THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
» Screening of Jump at the Sun
5:30 p.m.
A biography of Zora Neale Hurston
Winter Haven Public Library Multi-purpose Room
Free admission
» Banker’s Cup/Taste of Winter Haven
6:30 p.m.
Two community members recognized for Winter Haven’s highest honor
Black tie optional
500 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven
Tickets: $100.00/person
RSVP:
Will@WinterHavenChamber.com
or 863-293-2138
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
» Pickin’ in the Park
6:30-8 p.m.
Sing-along with local musicians
Downtown Central Park
Free admission
863-297-9387
FRIDAY, FEB. 3 – SATURDAY, FEB. 4
» Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition
2400 Havendale Blvd., Winter Haven
8 p.m. Friday: Fly-over and live music
10 a.m. Saturday: Gates open
Florida BBQ Association State Championship &
Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club Annual Fundraiser
Enjoy BBQ, music, ski show, & kids play area
Free admission
Boysandgirlsbbq.com
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
» Valentine’s Day Dance
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Fun for all ages
135 Avenue Y NE, Winter Haven
Free admission
863-534-6911
» Black History Month Movie Night
6 p.m.
801 Ave. T NE
Free admission
863-291-5675
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
» Casino Night/Mardi Gras Street Party Annual Fundraiser for Junior League of Greater WH
Cocktail attire requested, including mask!
Tanner’s at 325 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven
Tickets: $50
Purchase at jlgwh.org/events
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
» Kiwanis Annual Pancake Festival
7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Silent auction, free massages, and pancakes!
Proceeds help fund area projects
All you can eat: $5. Kids under 6: free
863-293-2138
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23
» Black History Month Spelling Bee
6 p.m.
Participants in grades 6-8 can compete for prizes
801 Ave. T NE, Winter Haven
Registration deadline: February 17
863-291-5675
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
» Black History Month Jr. Miss Heritage Pageant
6 p.m.
Ages 12-14, $2 per participant
801 Ave. T NE
Registration deadline: February 19
863-291-5675
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
» Bench Press Competition
11 a.m.
Ages 18 & Up, $15 per participant
801 Ave. T NE
Registration deadline: February 15
863-291-5675
FEBRUARY 25 – MARCH 11
» 20th Annual Polk Senior Games
Time and locations vary
Athletic and recreational competitive events for ages 50 and up
Call 863-533-0055 or visit polkseniorgames.org for more info
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
» Black History Month Fashion Show
6 p.m.
801 Ave. T NE
Free for participants and spectators
863-291-5675
FRIDAY, MARCH 2
» 2nd Annual Original Highwaymen Weekend Extravaganza
Ticketed dinner with the 9 original Florida Highwaymen
Auction follows dinner to benefit Arts/Culture of Davenport
Contact Davenport City Hall 863-419-3300 for tickets.
SATURDAY, MARCH 3
» Davenport Art Extravaganza
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free public event in downtown Davenport
» Chain of Lakes Cycling Classic (March 3 & 4)
Road Race/TimeTrial, Sat. March 3
Lake Buffum area, Alturas
Sunday, MARCH 4
» Cycling Classic Criterium
Includes race for local kids, ages 4-9
Downtown, Winter Haven
Visit www.cclingclassicsinc.com for details.
ONGOING EVENTS
THURSDAYS
Downtown Farmers’ Market
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Farm-fresh produce and other local vendors
Downtown Trailhead Park
2nd and 4th SATURDAY
Saturday Afternoon Movie
2 p.m.
Family friendly movies and refreshments
Winter Haven Public Library Multi-purpose Room
Free admission
