Events in Central Florida

Events

Whether it’s an electrifying live concert or a breathtaking walk through a scenic garden, a variety of sensational events are happening year-round in Central Florida. Browse all of our amazing events below and make plans for a year filled with fun.

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A Central Florida vacation gives visitors a chance to unpack once and see it all in Florida’s Sweetest Spot. Here you’ll find things to do in Central Florida, including major theme parks, citrus grove and farm tours, historic landmarks, and ways to cruise Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes. Central Florida features a variety of unique towns and cities for you to explore, each with their own collection of adventures to choose from. Exhilarating attractions, delicious restaurants and breathtaking outdoor experiences are just the start of the excitement that awaits you in Florida’s Sweetest Spot.

Visit Central Florida to experience family-friendly attractions such as LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, Bok Tower Gardens, Safari Wilderness, pick oranges, peaches and blueberries, see performances at our award winning theatres, or enjoy our wonderful weather while hiking, cycling or during an airboat ride.

Whether you are visiting Central Florida’s Polk County or have lived here for more than a decade, discover the more than 50 places and activities that we think everyone should experience in Central Florida!

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  • Mar

    06

    First Friday
    Lakeland First Friday

    Downtown shops and restaurants will be open late. Don’t miss the Makers Market, featuring local…

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  • Mar

    06

    Publix Field view
    Detroit Tigers Spring Training

    Catch at Detroit Tigers Spring Training game in Lakeland this February & March.

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  • Mar

    06

    Taco week at Maritime
    Polk County Taco Week

    Polk County Taco Week is a celebration of all things TACO! Local participating restaurants will…

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  • Mar

    07

    Rodeo at Westgate River Ranch
    Saturday Night Rodeo

    Yee-haw! 8 seconds may not seem like a long time, but when you're watching a…

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  • Mar

    07

    Lina Greco's weekend getaway with a stop to Bok Tower Gardens
    Spring Bloom at Bok Tower Gardens

    Spring Bloom is the most colorful time of the year at Bok Tower Gardens as…

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RussMatt baseball 2025

Feb 20 — Apr 13

RussMatt Central Florida Baseball Invitational

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Publix Field view

Mar 06 — Mar 21

Detroit Tigers Spring Training

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Taco week at Maritime

Mar 06 — Mar 15

Polk County Taco Week

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artist receiving ribbon next to painting at Bartow's Bloomin' Arts Festival

Mar 07 — Mar 08

Bloomin’ Arts Festival

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cyclists in downtown Bartow, FL during Bloomin Bike Ride

Mar 07

Bloomin’ Bike Ride

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Girl having her face painted in Downtown Winter Haven

Mar 07

Winter Haven Community Fest

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People and vendor tents along Kentucky Ave. in downtown Lakeland during Downtown Farmers Curb Market on Saturday morning.

Mar 07

Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market

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Rodeo at Westgate River Ranch

Mar 07

Saturday Night Rodeo

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Lina Greco's weekend getaway with a stop to Bok Tower Gardens

Mar 07 — Apr 30

Spring Bloom at Bok Tower Gardens

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Front entrance of Central Florida's Visitor Information Center in Davenport, FL

Mar 07

Welcome Center’s Birthday Bash

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