This weekend in Winter Haven, FL

ReikiMiAlma Marketplace offers a summer indoor market created to help shoppers stay cool while browsing. Enjoy air-conditioned comfort as you explore a carefully selected mix of local makers and fresh baked treats. Outside, an area is set aside for food trucks, trailers, and tents to bring additional flavors and variety. This weekend marketplace has a lively vibe and highlights vendors who share their unique talents with the community.

Every Saturday, a community market features farmers, food trucks, and local artisans offering fresh produce, handmade pasta, sweet baked items, meats, seafood, and plants. From June through August, hours are shortened because of the heat.

Come out for Wings 'n Waffles, a monthly speaker series from the Florida Air Museum. On Saturday, August 8, you can enjoy breakfast with chicken and waffles and then join a short talk on the history of model making. Afterward, head to the Buehler Restoration Building to assemble your own airplane model, an activity designed for ages 7-99.

ROBOCADE’s inaugural IFPA sanctioned Silverball Showdown offers a welcoming pinball competition for every skill level. The tournament uses a 9 Fair Strike Knockout format in which players are grouped each round and receive strikes based on their finishing position. Reaching nine strikes results in elimination, and play continues until the final standings are set. Participation is limited to 28 players. The entry fee is $20 per person, with $6 from each entry added to the cash prize pool. Trophies and cash awards will be presented to the top four finishers, creating a friendly atmosphere with spirited competition for newcomers and seasoned players alike.

Hosted by the Krewe of St. Florian at Camp Margaritaville, this annual cornhole tournament is a signature tradition that brings together firefighters, their families, and neighbors for a day of friendly competition and community spirit. The event supports the Krewe’s mission to assist Tampa Bay area charities as well as individuals and families in need. In addition to the tournament, attendees can take part in raffles with prizes, browse a silent auction, and enjoy food and drinks in a welcoming setting that highlights the camaraderie of the firefighter community and family fun. Organizers are collecting raffle items, themed baskets, and donations for the silent auction, and they are also accepting sponsorship inquiries via direct message. Each contribution helps make a direct impact in the community.

Unwind with a spa-style hangout while you chat about books you love. You can relax and enjoy a service chosen from the event’s selection during this in-person 3-hour book club experience.

Get ready for a special kids night out with pizza and painting at Art Centric Studio. This event is for children ages 6 to 12 and includes a pizza dinner, games, and a guided painting activity. It’s a fun evening designed to give parents some time to themselves while kids enjoy a creative night out.

Deep Well Project brings a live set to M.T. Skullz, marking the band’s first show at this venue. Food and drinks are available to accompany the performance.

This vintage rock showcase features classics from the 1960s through the 1980s, spanning artists from Elvis Presley to the Eagles.

A group ride rolls out from Hobby Lobby in Posner Park in Davenport, Florida, with a tentative route that follows Highway 27 to I-4, continues along 192 and Hoagland Boulevard, then loops back to wrap up. A short midway stop is planned for fuel, drinks, and a quick break. Riders are asked to arrive with full tanks, maintain a safe staggered formation, travel at a pace that feels right for them, and respect traffic for a smooth experience.

Bring your child for a day of indoor play at Little Lake. This pass gives admission to the indoor play space during the scheduled open play hours, where kids can explore, build physical skills, and use their imagination in a miniature version of Lakeland.