Events

365 Events Found
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Hike With A Ranger

Thu, Dec 11, 2025 8:00 am - 9:30 am EDT

This guided hike will involve traversing 2 mi around various ecosystems with a ranger focusing
on a topic of their choice. No hike is the same! Bring water, and comfortable shoes for natural
terrain.
Wekiwa Springs

Apopka, FL

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Nature's Story: A Ranger Guided Hike

Thu, Dec 11, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST

Join a Ranger every Thursday to hike and learn about native ecosystems, plants, wildlife, and history of St. Andrews State Park.
St. Andrews

Panama City, FL

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Festival Of Lights

Thu, Dec 11, 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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Shell Walk

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 9:00 am - 10:30 am EDT

Join a park ranger for a shelling trip along the Lovers Key shoreline.
Lovers Key

Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Junior Ranger Club Meeting

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

Junior Rangers will meet and complete an activity that will earn them a stamp on their passport
to get one step closer to earning a badge, pin, or other awards.
Wekiwa Springs

Apopka, FL

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Fort Foster Candlelight Experience

Fri, Dec 12 - 13, 2025 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

Celebrate Florida's rich local history by stepping back in time to 1836 and explore Fort Foster as it was in the 1830's.
Fort Foster

Thonotosassa, FL

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Festival Of Lights

Fri, Dec 12, 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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2025 Winter Waterland

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm EST

Weeki Wachee

Weeki Wachee, FL

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Guided Bird Walk

Sat, Dec 13, 2025 7:45 am - 9:30 am EST

Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join our monthly bird walks hosted with the Citrus County Audubon Society.
Homosassa Springs

Homosassa, FL

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3rd Annual Winter Bioblitz

Sat, Dec 13, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

We will be celebrating and documenting our diverse wildlife and ecosystem engineers as we hike along the scenic Seven Mile Trail! You do not need to be tech savvy or a an avid hiker.
Crystal River Preserve

Crystal River, FL

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1876 Cow Camp

Sat, Dec 13, 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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Time Machine Tour

Sat, Dec 13, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Embark on a captivating journey by van through Ichetucknee's rich history!
Ichetucknee Springs

Fort White, FL

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Honeybee Buzz: Heroes Of Our Planet, Making Honey Happen

Sat, Dec 13, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Join beekeepers Bill and Barry for a fun-filled, bee-lightful adventure into the world of honeybees!
Gamble Rogers

Flagler Beach, FL

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Ranger Program

Sat, Dec 13, 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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Gamble Jam

Sat, Dec 13, 2025 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!
Gamble Rogers

Flagler Beach, FL

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Festival Of Lights

Sat, Dec 13, 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

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
Program

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
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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
Program

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.