863area https://863area.com Polk County Local Business and Nightlife City-Guide Thu, 26 Jan 2023 20:31:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://863area.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-863area_logo-ret-32x32.png 863area https://863area.com 32 32 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16th, 2023 – Taste of Winter Haven 2023 https://863area.com/thursday-february-16th-2023-taste-of-winter-haven-2023/ https://863area.com/thursday-february-16th-2023-taste-of-winter-haven-2023/#respond Thu, 26 Jan 2023 20:31:14 +0000 https://863area.com/?p=20299 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16th, 2023 – Taste of Winter Haven 2023

Taste of Winter Haven is an evening event focused on giving the community an opportunity to taste local cuisine, beer, and wine while enjoying live music. Taste of Winter Haven will take place at Venue 650. You must be 21 or older to attend.

Early bird tickets are $35.00. Ticket prices will increase in the new year. Get your tickets today!

For more information on becoming a sponsor, contact Ana at ana@winterhavnechamber.com
]]> https://863area.com/thursday-february-16th-2023-taste-of-winter-haven-2023/feed/ 0 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12th, 2023 – Lakeland Jeep Club https://863area.com/sunday-february-12th-2023-lakeland-jeep-club/ https://863area.com/sunday-february-12th-2023-lakeland-jeep-club/#respond Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:44:15 +0000 https://863area.com/?p=20296 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12th, 2023 – Lakeland Jeep Club

Come join us for a Show and Shine event and pregame party before the Big Game with great brews from the Yard on Mass, food truck from Smokin Chanchos and live music from Quittin’ Time Band! All jeep clubs and general public all welcomed!!!

]]> https://863area.com/sunday-february-12th-2023-lakeland-jeep-club/feed/ 0 SATURDAY, MARCH 11th, 2023 – 10th Annual WHPD 5k https://863area.com/saturday-march-11th-2023-10th-annual-whpd-5k/ https://863area.com/saturday-march-11th-2023-10th-annual-whpd-5k/#respond Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:37:20 +0000 https://863area.com/?p=20293 SATURDAY, MARCH 11th, 2023 – 10th Annual WHPD 5k

Registration for the 10th Annual WHPD 5k is LIVE! Please use the link to get signed up.

https://www.active.com/…/whpd-5k-for-special-olympics…

Packet Pick Up:
3/10/23 from 4p-7p at the Winter Haven Public Library

Day of Pick Up:
3/11/23 starting at 6:30a at the Winter Haven Public Library

Event Details:
The 5k begins at 8:00a outside of the WH Library.

Medals/Awards:
All 5k participants will receive a finisher medal. We also have standard 5 year age group awards.

]]> https://863area.com/saturday-march-11th-2023-10th-annual-whpd-5k/feed/ 0 FEB 24–FEB 26th, 2023 – 2023 Jeepin’ with Sheriff Judd https://863area.com/feb-24-feb-26th-2023-2023-jeepin-with-sheriff-judd/ https://863area.com/feb-24-feb-26th-2023-2023-jeepin-with-sheriff-judd/#respond Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:24:30 +0000 https://863area.com/?p=20288 FEB 24–FEB 26th, 2023 – 2023 Jeepin’ with Sheriff Judd

***EVENT ENTRIES ARE SOLD OUT***
Never fear, you can still come check us out as a spectator – and spectators are free!
#JWJ2023 – A Central Florida family friendly JEEP ONLY Charity Event held at Clear Springs Ranch near Bartow, FL.
]]> https://863area.com/feb-24-feb-26th-2023-2023-jeepin-with-sheriff-judd/feed/ 0 SATURDAY APRIL 1, 2023 – Carillon Classic 5K https://863area.com/saturday-april-1-2023-carillon-classic-5k/ https://863area.com/saturday-april-1-2023-carillon-classic-5k/#respond Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:15:42 +0000 https://863area.com/?p=20284 SATURDAY APRIL 1, 2023 – Carillon Classic 5K

The 12th Annual Carillon Classic 5k Run and Walk features what many consider Florida’s most challenging 5K course where runners experience elevation changes and a variety of running surfaces, including paved roads, clay roads, grass, gravel and mulch trails.

Costs:

In-person fee: $40 for Members (discount code required) / $45 for Non-Members
Virtual Carillon Classic 5K fee for Members: $40 (discount code required) / $45 for Non-Members

Kids Fun Run (No Shirt): Complimentary
Kids Fun Run (With a Shirt): $10
Race fee includes t-shirt, medal and post-race refreshments.

ABOUT THE RACE:
Popular for its demanding course and beautiful scenery, the race has become an annual tradition for running enthusiasts. The event was established in 2012 and has grown in popularity over the years as many runners consider it Florida’s most challenging 5K course.

One of the race’s most unique aspects is the Singing Tower’s musical encouragement as the bells ring out during the race.
A kid’s fun run will occur post-race, providing junior runners with a shorter course.
]]> https://863area.com/saturday-april-1-2023-carillon-classic-5k/feed/ 0 Thursday Dec. 1st, 2022 – The Lakeland Christmas Parade https://863area.com/thursday-dec-1st-2022-the-lakeland-christmas-parade-2/ Mon, 10 Oct 2022 01:06:21 +0000 https://863area.com/?p=20097 Thursday Nov. 1st, 2022 – The Lakeland Christmas Parade

Hosted by The Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the City of Lakeland, the Lakeland Christmas Parade is held annually on the first Thursday in December.

Recognized as one of Lakeland’s largest annual events, parade participants step off from the RP Funding Center to begin their 1.25-mile course winding through the city’s streets, around Lake Mirror and back down Lemon Street. Parade participants deck out their floats to reflect each year’s theme, “Christmas Past, Present and Future.”

Each year, float participants compete to win special recognition in eight categories:

  • Most outstanding band
  • Most original float
  • Best professional float
  • Best youth or educational float
  • Best community float
  • Best business float
  • Best theme float
  • Judge’s choice
The best, of course, is saved for last as the parade wraps up with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
By tradition, the city typically chose a distinguished Lakeland citizen to serve as the parade’s honorary grand marshal. But starting in 2018, the Junior League took a different approach aimed at encouraging literacy with a Polk County student essay contest, quickly become a new beloved tradition.
Residents unable to make the parade in person are encouraged to watch live on the City of Lakeland’s Facebook Page, or Spectrum Channel 643, FiOS Channel 43 or Comcast Channel 5.
]]> Friday Dec. 2nd, 2022 – Comedian Chris D’Elia Live at the RP Funding Center https://863area.com/friday-dec-2nd-2022-chris-delia-on-tour/ Sun, 09 Oct 2022 19:09:38 +0000 https://863area.com/?p=20190 Comedian Chris D’Elia has become one of the most-in-demand performers in comedy. His highly successful podcast CONGRATULATIONS WITH CHRIS D’ELIA has been a mainstay on iTunes’ comedy podcast charts since its debut in February 2017. He is also a co-star on THE KING AND THE STING AND THE WING with Brendan Schuab.

]]> Saturday Dec. 10th, 2022 – Florida Dance Arts presents The Nutcracker https://863area.com/saturday-dec-10th-2022-florida-dance-arts-presents-the-nutcracker/ Sat, 08 Oct 2022 19:04:24 +0000 https://863area.com/?p=20187 Join us for an evening of magic, whimsy, and adventure as Clara journeys to the land of sweets in the story of the classic The Nutcracker.

]]> Friday Dec 16th, 2022 – My Fair Lady https://863area.com/friday-dec-16th-2022-my-fair-lady/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 19:50:38 +0000 https://863area.com/?p=20202 From Lincoln Center Theater and director Bartlett Sher comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly), Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. Boasting such classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” and “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” MY FAIR LADY tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But who is really being transformed?

]]> Friday Oct. 28th, 2022 – Halloween Midnight Mass Ball https://863area.com/friday-oct-28th-2022-halloween-midnight-mass-ball/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:55:59 +0000 https://863area.com/?p=20264 Halloween Party more detail coming!

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