Fun things to do this week

Here are some great fun and free or cheap family events for the upcoming weekend. Most are local to the Polk County area, but check your local Lowes and Michael's for their Build and Grow and The Knack information.

• Downtown Farmers' Market in Lakeland, in the plaza of the Peterson Building. 8 am until 2pm on Saturdays
• American Pro Rodeo Classic Pre-Event Parade and Rootin' Tootin' Root Beer Festival; 10 am The Parade Starts at Bay Street and Tennessee Avenue goes through Downtown and back to The Lakeland Center where the festival is located.
• Farmers Market, North Blount Park in Bartow; Saturday 8 am until 2 pm
• Touch a Truck 2010; Auburdale Downtown City Park, Saturday, January 23, 10 am until 2 pm. Explore Your Favorite Trucks and More. For more info. 965-5545.
• Lowes Build and Grow Clinic, Saturday, January 23 at 1o am; Build a Tic Tac Toe Board
• Michael's Craft Store; The Knack Yarn Event make 2 free crafts; a pencil topper and a bracelet. Saturday, January 23, 1pm until 3 pm