Monday | October 1st
WaterCooler
Monday Night Football | 8:15 pm. | Swan Brewing
Civic
Lakeland City Commission Meetings | 3 - 5:30 p.m. | City Hall (3rd Floor) | free
Arts
Special Creative Experience Dance Class | 7 - 8 p.m. | Ultimate Dance Center | Caters to individuals with special & developmental needs + fosters a positive environment where everyone is free to be unique.
Cause
2nd Annual Tee Up for Tatas | 12 - 6 p.m. | The Heights at The Cleveland Heights Golf Course | $135 - $450 | Help fight breast cancer with this fundraising golf event. 12:00 p.m. check in with lunch.
Tuesday | October 2nd
Arts
Salsa Class | 7 - 8 p.m. | Ultimate Dance Center | $10 | Pro tip: your first class is free.
Jam Night Tuesdays | 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. | Ybor Lounge Live | All musicians welcome to come out and jam with the Ybor Lounge crew. 🎶
Network
Lakeland Business Networking Lunch | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Village Inn | free to register | First 2 meetings are free, then membership applies.
Wednesday | October 3rd
Community
Ribbon Cutting for Lakeland Institute for Learning | 1 - 1:30 p.m. | 2020 Crystal Grove Dr. | free | Join the ribbon cutting for LIL’s new location dedicated to ESE learning.
Drink
Publix Appreciation Night | 7 - 9 p.m. | The Brass Tap | Publix employees get 50% off pints with proof of employment.
Learn
33rd Annual Florida SME Regional Mining Conference | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $50 - $160 | Get the chance to share experiences + identify mutual opportunities for growth from the mining + mineral professionals.
Thursday | October 4th
MustDo
2018 Mr. Central Florida | 6 - 9:30 p.m. | Haus 820 | Tickets starting at $75 | This year’s theme is “Celebrating Manly Men”.
Arts
After Hours at the Museum | 5 - 8 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | free | Join PMA’s Dr. Alex Rich, for a curator tour at 6 p.m.
Ukulele Night | 7 - 9 p.m. | Red Door Lakeland | Come eat, drink + enjoy the sounds of Lakeland’s best Ukulele artists.
Connor Lockhart, Sheldon Benjamin + Jo Smith Live | 6:30 p.m. | Hillcrest Coffee
Kasondra Rose Live | 6- 9 p.m. | Swan Brewing
Theatre
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof | 7:30 p.m. | Florida Southern Department of Theatre + Dance | $9-$18 | A play of family troubles + drama that you won’t want to miss. 🎭
Network
Business + Breakfast | 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | Heath Funeral Chapel | 328 Ingraham Ave. | $5-$10 to register | Join the Lakeland Chamber for a networking breakfast + guest speaker, Michael Savage, of CORE Coach.
Friday | October 5th
MustDo
Harvest Holler Corn Maze | 4 - 8 p.m. | 950 Tavares Road, Polk City, FL 33868 | $8 - $10.50 | Enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch, live animals, hay ride, cow train, corn hole, tire swings, hay fort, corn bin, photo opportunities + new this year – the FRANKENSLIDE.
First Friday: Om Nom Nom Cookie Carnival | 6 - 9 p.m. | Downtown Lakeland | This month’s theme is cookie creators. Enjoy some sweet treats + great company in Munn Park.
Florida’s Funktoberfest | Oct. 5 - Oct. 8 | Maddox Ranch | 2505 W Bella Vista St. | Tickets | This 3 day festival is designed to pull you out of your funk, through music + arts of many forms.
Oktoberfest at Swan Brewing | 12 - 11 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Plenty of food, music, games and more to get you in the spirit to celebrate the final weekend of the greatest beer event in the world.
Learn
FLAG 2018 Conference | Oct. 5 + 6, 8 - 5 p.m. | Four Points by Sheraton | $200 - $250 | This is a 2-day conference to share ideas between educators, students + parents concerning the learning environment of gifted students.
Show
Harrison School for the Arts Guitar Concert with Kithara Duo | 7 - 8:30 p.m. | Black Box Theatre at Harrison | $10-$13
Community
Ultimate Improv | 3 - 4:30 p.m. | Lakeland Public Library | For teens 13 - 17. Have some improv fun and sharpen your skills.
Pumpkinfest - Winter Haven | 5:30 - 9 p.m. | Winter Haven Public Library | $10 per child | A night of games, decorating pumpkins + dinner for the kids.
Halloween Boogie Night Dance Party | 6 - 8 p.m. | Polk County Parks + Recreation | free | Dance along with the DJ, or enjoy face painting, games, contests + vendors.
Arts
A&V Project Live | 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. | Federal Bar |
OakLee Live | 9 p.m. | Ybor Lounge Live
Swan City Improv | 7:30 - 10 p.m. | LKLD Live | $10 - 15
Saturday | October 6th
MustDo
Horror Fest | 7 - 10 p.m. | Munn Park Historic District | free admission | Family friendly.
Oktoberfest at Swan Brewing | 12 - 11 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Plenty of food, music, games and more to get you in the spirit to celebrate the final weekend of the greatest beer event in the world.
Harvest Holler Corn Maze | 12 - 8 p.m. | 950 Tavares Road, Polk City, FL 33868 | $8 - $10.50 | Enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch, live animals, hay ride, cow train, corn hole, tire swings, hay fort, corn bin, photo opportunities + new this year – the FRANKENSLIDE.
CornFusion Crop Maze & Fall Festival at Smith Family Ranch | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 13444 Moore Road, Lakeland, FL 33809 | Free - $10.75
Fox Squirrel Corn Maze | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | 3002 Charlie Taylor Road N, Plant City, FL 33565 | Free - $11 |
Community
Lakeland Cardboard Boat Challenge + Lakes Festival | 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Lake Hollingsworth Boat Ramp | 920 Lake Hollingsworth Dr. | $35 to register | Participate or come watch for free, Lakeland’s annual cardboard boat race.
Off-Site Dog Adoptions | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Petsmart | find the purrfect furry friend in a location that’s convenient for you.
Active
Migraine Relief with Yoga | 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Yoga Pointe | Tickets
Lake to Lake 10k | 7 - 9:30 a.m. | start at 215 S Lake Ave. | Register | Run through the Lakeland chain of lakes + the historic Lake Morton district.
Arts
Love and Theft Live | 7 - 11 p.m. | Mason’s Live
Rap Pat at the Pink Piano | 6 - 9 p.m. | Pink Piano
Learn
FLAG 2018 Conference | Oct. 5 + 6, 8 - 5 p.m. | Four Points by Sheraton | $200 - $250 | This is a 2-day conference to share ideas between educators, students + parents concerning the learning environment of gifted students.
Sunday | October 7th
MustDo
Harvest Holler Corn Maze | 12 - 5 p.m. | 950 Tavares Road, Polk City, FL 33868 | $8 - $10.50 | Enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch, live animals, hay ride, cow train, corn hole, tire swings, hay fort, corn bin, photo opportunities + new this year – the FRANKENSLIDE.
Oktoberfest at Swan Brewing | 12 - 11 p.m. | Swan Brewing | Plenty of food, music, games and more to get you in the spirit to celebrate the final weekend of the greatest beer event in the world.
CornFusion Crop Maze & Fall Festival at Smith Family Ranch | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | 13444 Moore Road, Lakeland, FL 33809 | Free - $10.75
Show
Rocktoberfest | 4 p.m. | Johnny G’s Bar | $15 | Lineup includes Bulletboys, Enuff Z Nuff, Skarz + more.
Eat
Drag Queen Brunch | 12 - 3 p.m. | Masons Live | $15 - $35 | Drag Queen Brunch will feature an amazing buffet of breakfast + lunch deliciousness cooked fresh and served hot.
Active
Forward Warrior Yoga Class | 1 - 2:30 p.m. | Yoga Pointe | free to register |
Theatre
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof | 2:30 p.m. | Florida Southern Department of Theatre + Dance | $9-$18 | A play of family troubles + drama that you won’t want to miss.
Monday | October 8th
WaterCooler
Monday Night Football | 8:15 pm. | Swan Brewing
Cause
Golf Tournament | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Grasslands Golf Club | $25 - $250 | Join Parker Street Ministries for their fundraiser tournament.
Tuesday | October 9th
Civic
Central Florida Development Council Annual Meeting | 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Nora Mayo Hall | 500 3rd St NW, Winter Haven | $85 per person, $640 for a table of 8 | Come listen to the CFDC as they highlight developments and discuss future ones.
TryThis
Blind Tasting Games | 7 p.m. | The Pink Piano
Jam Night Tuesdays | 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. | Ybor Lounge Live | All musicians welcome to come out and jam with the Ybor Lounge crew. 🎶
Shop
Boondock Studios’ Anniversary | Oct. 9, 10 a.m. - Oct. 13, 6 p.m. | Boondock Studios | Join Boondock Studios in celebrating their one year anniversary with BOGO sales all week.
Learn
Lunch + Learn: Florida-Friendly Plants | 12 - 1 p.m. | My Lakeland Electric | Join Lakeland Electric for a free lunch + lecture on Florida-friendly plants.
Show
Los Trabas in Concert | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Anne McGregor Jenkins Recital Hall at FSC | free | Come hear Sarasota Orchestra’s Fernando + Betsy Hudson Traba in their concert of woodwinds.
Arts
Salsa Class | 7 - 8 p.m. | Ultimate Dance Center | $10 | Pro tip: your first class is free. 💃
Network
Mid-Florida SHRM Membership Social | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Grasslands Country Club 1600 | $25 | If you’re a Human Resources professional or student, this networking event is for you.
Wednesday | October 10th
Learn
Special Olympics Florida - Polk County Champions for Change | 7:30 - 9 a.m. | First Methodist Church | free | Come + learn more about Special Olympics and the many other health-related programs they offer for their athletes, families + community.
Central Florida SCORE Workshop | 7:45 - 9:30 a.m. | My Office & More | $10 | In this workshop, Jim Mosier, of MosierData, will teach participants how to get the most out of video marketing.
Drink
Publix Appreciation Night | 7 - 9 p.m. | The Brass Tap | Publix employees get 50% off pints with proof of employment.
Arts
Jo Smith feat. Jamie Mummey | 8 p.m. | The Pink Piano
Riley Green Live | 7 - 10 p.m. | Wild Greg’s Saloon
Thursday | October 11
MustDo
Downtown Food Truck Rally | 6 p.m. | Munn Park Historic District | Free Admission
9-Week Startup Course | 6 - 9 p.m. | Catapult | CO.STARTERS 9-week program is designed to help you turn your ideas into action. Check out their website to see how you can better yourself and your business.
Arts
Kasondra Rose Live | 6 - 9 p.m. | Swan Brewing
Music Under the Stars | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | L.N. Pipkin Bandshell at FSC| free | Bring your blankets + lawn chairs for this FSC Symphony Band and Jazz Ensemble performance under the stars.
Jazz Ensemble at SEU | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Bush Chapel at SEU | $3-$5 | Join Southeastern University students in their concert of big band sounds, for this fun + lively evening.
Art
Painted Sign Workshop | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Scout & Tag | $35 - $75
Friday | October 12th
MustDo
Imperial Symphony Orchestra Symphonic Copeland | 8 - 10 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $19-$39 | Come experience Copeland’s first collab with the symphony orchestra.
Reopening
801 E. Main Grand Re-opening | 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. | 801 E. Main | Come + see their brand new space renovations. ✨
Arts
Dan Signor Live | 8 p.m. | Federal Bar
Cash + Friends | 8 - 10:30 p.m. | Lkld Live | $10-$25 | A tribute to Johnny Cash.
Shop
Central Florida Health Expo | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | International Market World Flea and Farmers Market | 1052 US-92, Auburndale | Come shop this market of farm fresh produce + enjoy live entertainment.
JBF Lakeland Children’s Consignment Event | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | RP Funding Center | Free | Buy clothes, shoes, room decor, sports equipment, electronics, books, musical instruments + so much more at below market pricing.
Art
Point of View Gallery Talk | 12 - 1 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | Free | October’s POV Gallery Talk will be with Derek Menchan. Menchan will discuss the exhibition, “Chagall: Stories into Dreams.”
Active
Salsa Class | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Mason’s Live | Free
Saturday | October 13th
MustDo
The Heartland Maze and Fall Festival | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | 3350 US Highway 17 North, Bowling Green, FL 33834 | $4.95 - $14.95
Drink
Brass Tap Taptoberfest | 2 p.m. - 2 a.m. | The Brass Tap | free admission | Check out their beer list, prizes + partnerships for the 6th annual Oktoberfest.
Arts
Chasing Daylight Live | 7 - 10 p.m. | Swan Brewing
Micah Shane Live | 7 p.m. | Federal Bar |
Talk
Coffee with Artist, John Jacopelle | 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Polk Museum of Art | Discuss + explore Jacopelle’s exhibition, “The Visitation.”
Active
Bomba Drum + Dance Class | 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Ultimate Dance Center | $15 to register | Come learn Bomba, a Puerto-Rican inspired dance, with the whole family.
Yoga at Lake Hollingsworth | 9 - 10 a.m. | Lake Hollingsworth | Free | Presented by The Balance Culture
TryThis
Acting Workshop | 11 a.m. - 3p.m. | My Office & More | $50 | Acting workshop with trained SAG/AFTRA actor Carole Gordon. Carole spent 15 years living and working in the industry in Los Angeles and is eager to share what she has learned.
Halloween Trick or Treat Party | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | RP Funding Center | free to register
Sunday | October 14th
Show
Classic Albums Live presents Doors L.A. Woman | 7 - 10 p.m. | RP Funding Center |
Theatre
The Secret Garden – Theatre for Youth Performance | 2 p.m. | Lakeland Community Theatre | $12 - $15
Monday | October 15
Show
String Orchestra Concert | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church | $3-$5 | Listen to the sounds of strings by the faculty over at SEU.
TryThis
FlipSavage | 7 - 9 p.m. | Catapult | Network at Lakeland’s Entrepreneur hub.
WaterCooler
Monday Night Football | 8:15 pm. | Swan Brewing
Civic
Lakeland City Commission Meeting | 3 - 5:30 p.m. | City Hall
Art
After School Art: Air Dry Clay | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | $5 for non-members | children + family class.
Tuesday | October 16
Art
Homeschool Tour + Lab | 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | Become a member + get the special tour with an art lab.
Show
Jam Night Tuesdays | 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. | Ybor Lounge Live | All musicians welcome to come out and jam with the Ybor Lounge crew. 🎶
Family Movie Night | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Larry R Jackson Library | Movie TBA
Cause
Healing from Sexual Violence Support Group | 6 - 7 p.m. | Peace River Center Victim Services
Network
Lakeland Business Networking Lunch | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Village Inn | free to register | 2 free meetings, then membership applies.
Wednesday | October 17
TryThis
Red Tent Wellness Wednesdays | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Catapult | Writing workshop: Cathleen Nelson
Drink
Publix Appreciation Night | 7 - 9 p.m. | The Brass Tap | Publix employees get 50% off pints with proof of employment.
Shop
This is Bananas! | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | ProSource of Lakeland | Added savings await you at ProSource Wholesale.
Thursday | October 18
MustDo
Sweet Wars | 2 - 4 p.m. | The Manor at Lake Morton | $3 - $50 | A dessert bake-off to benefit VISTE. The public is invited to attend and sample desserts made by local independent, assisted, and skilled nursing facility chefs.
9-Week Startup Course | 6 - 9 p.m. | Catapult | CO.STARTERS 9-week program is designed to help you turn your ideas into action. Check out their website to see how you can better yourself and your business.
Show
Lakeside Village Live | 6 - 9 p.m. | Lakeside Village | Free music show from Cameron Moreau Music located by Fish City Grill
Moonshine Bandits Live | 7 - 10 p.m. | Wild Greg’s Saloon | $10
Cause
Skate night fundraiser | 6 - 8 p.m. | Skate World Lakeland | $6 | Fundraiser for Crystal’s World of Dance
Friday | October 19
Show
Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $15 - $65 |
Active
Salsa Class | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Mason’s Live | Free |
Festival
Winter Haven Fall Festival of Fun | 6 - 8 p.m. | Winter Haven Recreational + Cultural Center | free | Kids ages 6 to 13 can enjoy candy, games, refreshments, crafts + a costume contest.
Community
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Haunted Jail Tour | 6 - 10:30 p.m. | 455 North Broadway Ave. Bartow, FL | $6 | Enjoy this spooky event walking through PCSO old jail + hearing mythical stories of the old “asylum.”
Active
Joggin’ for the Noggin | 6:30 p.m. | Polk State College | $5 | Adults + kids alike can come participate in this Halloween themed race.
Saturday | October 20
MustDo
Aerospace Discovery Day | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Sun n’ Fun | Free ($5 parking donation) | Experience the wonders of aerospace through a full day of free hands-on activities that range from a scavenger hunt with prizes that include a drone, solar observations in a planetarium + constructing and launching rockets. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to reserve a space for “First Flight”.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Haunted Jail Tour | 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. | Polk County Sheriff’s Office | $6 | Haunted Halloween Hayride + Happenings | 5 - 10 p.m. | Loyce E. Harpe Park | 500 W. Carter Rd. | You don’t want to miss this hayride, live entertainment, bounce houses, costume contests + more.
Festival
Oktoberfest Winter Haven | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Central Park Downtown | free | Enjoy a night of beer, bratwurst + live music.
Polk State Fall Fest | 9 - 3 p.m. | Polk State College Winter Haven Campus | free | Come participate in this 30 year tradition of activities + crafts.
Show
Midflorida Auto Show + Lake Mirror Concours | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | 121 S Lake Ave.
Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | RP Funding Center | $15 - $65 |
Active
Migraine Relief with Yoga | 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Yoga Pointe | $12
Strongman/Strongwoman Intro Class | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Community Fitness | $25 | Athletes looking to improve their 1 rep maxes, develop a stronger grip, and improve conditioning will benefit from Strongman training.
Arts
OakLee Live | 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. | Champs Sports Bar
Sunday | October 21
Network
Shoot Your Shot Networking Business Mixer | 3 - 7 p.m. | Free - $50 |
Active
Forward Warrior: The mind, body and spirit approach of finding your new normal as a cancer survivor | 1 - 2:30 p.m. | Yoga Pointe | Free, pre-register
Art
Sad Tropics Reception | 7 p.m. | Melvin & Burks Art Galleries at Florida Southern College | Free | Check out the work done by Florida artists Cristina Molina and Jonathan Traviesa and the Polk Museum of Art.
Monday | October 22
Cause
25th Annual Denis L. Fontaine Children’s Classic Golf Tournament | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Lone Palm Golf Course | $100 - $1,000 | This silver anniversary tournament raises critical resources necessary to bringing hands-on education to more than 50,000 children and families each year. Come play fore the kids and score a hole in one for learning!
WaterCooler
Monday Night Football | 8:15 pm. | Swan Brewing
Art
After School Art | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | $5 for non-members | children + family class
Notebook Wallet Class | 7 - 9 p.m. | Boondock Studios | $95 - $180
Tuesday | October 23
Network
Lakeland Business Networking Lunch | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Village Inn | free to register | First 2 meetings are free, then membership applies.
Civic
Research Your Historic House | 6 - 7 p.m. | Lakeland Public Library | Registration required | Research Your Historic House with LuAnn Mims, Special Collections Librarian. Discover more about your home and property. This class will help you navigate the library and digital resources.
Art
Collection in Focus | 6 - 7 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | Free | Attendees will have an exclusive opportunity to delve into hidden gems and curiosities of our collection and to learn about works of art not often on display.
Show
Jam Night Tuesdays | 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. | Ybor Lounge Live | All musicians welcome to come out and jam with the Ybor Lounge crew. 🎶
Wednesday | October 24
Drink
Publix Appreciation Night | 7 - 9 p.m. | The Brass Tap | Publix employees get 50% off pints with proof of employment.
Network
LBL Insider PM Edition: Business & Conversation | 3:30 - 5 p.m. | My Office & More | Register | Dig into the business issues we’re facing + draw on your own experiences to help other members get through challenges, find new ways to grow their businesses + simply connect with like-minded business owners who understand the power of connections.
Art
Dog Collar Class | 7 - 9 p.m. | Boondock Studio | $55 - $100
Thursday | October 25
Network
Business After Hours | 5:30 - 7 p.m. |The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce hosted by Office Furniture Depot | 2440 US Hwy 98 North | Join fellow members for a special night of networking.
Fashion
Spotlight on Style | 6 - 10 p.m. | The Junior League of Greater Lakeland | 90 Lake Morton Dr. | Join the Junior League in the 3rd annual spotlight fashion show.
Friday | October 26
MustDo
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Haunted Jail Tour | 6 - 10:30 p.m. | Polk County Sheriff’s Office | $6
Rocky Horror Picture Show | 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. | The Polk Theatre | $15 | Enjoy the show until the movie starts at midnight.
Community
Halloween Spooktacular | 6 - 8 p.m. | Polk County Parks + Rec | free | Another family-friendly event filled with a costume contest, games, vendors + more.
Spooktoberfest | 6 - 8 p.m. | Polk County Parks + Rec | free | Featuring a DJ, dance contests, a trick or treat village + refreshments.
Active
Salsa Class | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Mason’s Live | Free |
Civic
Cybersecurity Seminar | 12 - 1:30 p.m. | Lone Palm Golf Club | Free | Presented by Alltek Services
Saturday | October 27
MustDo
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Haunted Jail Tour | 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. | Polk County Sheriff’s Office | $6 |
Ghouls Day Out (City of Winter Haven) | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | 199 East Lake Silver Drive Northeast Winter Haven, FL 33881 US | Free | This free event will include a kid’s game area, music, a Halloween costume contest, food vendors and a trick or treat village. It will be a scary ghoul time.
Mulberry Monster Mash 5K | 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. | 901 NE 5th St. Mulberry, FL 33860 US | $35 | Costumes are encourage and pets are welcome. There will be a trophy for the top male and female finishers and everyone receives a medal. Awards ceremony will take place at Mulberry Civic Center.
Festival
21st Annual Lakeland Hispanic Festival | Frances Langford Promenade at Lake Mirror | $5 | Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these live performances, authentic cuisine + children’s activities.
Mulberry’s Harvest Festival | 4 - 7 p.m. | 1100 1st St NE Mulberry, FL 33860 US | Free | Mulberry’s Annual Harvest Festival is a celebration of that classic Harvest from years ago. There will be vendors, free candy, hay rides, a hay bale maze + a live Bluegrass Band.
Show
Rocky Horror Picture Show | 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. | The Polk Theatre | $15 | Enjoy the show until the movie starts at midnight.
Arts
The Art of Film | 6 -9 p.m. | Polk Museum of Art | free
Sunday | October 28
Arts
FSC Dance: Fall Into Dance 2018 | 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Branscomb Auditorium at FSC | $9-$18 | Join Florida Southern College Dance in their annual fall dance concert.
Show
Rocky Horror Picture Show | 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. | The Polk Theatre | Enjoy the show until the movie starts at midnight.
Active
Bring Da Heat Cheer | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Florida Southern College | $10 | Youth Cheer Teams compete bragging rights and cash prizes.
Monday | October 29
WaterCooler
Monday Night Football | 8:15 pm. | Swan Brewing
Arts
The Power of Poetry: An evening with Odilia Galvan Rodriguez | 7 - 8 p.m. | Buena Vida E. at SEU | free | Come sit down with Rodriguez as she shares her advocacy and poetry with the room at this free reading.
Tuesday | October 30
Theatre
Great Expectations | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | Florida Southern Festival of FIne Arts | 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr. | $8
Florida Dance Theatre: Nod to Nonprofits Tour Series | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | 305 W Main St. | free to register | Head over to this event to learn more about Florida Dance Theatre + how you can get involved.
Network
Lakeland Business Networking Lunch | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Village Inn | free to register | 2 free meetings, then membership applies.
Wednesday | October 31
Holiday
Trunk or Treat Fall Festival | 6 - 8 p.m. | Trinity Christian Center | Free
Buckingham Terror Haunted House | 7:30 p.m. - close | Camp Fire Center | 2600 Buckingham Ave. | $5 - $10 | Survive the nightmare wasteland. 👻
Drink
Publix Appreciation Night | 7 - 9 p.m. | The Brass Tap | Publix employees get 50% off pints with proof of employment.
