Events

358 Events Found
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Celebration Of Lights

Fri, Dec 19, 2025 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Glittering holiday lights, ornate decorations and festive music will set the perfect atmosphere for creating a lasting family holiday memory.
Homosassa Springs

Homosassa, FL

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2025 Winter Waterland

Fri, Dec 19, 2025 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm EST

Weeki Wachee

Weeki Wachee, FL

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Junior Ranger Event- Hibernation

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Calling all Junior Rangers! What do the animals who call Hontoon Island home do when the weather gets cold? Join us to find out!
Hontoon Island

Deland, FL

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Junior Ranger Program

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT

Join a park ranger for a Junior Ranger educational program and accompanying activity to explore the four components of the Junior Ranger program
Lovers Key

Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Monthly Beach Cleanup

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Join us for a day of sun and surf and help protect marine life while removing trash from our beach. Beach cleanup supplies will be provided. Community service hours are available to students.
MacArthur Beach

North Palm Beach, FL

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Dog Lover's Hike Of Hawk's Bluff

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT

Bring water for you & your pet & waste bags. The walk is approx 1 mi round trip over hills of soft sand and views of our marsh. No toilets at this site. Pets must be on leash.
Savannas

Jensen Beach, FL

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Beginning Birding Hike

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT

Enjoy a hike while learning about bird identification by both sight and sound.
Big Lagoon

Pensacola, FL

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Living History Weekend Day 1

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EST

Join us at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park for our Living History Weekend, where you'll experience what life was like in a coastal fortification during the 1860's.
Fort Taylor

Key West, FL

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1876 Cow Camp

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

Step back into the year 1876 as you meander down the trail to the Cow Camp.
Lake Kissimmee

Lake Wales, FL

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Paddle Into Adventure!

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Glide through the shimmering beauty of the estuarine waters on this two-hour guided kayak tour.
Gamble Rogers

Flagler Beach, FL

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Sungazing And Time Telling

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Everglades Astronomical Society presents the sun as you have never seen it before! Look through specially designed telescopes and safely view the sun. You will be amazed!
Collier Seminole

Naples, FL

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Ranger Program

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

A different experience every weekend! Come join us every Saturday and Sunday for a Ranger-led program. Program is included with park admission and is usually an hour in length.
Silver Springs

Silver Springs, FL

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Park After Dark: Winter Welcome

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

Celebrate the Winter Solstice! Join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity and discovery, while experiencing the park after dark.
Blue Spring

Orange City, FL

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Festival Of Lights

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

ALL Holiday Magic Nights! Complimentary popcorn, hot cocoa, marshmallows by the bonfire, Santa, food and craft vendors, kid's crafts and more.
Stephen Foster

White Springs, FL

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Stargazing Under The Dark Sky

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Bring your chairs and enjoy a relaxing night viewing the stars with the members of the Everglades Astronomical Society. Presentation shortly after dusk. at Collier-Seminole State Park.
Collier Seminole

Naples, FL

Event

Celebration Of Lights

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Glittering holiday lights, ornate decorations and festive music will set the perfect atmosphere for creating a lasting family holiday memory.
Homosassa Springs

Programs

The coloring book cover
Program

Color the Real Florida

Florida has 84 natural communities that are home to a variety of plants and animals. Explore coloring pages for eight of these communities by discovering the plants and animals in each habitat.
Composite image of Florida species
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Critter Sheets

Critter Sheets are fun ways to learn about Florida's plants and animals and how you can help wildlife in your community. Print or use these images on your device with your favorite coloring app.

Two Girl Scouts doing Junior Ranger activities. Includes superimposed Girl Scouts Love State Parks and Florida State Park logos
Program

Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Check out your all-access-pass to everything you need for your Girl Scouts Love State Parks Virtual Florida Adventure. We have curated a collection of fun activities, park videos and career inspirations just for you.
Jr. Ranger
Program

Junior Ranger Program

The Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program provides opportunities for young people to learn, serve and share Florida's natural and cultural resources. Participating Florida State Parks are found throughout the state.
Manatee at Homosassa Springs
Program

Manatee Educational Program

Get an up-close view of manatees in their natural environment, one of Florida’s sparkling springs. Learn about these gentle giants from park staff and volunteers.
Homosassa Springs
Operation Recreation Geotour
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Operation Recreation Geotour

The Operation Recreation GeoTour, hosted by Geocaching.com, stretches from Pensacola to Key West and includes some of Florida's award-winning state parks! Visit 20 caches and win the Official Operation Recreation Geocoin.
The Outsiders Club
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The Outsiders Club

"The Outsiders Club" is an exciting 30-minute program starring kids who explore Florida State Parks and model ways to pursue a healthier, more active, nature-connected lifestyle, featuring camping, fishing, kayaking and hiking.