Top things to do in Polk: Join Bonnet Springs' opening bash or enjoy the songs of Billy Joel

• The long-awaited grand opening of Lakeland's BONNET SPRINGS PARK takes place from 9:30 a.m. Oct. 22 through 6 p.m. Oct. 23, Bonnet Springs Park, 400 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland. The event is free to attend. There will be dozens of local vendors and food trucks, face painting, strolling performers, activities in nature and mascot meet and greets. Also, there will be three stages with a wide range of musical acts. Singer-songwriter Hunter Hayes will perform at the opening, as will The Band Perry, Sister Hazel, The Spin Doctors, and more. https://bonnetspringspark.com/grand-opening-weekend-schedule/. 863-413-0652. https://www.facebook.com/BonnetSpringsPark

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1977? Yep, that's when Billy Joel's ''The Stranger'' was released. CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE - BILLY JOEL "THE STRANGER" brings it all back from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 23, at the RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland. $44-$33. 863-834-8111, www.rpfundingcenter.com. https://www.facebook.com/rpfundingcenter

• Haven't picked your pumpkin yet? You're in luck. Presbyterian Church in the Highlands is holding a CRAFT FAIR & FALL FESTIVAL from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 22. The free event includes pumpkins, a classic car show, vendors, crafts and more. The address is 1010 Lake Miriam Drive, Lakeland. https://www.facebook.com/pchighlands. 863-646-3121

• Water skiers have no fear of cool weather. the IWWF WORLD WATER SKI SHOW TOURNAMENT is still taking place 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21, at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 275 S. Lake Silver Drive NW, Winter Haven. Features teams and individuals from around the world. Free. Tickets: worldwaterskishow.com. Presented by Nautique.

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• Every third Friday the BARTOW FRIDAY FEST takes place on Main Street in downtown Bartow. The live music, classic car show and family fun begin at 6 p.m.  Hosted by Main Street Bartow, Bartow’s Community Redevelopment Agency, City of Bartow. 863-519-0508. https://www.facebook.com/bartowfridayfest/. http://www.mainstreetbartowfl.com/.

• If jazz is your thing, THE GOLDEN AGE OF JAZZ at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 will give you a smile. Presented by Florida Dance Theatre, expect smooth sounds of jazz celebrated with contemporary dance. Location is Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland. Adults $25; children 13 and younger $10, under 5 free; seniors $15. https://www.floridadancetheatre.org/upcoming-events. 863-680-4111. https://www.flsouthern.edu/arts-centers/festival-of-fine-arts/home.aspx

For a full listing of entertainment events, go to https://www.theledger.com/things-to-do/events/.

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