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Local Events: October 22nd - October 28th

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Katie's Picks

Lakeland Holiday Expo | Saturday, October 24th - Sunday, October 25th | Opens 10AM Saturday, 11AM Sunday
Location: RP Funding Center, Lakeland
Description: Get a head start on the holiday season at this family-friendly expo. Shop local holiday vendors for unique gifts, seasonal décor, and handmade treasures, browse the Arts & Crafts and Home Improvement Marketplaces, grab something tasty from the food vendors, and let the kids loose in the Kids Zone. Event Info

50th Annual Pioneer Days Festival | Saturday, October 24th - Sunday, October 25th | 10AM - 4PM
Location: Lake Wales Park, Lake Wales
Description: The Lake Wales History Museum celebrates 50 years of Pioneer Days with a two-day heritage festival for the whole family. Explore a living heritage village and historical demonstrations, enjoy live music, and shop local food and market vendors. Event Info

Author Talk with Tessa Bailey | Tuesday, October 27th | 5PM - 7PM
Location: Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, Lakeland
Description: Lakeland Public Library welcomes New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey to talk about her swoon-worthy stories, her writing journey, and her newest release, Broken Rival. Stick around after for a book signing. Event Info

Fall Festivals

Harvest Days | Every Saturday & Sunday in October | All Day
Location: Keel Farms, Plant City
Description: Harvest Days feature hay rides, a corn maze, a pumpkin patch and painting, a pie-eating contest, local vendors/food trucks, and seasonal wines and ciders. Event Info

Lumley's Fall Festival | Every Saturday & Sunday in October | 10AM - 5PM
Location: Lumley's Farm, Plant City
Description: Lumley's Fall Festival includes hay rides, games, inflatables, pony rides, a pumpkin patch, and more. Event Info

Harvest Holler Corn Maze and Fall Farm Adventure | Friday - Sunday through November 8th | Times Vary Daily
Location: Harvest Holler Farm, Polk City
Description: This Fall Farm adventure lets families see and experience a real working family farm with animals, activities, and, of course, the Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch! Event Info

Fall Fest | Every Saturday and Sunday from September 26th - November 22nd
Location: Golden Ridge Groves, Bartow
Description: Get lost in our 8-acre corn maze, take a hayride around the farm, play your way through the game zone, pick out a pumpkin, grab something good to eat, and make a full day of fall memories with us! Event Info

The Haunting of River Ranch | Fridays and Saturdays from September 25th - November 7th
Location: Westgate River Ranch Resort, River Ranch
Description: We’re conjuring up thrills this Halloween season. Experience the haunted stables—our chilling centerpiece. Then brave a scary walkthrough, explore scare zones, strike a pose at eerie photo ops, and refuel at our food and beverage booths! Event Info

Historic Halloween Tours | Saturdays and Sundays, October 3rd - October 31st
Location: Wonder House, Bartow
Description: The Wonder House Halloween tour features the "ghost stories" of the Wonder House and its history. The house will be decorated for Halloween with many personal oddity collections on display, and just a friendly reminder that this tour does not have any jump scares, zombies, or monsters. Event Info

Local Markets

Downtown Farmers Market | Saturday, October 24th | 8AM - 2PM
Location: Downtown Lakeland
Description: Downtown Lakeland once again comes alive with 100 local vendors bringing fresh produce, locally raised meats, artisan breads, handcrafted goods, fresh flowers, specialty foods, and so much more. Event Info

Winter Haven Farmers Market | Saturday, October 24th | 9AM - 1PM
Location: Along Magnolia Ave, Downtown Winter Haven
Description: Fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and local vendors. Located between 2nd & 3rd St SW. Event Info

Winter Haven Saturday Market | Saturday, October 24th | 9AM - 3PM
Location: Central Park, Winter Haven
Description: Think farmers market, but bigger! This family- and pet-friendly market fills Central Park with arts, crafts, jewelry, fresh produce, local honey, food trucks, live music, and more. Event Info

Fall Night Market | Saturday, October 24th | 5PM - 9PM
Location: Kentucky Avenue, Downtown Lakeland
Description: Spend an evening under the stars shopping artisan vendors and crafters, enjoying live entertainment, and grabbing a bite from local restaurants. Downtown shops will stay open late, too. Heads up: this is not a trick-or-treat or carnival-style event. Event Info

Makers Market | Sunday, October 25th | 12PM - 5PM
Location: Lakeside Village, Lakeland
Description: This outdoor market brings together more than 80 local makers, artisans, and small businesses selling handcrafted jewelry, home décor, candles, artwork, and baked treats. Event Info

Dixieland Midday Market | Sunday, October 25th | 10AM - 3PM
Location: Concord Coffee, Lakeland
Description: Located in Lakeland's Historic Dixieland Neighborhood every Sunday for a fantastic midday market filled with local bakers, artists & entrepreneurs. Event Info

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