Community Calendar

Help us celebrate Friends of Maclay Gardens, our December Non-Profit Partner, with light bites, libations and the sale of this month’s signature candle. Join us Thursday, December 5th from 5-7PM at Hearth & Soul, 1410 Market Street.

Come join us as Jennifer Schomburg Kanke award-winning poet/author of The Swellest Wife Anyone Ever Had! shares with us how to tap into our memories to create unique and memorable poems. Participants will learn a few simple stress-free writing techniques for turning their memories of family and friends into poems perfect for giving as presents during the holidays. This event is free and open to the public.

Get in the holiday spirit with a festive night at Maclay Gardens! Once a year only the historic Maclay House is decorated with fresh Christmas greenery and crisp white Camellias. Enjoy hot cider and cookies from the Friends of Maclay Gardens, tour the Maclay House, visit with Santa, peruse the Silent Auction, and listen to live music performances.

Come and join us for a fun-filled family day at Gadsden Arts on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Enjoy holiday-inspired crafts presented by our Creative Futures Council and a model train installation in collaboration with Tallahassee’s Big Bend Model Railroad Association.

We hope to see you at MoFA for Family Day on Saturday, December 7th, from 11 AM - 3 PM. Learn about our current exhibition, The Quilts of Mrs. Gussie Beatrice Arnold Hill, while enjoying music, movement, food, art-making, and a conversation between family members, Anjali Austin and Althemese Barnes, as they reflect on their Tallahassee histories and the meaning of family.

FULL PROGRAM:
11 AM - 12 PM Guided Tours of The Quilts of Mrs. Gussie Beatrice Arnold Hill
12 PM - 1 PM Family Chat: Anjali Austin in Conversation with Althemese Barnes
1 PM - 2 PM In-gallery Movement Class lead by Anjali Austin
2 PM - 3 PM Make it With MoFA: Patchwork Sewing

About the exhibition:
Conceived and developed by FSU School of Dance Professor Anjali Austin, the exhibition highlights quilts designed and crafted by her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Gussie Beatrice Arnold Hill, a Tallahassee native.
Mrs. Gussie Beatrice Arnold Hill was born in Leon County, Florida, on October 4th, 1912. The eldest of twelve children, she would go on to marry Reverend Gus Ward Hill in 1932 in adulthood, and together, they had one daughter and one granddaughter, Anjali Austin. Mrs. Hill was an entrepreneur, an excellent cook and baker, a spiritual leader of her community, and a prolific and expert quilter. While previous generations may have sewed several quilts in this collection, the majority were hand-cut, pieced, and stitched by Mrs. Hill herself.   

Anjali Austin is now the caretaker of this collection. By interviewing family members, researching quilt histories and practices, and reflecting on her relationships to these textiles, Professor Austin has traced her African American and Indigenous heritage and culture through techniques and designs displayed in the quilts and the oral histories passed down with them.

Join Infinite Spectrum Foundation, along with Sponsors Element3 Church, Juming Delmas Studios and Lucky Goat, on Saturday, December 7th at 12:30pm for a dynamic panel event that will highlight the importance of inclusive hiring and neuro-diverse talent in the workplace. Panels will feature disability-focused organizations, local employers and individuals on the spectrum to share their stories and change perceptions.

Ring in the holidays with the North Florida Wildlife Center! Meet and greet live animals and let the kids get creative at our mask decorating station!

Join Tallahassee Downtown and Tallahassee Film Festival for Movies in the Park. On December 11th we will be showing Elf in Kleman Plaza for free. Come early around 6:30 PM to get set up, order food, and get ready for the movie to start around 7:00 PM. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to set up on the grass. Attendees will be able to mobile order food onsite from participating downtown restaurants. This event wouldn't be possible without the support of the City of Tallahassee and the Tallahassee Film Festival!

Come share in a free breakfast, crafts and games, and a visit with Saint Nicholas himself! Learn about the story of his giving that led to today’s tradition of Santa Claus. Bring your phone or camera and have your picture taken with Saint Nicholas himself. Play in the “snow” and have a wonderful time with us!

The Market District Association presents the 4th Annual Holiday on Market, a celebration of food, fun, and festivities, taking place on Saturday, December 14th, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Sponsored in part by Prime Meridian Bank, this event promises a delightful day filled with holiday cheer, fun activities, exclusive specials, and fantastic shopping opportunities from our participating merchants.

Join us in the heart of the Market District on Market Street as we kick off the holiday season with an array of activities for visitors of all ages.

- Meet Santa: Capture the magic of the season with a photo alongside Santa Claus at Georgianna Hatch Studios.

- Holiday Zumba: Get your groove on in the most festive way with family-friendly Holiday Zumba, courtesy of Premier Health & Fitness Center.

- Ballet Performance: Enjoy a magical holiday performance by The Tallahassee Ballet.

- Kids’ Corner: Shop worry-free while your little ones enjoy an hour of fun at the Kids’ Corner, hosted by Belles & Gents, courtesy of Springtime Tallahassee.

- Seasonal Tastings: Savor the flavors of the season with complimentary samples and tastings, compliments of Abraham George Patio, Hearth & Soul, Jeri’s, and Skin Science.

- Gift Basket Giveaway: Enter for a chance to win the Holiday on Market Gift Basket, packed with over $2000 worth of Market District gifts!

We thank our participating merchants for their invaluable contributions that make this event possible:

Abraham George Patio

Bedfellows

Find Home Market & Design

Georgianna Hatch Studios

Hearth & Soul

Hill Spooner & Elliott Real Estate

Icebox Tallahassee Cryotherapy

Image By Lisa

Image Nail Spa & Salon

J.McLaughlin

Jeri’s

JoS. A. Bank

Little Paris

Livin’ In The Cut

Mode & Mercantile

My Favorite Books

My Favorite Things

Nails Box

Narcissus

Premier Health & Fitness Center

Self-Help Credit Union

Skin Science

Soleil 7 Salon & Spa

For more information, connect with us on social media:
Instagram: @marketdistricttlh
Facebook: Market District TLH

Join us for a day filled with holiday cheer, community spirit, and unforgettable memories. We look forward to celebrating the season with you in the Market District!