Community Calendar

Join us for our 2025 Downtown Market season! Take a stroll in the park among dozens of local artists, craft vendors, and food trucks- all in the heart of downtown!
The Downtown Market takes place every Saturday from 9-1 in Ponce De Leon Park (127 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301). The market season runs from March-November. Parking on the street is available near the market.

Calling all kids! Join our friends at WFSU Public Media on May 17 to celebrate the Summer Challenge kickoff event: Kids' Career Day. Many members of our local community will showcase their jobs, with fun activities and learning opportunities. Kids' Career Day will offer a hands-on experience and allow young students to explore the world of work with real-life experts! Come learn and explore with us! Sign up at wfsu.org/education/events.

Jefferson Arts 575 W Washington St Monticello, FL 32344
Invites you to “Flora, Fauna, and Friends” By Debortina Studio

Please join us for refreshments From noon until 4 pm on
Saturday March 8, 2025

The exhibit will continue thru Saturday April 5, 2025

Regular Gallery Hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays
from 10am until 2pm

For additional times call (850) 997-3311 during business hours or
Email: jeffersonartsgallery@gmail.com
www.jeffersonartsgallery.com
Facebook: Jeffersonartsgallery JAG
Or Jefferson Arts Gallery

Jefferson Arts Gallery reminds you of the upcoming student show running from April 12th through April 26th. Please join us for refreshments from noon to 4pm April 12th. We are conveniently located 575 W Washington St. Monticello, Fl. We are just 2 blocks west of the courthouse on Hwy 90.
Regular gallery hours are Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.
For additional times call (850) 997-3311 or email us at: jeffersonartsgallery@gmail.com

Please note: Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Crooked River Lighthouse’s special Dance of the Butterflies Evening event has been rescheduled from Sunday, May 11 to Sunday, May 18 from 6 to 8 pm ET in Carrabelle, FL.

The Crooked River Lighthouse will be hosting a special Dance of the Butterflies Evening event on Sunday, May 18 from 6-8 pm ET in Carrabelle, FL. Festivities include “Dance of the Butterflies” performances, after-hour museum tours, and evening tower climbs. Visitors can enjoy the gorgeous natural surroundings as the sun sets and the evening sky begins to glow. Admission is $10 and climbs are $5. Mothers get free admission and free climbs at this event.

For this special evening, guests will be enchanted by mesmerizing “Dance of the Butterflies” performances. The event will feature Butterfly and Moth dancers, including Tallahassee State College (TSC) dancers and the Monarch Butterfly Homeschoolers plus visits from the lighthouse’s very own ethereal Moth Lady. These performers will be surrounded by the soft glow of night-blooming moon flower lights, creating a magical and unforgettable experience.

Visitors can experience an after-hours tour of the Keeper’s House Museum and see the exhibit of the lighthouse’s original, historic Fresnel lens constructed in 1894 in Paris, France. Guests can browse the unique nautical gifts and souvenirs in the gift shop.
Those souls brave enough to venture to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast will be rewarded with breathtaking views of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach, as evening falls. Climbs are $5 and scheduled at 15-minute intervals. Reservations are encouraged due to limited availability. Climbers must be at least 44 inches tall and children under 12 are free with ticketed adults.

Admission tickets and climb tickets can be purchased in the lighthouse gift shop or online at https://www.crookedriverlighthouse.com/full-moon-events/. Crooked River Lighthouse is located in Carrabelle, just west of the Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle. For more information, contact the gift shop at 850-697-2732, carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com or https://www.crookedriverlighthouse.com/. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) invite residents and visitors to enjoy free, fun, and educational events for all ages—no library card required! All supplies are provided. These programs foster creativity, learning, and connection in an inclusive environment.

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is a fun, development-focused playgroup for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. It’s a great space for caregivers to connect, build friendships, and explore how kids learn through play. This free weekly play group for caregivers and children will include singing songs, creating arts, storytelling and dramatic play. For more information: jessie.buchanan@elcnwf.org and 850-704-0746.
Date & Time: Every Tuesday - May 6, 13, and 20, at 10:30 am - 12 pm
Location: Eastpoint Branch, 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL.

The Eastpoint Branch is located at 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL, 850-670-8151. These programs are supported by the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries, a 501(c)(3). For details or to join the Friends, please visit https://friendsfcpl.com or contact your local branch. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

May 21, 2025 Theme -- Historic Preservation

Join us at Mission San Luis for Homeschool Days every other month on Third Wednesdays (except July). Programs are geared to children in kindergarten through 12th grade. Interpretive staff in
period dress assist with the lessons. Themed lessons include hands-on activities about the life of our 17th century Apalachee and Spanish residents.

Stay tuned for new themes starting in September 2025.

Join us for our 2025 Downtown Market season! Take a stroll in the park among dozens of local artists, craft vendors, and food trucks- all in the heart of downtown!
The Downtown Market takes place every Saturday from 9-1 in Ponce De Leon Park (127 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301). The market season runs from March-November. Parking on the street is available near the market.

Jefferson Arts 575 W Washington St Monticello, FL 32344
Invites you to “Flora, Fauna, and Friends” By Debortina Studio

Please join us for refreshments From noon until 4 pm on
Saturday March 8, 2025

The exhibit will continue thru Saturday April 5, 2025

Regular Gallery Hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays
from 10am until 2pm

For additional times call (850) 997-3311 during business hours or
Email: jeffersonartsgallery@gmail.com
www.jeffersonartsgallery.com
Facebook: Jeffersonartsgallery JAG
Or Jefferson Arts Gallery

Join us for our 2025 Downtown Market season! Take a stroll in the park among dozens of local artists, craft vendors, and food trucks- all in the heart of downtown!
The Downtown Market takes place every Saturday from 9-1 in Ponce De Leon Park (127 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301). The market season runs from March-November. Parking on the street is available near the market.