...........................................................................................Fun Adventures
Fort Meade
Historical Museum – Fort Meade
Housed in Fort Meade’s first school building, the museum
features an extensive collection of area artifacts, a wooden
wagon, historic train and an original trolley-car replicate.
Open Tues. - Thur. & Sat. 10 a.m. - noon. Free
1 N. Tecumseh Ave. (From U.S. 17 turn W. on Broadway
Ave. to Tecumseh Ave.) 863-285-7474 Map grid E-9
Historic Dundee
Depot Museum – Dundee
This depot was the first on the Haines City to Sebring line
of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Climb aboard a 1968
red caboose. Open Thurs. and Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free
102 Main St. (On 542, one mi. E. of Hwy. 27.)
863-419-3145 Map grid G-6
adenv ture soprts
Auburndale Speedway – Winter Haven
See racing most Saturday nights at 7 p.m. Feb.- Nov.
Special events in Dec. and Jan. Also go-carts race the
second and fourth Fridays. $$
5640 S.R. 542 W. (Take 655 S. off Hwy. 92.
Turn W. on 542; speedway on left.) 863-551-1131
www.auburndaleracing.com Map grid E-6
Florida Skydiving Center – Lake Wales
The “friendliest drop zone in Florida” is located near
Lake Wales, where tandem skydiving is the fastest and
easiest way to experience free-fall. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily.
Call for appointment.
440 S. Airport Rd. (Off Hwy. 60 W. of Lake Wales
to Airport Rd.) 863-678-1003
www.floridaskydiving.com Map grid G-8
Waldo Wright’s Flying Service
at Fantasy of Flight – Polk City
The nation’s largest vintage bi-plane ride company,
Waldo’s now offers open-cockpit flights at Fantasy of
Flight. Passengers can enjoy vintage biplane rides in a
four-passenger 1930 New Standard or a more “hands-on”
experience as they actually fly WWII Boeing Stearman.
Open Oct. - Aug. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily.
(Closed Mon. June - Aug.)
1400 Broadway Blvd., S.E. (I-4, exit 44, take 559 N.,
left at light.) 863-873-1339
www.waldowrights.com Map grid D-5
music & taehtre
Florida Southern College
Festival of Fine Arts – Lakeland
Annual series of outstanding presentations in art,
music, theatre and dance in Branscomb Auditorium.
Oct. - April. Season tickets or individual events.
(I-4, exit 32. Take Hwy. 98 S. Becomes S.R. 37/S. Florida
Ave., turn left on MacDonald, to Campus.)
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., 863-680-4296
www.flsouthern.edu Map grid C-6
Haines City
Community Theater – Haines City
Celebrating their 29th anniversary, this community-based
amateur theater group offers seasonal performances in
the historic Clay Cut Centre.
801 Ledwith Ave. (In Haines City take Hwy. 17-92
turning S. on 10th St., right on Ledwith Ave.)
863-421-1893, www.hainescitytheater.com
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Imperial
Symphony
Orchestra –
Lakeland
Five masterwork
concerts, performed
in the Youkey Theatre at
The Lakeland Center. One free
outdoor pops concert in Winter Haven and one
in Lakeland. $-$$
863-688-3743, www.imperialsymphony.org
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The Lakeland Center – Lakeland
A beautiful facility offering an arena, theater, meeting
and exhibit space all under one roof. Hours vary
according to activity.
701 W. Lime St. (I-4, exit 31, Kathleen Rd., right on
Sikes Blvd., right on Lime St.) 863-834-8100,
Box Office 863-834-8111,
www.thelakelandcenter.com
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Lake Wales Little Theatre – Lake Wales
A non-profit organization, providing high-quality
entertainment for the community. Call or visit their
Web site for further information. $-$$
411 N. Third St. (Scenic Hwy. (S.R. 17) in Lake Wales, east
on E. Seminole Ave. 1 block down turn left on Third St.),
863-676-1266, www.lwlt.org Map grid G-7
Opera Theatre of Lakeland – Lakeland
Opera Theatre produces and presents operatic performances
of the highest quality featuring both traditional as well as
lesser-known works. Performed at the historic
Polk Theatre. Performances are November, December,
February and April.
127 S. Florida Ave. (I-4, exit 32. Take Hwy. 98 S.
Becomes S.R. 37/S. Florida Ave) 863-438-4866
www.operalakeland.org Map grid C-6
Lakeland Community
Theatre – Lakeland
In its 23rd year, presentations include five main-stage productions,
two children’s theatre productions and children’s
classes. $$
121 S. Lake Ave. (In Lakeland on Lake Ave. between
Main St. and Orange St.), 863-603-7529
www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com
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Polk Community College – Winter Haven
Polk Community College presents an array of musical,
theater and artistic performances and shows
throughout the year. $-$$
999 Ave. H N.E. (From downtown Winter Haven, take 542 E.,
left at Lake Elbert Dr.) 863-297-1050, www.polk.edu
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Polk Theatre, Inc. – Lakeland
Located in downtown Lakeland, this restored historic
vaudeville/movie palace shows films on weekends
and features a live Performing Arts Series each year.
Office: Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Movies: Fri. - Sat. at
8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. $ - $$$$
127 S. Florida Ave. (I-4, exit 32 S. Take Hwy. 98 S.
Becomes S.R. 37/S. Florida Ave.)
863-682-7553, www.polktheatre.org
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Southeastern University – Lakeland
Southeastern University has expanded their performance
arts season with offerings varying from concerts to
Broadway numbers, operas and plays.
1000 Longfellow Blvd. (From Hwy. 98 S. of Lakeland,
turn E. on Crystal Lake Dr. Make a left on Longfellow Blvd.)
863-667-5000, 800-500-8760, www.seuniversity.edu
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