November is in full swing — and to help you get the most out of your fall, we’re rounding up some of the top local events (both virtual and in-person) to help you stay connected.

Disclaimer: It is up to readers’ discretion to determine whether they feel comfortable participating in the following events based on COVID-19 protocols and precautions. If you have questions, please contact the event’s organizers directly.

Friday, October 30-Sunday, November 1

Friday | October 30

Buena Nights | Fri., Oct. 30 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Cob & Pen, 1221 S. Florida Ave. | Prices Vary | Take your friends and family to this Halloween + Dia De Los Muertos party featuring a wide variety of activities including scary movies, a costume contest, and art. 💀

Saturday | October 31

Sunday | November 1

Halloween Hangover SQUAD Brunch | Sun., Nov. 1 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Federal Bar Lakeland, 124 S. Tennessee Ave. | Ring in the new month and fill up on brunch with a shareable menu while jamming to live music from DJ Trinidad. 🍳

Moving Beyond Fake News | Sun., Nov. 1 | 4-5 p.m. | Virtual | Join Trinity Laurino as she discusses misinformation in the media to help promote media literacy. 📰

Monday, November 2-Sunday, November 8

Monday | November 2

Just Cares Free Outdoor Movie Night | Mon., Nov. 2 | 5-9 p.m. | Munn Park Historic District, 201 E. Main St. | Free | You won’t want to miss this event featuring Coco the movie as well as music, games, and live performances in honor of Dia de los Muertos. 📽️

Tuesday | November 3

Wednesday | November 4

Beautiful Braids with the Frozen Sisters | Wed., Nov. 4 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Blown Beautiful Dry Bar, 1021 E. County Rd. 504A | $40 | Get a magical transformation with a Frozen inspired hairstyle at this salon and get a chance to meet the Frozen sisters with a special royal portrait and a meet and greet. 👸

Chef Pairing Dinner with Charlie Garrison |Wed., Nov. 4 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Frescos, 132 S. Kentucky Ave. | $75 | Join Whiskey Peddler Charlie Garrison + Bourbon Evangelist Erika Myers and enjoy a five-course meal paired with cocktails and neat pours of Garrison Brothers Bourbon. 🧑🏿‍🍳

Red Door + Grove Roots Beer |Wed., Nov. 4 | 6:15-9 p.m. | Red Door Lakeland, 733 E. Palmetto St. | $55 | Fill up on comfort food and craft beers with Joe Dunham of Grove Roots Brewing Co. and Richard DeAngelis of Red Door in an outdoor, limited seating dinner event. 🍺

Thursday | November 5

Friday | November 6

Saturday | November 7

Movies in the Park Double Feature | Sat., Nov. 7 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Dobbins Park, 514 Ariana St. | Free | Take the family out for a trip to enjoy this double feature movie event with the live-action Aladdin at 6:30 p.m. and Secret Life of Pets 2 at 8:30 p.m. 🍿

Sunday | November 8

Letterfly Pinstriping at Roscoe's Chili Challenge | Sun., Nov. 8 | 8 a.m.-10 p.m. | Roscoes Chili Challenge, 5320 N. Shady Oak Dr. | Prices Vary | Hey bikers, check out this event featuring one-of-a-kind artwork just for you and, be sure to watch live pinstriping while you're there. 🏍️

Monday, November 9-Sunday, November 15

Monday | November 9

Windows 10 Basics | Mon., Nov. 9 | 10-11 a.m. | Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Dr. | Free, RSVP | Brush up your skills and learn more about the new features of the Windows 10 software, how to customize a start menu, manage multiple tabs, and more. 💻

Tuesday | November 10

Imperial Symphony Orchestra | Tue., Nov. 10 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Sun ‘n Fun Outdoor Pavilion, 4175 Medulla Rd. | Enjoy an evening of orchestral music live or virtually with Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. 🎻

Wednesday | November 11

Thursday | November 12

Friday | November 13

Beatles + Stones: Hits of the Brits | Fri., Nov. 13 | 7-9 p.m. | The Polk Theatre, 121 S. Florida Ave. | Catch two shows in one night by tribute bands of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones where performers will showdown to settle the decades long debate of which iconic band is the best. 🎸

Saturday | November 14

Handmade Holiday Open House | Sat., Nov. 14 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Hardwood Lumber & Millwork, 4316 Wallace Rd. | Prices Vary | Enjoy refreshments, crafts for kids, and turning demos to spark some inspiration on how to incorporate handmade gifts this holiday season. 🎁

Sunday | November 15

Baskerville - A Sherlock Holmes Mystery | Sun., Nov. 15 | 2-4 p.m. | Lake Mirror Theatre, 121 S. Lake Ave. | $1.50 | Watch this comedic take on one of literature’s classic stories as Sherlock Holmes and his companions explore the Devonshire moors to find the truth. 🕵️‍♂️

Monday, November 16-Sunday, November 22

Monday | November 16

Tuesday | November 17

Tuesday Night Trivia | Tue., Nov. 17 | 7-9 p.m. | Mellow Mushroom, 3555 Lakeland Highlands Rd. Prices Vary | Gather your friends and compete in this trivia tournament with prizes for the top three teams and $8 pitchers. 🍻

Fair Housing Virtual Community Workshop | Tue., Nov. 17 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Attend this virtual workshop hosted by the City of Lakeland to inform the public about the fair housing planning process as it relates to Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968.

What’s Next for Small Businesses? | Tue., Nov. 17 | 3-4 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Join the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce and its reopening task force to discuss what is next for Lakeland’s small businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the economy.

Wednesday | November 18

Thursday | November 19

Friday | November 20

Red Headed Stepchild at Leo’s Live | Fri., Nov. 20 | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Leo’s Live Music & Billiards, 5263 S. Florida Ave. | Prices Vary | Groove to live music from this party band performing hits from today and yesterday as you enjoy billiards and a full-service liquor bar. 🎸

Saturday | November 21

Sunday | November 22

9th Annual Chili Cook-off | Sun., Nov. 22 | 5:30 p.m. | Parkway Baptist Church, 4210 Lakeland Highlands Rd. | Free | Bring your own chili recipe and compete for a grand prize, or chow down on hot dogs, fixings for chili, and drinks + don’t forget to visit the s’mores station. 🌶️

NFL Sundays | Sun., Nov. 22 | 12-11 p.m. | The Brass Tap, 1515 Town Center Dr. | Prices Vary | Watch the NFL Sunday ticket and take advantage of football specials including $4.25 select drafts, $5.25 pizza, and a $6.25 All-American Pub Burger with a purchase of an alcoholic beverage. 🏈

Monday, November 23-Sunday, November 29

Monday | November 23

Holiday Story Time | Mon., Nov. 23 | 10-10:30 a.m. | RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St. | Free | Take the kiddos out to this storytime event, which features a coloring station, hot chocolate bar, reindeer food station, photos with Santa, and a performance by Harrison School For The Arts students. 🎅

Tuesday | November 24

Wednesday | November 25

Thursday | November 26

Friday | November 27

Saturday | November 28

Sunday | November 29

NFL Sundays | Sun., Nov. 29 | 12-11 p.m. | The Brass Tap, 1515 Town Center Dr. | Prices Vary | Watch the NFL Sunday ticket and take advantage of football specials including $4.25 select drafts, $5.25 pizza, and a $6.25 All-American Pub Burger, with a purchase of an alcoholic beverage. 🏈