Monday, April 2 Venue: The Lakeland Center -A musical based on the 2008 [...]