October 2018
Halloween Spooktactular
The Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team is stirring up something spooky. October 27th they will be holding a Halloween costume contest followed by a special Halloween ski show under the lights. Its sure to bring you chills. For more information please contact Chris Budde at: buddemktg@aol.com
Find out more »December 2018
Jingle Bell Classic
The friends of the Winter Haven Library bring you competitive 10K and 5K holiday theme races. For more information please contact Julie at julie@triplaces.com
Find out more »January 2019
FREE CYPRESS GARDENS WATER SKI TEAM SHOW
FREE ski show 199 Lake Silver Dr Ne MLK JR Park Concessions Available Bring blanket or chair for seating
Find out more »February 2019
First Friday Music
Come gather in Central Park for the monthly First Friday Music Event! Each first Friday, there will be a music selection for your enjoyment! Bring a chair, blanket, and your favorite toe tapping shoes. Feature Band: Fat Frank & the Plank Spankers
Find out more »March 2019
Winter Haven Chamber Community Fest
A community event and run. There will be amusements, vendors and street entertainment. For more information go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/208594976700257/
Find out more »April 2019
Project Eagle
PROJECT E.A.G.L.E. LAKE CLEANUP Enhancing A Great Living Environment This annual chain of lakes clean-up has become a long standing tradition over the years. Staging area is at Lake Shipp Park, Saturday, April 27, 2019 beginning at 8:00 am for registration, tee shirt and supplies. Choose a lake of your choice, clean-up and later join us for lunch starting at NOON. Family friendly activities will begin at 10:00 a.m. such as environmental and educational showings, face painting, rock painting/hiding, bounce…
Find out more »May 2019
Bark in the Park 2019
It’s a dog day in Central Park Downtown Winter Haven! Spend your FREE Friday night shopping pet vendors, listening to music, and enjoying time with your favorite four-legged friends. Annual wiener dog race at 7PM. Humane Society of Polk County is bringing their canine companions looking for new homes! For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/384076849086952/
Find out more »Jug Brothers Band in Central Park
Come out to Central Park to hear musical selections from the Jug Brothers Band!
Find out more »August 2019
Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show
FREE Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy concessions!
Find out more »January 2020
Arbor Day Celebration 2020
The City of Winter Haven Natural Resources Division and Urban Forestry Advisory Board in conjunction with the Polk County/UF/IFAS Extension Office plan to hold this event in celebration of Florida Arbor Day. The event will be a change from previous celebrations, where in lieu of a giveaway, community plantings will take place at Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center on Jan 17, 2020, and a secondary event on Jan 18, 2020, at South Lake Howard Nature Park. Both planting events…
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