Events

365 Events Found
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Sunrise Paddle

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 6:30 am - 9:30 am EST

Wake up and glide into the day with a peaceful paddle down one of Florida's most beautiful rivers!
Ichetucknee Springs

Fort White, FL

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Fishing Clinic

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT

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

Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Pavilion Chat With A Ranger

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 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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History And Animals Of Falling Waters State Park

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST

Held at one of our pavilions, this interpretive program will be will be discussing the history of Falling Waters State Park and the animals that reside in the park.
Falling Waters

Chipley, FL

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Junior Ranger Event- Hibernation

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

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

Orange City, FL

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Festival Of Lights

Wed, Dec 17, 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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Hike With A Ranger - Tails On Trails

Thu, Dec 18, 2025 8:00 am - 9:30 am EDT

We invite you to bring your furry friends out to enjoy a guided 2.5 mile hike around various ecosystems with a ranger
bringing a program of their choice. No hike is the same!
Wekiwa Springs

Apopka, FL

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Hike With A Ranger

Thu, Dec 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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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Walk On The Wild Side

Fri, Dec 19, 2025 9:00 am - 10:30 am EDT

Join a park ranger for a guided hike along our Black Island Trail.
Lovers Key

Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Wood Stove Cooking

Fri, Dec 19, 2025 10:30 am - 1:00 pm EST

Experience the sights, smells and sounds of cooking on a wood-burning stove in the kitchen where Cross Creek Cookery was developed!
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

Cross Creek, FL

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Festival Of Lights

Fri, Dec 19, 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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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

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
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.