Events

Florida A&M University is “Celebrating 132 Years of Excellence” with homecoming activities throughout the week, culminating with the homecoming parade the morning of Saturday, Oct. 5, before the much anticipated FAMU vs. North Carolina Central University football game.

Can’t make it to Munich this year? No worries. There are plenty of ways to celebrate Oktoberfest here in Tallahassee.

American rock band Third Eye Blind and special guest Smallpools will perform at the Capital City Amphitheater at Cascades Park on Friday, Nov. 15, at 7PM.

In even numbered years, the Florida Legislature convenes in January for 60 days, with odd numbered years gathering in March, to conduct its annual business of lawmaking and budgeting. Legislators traditionally set aside time during the four months preceding the session’s start to prepare during interim committee weeks.

American short story writer and novel writer F. Scott Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Sept. 24, 1896. Fitzgerald attended Princeton University to pursue writing, but didn’t finish.

Help remove debris from your local coastline on International Coastal Cleanup Day, Saturday, Sept. 21. The Coastal Cleanup Day was started more than 30 years ago by Linda Maraniss, who worked for the Ocean Conservancy.

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is celebrated every year on the fourth Saturday of September. Hundreds of thousands of people come together each year to learn about, serve and play on public lands.

Hurricane Dorian continues to move up Florida’s east coast toward Georgia and South Carolina shorelines. The Bahamas received Category 5 winds Labor Day weekend with five deaths reported and millions in damages.

Craft beer and local brewery enthusiasts will come together for St James Bay’s inaugural Brew Bash Aug. 23-25. The Forgotten Coast’s premier golf club and resort, the Tallahassee Beer Society and the Tallahassee Brew Bus are set to host an exclusive, beer-themed weekend.

To showcase cultural sites associated with notable Floridians, the Florida Historical Marker Council has announced a Tom Petty commemorative plaque is coming to Gainesville.

Unless you’re an avid baseball fan, the dog days of summer aren’t the most exciting for sports fans. That all changes this week when college football returns.

Celebrate National Lighthouse Day on Wednesday, Aug. 7, by exploring lighthouses in Florida. Did you know there are 29 lighthouses in the Sunshine State? Find a map of Florida’s stunning lighthouses here.

It may still feel like summer around the Capital City, but don’t look now, football season is right around the corner.

Join the Tallahassee community Saturday, July 27, at Tom Brown Park for the Oasis Fun Fest. The event will run from 10-3PM and will have activities for the whole family. Some of the activities include giant inflatable bouncers, water rides, adventure zones, food and musical entertainment.

One of Florida’s political sages is about to punch the time clock one last time. Dr. Ed Moore, current President of ICUF, announced his retirement in July. Robert Boyd will take over as president on Sept. 1.

Something magical is coming to town for the first time this November.

The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, also known as ICAST, is coming to the Orange County Convention Center Tuesday, July 9, through Friday, July 12.

On July 1, a number of new laws will take effect in Florida. While not every law affects every Floridian, one particular law could have a big impact for all of Florida’s 21 million residents.

When FSU lets out in May, Tallahassee turns into a pretty quiet town. But just because the students leave for the summer doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Our friends at Township have something just for you.

Last December, I learned that my application for entry to the 2019 Chicago Marathon had been selected. I, along with several friends, were among 45,000 runners chosen to take part in this iconic race.

This June, Keep Florida Fishing invites anglers to participate in two weekends of license-free fishing days in Florida: on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, for saltwater fishing, and Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, for freshwater fishing.

Tallahassee boasts one of the most unique fundraisers in the region. The annual Pints for Paws, hosted by the North Florida Brewers League, combines the artistry of craft beer with a heart for four-legged friends.

Saturday, May 18, kicks off Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) 2019 Lionfish Challenge and Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of spring in North Florida at the Maclay Gardens’ 25th Annual Tour of Gardens. The yearly tour acts as a fundraiser for the botanical gardens which extend over 1,176 acres. The self-guided tour begins in the morning with breakfast in the gardens. After breakfast, guests are left to roam freely.

Mother’s Day is about giving back to the women in our lives who have sacrificed to shape us into who we are. Elevate the traditional Mother’s Day brunch this year by treating mom to a meal at one of Tallahassee’s outstanding dining destinations.

The 18th annual Tails and Trails is Saturday, May 4, 2019. The half marathon begins at 7:45AM, the one-mile race begins at 8AM and the 5K and 10K begin at 8:30AM.  

The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra is conducting its final dress rehearsal of the 2018-2019 season this Friday, May 3, from 12-2:30PM. The rehearsal is for the orchestra’s season finale production of “Motion and Mood Pictures” taking place the following day, May 4, at 8PM.

Earlier this month, legislators, state leaders, advocates and survivors joined Sen. Lauren Book at the Capitol for the Lauren’s Kids “42 Hours for 42 Million” advocacy walk.

The Tallahassee Tennis Challenger is a men’s professional USTA/ATP Challenger Tour event and it is returning to town April 22-28 for the tennis event’s 20th anniversary.

The Apalachicola Tree City Celebration is a festival of art, music, poetry, science and storytelling to appreciate Apalachicola’s canopy of trees and to recognize its designation as a Tree City USA by The Arbor Day Foundation. The festival runs April 13-22. All events will be held at the Center for History, Culture and Art in downtown Apalachicola, unless otherwise noted.