--- title: Central Florida Events & Things to Do This Week | WOW Central Florida description: "Find things to do in Lakeland, Winter Haven and Central Florida this week: concerts, festivals, theatre, food, family days out and free events. 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Lakeland, FL weather Live --° Loading forecast… Checking the sky over Lake Mirror… Weather data: [National Weather Service (weather.gov)](https://www.weather.gov/tbw/) Browse by category - [Live Music](https://demo.evvnt.com/?_evDiscoveryPath=/&subcategory=16%7CLive%20Music&hsLang=en#events) - [Rock](https://demo.evvnt.com/?_evDiscoveryPath=/&subcategory=292%7CRock&hsLang=en#events) - [Food & Drink](https://demo.evvnt.com/?_evDiscoveryPath=/&subcategory=9%7CFood%20%2F%20Drink&hsLang=en#events) - [Family](https://demo.evvnt.com/?_evDiscoveryPath=/&subcategory=14%7CKids%20%2F%20Family&hsLang=en#events) - [Sports (Flying Tigers)](https://demo.evvnt.com/?_evDiscoveryPath=/&subcategory=22%7CSports%20%2F%20Leisure&hsLang=en#events) - [Comedy](https://demo.evvnt.com/?_evDiscoveryPath=/&subcategory=3%7CComedy&hsLang=en#events) - [Festivals](https://demo.evvnt.com/?_evDiscoveryPath=/&subcategory=6%7CFestivals&hsLang=en#events) - [Community](https://demo.evvnt.com/?_evDiscoveryPath=/&subcategory=458%7CCommunity&hsLang=en#events) - [Arts & Theatre](https://demo.evvnt.com/?_evDiscoveryPath=/&subcategory=28%7CArts&hsLang=en#events) - [Nightlife](https://demo.evvnt.com/?_evDiscoveryPath=/&subcategory=17%7CNightlife&hsLang=en#events) Central Florida events calendar ## What's On in Central Florida Concerts, sports, theatre, festivals, food and free events across Central Florida, updated continuously. Search, filter by date or category, and explore on the map. [+ Add your event](https://new.evvnt.com/?with_navbar&partner=EVVNTIL&publisher_id=12369&partner_name=Central%20Florida) Loading Central Florida events… The calendar is taking longer than usual. Please refresh the page or check back shortly. This week · Tue, Oct 13 – Sun, Oct 18 ## Top 8 Things to Do in Central Florida This Week 8 standout Central Florida events from the Evvnt calendar this week, from live music and comedy to sports and family days out. All times Eastern. [See the full calendar](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida#events) 1. [1 Sports / Leisure ![2026 TBCAL XC Championships](https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/uploads/generic/genericImage-websiteLogo-293995-1791849232.5603-0.bQZxmq.png)WOWCentral Florida](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/216821r-2026-tbcal-xc-championships) Tue, Oct 13 · 4:00 PM ### [2026 TBCAL XC Championships](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/216821r-2026-tbcal-xc-championships) 2402 Holloway Park Dr Sports at 2402 Holloway Park Dr, Central Florida, FL. [Details: 2026 TBCAL XC Championships](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/216821r-2026-tbcal-xc-championships) [Tickets for 2026 TBCAL XC Championships](https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Lakeland/2026TBCALXCChampionships?aflt_token=lsDDTCWcazIepazYI0FCz9dbRxkCWAcY) 2. [2 Other WOWCentral Florida](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/44069932a-publix-dairy-processing-plant-10-15) Thu, Oct 15 · 10:00 AM ### [Publix Dairy Processing Plant 10/15](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/44069932a-publix-dairy-processing-plant-10-15) Publix Dairy Processing Plant Event at Publix Dairy Processing Plant, Central Florida, FL. [Details: Publix Dairy Processing Plant 10/15](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/44069932a-publix-dairy-processing-plant-10-15) [Tickets for Publix Dairy Processing Plant 10/15](http://www.active.com/lakeland-fl/camp/publix-dairy-processing-plant-10-15-2026) 3. [3 Arts ![Comedian Mickey Bell](https://photos.bandsintown.com/thumb/26070356.jpeg)WOWCentral Florida](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108852222n-comedian-mickey-bell) Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PM ### [Comedian Mickey Bell](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108852222n-comedian-mickey-bell) FPC of Lakeland on Lake Hollingsworth Celebrate Recovery Arts & entertainment at FPC of Lakeland on Lake Hollingsworth Celebrate Recovery, Central Florida, FL. [Details: Comedian Mickey Bell](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108852222n-comedian-mickey-bell) 4. [4 Sports / Leisure ![The Great Pumpkin Pie 5k](https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/uploads/generic/genericImage-websiteLogo-287002-1784042518.176-0.bQvLqw.jpg)WOWCentral Florida](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/211061r-the-great-pumpkin-pie-5k) Fri, Oct 16 · 6:00 PM ### [The Great Pumpkin Pie 5k](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/211061r-the-great-pumpkin-pie-5k) 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd Sports at 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Central Florida, FL. [Details: The Great Pumpkin Pie 5k](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/211061r-the-great-pumpkin-pie-5k) [Tickets for The Great Pumpkin Pie 5k](https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Lakeland/TheGreatPumpkinPie5k?aflt_token=lsDDTCWcazIepazYI0FCz9dbRxkCWAcY) 5. [5 Live Music ![Jason Bieler And The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra](https://photos.bandsintown.com/thumb/26384337.jpeg)WOWCentral Florida](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/109003291n-jason-bieler-and-the-baron-von-bielski-orchestra) Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PM ### [Jason Bieler And The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/109003291n-jason-bieler-and-the-baron-von-bielski-orchestra) Union Hall Live music at Union Hall, Central Florida, FL. [Details: Jason Bieler And The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/109003291n-jason-bieler-and-the-baron-von-bielski-orchestra) [Tickets for Jason Bieler And The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra](https://www.bandsintown.com/t/109003291?app_id=y5t04gz269&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=ticket) 6. [6 Live Music ![Giovani: The Sazon Experience](https://photos.bandsintown.com/thumb/25654697.jpeg)WOWCentral Florida](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108646722n-giovani-the-sazon-experience) Sat, Oct 17 · 6:00 AM ### [Giovani: The Sazon Experience](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108646722n-giovani-the-sazon-experience) Worth & Purpose Live music at Worth & Purpose, Central Florida, FL. [Details: Giovani: The Sazon Experience](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108646722n-giovani-the-sazon-experience) [Tickets for Giovani: The Sazon Experience](https://www.bandsintown.com/t/108646722?app_id=y5t04gz269&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=ticket) 7. [7 Live Music ![Issac Mansfield: The Sazon Experience ](https://photos.bandsintown.com/thumb/26179075.jpeg)WOWCentral Florida](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108902772n-issac-mansfield-the-sazon-experience) Sat, Oct 17 · 6:30 PM ### [Issac Mansfield: The Sazon Experience](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108902772n-issac-mansfield-the-sazon-experience) 1329 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801 Live music at 1329 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801, Central Florida, FL. [Details: Issac Mansfield: The Sazon Experience](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108902772n-issac-mansfield-the-sazon-experience) [Tickets for Issac Mansfield: The Sazon Experience](https://www.bandsintown.com/t/108902772?app_id=y5t04gz269&came_from=287&utm_medium=api&utm_source=partner_api&utm_campaign=ticket) 8. [8 Live Music ![Micah Madore](https://photos.bandsintown.com/thumb/21293924.jpeg)WOWCentral Florida](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108870701n-micah-madore) Sun, Oct 18 · 12:00 PM ### [Micah Madore](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108870701n-micah-madore) Hotshots Downtown Sports Bar & Grill Live music at Hotshots Downtown Sports Bar & Grill, Central Florida, FL. [Details: Micah Madore](https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/108870701n-micah-madore) Dates, times and availability can change; please confirm with the organizer before you go.Updated Oct 13, 2026 Where to go ## Central Florida Neighborhoods & Venues Every corner of Lakeland and Polk County has its own scene. Here's where the region comes alive after dark and on weekends. ### Downtown Lakeland Munn Park, the Polk Theatre, restaurants, bars and the First Friday street events. ### Lake Mirror The historic promenade and Hollis Garden on the edge of downtown, a backdrop for festivals and concerts. ### Lake Morton Lakeland's famous swans, lakeside walks and the Lakeland Public Library. ### Dixieland South Florida Avenue's antique shops, cafes and local restaurants. ### Bonnet Springs Park A 168-acre park with a nature center, gardens, playgrounds and event lawns. ### Downtown Winter Haven Central Park, local restaurants and shops, a short drive from LEGOLAND Florida. ### Popular Central Florida venues Ticket with WOW Central Florida and we will add your logo and link to your ticketed events for FREE. [See venue sponsor plans](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida/venue-sponsor?hsLang=en) [Create Tickets (opens in a new tab)](https://platform.evvnt.com/submissions/new?portal=evvnt) - [**RP Funding Center**Downtown Lakeland · Concerts, Broadway tours and arena events Claim Your Business](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida/venue-sponsor?hsLang=en) - [**Youkey Theatre**RP Funding Center · Theatre, comedy and concerts Claim Your Business](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida/venue-sponsor?hsLang=en) - [**Polk Theatre**Downtown Lakeland · Historic movie palace, films and live shows Claim Your Business](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida/venue-sponsor?hsLang=en) - [**Bonnet Springs Park**Lakeland · Festivals, concerts and nature programs Claim Your Business](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida/venue-sponsor?hsLang=en) - [**Hollis Garden**Lake Mirror · Garden events and weddings Claim Your Business](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida/venue-sponsor?hsLang=en) - [**Joker Marchant Stadium**Lakeland · Detroit Tigers spring training and Flying Tigers baseball Claim Your Business](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida/venue-sponsor?hsLang=en) - [**Polk Museum of Art**Lakeland · Exhibitions and art events Claim Your Business](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida/venue-sponsor?hsLang=en) - [**Florida Southern College**Lakeland · Frank Lloyd Wright campus, performances and tours Claim Your Business](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida/venue-sponsor?hsLang=en) - [**Explorations V Children's Museum**Downtown Lakeland · Hands-on family fun Claim Your Business](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida/venue-sponsor?hsLang=en) - [**LEGOLAND Florida Resort**Winter Haven · Theme park and seasonal events Claim Your Business](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida/venue-sponsor?hsLang=en) **Submit Your Business**[Request a demo (opens in a new tab)](https://www.evvnt.com/demo) Browse by industry ## Central Florida events by industry Jump straight to the kind of event you're after on the live Central Florida calendar. - ### [Live Music & Nightlife Concerts, club nights and late shows across the city. 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[Get your event on WOW](https://new.evvnt.com/?with_navbar&partner=EVVNTIL&publisher_id=12369&partner_name=Central%20Florida) ### WOW cities WOW newsletters are already running in these cities. - [![WOW Memphis newsletter logo](https://demo.evvnt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wow-cities/logos/wow-city-memphis.png?width=240&height=160&name=wow-city-memphis.png)](https://evvnt.beehiiv.com/) - [![WOW Bend newsletter logo](https://demo.evvnt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wow-cities/logos/wow-city-bend.jpeg?width=240&height=160&name=wow-city-bend.jpeg)](https://wow-bend.beehiiv.com/) - [![WOW Burlington newsletter logo](https://demo.evvnt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wow-cities/logos/wow-city-burlington.jpeg?width=240&height=160&name=wow-city-burlington.jpeg)](https://wow-burlington.beehiiv.com/) - [![WOW Central Florida newsletter logo](https://demo.evvnt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wow-cities/logos/wow-city-central-florida.jpeg?width=240&height=160&name=wow-city-central-florida.jpeg)](https://wowcentralflorida.beehiiv.com/) - [![WOW Little Rock newsletter logo](https://demo.evvnt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wow-cities/logos/wow-city-little-rock.jpeg?width=240&height=160&name=wow-city-little-rock.jpeg)](https://wow-little-rock.beehiiv.com/) - [![WOW Montana newsletter logo](https://demo.evvnt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wow-cities/logos/wow-city-montana.jpeg?width=240&height=160&name=wow-city-montana.jpeg)](https://demo.evvnt.com/montana-wow?hsLang=en) - [![WOW Portsmouth newsletter logo](https://demo.evvnt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wow-cities/logos/wow-city-portsmouth.jpeg?width=240&height=160&name=wow-city-portsmouth.jpeg)](https://wow-portsmouth.beehiiv.com/) **Advertise on WOW nationally.** Reach [195,100+](https://demo.evvnt.com/advertise-with-wow?hsLang=en) local newsletter readers across every WOW city, or pick just the cities you want. [Advertise on WOW (opens in a new tab)](https://demo.evvnt.com/advertise-with-wow?hsLang=en) Want to advertise regionally or nationally? [Get in touch](mailto:sales@evvnt.com?subject=WOW%20regional%2Fnational%20advertising) Good to know ## Central Florida Events FAQ ### What's on in Central Florida this weekend? The WOW Central Florida events calendar on this page lists concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, festivals, family activities and more across Lakeland, Winter Haven and Polk County. Use the category filters and the map to narrow events by date, type and neighborhood, and check our Top 10 Things to Do in Central Florida This Week for ideas. ### What are some free things to do in Central Florida? Plenty of Central Florida favorites cost nothing. You can walk the Lake Mirror promenade and Lake Morton in Lakeland, explore Bonnet Springs Park, and see the Frank Lloyd Wright buildings on the Florida Southern College campus from the outside. Choose Community in the calendar to see local listings. ### Where can I see live music in Central Florida? The RP Funding Center in downtown Lakeland hosts arena concerts and touring shows, the historic Polk Theatre stages films and live performances, and Bonnet Springs Park and Lake Mirror host outdoor concerts and festivals. Choose Live Music in the calendar to see upcoming shows. ### How do I list my event in Central Florida? Submit your event for free through Evvnt using the List Your Event Free button on this page. Events submitted through Evvnt can be syndicated across Evvnt's network of 2,594 local news and media event calendars across the USA. Organizers can also add paid promotion, boosts and ticketing. ### How do I advertise to Central Florida audiences? WOW Central Florida offers page sponsorships and placements in the WOW Central Florida newsletter, and Evvnt's promotion tools can boost individual events across its network of local calendars. Use the Advertise with WOW button on this page to see sponsorship options. ### Is there a Central Florida events newsletter? Yes. Sign up for the free WOW Central Florida newsletter on this page to get a roundup of things to do in Central Florida delivered to your inbox. You can unsubscribe at any time. WOW CENTRAL FLORIDA What's on. Where. Your guide to events and things to do in Lakeland and Central Florida. Powered by ![Evvnt](https://demo.evvnt.com/hubfs/wow-cities/logos/evvnt-wordmark-red.svg) ## Explore - [Events calendar](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida#events) - [Top 10 this week](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida#top-10) - [Neighborhoods & venues](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida#neighborhoods) - [Events by industry](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida#industries) - [Events by season](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida#seasonal) - [News & stories](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida#news) - [FAQ](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida#faq) ## For organizers - [Submit an event (free)](https://new.evvnt.com/?with_navbar&partner=EVVNTIL&publisher_id=12369&partner_name=Central%20Florida) - [Promote & boost](https://new.evvnt.com/?with_navbar&partner=EVVNTIL&publisher_id=12369&partner_name=Central%20Florida) - [Sell tickets](https://platform.evvnt.com/submissions/new?portal=evvnt) - [Advertise](https://app.beehiiv.com/direct_sponsorships/fadf1ba6-ad87-4e98-9642-a585528db049) ## Evvnt - [About Evvnt](https://evvnt.com/) - [Create a free events calendar](https://www.evvnt.com/partners) - [Newsletter](https://demo.evvnt.com/central-florida#newsletter) Image credits - Photo (story: [Truck or Treat Returns to Lake Mirror on Monday, Oct. 19](https://blog.evvnt.com/news/central-florida-lakeland-truck-or-treat?hsLang=en)): [Lake Mirror in Lakeland, Florida 01](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lake_Mirror_in_Lakeland,_Florida_01.jpg) by Kiran891, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), via Wikimedia Commons, cropped and resized - Photo (story: [Orlando Set to Vote on Building the Permanent Pulse Memorial](https://blog.evvnt.com/news/central-florida-pulse-memorial-contract?hsLang=en)): [Pulse Nightclub, March 2017](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pulse_Nightclub,_March_2017.jpg) by Michael Rivera, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), via Wikimedia Commons, cropped and resized - Photo (story: [Osceola Breaks Ground on the $36M Cross Prairie Parkway Connector](https://blog.evvnt.com/news/central-florida-cross-prairie-parkway?hsLang=en)): [Poinciana Parkway RCMB bridge construction 4](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Poinciana_Parkway_RCMB_bridge_construction_4.jpg) by Osceola County Expressway Authority, [Public domain](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/), via Wikimedia Commons, cropped and resized - AI-generated artwork made for Evvnt: WOW Central Florida logo, WOW Bend logo, WOW Burlington logo, WOW Little Rock logo, WOW Montana logo, WOW Portsmouth logo. - Evvnt artwork: Support Local Events badge, Evvnt logo, WOW Memphis logo. Event images and logos courtesy of their owners: [925maxima.com](https://925maxima.com/maxima-events/) · [995qyk.com](https://995qyk.com/qyk-events/) · [bandsintown.com](https://www.bandsintown.com/) · [flcourier.com](https://flcourier.com/local-events) · [havenmagazines.com](https://www.havenmagazines.com/events) · [midfloridanewspapers.com](https://www.midfloridanewspapers.com/polk_news_sun/events) · [myq105.com](https://myq105.com/q105-events/) · [newschief.com](https://www.newschief.com/things-to-do/events/) · [otlseatfillers.com](https://otlseatfillers.com/events-in-tampa-bay) · [runsignup.com](https://www.runsignup.com/) · [theledger.com](https://www.theledger.com/things-to-do/events/) · [wild941.com](https://wild941.com/wild-events/). © 2026 Evvnt. WOW Central Florida is an Evvnt local discovery site. 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