You will find everything that Central Florida has to offer at the Visit Florida Stand, Pavilion 17, in the ANATO Tourist Showcase, which will take place in Corferias, Bogotá, on February 22, 23 and 24, 2023. The
county de Polk is Florida's place to go on epic outdoor adventures, eat amazing food, and have fun at all the exciting attractions the Sunshine State has to offer. Here, you can experience the best that Lakeland and Winter Haven have to offer while escaping the crowds found in larger cities. From wide open spaces to exciting rides at nearby theme parks, it's got it all.
Here are some of the top events on all there is to see and do in Florida's sweet spot:
Pirate River Quest is coming to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort on January 12, 2023! Set sail with a rowdy crew of LEGO® pirates on the Captain's orders to explore the murky waters and recover lost treasure, stolen by a troop of mischievous monkeys. Journey through the unknown waters of legendary Cypress Gardens and discover the secrets that guard its canals as this all-new story unfolds brick by brick in a family-friendly treasure hunt.
The Saturday night rodeos at Westgate River Ranch Resort are a longstanding tradition for many families visiting Central Florida. This award-winning rodeo features tricks, bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing and rodeo clown antics.
Free water ski shows on the third Saturday of every month, performed at Lake Silver in Winter Haven by the world famous Cypress Gardens water ski team.
Bonnet Springs Park: Opened in October, Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland is a 168-acre urban oasis that brings the natural beauty of Central Florida to life, with a wide range of wonderful amenities. Bring the whole family, including your dog! Highlights include the new Florida Children's Museum, Kiwanis Kid's Treehouse, Hollis Family Welcome Center, Ag America Heritage Garden, plus concerts and outdoor events. Entrance to the park is free.
SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo and Fly-In: The 49th annual SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo will take place from March 28 to April 2, 2023 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport and will feature the Blue Angels of US Navy SUN 'n FUN, Florida's largest annual convention, is the second largest event of its kind in the country, drawing more than 200,000 pilots and aviation enthusiasts to Central Florida annually, of all the world.