Events | Florida State Parks

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Sat, Apr 4, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Come on down for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt!

Lake Wales, FL

History Tour

Sat, Apr 4, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am CDT

Join a Park Ranger for a guided historical tour of the grounds at Camp Helen. Follow as staff share park history from the Hicks family building the historic structures that still stand on the grounds.

Panama City Beach, FL

Gamble Jam

Sat, Apr 11, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Join us for the Gamble Jam—a laid-back, toe-tappin' tribute to the legendary Florida folk singer and storyteller, James Gamble Rogers IV!

Flagler Beach, FL

Plein Air Landscape Painting Workshop

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am EDT

Explore the excitement and challenges of painting our local landscape "en plein air" with artist, Trish Vevera.

Flagler Beach, FL

Pancakes With A Ranger

Thu, Apr 23, 2026 9:00 am - 10:15 am EDT

Come enjoy free pancakes and coffee on a cool, quiet morning!

Ichetucknee Springs

Fort White, FL

Happy Little Trees 5k In Support Of The Fl Parks Foundation

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 9:00 am - 11:30 am EDT

Run for the Trees Happy Little 5K in Florida State Parks. Register online only at floridastateparksfoundation.org. Join us April 25th, 2026 @ 9 AM EST to complete yours with us! Not pet friendly.

Port Saint Joe, FL

Gamble Jam

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Join us for the Gamble Jam—a laid-back, toe-tappin' tribute to the legendary Florida folk singer and storyteller, James Gamble Rogers IV!

Flagler Beach, 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.

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.