Events on Florida's Forgotten Coast
Craft Kidz – Making Paper Chain Jellyfish
Eastpoint Public Library 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesJoin the Eastpoint Branch Library on Tuesday, June 28th at 2:00 PM for an ocean inspired craft event! At this fun event, participants will make their very own Paper Chain Jellyfish! Supplies will be provided. This program is free and open to the public and is most appropriate for ages 6-10 years old. (Participants do…
Turtle Talk Tuesdays
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesVisit the Reserve this summer to learn all about our nesting sea turtles. After a presentation on sea turtle biology, our conservation and monitoring program, and ways local residents and visitors can make the beaches welcoming to nesting turtles, Reserve staff and members of the St. George Island Volunteer Turtle Patrol will be on hand…
Mug Marbling Craft Event
Carrabelle Library 311 St. James Avenue SE (US Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, United StatesThe Franklin County Public Library Carrabelle Branch will be hosting a Mug Marbling Program on Thursday, June 30th at 2:00 pm. At this fun craft program, participants will dye and decorate their ceramic coffee mugs, using a marbling technique. (Because of the finish process required, the mugs will need to be picked up a following…
“UNofficial” Cart/Bike/Scooter Parade
Carrabelle Florida Carrabelle, FL, United StatesJoin in on the second annual “Unofficial” cart/bike/scooter parade. Line up begins at 5 pm. Decorate your “vehicle” and celebrate! Stick around for fireworks along the riverfront at dark-thirty, provided by the City of Carrabelle.
Apalachicola Main Street’s Independence Eve Fireworks Celebration
Apalachicola Riverfront Park Water Street, Apalachicola, FL, United StatesRecognized as one of the Top 12 Fireworks Events in Florida, Apalachicola Main Street’s Independence Eve Fireworks Celebration brings you live music, food trucks, a veterans’ tribute, and a stirring performance of our National Anthem. Just after dark, we light up the night sky with the area’s most spectacular fireworks show reflected in the waters…
Red, White, and Blue Parade
Apalachicola, Florida ApalachicolaThe 18th annual Red, White, and Blue parade sponsored by Franklin’s Promise Coalition and the Conservation Corps of the Forgotten Coast begins at 6:30 pm at Lafayette Park. Streamers, decorations, and placards for participants to display the name of a veteran they would like to honor are provided. The parade ends at Riverfront Park, just…
Riverfront Park Volunteer Cleanup!
Apalachicola Riverfront Park Water Street, Apalachicola, FL, United StatesThousands of people attend Apalachicola Main Street's Independence Eve Fireworks Celebration at Riverfront Park on July 3rd. The next morning (July 4th), our mission is to leave the park cleaner than we found it before the event. The cleanup extends to nearby downtown streets and sidewalks to prevent litter from ending up in the river…
Wet and Wild Golf Cart Parade
St. George Island, FL St. George Island, FL, United StatesCool off in the St. George Island Business Association’s Wet and Wild Golf Cart Parade. Enter your boat, golf cart, or bicycle, and be prepared to get wet! Line up begins at 10:30 am. End the day with a stunning firework display on the beach in front of the Blue Parrot.
Bits and Pieces Mixed Media Art Class
Art of Glass 128 C East Pine Avenue, St. George IslandAre you looking for something to do on St. George Island? Are you down on vacation? Do you need something for you & the kids to do while Dad is fishing? Or do you just want to visit your artistic side? Let us help you find your inner artist at Art of Glass, with our…
Turtle Talk Tuesdays
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesVisit the Reserve this summer to learn all about our nesting sea turtles. After a presentation on sea turtle biology, our conservation and monitoring program, and ways local residents and visitors can make the beaches welcoming to nesting turtles, Reserve staff and members of the St. George Island Volunteer Turtle Patrol will be on hand…
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