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Casino Night Reverse Raffle at Lake Eva

Casino Night Reverse Raffle at Lake Eva
The 17th Annual Reverse Raffle with a Casino Night theme is presented by the Haines City Parks & Recreation Department on Saturday, May 5, at the Beautiful Lake Eva Banquet Hall, starting at 6:30 p.m. for cocktails with a cash bar, and a catered steak dinner will be served at 7 p.m. More than 100 door prizes will be raffled off, with cash prizes ranging from $50 to $1,000, and a...

Christmas Wonderland Glitters, Glistens ...

Christmas Wonderland Glitters, Glistens and Snows
The Haines City Christmas Parade “Christmas Wonderland,” starts Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. followed by Glitter, Glisten and Snow at Lake Eva Park from 1 to 9 p.m. Activities include arts and crafts, food vendors, free  chestnuts and cider, an appearance by Santa Claus, 10 tons of snow and falling snow at dark, fireworks at 8:30 p.m. The parade starts at the Publix...

Haines City Offers Cool Summer Fun

Thunder on the Ridge The Haines City Parks & Recreation Department and co-sponsors 97 Country, Bright House Networks and Ledger Media Group are gearing up for this year’s 4th of July Celebration. This event will be bigger and better than ever before. Come join in the festivities on Monday, July 4th at Lake Eva Park in Haines City.  There will be plenty of craft and food...

Central Florida Bridal Showcase at Lake ...

The Lake Eva Banquet Hall is the setting for Central Florida Bridal Showcase slated for Sunday, April 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. Brides-to-be and grooms, their families, wedding attendants and other attendees can experience this unique opportunity to meet face to face with wedding vendors and professionals about every facet of the biggest event of their lives. There will be over forty...

Artists Paint the Streets of Haines City

The Haines City Main Street and Merchants Association will host Polk County’s first Street Painting Festival on Sat. March 5, in Railroad Park. Using the street as a canvas, artists will begin painting at 10:00 a.m. and work throughout the day, finishing by 6:00 p.m. The community event is open to the public and admission is free. “Street painting is an amazing medium” said...

A Country Affair, Haines City Style

Haines City Parks & Recreation is proud to announce the First Annual Country Affair, Haines City Style on March 12th from 9:00AM-3:00PM in Lake Eva Park.  Admission is FREE; come check out the great arts & crafts vendors, wonderful food, entertainment on stage all day, petting zoo, bounce houses and much more!  This hometown Arts & Crafts Festival is sure to be an...

Artists Will Paint the Streets of Haines...

The Haines City Main Street and Merchants Association will host Polk County’s first Street Painting Festival on Sat. March 6 in Railroad Park. Using the street as a canvas, artists will begin painting at 10:00 a.m. and work throughout the day, finishing by 6:00 p.m. The community event is open to the public and admission is free. “Street painting is an amazing medium” said Mark...

Haines City Brings on The Ribs

We have some great events coming up here in Haines City. RIBS ON THE RIDGE: On Feb. 18-19, in affiliation with the Florida Barbeque Association, the Haines City Parks & Recreation Department is sponsoring the Third Annual Barbecue Competition, Ribs on the Ridge, which will draw barbecue teams from across Florida and other states.  Professional and amateur teams will compete for...

Haines City Parks & Recreation Host...

Haines City Parks & Recreation will host the 21st Annual Fall Festival on October 30th from 10:00AM-2:00PM at Railroad Park in Downtown Haines City.  Entertainment will be provided all day by local schools and dance groups.  The event will feature food & craft vendors, pie eating contest, children’s & adult costume contests, a pumpkin decorating contest and a cake...

Haines City Bike Fest

      The City of Haines City Parks and Recreation Department will host their monthly  Bike Fest on the fourth Saturday of every month from 4-9 p.m.  The event is held at Railroad Park in downtown Haines City at 6th and Jones Ave. Along with vendors, there will be a bike show and games.  Vendor opportunities are available at a cost of $35.  To become a vendor or for additional...

Great Summer Fun Found in Haines City

Bike Fest:  This event is held the fourth Saturday of each month from 4 to 9 p.m. at Railroad Park in Downtown Haines City. Our next Bike Fest will be held July 24.  Each month we will have a Bikini Bike Wash hosted by the Iron Eagle Cycles Bikini Girls.  Monthly Bike Games, Bike Contest and 100% Raffle each month.  Live entertainment, great food and bike vendors are...

Music in the Park

Join us the third Sunday of each month at Lake Eva Park for our free event, Music in the Park. Sponsored by the Haines City Parks & Recreation Department, this event is held from 2:00 – 8:00 PM at the band shell at Lake Eva Park. Singers and musicians are welcome to join others in karaoke and an open jam session. Lake Eva Park 555 Ledwith Ave. Haines City, FL 33844 (863)...

Movies in the Park

Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month Haines City Parks & Recreation host’s their monthly Movies in the Park at Lake Eva Park in Haines City.  This event is from 8PM-10PM and is Free.  The next event will be July 2nd and the featured movie will be Cloudy with a Chance of meatballs. Food & Drink vendors will be present.  Be sure to bring a lawn chair!  For more information...

Haines City Bike Fest

The City of Haines City Parks and Recreation Department will host their monthly  Bike Fest on the fourth Saturday of every month from 4-9 PM.  The event is held at Railroad Park in downtown Haines City at 6th & Jones Ave. Along with vendors, there will be a bike show and games.  Vendor opportunities are available at a cost of $35.00.  To become a vendor or for additional...

Haines City July 4th Thunder on the Ridg...

The Haines City Parks & Recreation Department and co-sponsors 97 Country, Bright House Networks and the News Chief are gearing up for this year’s 4th of July Celebration. This event will be bigger and better than ever before. Come join in the festivities on Sunday, July 4th at Lake Eva Park in Haines City.  There will be plenty of craft and food vendors, children’s...

15th Annual Reverse Raffle

Haines City Parks & Recreation Presents The 15th Annual Reverse Raffle, Saturday, May 8, in the Lake Eva Banquet Hall, 799 Johns Ave. 6:30PM – Cocktails 7:00PM- Dinner Following a steak catered dinner the Reverse Raffle will begin with chances to win cash prizes ranging from $50 to $1,000. Tickets, which include dinner are $30 each. For more information please contact...

Cinco De Mayo

Join us to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at beautiful Lake Eva Park in Haines City, Sunday, May 2, from noon to 7 p.m. There will be live entertainment throughout the day on stage, food and craft vendors and activities for the kids. For more information please contact the Haines City Parks & Recreation Department at 863-421-3700.

Spring Fest at Railroad Park in Downtown...

Spring Fest takes place Saturday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Railroad Park in Downtown Haines City. Entertainment provided all day at Railroad park gazebo in downtown Haines City. Plenty of great food & craft vendors. Kid’s activities and free contests throughout the day. Classes & workshops: The Health Chic House Outside Classroom- Room A 9:00am-       ...