Munchin' Manatees

Join a park ranger for an interesting and informative lecture on our local, loveable manatees. Learn what these magnificent mammals are all about, and how you can help protect them.
Please note, live manatees are not included in this lecture.

Mattie Kelly Family Bay Day 2025

Park rangers and staff from the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance will provide kayak tours and learning exhibits. The purpose of this event is to provide education about our estuary and how to protect our public waterways.

Library Summer Reading Program- Sunset Wildlife Connection

Get closer to nature with Sunset Wildlife Connection's Animal Encounters where you will get to meet exotic animals up-close and personal. Learn about each animal's individual story, facts about its species, and how you can make a difference to help protect wild animals. All ages welcome.

Library Summer Reading Program- Pensacola Little Theatre

Join the Pensacola Little Theatre for a special performance. All ages welcome.

Library Summer Reading Program - Do Art Productions

Join Do Art Productions for an artist workshop including live music and interactive drawing activities alongside comedy, juggling, and a unicycle for good measure. Audience participation encouraged. All ages welcome.

Library Summer Reading Program - Reno's Reptiles

Join us for a reptile show and tell! Alligators, tortoises, and other critters will be visiting your local library. All ages are welcome.

The Koreshan General Store...through The Years!

Join the Historian of Koreshan State Park for an interesting and informative talk celebrating the history and evolution of the Koreshan Unity's General Store! Take a trip down memory lane as we showcase the store's journey over the years. Explore photos and stories that highlight the store's significance in our community. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the store's rich heritage and its impact on the local area.

1800's Era Fearless Florida Frontier Women Program

Join us for this program where we will learn about the lives of pioneer women during the Second Seminole War period.

An Evening Under The Stars

Big Lagoon State Park along with the Escambia Amateur Astronomer Association would like to invite you to spend an evening gazing at the skies! Clear skies permitting, members of the Association will set up telescopes and binoculars to capture views of the moon, planets, and other celestial objects. The gaze will be held at the Amphitheater, telescopes will be set up on the SE side of the parking area. Please park on the north side of the lot to minimize light pollution and disturbance when coming and going. All participants MUST have entered the park prior to closing time; which is sunset, this time varies throughout the year. The front gates will be locked at that time, and visitors will NOT be permitted to enter the park after closing time. The gazes themselves are free; however normal park entry fees do apply.
NOTE: as sunset times do change throughout the year, please contact the Ranger Station at (850) 492-1595 ahead of time to find out when the front gates will be locking for the evening

Event dates: October 11

An Evening Under The Stars

Big Lagoon State Park along with the Escambia Amateur Astronomer Association would like to invite you to spend an evening gazing at the skies! Clear skies permitting, members of the Association will set up telescopes and binoculars to capture views of the moon, planets, and other celestial objects. The gaze will be held at the Amphitheater, telescopes will be set up on the SE side of the parking area. Please park on the north side of the lot to minimize light pollution and disturbance when coming and going. All participants MUST have entered the park prior to closing time; which is sunset, this time varies throughout the year. The front gates will be locked at that time, and visitors will NOT be permitted to enter the park after closing time. The gazes themselves are free; however normal park entry fees do apply.
NOTE: as sunset times do change throughout the year, please contact the Ranger Station at (850) 492-1595 ahead of time to find out when the front gates will be locking for the evening

Event dates: September 13, October 11