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12/13/2024

Celebrate the season with the magic of Light Up Bonnet Springs Park! ✨🎄 Starting tomorrow through December 31, enjoy the beautifully lit canopy walk, festive performances, and snow much more! ⛄❄️

Bonnet Springs Park will also be offering Sensory Friendly Light Up BSP nights on Tuesday, December 17 and Thursday, December 26 making the magic of the season accessible to all! 🎅

📍: Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland, Florida
📸: Bonnet Springs Park

12/09/2024

Did you know the new LEGOLAND Florida Christmas tree is made from nearly 365,000 LEGO and DUPLO bricks? 🎄🌟

It’s a must-see holiday display lighting up the park every night through December 31! ✨ Bring the whole family and make memories this holiday season at LEGOLAND! 🎅🎁

📍: LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven, FL
📸: LEGOLAND Florida

12/05/2024

It's time for the Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade! Starting at 7PM tonight, the festive fun kicks off! 🎄🎅🏼 Check out our recent blog post for all the Central Florida Holiday Happenings! ✨⬇️

https://visitcentralflorida.org/blog/holiday-happenings-in-central-floridas-polk-county/

11/28/2024

Sending warm Thanksgiving wishes from Central Florida! 🦃🍂 May your day be filled with family, gratitude, and of course, the sweetest treats from 🧡

📍: in Winter Haven, FL
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11/26/2024

Avelo Airlines is now booking flights through September 2, 2025! ✈️ Head to our website to explore all the exciting routes at Lakeland International Airport, and start planning your summer vacations today! ☀️🌴

https://visitcentralflorida.org/featured/lakeland-international-airport/

The wait is over! 🎉 Our East Coast schedule is now extended through September 2, 2025! ✈️✨ Start planning your next adventure today at AveloAir.com. Stay tuned – our West Coast schedule extension is coming early next year! 👀

11/23/2024

Get into the holiday spirit in Central Florida! 🍁☀️ Whether you're booking a cozy vacation rental or enjoying a delicious meal at local restaurants, Polk County has everything you need for a memorable Thanksgiving.

Check out our guide to the best dining and holiday options this season! 🍽️🦃

Dine out or pre-order your turkey in Central Florida for Thanksgiving, with eats to satisfy every family, budget, and taste.

11/21/2024

As if we weren't already counting down the days for SUN 'n FUN, we are even more excited now to turn up the 'FUN at 51' with Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line and Uncle Kracker on opening day, April 1, 2025! 🤠✈️

Concert entry is included with your daily admission, so get your tickets now! 🎟️🎸 https://visitcentralflorida.org/blog/sun-n-fun-international-fly-in-expo/

Turn up the FUN at 51! Kick off SUN 'n FUN's Opening Day with an unforgettable concert with Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line featuring Uncle Kracker on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Best of all, concert entry is included with your daily admission! Don’t miss your chance to rock out with us—grab your tickets and get ready to party!

Click the link to purchase your tickets today! 🎫 https://flysnf.ticketapp.org/portal/product/112

11/09/2024

Make today a fun-filled Saturday in Central Florida at the Honeybee Festival, happening alongside the Bartow Chalk Walk Festival! 🐝🎨

Enjoy over 80 vendors, bee education, a car show, and so much more, all while talented artists transform downtown sidewalks into stunning masterpieces!

📍: Main Street Bartow 9AM-4PM

Bartow Chalk Walk Festival will be held on November 9-10. This is Polk County's only professional chalk art festival.

11/07/2024

Howdy! 🤠👋 Pack your boots, we’re going to Nashville! 👢✈️

Avelo Airlines | Lakeland International Airport | Nashville International Airport

11/01/2024

Happy Central Florida Fall! ☀️ Here's to seasonal lattes at our coffee shops, local fresh baked pastries, and the most beautiful lake days! 🍁

🌅 - Lake Morton
🥐 - Born & Bread Bakehouse
☕️ - Pressed LKLD

10/14/2024

The 2024 IWWF Pan American Wakeboard Championships, presented by Visit Central Florida, will be held at the Lake Myrtle Sports Park in Auburndale! 🚤 Join us October 16-18 for thrilling competitions on the water. Can’t make it in person? Follow the link to watch the livestream! 💻🌊

Enjoy water ski in the water ski capital of the world as the best of the best from the state compete in the IWWF Pan American Wakeboard Championships!

10/07/2024

In preparation of Hurricane Milton, here is the 2024 Polk County Public Shelters map with listings of all the shelter locations around the county. Shelters will begin opening tomorrow, October 8 at 12:00 pm.

You can also pick up a paper map at the Visit Central Florida Welcome Center in Davenport.

For more information regarding Hurricane Milton, please visit: https://visitcentralflorida.org/hurricane-advisory/

10/04/2024

Have you been to Rogue Coffee yet? This family-owned coffee and boba shop has recently opened in downtown Lakeland, offering seasonal brews, refreshing boba teas, and delicious breakfast and lunch options. Swing by 307 W. Main St. during their temporary soft opening hours, Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 3 PM, and treat yourself! ☕🧋

10/01/2024

Get ready for an exciting weekend at Lake Myrtle Sports Park with the IWWF World Barefoot Championships from October 10th-12th! 🚤🌊 The fun continues on the last day with the 3rd annual Auburndale CityFest, featuring a live performance by Diamond Rio! 🤠

Follow the link for all the details on these events and to watch the waterski live stream! https://visitcentralflorida.org/events/auburndale-cityfest-wakefest/

📍: 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd, Auburndale, FL 33823

09/30/2024

Get ready for spooky fun for all ages at LEGOLAND Florida’s Brick-or-Treat! 🎃🕸️ During weekends now through October 27th, enjoy the Brick-or-Treat Monster Party event with exclusive LEGO monster meet-and-greets, a brand-new Monster Skytacular drone show, and so much more! 🦇🎆 Don’t miss the biggest Brick-or-Treat yet!

Visit LEGOLAND Florida Resort this Halloween for an all-new Brick-or-Treat, with more spooktacular activities and shows. Bring your costume!

09/25/2024

Fall views at Bok Tower Gardens 🍃🦋

📍: Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, FL
📸: IG

09/21/2024

Mark your calendars! The very first Central Florida Food Fest is happening on October 19th at Bonnet Springs Park! 🌳🍴 Experience a day of local cuisine and specialty beverages surrounded by the beauty of Bonnet Springs Park ☀️

Grab your tickets now and get ready for a day full of culinary delights! https://centralfloridafoodfest.com/

Tag who you're bringing with you!

📍: Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland, FL
📸: Bonnet Springs Park

09/17/2024

The 27th USA Adaptive Water Ski National Championships and Team Trials will be held this week at Championship Lake! 🚤 Join us September 19-21 at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, for thrilling competitions on the water. Can’t make it in person? Follow the link to watch the livestream! 💻🌊

📍: 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Rd, Auburndale, FL 33823

Enjoy water ski in the water ski capital of the world as the best of the best compete in the Adaptive Water Ski National Championships!