Events | Florida State Parks

2026 First Day Hike At Gold Head

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Please join Gold Head Branch State Park to celebrate the new year with a First Day Hike on January 1st! There will be a self-guided journaling program that takes guests along the Loblolly Loop.

Keystone Heights, FL

First Day Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Follow clues and explore Bahia Honda to complete the First Day Scavenger hunt. A prize awaits those who find all 6 clues!

Big Pine Key, FL

First Day Hike - Oscar Scherer State Park

Thu, Jan 1, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

First Day Hike at Oscar Scherer State Park! Please join us for a self-guided hike through our Scrubby Flatwoods - the primary habitat for Florida's only endemic bird species: the Florida Scrub Jay!

Osprey, FL

First Weekend Federal Garrison Day 1

Sat, Jan 3, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Travel back in time to 1864 when the Union Army's New York Engineers were in the process of building one of the newest forts in the federal fort system.

Fernandina Beach, FL

First Weekend Federal Garrison Day 2

Sun, Jan 4, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Travel back in time to 1864 when the Union Army's New York Engineers were in the process of building one of the newest forts in the federal fort system.

Fernandina Beach, FL

Living History Weekend Day 1

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 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.

Key West, FL

Living History Weekend Day 2

Sun, Jan 18, 2026 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.

Key West, FL

The coloring book cover

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.