Events

272 Events Found
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Junior Ranger Event- Magnificent Manatees

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Calling all Junior Rangers! Now that winter is upon us, a beloved aquatic mammal is coming to our area in large numbers. Do you know what that animal is?
Hontoon Island

Deland, FL

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Bird Talk And Walk

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Join park staff on a guided bird walk and talk through the park's maritime hardwood hammock and estuary. It is suggested to bring binoculars, water bottle and comfortable walking shoes
MacArthur Beach

North Palm Beach, FL

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Sungazing And Time Telling

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

The 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, Jan 17, 2026 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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Junior Ranger Program- Animal Evidence

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Calling all Junior Rangers! Join us as we look for Animal Evidence!
Tomoka

Ormond Beach, FL

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Stargazing Under The Dark Sky

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 6:00 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

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Listen On The Lawn

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST

Listen on the Lawn with guest artist Pieces of Eight, a Chicago tribute band. Enjoy a night of music and community while supporting the Hillsborough RIver State Park Preservation Society.
Hillsborough River

Thonotosassa, FL

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Music In The Park - Malachi Jaggers

Sat, Jan 17, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Known for his textured, organic indie folk sound, Malachi Jaggers is an original who blows modern country music backwards. His music is a crossroads of Heartland Country meets 70's Rock Vibe!
Highlands Hammock

Sebring, FL

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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.
Fort Taylor

Key West, FL

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Ranger Program

Sun, Jan 18, 2026 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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Project Learning Tree For Kids

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Get back to nature with your students at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park each month in an immersive educational experience utilizing both indoor and outdoor activities.
Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

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Marvelous Manatees

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Join a park ranger for an interesting and informative lecture on our local, loveable manatees.
Lovers Key

Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Pavilion Chat With A Ranger

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST

Come chat with a Ranger and learn more about Ponce De Leon Springs State Park.
Ponce de Leon Springs

Ponce De Leon, FL

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Fishing Clinic

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Join Park naturalists to learn more about fishing in Southwest Florida.
Lovers Key

Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Junior Ranger Event- Manatee Madness

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

Calling all Junior Rangers! Want to learn more about our favorite winter visitor? Join us at Blue Spring to learn all about manatees.
Blue Spring

Orange City, FL

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Pensacola History By The Campfire

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm CDT

Join us for a Pensacola Area History discussion around a campfire.
Big Lagoon

Pensacola, FL

Programs

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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
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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
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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
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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.