Events | Florida State Parks

Pensacola History By The Campfire

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm CDT

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

Pensacola, FL

Nature's Story: A Ranger Guided Hike

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 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.

Panama City, FL

Beginning Birding Hike

Sat, Feb 28, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT

Enjoy a hike while learning about bird identification by both sight and sound.

Pensacola, FL

1876 Cow Camp

Sat, Feb 28, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

Step back into the year 1876 as you meander down the trail to the Cow Camp.

Lake Wales, FL

Ranger Program

Sat, Feb 28, 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, FL

Historical Fashion Show

Sat, Feb 28, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

Join us as we present our Florida history through a historical fashion show. Live models will be displaying our historical fashions from the late1700's-1960's.

Dade Battlefield

Bushnell, FL

Moonlit Paddle

Sat, Feb 28, 2026 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm EDT

Paddle under the moonlight, cruise through sparkling waters, and maybe spot a few nighttime critters along the way.

Ichetucknee Springs

Fort White, 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.