Events on Florida's Forgotten Coast
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…
Bike Rodeo at Bay Fest 2022
St. James Bay 151 Laughing Gull Ln, Carrabelle, United StatesCome and take the national bike safety course! This AAA Bike Rodeo will teach kids 3 years and up (and adults) biking safety in an experience-based format. Some bikes will be provided, but take this opportunity to bring your own bike and helmet and get expert help making all those adjustments for your best fit.…
Bike Rodeo at Bay Fest 2022
St. James Bay 151 Laughing Gull Ln, Carrabelle, United StatesCome and take the national bike safety course! This AAA Bike Rodeo will teach kids 3 years and up (and adults) biking safety in an experience-based format. Some bikes will be provided, but take this opportunity to bring your own bike and helmet and get expert help making all those adjustments for your best fit.…
Ocean-Inspired Candle Craft Event
Eastpoint Public Library 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesJoin the Eastpoint Branch Library on Thursday, July 7th at 2:00 PM for an ocean inspired craft event! At this fun event, participants will design and create their own ocean inspired candle! Supplies will be provided but seating is limited, so please stop by or call (850) 670-8151 to reserve your spot today. This program…
Apalachicola Farmers Market
Mill Pond 479 Market St, Apalachicola, United StatesLocated at the beautiful Millpond Pavilion at the end of Market Street, the Apalachicola Farmers Market offers local seafood, produce, honey, homemade breads, pies, and other regional specialties every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9 AM until 1 PM in Apalachicola.
FSU Coastal and Marine Lab Host Summer Workshops and Tours
FSU Marine Lab 3618 US-98, St. Teresa, FL, United StatesLooking for summer fun for the whole family? Check out our Evening at the Edge of the Sea Workshops! Each workshop at the FSU Marine Lab east of Carrabelle includes a walk along the tidal flats with marine lab staff to learn about the fascinating marine creatures. $15 per workshop. Also, starting July 1st, the…
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