Events and Family Activities
Our Events and Family Activities expert, Tommy Thompson, tells you about upcoming and ongoing events across our ten county area.
A Sinkhole Like No Other–Devils Millhopper Geological State Park, in Gainesville, Florida
When there’s a news story about a sinkhole in Florida, it’s mostly about one “eating” a house or a car dealership. But there are thousands more, and none at quite the scale of Devils Millhopper, just west of downtown Gainesville.. This huge, 120-foot deep, sink, no doubt opened eons ago by a cave-in of the …
Have A Ball—At Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
By many accounts (and opinions), Edward C. Ball Wakulla Springs State Park, located just 17 miles south of Tallahassee, is the largest and deepest natural spring in the world. Prehistoric humans thrived there, and for many years, modern man has taken advantage of this natural wonder. Open daily from 8AM to sundown, the park is …
Get A Head Start on Your July 4th Festivities–Celebrate at Jasper, FL on June 29th, 2019
In an effort to “upstage” the usual July 4th celebrations throughout our Natural North Florida region, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners and the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department are planning their holiday celebration early, on Saturday June 29th, in Jasper. There will be a full day of fun at the Jasper Recreation Center. …
The Early Bird Gets To Swim Without The Crowds at Fanning Springs State Park!
Florida’s State Parks are some of the most popular in the U.S. and needless to say they can get crowded during the summer months, especially if they feature springs, like many in our Natural North Florida region. Fanning Springs State Park can be crowded for several reasons. One, it’s proximity to US19/98 just south of …
Scallop Seminar 2019–Jump The Gun on the Big Bend’s Recreational Scallop Season!
The 2019 recreational bay scallop season begins June 15 for Dixie and most of Taylor counties. If you’re headed to the coast and are interested in knowing a) how to scallop, b) the rules that apply to the harvest and c) where to find scallops this season, be sure to head over to the Steinhatchee …
Don’t Miss Perry’s 2019 4th of July Celebration, Downtown–Music, Fun and Fireworks!
Don’t miss the 2019 July 4 celebration in downtown Perry. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Perry, there will be events for everyone. Scheduled to begin at 6PM at Rosehead Park, in downtown Perry, there will be entertainment from Andy Pursell and Sarah Brittany, as well as a Kids’ Fun Zone …
Celebrate Fathers’ Day 2019 –Take The Kids to Family Fishing Day on June 15, at UF Fisheries, Gainesville
Why not start your Fathers’ Day weekend with a fishing trip? If you”re lucky enough to be near Gainesville and the University of Florida/IFAS Fisheries complex off Millhopper Road, head on over on Saturday morning, June 15, and take the kids fishing. This special Fathers Day fishing day will feature a great give-away to all …
E, I, E, I, Oh! Family Friendly Storytelling, Monticello, FL, June 15, 2019
If you’re looking for a family-friendly event, that’s out of the summer Florida June heat, come on over to the Monticello County Chamber of Commerce at 420 Washington Street, 5:30-7:00 PM for a fun and interactive storytelling program. The program will feature Florida storytellers Linda Schuyler Ford, Pat Nease and Wanda Violet. At $10 for …
2019 Steinhatchee NautiGirls Fishing Tournament, June 8—NO BOYS ALLOWED!
What began ten years ago as backlash to some friendly kidding among anglers at Steinhatchee, the NautiGirls Tournament has become one of the largest of the local tournaments. It’s fun, and yes, BOYS are only allowed to captain boats, and are NOT allowed to enter. In fact, some of the best anglers in the area …
Red, White and BLUEBERRIES–Head to Williston, Florida For A Day of Family Fun and Good Eats
Located just north of Williston, in Levy County off US27, Red, White and Blue Farms is a destination worthy of lots of family fun. There’s something for every member of the family–playgrounds for the kids, picking blueberries for the grownups, and even some blueberry beer for Dad! It’s hard to say just what I …