LAKELAND ― Around the world, folks everywhere find their own ways to ring in the New Year. And across Polk County, New Year’s Eve and Day will ignite with festivities from Lakeland to Winter Haven to Haines City and others.
So, if you’re looking for some ideas on how to ring in 2026 without leaving Polk County, here are a few ways and places to do that.
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo
3200 River Ranch Blvd., River Ranch: From 7 p.m. to midnight at Yeehaw Square, the ranch will host its free “Wave Goodbye to ‘25 – The Country Countdown New Year’s Eve Celebration.” For information, see www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/florida/river-ranch/westgate-river-ranch-resort/activities/new-years-eve or call 863-692-1321.
Terrace Grill New Year’s Eve Dinner & Celebration
329 E. Main St., Lakeland: The night will feature a champagne toast and 4-course prix fixe dinner at $125 per person (excludes tax & gratuity). After dinner,…..