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July – August 2025

July 12

Fruit Fest

Bok Tower presents Fruit Fest! Fruit Fest will feature lectures by leading horticulture experts, tropical fruit tasting, gourmet small plate sampling, and live music to end the day. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. admission is free for members, $20 non-member adult admission, $10 kids age (6-17) and kids age 5 and younger also free. Small plates, samples, and fruit wines will require the purchase of Bok Bucks. Visit https://tinyurl.com/47e95c8z for tickets! 

July 12 – July 28

Kids and Canines Summer Camp

Kids ages 9 through 14 can have a blast learning how to care for and train their family’s dog from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at one of these week-long sessions for $245. In addition to canine training, care, and grooming activities, there will also be guest speakers, arts and crafts, and games to play. The camp will be held at 13525 Hwy 301 N. in Thonotosassa. Sign up online at https://www.kidsandcanines.org/kids-camps/, or email Info@kidsandcanines.org for more information.

July 12 – July 18

Critter Camp

This is a fun summer camp for students with lots of activities, including animal interactions, crafts, games, guest speakers, and service projects. It will be held at SPCA Florida Education Building, 5850 Brannen Rd S. in Lakeland. The cost is $250 per week and space is limited, so sign up now at www.spcaflorida.org/crittercamp.

July 12 – July 25

Tenoroc Youth Conservation Center Summer Camp

The new Tenoroc Youth Conservation Center located at 3760 Tenoroc Mine Rd. in Lakeland is hosting four weeks of day camp for kids ages 8–14. Explore the natural world while kayaking, fishing, learning archery, and more. Campers will receive fishing rod and tackle, a T-shirt, and a camp water bottle included with the camp fee. For more information and registration, please go to https://fyccn.org/tycc-summer-camp 

July 12, 19, 26

Downtown Lakeland Farmers Curb Market

This vibrant, eclectic market brings the community together every Saturday in Downtown Lakeland with fresh, local produce, live plants, and a variety of hot foods and handcrafted wares. It is located on the 200 block of N Kentucky Ave. in Lakeland from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. every Saturday and is a production of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA). Learn more at www.downtownfarmerscurbmarket.org. 

July 12, 19, 26, and August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Grady Goat Yoga Tampa Bay

Every Saturday from 9:30-11 a.m., Grady Goat Farm hosts a fun and relaxing yoga class featuring their famous goats. Tickets are $43.45 for each attendee. This delightful event benefits Project G.O.A.T. (Global Offensive Against Trafficking), a charity that works to protect children. Grady Goat Farm is located at 12551 Franklin Rd. in Thonotosassa. Learn about this incredible farm and all that they do by visiting their website at www.gradygoat.org. 

July 12, 19, 26, and August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Saturday Night Rodeo

This fun, family-friendly rodeo takes place every Saturday through the end of November from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo, located at 3200 River Ranch Blvd in River Ranch. Enjoy the antics of cowpokes and bronco busters as they show off their skills trick riding, bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, and more. Kids are invited into the rodeo arena toward the end of the night to participate in a real “calf scramble.” Tickets are $32.05 for adults, $26.70 for children ages 5 – 12, and children ages 4 and younger get in free. For more information, please visit www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/florida/river-ranch/westgate-river-ranch-resort/activities/rodeo/. 

July 12, 26, and August 9, 23

Downtown Farmers Market in Lake Wales

The Lake Wales Downtown Farmers Market is sponsored by Lake Wales Main Street and takes place every second and fourth Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 20 N. Market St in Lake Wales. This producer-only market specializes in locally grown, pesticide-free produce and plants, baked goods, local honey, Florida grove pepper sauces, cheeses, award-winning BBQ sauces and rubs, homemade jams and jellies, natural pet treats, plus a ton of crafts, clothing, and jewelry. For more information, you can contact Lynn Greenfield at (863) 676-8782 or visit www.lwmainstreet.com/farmers-market.

July 22

2025 Worker Protection Workshop “Train-the-Trainer” 

From 9:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., attendees will be able to earn CEU credits, learned how to train their workers/handlers to comply with new Worker Protection standards set by the EPA. Cost is $45  plus processing fees. Located at University Of Florida-Gulf Coast Research & Education Center

14625 County Road 672 in Wimauma. For questions, contact: Shawn Steed at: (813) 744-5519 ext. 54147 Caitlin Sollazzo at: (941) 722-4524 ext. 1814 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-worker-protection-standard-train-the-trainer-training-tickets-1246204423979?aff=oddtdtcreator  to register. 

July 26 

Ask a Master Gardener at the Lake Wales Farmers Market

Visit the Polk County Master Gardener booth at the Downtown Farmer’s Market in Lake Wales, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. for the latest gardening information and to ask gardening questions.

July 24 and 25, August 28 and 29

Wawa Summer Fun Days at Bok Tower

Back by popular demand for 2025, the Wawa Summer Fun Days return! Bok Tower welcomes guests free of entry costs on Thursday and Friday, July 24 and 25, as well as Thursday and Friday, August 28 and 29, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For details and registration (required for free entry) visit: https://boktowergardens.org/event/2025-wawa-summer-fun-days/ 

August 7

Summer Basic Backyard Chicken Workshop

Hosted by UF/IFAS Polk County Extension at 1702 S. Holland Pkwy in Bartow, instructors Luis O. Rodriguez and Jonael Bosques (UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County) will review Florida laws and regulations for raising backyard chickens in Florida. Learn chicken basics and how to start your own coop while enjoying a meal. From 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., tickets are $17.85 which includes the meal. Visit https://tinyurl.com/5h45rx7p for tickets and more information. 

August 23

Ask a Master Gardener at the Lake Wales Farmer’s Market

Visit the Polk County Master Gardener booth at the Downtown Farmer’s Market in Lake Wales, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. for the latest gardening information and to ask gardening questions.

August 26

Farming Business Plan Workshop

A Zoom meeting with Luis O. Rodriguez and Ida Vandamme, UF/IFAS Extension Agents, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Learn how to create a successful agricultural business in today’s market. Cost is $10 to register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farming-is-a-business-building-a-profitable-farm-business-plan-tickets-1397153085489?aff=oddtdtcreator