As snowbird season comes on, Florida’s state parks are responding by offering a smorgasbord of fall festivals and fun family events. From spooky and fun Halloween alternatives to seasonal celebrations look for actvities that each member of the family can enjoy.
A few of the upcoming fall festivities include:
• Saturday, Oct. 13 - Ghost Walk and History Tour at Camp Helen State Park, Panama City Beach, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy spooky stories of the long and varied history of Camp Helen. Refreshments available. $5 donation per adult, $3 for children.
• Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20 – 20th Annual Haunted Woods Event at Hillsborough River State Park (north of Tampa), 6 to 10 p.m., Enjoy a haunted trail, tram rides, spooky displays and a children’s coloring contest. $5 per person donation.
• Friday, Oct 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20 – 4th Annual Howling Hammock Adventure at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale. Spooky and educations stations such as "Giant Bugs" and the two-mile Carriage Ride Adventure. Fun for all ages. $7 for adults and $5 for children.
• Saturday, Oct. 20 – Incredible Autumn Wildflowers at Ichetucknee Springs State Park, Fort White, 9 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a ranger-led hike through a slice of autumn’s colorful splendor. $6 per vehicle, up to eight people.
• Saturday, Oct. 20 – Fire Fest at Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Hobe Sound, 1 to 9 p.m. Learn about prescribed fires and enjoy outdoor recreation. The afternoon will be filled with fire demonstrations, hands-on activities, a spooky trail, hayride, swamp buggy and horse buggy tours and more. Free park admission but activity fees apply.
• Saturday, Oct. 20, Enchanted Ravines at Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka, 3 to 6 p.m. The ravine will be transformed into a world of fairies, imaginary and real princesses, pirates and more. Enjoy a wagon tour, children’s games, moon walk and hands-on crafts. $3 per person.
No comments:
Post a Comment