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Community Calendar Roundup: October Events in Bartow — From Hikes to Webinars
Suggested synopsis:
A concise roundup of October’s notable events in Bartow, highlighting dates, locations, and themes—from nature hikes and writing gatherings to a webinar on workplace mattering and a Halloween open house.
October events in Bartow (highlights)
– The Power of Mattering (HBR Book Webinar)
– Date/time: October 23 (online), times may vary by registration
– Details: A free Harvard Business Review webinar exploring how daily interactions can make people feel they matter. Registration required; recording available if you can’t attend live.
– Location: Online (link provided upon registration)
– Archaeology Hike at Hillsborough River State Park
– Date/time: October (specific weekend dates not listed)
– Location: Hillsborough River State Park, Rapids Natural Trail
– Details: 1.5-mile hike on uneven terrain; ~2 hours; bring water and snacks; parking at Lot 3; entry fee applies
– Shut Up & Write! at Stone Cabin Coffee
– Date/time: October (dates not specified)
– Location: Stone Cabin Coffee (New Haven area)
– Details: Focused writing session for all levels; safe space—no critiques or readings; bring writing tools
– Ask A Master Gardener @ The Nectary
– Date/time: October (dates not specified)
– Location: The Nectary, Bartow
– Details: UF/IFAS native plant seminar focused on lawns and gardens; coffee meetup at Mitchell’s downtown before the seminar (optional)
– 80’s Prom: After Hours Murder Mystery
– Date/time: Friday, October 17, 2025; 6:00–8:00 PM
– Location: 2150 S Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830
– Details: Murder mystery prom party for ages 16+; registration required; ’80s theme
– Haunted Open House
– Date/time: Sunday, October 19, 2025; 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
– Location: 2603 Olive Ln, Bartow, FL
– Details: Halloween-themed open house by Meritage Homes; tours of model homes; refreshments; special incentives (e.g., up to $15,000 closing costs for qualified buyers; general admission free)
Notes
– Some entries list dates and times ambiguously or lack complete venue details; I’ve included what’s explicit and flagged items for which date/time should be confirmed.
– If you’d like, I can format these into a short calendar list with dates, times, and locations once you confirm the missing specifics.