City celebrations, board meetings, rec programs, and neighborhood get-togethers — here's what's coming up around Charles Cove and the Davenport/Haines City area. Bring the family, meet a neighbor, and stay in the loop.
Aggregated from the City of Davenport, Haines City, the Charles Cove CDD & neighbor submissions
Everything dated below comes straight from the official calendars — the City of Davenport, the City of Haines City, and the Charles Cove CDD — plus events neighbors submit.
Regular City Commission meeting, open to the public. The agenda is posted on the city site ahead of the date.
The Haines City Planning Commission takes up the development and zoning items headed to the City Commission — the earliest look at what's being proposed around town. Meets at City Hall; the agenda is posted on the city's meeting calendar ahead of the date.
An open board meeting where residents can weigh in on ideas, projects, and suggestions to make the city's lakes cleaner, more beautiful, and more usable for recreation. Public input is welcome.
City Commission meeting, 7:00 to 9:00 PM, open to the public. The agenda is posted on the city's calendar entry ahead of the date.
The first nine-week grading period ends Thursday, October 15, and Friday, October 16 is a staff development and planning day with no school for students. First-quarter report cards go out Monday, October 26.
Two meetings back to back: the Planning Commission at 6:30 PM, then the regular City Commission meeting at 7:00 PM. Agendas are posted on the city site.
Costumes, trick-or-treating, and a parking lot full of vehicles for kids to climb through — construction equipment, emergency vehicles, transit buses and tow trucks. Stop by the Parks & Rec tent for a free trick-or-treat bag. Presented by Haines City Parks & Recreation and Miracle Toyota.
The third early-dismissal day of the school year: students are released 2.5 hours early for teacher planning time.
Davenport's Halloween tradition: decorated trunks line the event area for car-to-car trick-or-treating, with music, games, and a costume contest. The city hasn't posted the location yet; check the event page before heading out.
Regular City Commission meeting, open to the public. The agenda is posted on the city site ahead of the date.
City Commission meeting, 7:00 to 9:00 PM, open to the public. The agenda is posted on the city's calendar entry ahead of the date.
A run and walk honoring the firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and military personnel who serve the region, open to all experience levels. The city hasn't posted a start time yet; check the event page for registration details.
Planning Commission meeting, 4:00 to 5:00 PM, open to the public. Development and zoning items are heard here before they go to the City Commission.
Veterans and the families of those who served are invited to the city's Veterans Day observance at the Military Court of Honor, where Haines City's Veteran of the Year is recognized with a plaque and a paver. Veterans Day is also a school holiday on the Polk County calendar.
City of Davenport offices are closed for Veterans Day.
Two meetings back to back: the Planning Commission at 6:30 PM, then the regular City Commission meeting at 7:00 PM. Agendas are posted on the city site.
The first regular meeting of the district's new fiscal year, and the next one on the calendar after August's. CDD board meetings are open to residents; the agenda is posted on the official CDD site ahead of the date.
The fourth early-dismissal day of the school year: students are released 2.5 hours early for teacher planning time. The second interim report goes home the week of November 16 to 20.
No school Monday through Friday, November 23 to 27, for Thanksgiving week. The district holds November 23 and 24 as storm make-up days if any are needed this season. Students return Monday, November 30.
City of Davenport offices are closed Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The start of Davenport's holiday season: community partners decorate the trees, local performers provide the music, and guests enjoy hot cocoa and treats as the tree is lit. The city hasn't posted a start time yet; check the event page.
City Commission meeting, 7:00 to 9:00 PM, open to the public. The agenda is posted on the city's calendar entry ahead of the date.
The civic side of the calendar — board meetings and HOA notices that keep the neighborhood running.
CDD board meetings are open to residents and held at 2:30 PM at the Ramada Inn on US-27. The district has published its Fiscal Year 2026-2027 schedule: November 18, 2026, February 17, 2027, May 19, 2027, and August 18, 2027. Agendas and any schedule changes are posted on the official CDD site.
Haines City's Commission meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday: a 6:00 PM workshop followed by the 7:00 PM regular meeting at City Hall, open to the public. Upcoming dates on the city calendar: October 15, November 5, and December 3.
HOA meeting dates and community notices are shared through the management company. See the Resident Resources hub for links and contacts.
Davenport Parks & Recreation runs athletic leagues and ongoing programs year-round at the Tom Fellows Community Center, a few minutes from the neighborhood. Current offerings and sign-ups are on the city's Parks & Rec page, or call (863) 588-1130.
The closest public library runs a steady calendar of free programs — preschool storytimes, elementary and teen activities, summer programs, and adult groups. 111 N 6th St, Haines City, (863) 421-3633; the current schedule is on the city's library calendar.
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