- OLD TIME DANCE
The Barnacle Historic State Park
Date: January 24, 6:00 PM
Description: Kick up your heels to traditional American music played by Mudhole Control while learning traditional American folk dance steps from Rae Newoman. Dances such as circles, squares, contras, and waltzes were all the rage in the 1800s, so come dance like it's 1891! Gates open at 6pm, live music and dancing from 6:30-10pm. No pets or alcohol please.
Fees: $10.00 - 10 years and older
Contact: (305) 442-6866
Participation Requirements
Directions: The Barnacle is located in Coconut Grove (Miami) at 3485 Main Highway.
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- OLD TIME DANCE
The Barnacle Historic State Park
Date: November 22, 6:00 PM
Description: Kick up your heels to traditional American music played by Mudhole Control while learning traditional American folk dance steps from Rae Newoman. Dances such as circles, squares, contras, and waltzes were all the rage in the 1800s, so come dance like it's 1891! Gates open at 6pm, live music and dancing from 6:30-10pm. No pets or alcohol please.
Fees: $10.00 - 10 years and older
Contact: (305) 442-6866
Participation Requirements
Directions: The Barnacle is located in Coconut Grove (Miami) at 3485 Main Highway.
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- STARLIGHT MOVIE CLASSICS - CASABLANCA
The Barnacle Historic State Park
Date: November 29, 6:00 PM
Description: Watch an American classic movie on the lawn of The Barnacle while feasting on your own picnic with friends and family. This semi-annual event is for Barnacle Society members only. Gates open at 6pm, movie starts at 7 pm. No entry after 7:15 pm. No pets. To learn how to become a member, please call (305) 442-6866.
Fees: Free to Barnacle Society Members
Contact: (305) 442-6866
Participation Requirements
Directions: The Barnacle is located in Coconut Grove (Miami) at 3485 Main Highway.
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- BARNACLE UNDER MOONLIGHT - MIAMI'S TOP BRASS
The Barnacle Historic State Park
Date: December 2, 6:00 PM
Description: Bring a blanket, bring a picnic, bring your friends and family and join us on the lawn of The Barnacle for a holiday concert as the full moon lights up the skies of South Florida. Gates open at 6pm, music from 7-9pm. No Pets; No Alcohol.
Fees: Over age 10 $7; ages 6-9 $3; under 6 are free
Contact: (305) 442-6866
Directions: The Barnacle is located in Coconut Grove (Miami) at 3485 Main Highway.
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- PIRATES IN PARADISE FESTIVAL
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Date: December 3-7, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Fort Taylor becomes the site of the 'Thieves’ Market & Historical Encampment' during the Pirates in Paradise Festival. This event features living history pirate encampments, period clothing, arts and crafts, pirate treasure and black powder weapons demonstrations, careening camp, fight circles, and kid’s games. Live entertainment includes strolling minstrels and combative stuntmen. Pirates in Paradise.
Fees: $6/adults and $4/children under 12 - plus park admission
Contact: (305) 304-8041
Directions: Fort Zachary Taylor is located at the end of Southard Street on Truman Annex in Key West.
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- A LIGNUMVITAE KEY CHRISTMAS
Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park
Date: December 5 & 6, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Description: As the holidays are approaching, we would like to invite everyone to join us for our annual event ‘A Lignumvitae Key Christmas’ on Dec. 5 & 6. The historic Matheson House will be decorated for the holidays in an early 1900s ambiance of the Florida Keys. Visitors will be able to see how caretakers of the past would have adorned the walls of their island abode. They will also be able to sample homemade cookies, cakes & refreshments. Boats will be leaving Robbie’s Marina, located at Mile Marker 77.5, bayside, every hour on the hour. Tour boats will begin shuttling passengers to the island at 9:00 a.m. and stop at 3:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to join us or having a question may call (305) 664-2540.
Fees: $5.00 donation - 12 years and under - Free
Contact: (305) 664-2540
Participation Requirements
Directions: Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park is located one mile west of U.S.1 at Mile Marker 78.5. Access is by private boat or charter boats at nearby marinas.
- BARK IN THE PARK
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Date: December 6, 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Description: Join us on December 6th for 'Bark in the Park,' a celebration of all things canine! We'll have pet games, free pet photos, a canine-created art show and a Fido fashion show just for starters. Plus, children's activities, a silent auction, vendors, music and a very special guest - 'Mrs. Florida' The event will be hosted by Lista as 'Lucille Ball.' You don't want to miss this event! And, don't forget to bring Fido. Dogs are most certainly welcome at this event as long as they are kept on a 6-foot, handheld, non-retractable leash and are well behaved.
Fees: Free with park admission.
Contact: (561) 624-6950
Participation Requirements
Directions: John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is located 2.8 miles south of the intersection of U.S.1 and PGA Blvd. on A1A in North Palm Beach.
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- KEY BISCAYNE WINTERFEST BOAT PARADE
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Date: December 12, 6:00 PM
Description: Inspired by a forty-six year tradition, approximately fifty boats will sail out of the Key Biscayne Yacht Club decked out in Holiday Lights, and sail around Biscayne Bay, making several passes through No-Name Harbor. Food, beverages, and music will be available at the Boaters Grill. There will be a Toy Drive for children in need, so please bring unwrapped gifts. For more information, call the Key Biscayne Yacht Club at (305) 361-9171.
Fees: Free park entry beginning at 6:00 PM
Contact: Key Biscayne Yacht Club, (305) 361-9171
Participation Requirements
Directions: Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is located on Key Biscayne. From Miami, take I-95 to the Rickenbacker Causeway, all the way to the end.
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- BLUEGRASS MUSIC
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Date: December 20, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Description: Come on down to the park and listen to bluegrass music. Just sit back and enjoy the music in Palm Beach County’s most beautiful setting. The concert is free with park admission. For more information, please call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952.
Fees: Free with park admission
Contact: (561) 624-6952
Directions: John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is located 2.8 miles south of the intersection of U.S.1 and PGA Blvd. on A1A in North Palm Beach.
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- MACARTHUR UNDER MOONLIGHT - TBA
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Date: December 26, 7-9:00 PM (Doors open at 6PM)
Description: Join us under the full moon for a magical night of music. This concert series is held every month on the Saturday night nearest the full moon featuring a different band every month. Come on out and bring the whole family! No reservations required.
Fees: Admission $5.00. Children under 10 are free.
Contact: (561) 624-6952
Directions: John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is located 2.8 miles south of the intersection of U.S.1 and PGA Blvd. on A1A in North Palm Beach.
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- BARNACLE UNDER MOONLIGHT - DEBLOIS MILLEDGE
The Barnacle Historic State Park
Date: January 30, 6:00 PM
Description: Bring a blanket, bring a picnic, bring your friends and family and join us on the lawn of The Barnacle for a full moon concert as the blue moon lights up the skies of South Florida. Featured is Deblois Milledge, an eclectic performer mixing folk, blues, jazz, rock and roll, and more to create her unique sound. Gates open at 6pm, music from 7-9pm. No Pets; No Alcohol.
Fees: Over age 10 $7; ages 6-9 $3; under 6 are free
Contact: (305) 442-6866
Participation Requirements
Directions: The Barnacle is located in Coconut Grove (Miami) at 3485 Main Highway.
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- AN EVENING OF RAGTIME AND DIXIELAND JAZZ
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Date: February 19, 7:30 PM
Description: World-renowned ragtime pianist, Bob Milne, will be presenting a very special concert to benefit the Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park's 'Nature Education Endowment Fund.' Moneys raised will be dedicated to supporting the park's Natural Science Education Programs that are offered each year to thousands of Palm Beach County school children.
This benefit concert, by America's 'Musical Ambassador,' will be held at Palm Beach Community College's Eissey Campus Theater located at 11051 Campus Drive in Palm Beach Gardens. Tickets are available by calling (561) 207-5900 or at the Box Office; open Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Preferred Orchestra Seating, which includes a post-performance Meet the Artist reception, is $50.00. General Orchestra Seating is $35.00 and Balcony Seating is available for $25.00. Group rates are available for 20 or more.
Tickets to the concert make great holiday gifts and help to support environmental awareness and education at Palm Beach County's only state park.
This wonderful evening of music and humor is generously sponsored by Comerica Bank.
For additional information, please call the Campaign Office at (561) 776-7221.
Fees: Preferred Orchestra - $50; Orchestra - $35; Balcony - $25; Group rates available for 20 or more.
Contact: Campaign Office: (561) 776-7221
Participation Requirements
Directions: John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is located 2.8 miles south of the intersection of U.S.1 and PGA Blvd. on A1A in North Palm Beach.
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- CIVIL WAR HERITAGE DAYS
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Date: February 25-28, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Both entertaining and educational, Civil War Heritage Days offers visitors a glimpse of what life was like at Fort Taylor in the 1860s. Over 100 re-enactors converge to present living history programs including artillery demonstrations, campsite visits, a blockade runner trial, sea battles, land skirmishes, and other performances.
Fees: TBA
Contact: (305) 292-6850
Directions: Fort Zachary Taylor is located at the end of Southard Street on Truman Annex in Key West.
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- WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY REGATTA
The Barnacle Historic State Park
Date: February 27, Race begins at 12:00 PM
Description: Follow in the footsteps of Commodore Ralph Munroe, yacht designer, Coconut Grove pioneer, and founder of Biscayne Bay Yacht Club. The Washington’s Birthday Regatta originated at Munroe's new boathouse in 1887.
This fun race is open to vessels of traditional design regardless of construction: mud hens, sea pearls, bullseyes, sharpies, Bahama dinghies, cat boats, gaff-rigs, etc.
There will be a Skipper's Meeting at 10:30 AM. The race will begin at noon, rain or shine.
Fees: Boat entry fee for participants. Park admission.
Contact: (305) 442-6896
Participation Requirements
Directions: The Barnacle is located in Coconut Grove (Miami) at 3485 Main Highway.
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- BARNACLE UNDER MOONLIGHT - ALHAMBRA ORCHESTRA
The Barnacle Historic State Park
Date: February 28, 6:00 PM
Description: Bring a blanket, bring a picnic, bring your friends and family and join us on the lawn of The Barnacle for a Moonlight Pops concert. This is the highly anticipated appearance of The Alhambra Orchestra. Gates open at 6pm, music from 7-9pm. Attendance is limited to the first 800 people, arrive early to be sure of admission. No Pets.
Fees: Over age 5 - $10; 5 and under are free.
Contact: (305) 442-6866
Participation Requirements
Directions: The Barnacle is located in Coconut Grove (Miami) at 3485 Main Highway.
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- 15TH ANNUAL EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Bahia Honda State Park
Date: April 10, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Description: Bahia Honda State Park will be holding its 15th Annual Earth Day Celebration on April 10, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. There will be live music provided by local musicians. The local Moose Lodge, from Big Pine Key, will be cooking up some wonderful hot dogs, sloppy Joes and fixin’s for the event. Admission to the park is free (come early, parking is limited).
Activities will include: face painting, a puppet show, fish printing and a sand sculpture contest.
The Save-a-Turtle organization will co-host the event, and have several activities and displays. They will also be selling raffle tickets to raise money for sea turtle research. There will be environmental exhibits and booths, marine life touch tanks and children’s activities. The Florida Keys Astronomy Club will set up telescopes with a special lens for viewing the sun. For more information, please call the Bahia Honda Sand and Sea Nature Center at (305) 872-9807.
Fees: Free park admission
Contact: (305) 872-9807
Directions: Bahia Honda is located 12 mile south of Marathon on U.S. Highway 1.
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