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The Lake Wales History Museum is planning a larger than ever 44th Annual Pioneer Days Festival Oct. 26-27 in Lake Wailes Park. Admission and parking are free for the heritage celebr... — Updated 10/14/2019

The Lake Wales Arts Council will kick off its 2019-2020 Concert Series with jazz vocalist extraordinaire Whitney James and her all-star jazz band for her tribute to George and Ira... — Updated 10/9/2019

Thousands will trek to Polk State College on Oct. 19 for this year's FallFest, continuing a community tradition that is more than 30 years strong. The Winter Haven Campus will... — Updated 10/9/2019

"Harold" was killed by a speeding sports car, and about 100 Murder Mystery dinner guests are going to try to figure out "whodunnit." It's all part of fun evening Oct. 19 at the Hist... — Updated 10/9/2019

The City of Lake Wales Recreation Department will host the first Lake Wales Live event of the season Friday, Oct. 18. The free event features live music in the park in front of the... — Updated 10/14/2019

A family tradition at the SUN 'n FUN Expo Campus, WINGS 'n THINGS has been reimagined. With exciting hands-on activities that introduce tomorrow's technologies, children of all... — Updated 10/2/2019

The new Lake Wales Film Society at Melange will host its inaugural event with two pre-premier screenings of "Body Painting: The Living Canvas," a documentary film by Karyn Finley Th... — Updated 9/25/2019

After a summer break, Lake Wales Main Street resumes its Lake Wales Car Show from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 in historic downtown Lake Wales. The cars are on display on east... — Updated 9/27/2019

Kāmau kī`aha! This means 'cheers' in Hawaiian. It is the traditional Hawaiian toast, literally "drink your glass." This Tiki-themed event will take place again at Haus 820 in... — Updated 9/30/2019

More than 50 local youth will take to the stage Sept. 13-22 for the Lake Wales Little Theatre production of "If the Shoe Fits." Audrey Kelley Fritz is directing the play, an... — Updated 9/17/2019

The Living Out Loud Poet's and Writer's Society will hold its 10th gathering starting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. The free event is hosted by Melange Antiques and Art Gallery,... — Updated 9/25/2019

The Lake Wales Arts Council will open a new exhibit Friday, Sept. 20 featuring the "Keep Florida Wild" nature photography of Adam Bass. The opening will include a reception from... — Updated 9/17/2019

Creator's Circle Make & Take Class at Lake Wales Public Library is offering an introduction to Origami. The two-hour class begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Instructor Trudy... — Updated 8/27/2019

Living Out Loud Poet's and Writer's Society is hosting a wide open poetry and creative writing SLAM. Interested persons should bring original written material or a selection from a... — Updated 8/20/2019

The Lake Wales Arts Council is proud to announce our upcoming 2019-2020 Concert Series Program. We are excited to host a plethora of master musicians at the Lake Wales Arts Center,... — Updated 8/7/2019

The Lake Wales History Museum is hosting free Summer Fun Days on from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 10. The theme for July 27 is Bok Tower Day, which will include a guest... — Updated 7/25/2019

Teens rule during the production of "Reality Stars: Greek Gods Edition" for six performances over two weekends beginning Friday June 14 at the Lake Wales Little Theatre. "The play... — Updated 6/19/2019

The Lake Wales History Museum will be hosting "Wildlife of Florida and Beyond" Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 22. As part of Summer Fun Days at the Museum, people of all... — Updated 6/20/2019

More than 30 volunteers, members and patrons enjoyed a buffet dinner during the Lake Wales Little Theatre's open house and annual meeting at Monday, June 3. In addition to good... — Updated 6/12/2019

Aerospace Discovery at the Florida Air Museum is joining museums nationwide in participating in the tenth summer of Blue Star Museums, a program which provides free admission to... — Updated 6/12/2019

The Lake Wales Public Library is hosting summer teen programs. Members of the Lake Wales Community will be appearing as guest presenters from 3-4 p.m. June 10-14 for Adulting 101... — Updated 6/19/2019

The Polk County History Center, in cooperation with local playwright Gretchen Suarez-Pena, concludes the lecture series on Race and Culture with a stage reading of Suarez-Pena's... — Updated 6/4/2019

A fun family day of water relays and other activities will start at noon Saturday, June 8 on Lake Howard in Winter Haven. The "Beach Battle" fundraising event will benefit the... — Updated 6/10/2019

Kathryn's Christian Books is hosting Downtown Summer Nights from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 31. The special event will feature live music by local musicians. A food truck, coffee, ice... — Updated 5/29/2019

The Polk County History Center continues its Race and Culture Lecture Series by hosting "An Evening of Jazz and Multicolored Memories" from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18. The even... — Updated 5/16/2019