Events in Winter Haven today

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.

Families can take advantage of a dining promotion where children receive a free meal with the purchase of an adult meal. A happy hour is also available.

Open to men from Lake Alfred and nearby communities, this Forge Men’s Night at First Baptist Church Lake Alfred features a BBQ dinner, fellowship, and a message from guest speaker Sheriff Grady Judd of Polk County. The meal includes pulled pork sandwiches with classic sides like baked beans, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and green beans, plus cookies and brownies for dessert. Friends, neighbors, coworkers, sons, and fathers are welcome for an encouraging evening with men from the church and the wider community. Registration is required, and the cost is $10. Guided by the spirit of Proverbs 27:17 about iron sharpening iron, the gathering focuses on building one another up.

Join UF/IFAS Extension Polk County and Haines City Water Utilities for a lunch and learn session focused on insects in the garden and landscape. You’ll learn how to identify pests correctly and get practical tips for keeping your landscape healthy and thriving using Florida-Friendly Landscaping practices. Registration is preferred, and seating is limited. Lunch is included for pre-registered, in-person participants who register by August 2, 2026.

Enjoy a special that includes three tacos with your choice of fries or chips and salsa for $8.99. A happy hour is also available.

Sing your favorite tunes at Tipsy Hen on Tuesdays with Castle Karaoke, hosted by Brooke and Alden. The setting is family friendly with a welcoming crowd that supports every performer. Choose a song, take the mic, and make it a weekly tradition while enjoying dinner and drinks.

This classic trivia night offers a simple way to put your knowledge to the test.

Savor unlimited boneless wings. A happy hour is available as part of the event.

Take part in a free weekly poker night at Tipsy Hen. Show up an hour before the game to receive 1,000 bonus chips, or arrive half an hour early for 500. Winners take home Tipsy Hen gift certificates.

Jukebox Bingo is a bingo event featuring the classic game.

Enjoy unlimited classic bone-in wings served all day. A happy hour is also offered.

Swing by the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art for an evening of live jazz with the Swan City Jazz Project. The band will be performing in the museum lobby starting at 6:00 PM, and you can also enjoy the museum galleries while they’re open to the public. Grab a drink and settle in for some great music.

Grab the mic for a high-energy karaoke night where singers of all levels can belt out favorite songs and share plenty of laughs. Enjoy food, drinks, and memorable moments as you and your crew take the stage. Pick a track and turn a regular night into a whole experience. It takes place every Thursday.

Peace Train Karaoke brings a sing along vibe to Jessie’s Lounge. Attendees can pick favorite tunes from a varied playlist and take the mic, with a selection of drinks available. Set in downtown Winter Haven, it offers an opportunity to sing together with friends and fellow music fans.