City of Auburndale

Write Now! Teen Club
2023-04-03 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Auburndale Community Center, 405 Bennett Street, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States
April 3 is our monthly teen hangout at the Auburndale Community Center, hosted by the Auburndale Public Library.

Touch-A-Truck
2023-04-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Lake Myrtle Sports Park, 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Road, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States
Touch-a-Truck is a popular hometown event in Auburndale! Each year, we feature a showcase of big trucks, utility equipment, and unique vehicles. This year that showcase is joining up with CityFest! From 11 AM to 2 PM, explore and experience the showcase at the Lake Myrtle Sports Park! Get to know the people that drive these vehicles and climb into the driver seat for a view of the controls and features of each vehicle. Touch-a-Truck is a great educational opportunity for kids and adults!

This year you can expect to discover: tractors, a garbage truck, an airboat, a fire truck, a police cruiser, a stock car, and more!

National Medication Take Back Day
2023-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Auburndale Police Department, 2 Bobby Green Plaza, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday, April 22, 2022, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is an opportunity for citizens to dispose of unwanted, unneeded, and expired medications in a safe manner.

This effort is important to allow people to responsibly dispose of prescription drugs and eliminate the potential abuse of them. It also prevents pharmaceuticals from contaminating our lakes and ground water. Please do not dispose of prescription drugs by flushing them in the toilet.

Our community’s Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place at the Auburndale Police Department at 2 Bobby Green Plaza, Auburndale, FL. Citizens may turn in unused, expired, or unwanted human and pet medications, as well as over the counter medications, vitamins, and other medication in liquid or solid form, for proper disposal. There will be plastic bags provided on-site for medication disposal.

Homeschool World Series
2023-04-30 - 2023-05-06 | Auburndale Community Center, 405 Bennett Street, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States
https://hwsa.net/

FYSA State Cup Elimination Round
2023-05-06 - 2023-05-07 | Lake Myrtle Sports Park, 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Road, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States
https://www.fysa.com/

Teen Time: Button Pins
2023-05-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Auburndale Public Library, 100 W Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States
Teen craft activities!

Makerspace at the Library
2023-05-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Auburndale Public Library, 100 W Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States
Fun science-inspired crafts!

Family Night: Circus Bonanza
2023-05-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Auburndale Public Library, 100 W Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States
Join us at Auburndale Library for games, crafts, and snacks! Fun for the whole family!
Thursday, May 18, 4:30 – 6 PM

Auburndale High School Graduation
2023-05-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Bruce Canova Stadium, 1 Bloodhound Trail, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States

Coffee with a Cop
2023-06-14 09:00 - 11:00
Join us for Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, June 14 from 9 AM to 11 AM at the McDonald’s on US Highway 92.
Think of it as an in-person AMA (ask me anything) event. You can grab a coffee, maybe enjoy a cookie, and chat with a member of your local law enforcement. Topics can include but are not limited to community concerns, helpful neighborhood ideas, or even that one person who never picks up after their dog.
We look forward to seeing you at Coffee with a Cop on June 14!

Kickball Tournament
2023-06-17 | Auburndale Youth Baseball, Braddock Road, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States
On Saturday, June 17, we are hosting a new event for the sports-loving adults in Auburndale! Our new Adult Co-Ed Kickball Tournament will be a great time to get together with friends and teammates and compete for the number 1 spot.
Registration is open now until June 14, online at http://apm.activecommunities.com/auburndaleparksrec/Activity_Search/397
Teams can register for $450 and must consist of 10-13 players. Teams are also required to have a minimum of 3 women per team. Players must be at least 16 years old. 2 games are guaranteed. Lunch and player gifts are provided. Last but not least, there will be 1st and 2nd place prizes for the tournament.
The tournament will be on Saturday, June 17, starting at 9 AM, located at the Lake Myrtle Youth Baseball Complex at 876 Braddock Rd, Auburndale.

Father's Day
2023-06-18
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Juneteenth
2023-06-19
City Offices will be open for Juneteenth, June 19, 2023.

Summer Guest: Spheres Bubble Show
2023-07-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Auburndale Civic Center, 115 W Park St, Auburndale, FL 33823, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States
7/13, 2 PM at the Civic Center

Community Center Gym Closed This Week: Annual Cleaning
2023-08-04 | Auburndale Community Center, 405 Bennett Street, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States
The Community Center Gym will be closed during the week of July 31 – August 4 for its annual facility cleaning.

Deadline: SunRail Extension Public Workshop
2023-08-18
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites to you participate in an online Virtual Interactive Workshop for the SunRail Extension Study to Polk County. The workshop will be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week beginning June 16, 2023, through July 31, 2023. During this time, visit https://SunRailExt.meetsyou.online . Please complete the survey at the end of the virtual public workshop.

Public Workshop Information
SunRail Study Summary
Go To the Virtual Public Workshop

2023 Municipal Election Qualifying Period
2023-09-18 12:00 - 2023-09-22 12:00
Per the City Charter, “the members of the City Commission must be qualified to vote at city elections and must have resided within the city for not less than one (1) year preceding their nomination or candidacy for the office of commissioner, and shall remain residents of the city for their respective terms of office.”
Additionally, “qualifying paperwork includes filing of a petition signed by at least twenty-five (25) persons duly qualified to vote in the election with the city clerk, paying a filing fee, and a statement of residency.”
The qualifying period for the 2023 Auburndale Municipal Election is Monday, September 18th, at noon, through Friday, September 22nd, at noon.
To obtain a copy of the 2023 Municipal Candidate Qualification Packet, and for instructions on submittal – please contact the City Clerk at bhenry@auburndalefl.com, or by phone at (863) 965-5530, Ext. 140.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IT IS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE TO INTERPRET FLORIDA STATUTES CONTAINED WITHIN FLORIDA LAW. FOR ANY INTERPRETATION OF THE LAW OR FOR A LEGAL OPINION, CONTACT THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF ELECTIONS AT (850) 245-6200.
Candidate Seats Up for Election

Seat 4, currently held by Commissioner Jack Myers
Seat 5, currently held by Commissioner Richard Hamann

Community: Mobile Voter Registration Event
2023-10-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Downtown City Park, 1 Bobby Green Plaza, Auburndale, FL 33823, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States
Friday, October 6, the Polk County Supervisor of Elections is holding a mobile voter registration event in Auburndale!

From 2 PM – 4 PM, you can visit the Downtown City Park in Auburndale to register to vote in the upcoming Auburndale Municipal Election (held on November 7).

As a reminder, the deadline to register to vote for this upcoming municipal election is Tuesday, October 10.

You can also register online at registertovoteflorida.gov

FYSA ODP Tryouts
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08 | Lake Myrtle Sports Park, 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Road, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States
Soccer Tryouts for the Florida Youth Soccer Association Olympic Development Program.
Please refer here for more information: https://www.fysa.com/odp/odp-tryouts/

Florida Half Century 60's Fall Fest Tournament
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-08
Softball tournament from October 7 to October 8.
Location: Lake Myrtle Sports Complex
For more information, please refer to the organization’s website: https://www.floridahalfcentury.org/en.tournament-60s-2023-10.htm

Community: Saturday Auburndale Market
2023-10-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Downtown City Park, 1 Bobby Green Plaza, Auburndale, FL 33823, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States
Local vendors
First Saturdays, 9 AM – 3 PM
Downtown City Park

Fire Prevention Week
2023-10-09 - 2023-10-13 | Auburndale Fire Department, 100 Ariana Ave, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States
Each year, the Auburndale Fire Department hosts its very own Fire Prevention Week. The typical week consists of students and teachers visiting the fire station for special tours and demonstrations to help students learn about firefighters and basic fire safety skills. To find more videos and games for kids that teach fire safety skills, visit NFPA Kids/Sparky.org
Join National Fire Protection Association in celebrating Fire Prevention Week. This year’s campaign, “Cooking Safety Starts with You”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.

FYSA U18/U19 State Cup
2023-10-14 - 2023-10-15
Oct. 14-15. Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup. Located at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex.
For more information, please refer to FYSA’s website: https://www.fysa.com/

PG Florida Fall National
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-22
Baseball event located at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex.

FYSA U18/U19 State Cup Elimination Round
2023-10-28 - 2023-10-29
Oct. 28-29. Located at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex.
For more information, please refer to FYSA’s website: https://www.fysa.com/

BOPC Car Show & Swap Meet
2023-10-28 09:30 - 14:30 | Downtown City Park, 1 Bobby Green Plaza, Auburndale, FL 33823, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States
All years, makes, and models of Buicks, Oldsmobiles, Pontiacs, and Cadillacs are welcome.

Halloween
2023-10-31
Be safe while trick-or-treating.
Follow helpful tips from the National Safety Council at: https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/seasonal-safety/autumn-safety/halloween

GSA Fall State Championships
2023-11-04 - 2023-11-05 | Lake Myrtle Sports Park, 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Road, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States
Baseball Championships hosted at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex.
For more information about Global Sports Alliance, please refer to their website:
https://gsasports.net/tournaments?isHomePage=false

Polk County Judges Cup
2023-12-02 - 2023-12-03
A soccer tournament located at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex.
December 2nd – 3rd

Florida Half Century 60's State Championships
2023-12-02 - 2023-12-03
Florida Half Century’s Softball State Championships
When: December 2nd to 3rd
Location: Lake Myrtle Sports Complex
For more information, please refer to the organization’s website: https://www.floridahalfcentury.org/en.tournament-60s-2023-10.htm
