Community Calendar

Celebrate a Moonlit Evening at Crooked River Lighthouse

The Crooked River Lighthouse will be hosting Twilight at the Tower on Saturday, September 6 from 7:30-9:30 pm ET in Carrabelle, FL. This special after-hours event invites visitors to enjoy the gorgeous natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach as the golden sun sets below the horizon and the Corn Moon rises. In celebration of this month’s Corn Moon, guests can also enjoy playing some rounds of corn hole and a tasty corn-themed treat!

Visitors can tour the Keeper’s House Museum and see the original, historic Fresnel lens constructed in 1894 in Paris, France. The lighthouse gift shop will also be offering unique nautical gifts and souvenirs. Guests are welcome to bring a chair and relax on the grounds as the color of the sky goes from watercolor hues to evening blues and the first evening star appears.

This month’s moon is known as the Corn Moon. “This time of year—late summer into early fall—corresponds with the time of harvesting corn in much of the United States. For this reason, a number of Native American peoples traditionally used some variation of the name “Corn Moon” to refer to the Moon of September. Examples include Corn Maker Moon (Western Abenaki) and Corn Harvest Moon (Dakota)” (Credit: The Old Farmer’s Almanac).

Those who wish to climb to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast can take part in twilight tower climbs. From the top, climbers will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views, the colors of the sunset, and the glow of the rising moon. Evening climbs cost $10 and are scheduled at 15-minute intervals throughout the event. Due to limited availability, climb reservations are strongly encouraged. Climbers must be at least 44 inches tall. Children under 12 climb free with ticketed adults. Advance 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.

Get ready for a summer of creativity and fun at Gadsden Arts! Designed for children ages 6-12, this camp offers an exciting opportunity for young artists to enjoy hands-on activities like painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, and more, all under the guidance of experienced art instructors. Registration opens April 1st, and scholarships are available.

Get ready for a summer of creativity and fun at Gadsden Arts! Designed for children ages 6-12, this camp offers an exciting opportunity for young artists to enjoy hands-on activities like painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, and more, all under the guidance of experienced art instructors. Registration opens April 1st, and scholarships are available.

Get ready for a summer of creativity and fun at Gadsden Arts! Designed for children ages 6-12, this camp offers an exciting opportunity for young artists to enjoy hands-on activities like painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, and more, all under the guidance of experienced art instructors. Registration opens April 1st, and scholarships are available.

The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) are pleased to announce the next event in their popular Program Series - Creation Station: Melting Race. This engaging, hands-on workshop will be held at the Eastpoint Branch Library on Wednesday, September 10 at 4:00 PM. The Eastpoint Branch Library is located at 160 Hickory Dip Road, Eastpoint, FL 32328. This workshop is free and open to the public—no library card required—and provides a fun, inclusive space for children ages 7–12 to learn, explore, and create.

During the workshop, participants will predict and race using different methods (salt, warm water, air) to melt ice and reveal hidden toys. In the process, they’ll have fun and express their creativity.

Creation Station is a series designed to spark curiosity and support learning for children ages 7–12. Each Creation Station event features hands-on STEM challenges and creative tinkering, with activities such as building structures, working with simple circuits, and mixing technology with art.

The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries, a 501(c)(3) organization, offers the Program Series to ensure that the libraries in Eastpoint and Carrabelle continue to provide informational, educational and cultural materials for the benefit of persons of all ages in the community. For more information, please call 850-670-8151. For details or to join the Friends, please visit https://friendsfcpl.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

Get ready for a summer of creativity and fun at Gadsden Arts! Designed for children ages 6-12, this camp offers an exciting opportunity for young artists to enjoy hands-on activities like painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, and more, all under the guidance of experienced art instructors. Registration opens April 1st, and scholarships are available.

Get ready for a summer of creativity and fun at Gadsden Arts! Designed for children ages 6-12, this camp offers an exciting opportunity for young artists to enjoy hands-on activities like painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, and more, all under the guidance of experienced art instructors. Registration opens April 1st, and scholarships are available.

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.

🔥 Roll in. Rev up. Crawl out. Join us at Clutches & Crawlers: Tally Showdown for a morning where two worlds collide
four-wheeled crawlers and two-wheeled thunder
all lined up side-by-side for you to check out up close.
We’re throwin’ it down at Tallahassee Harley-Davidson on Friday, September 27, from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM, and it’s all in support of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, helping kids in our community get the beds they deserve.
☕ Fresh coffee & donuts will be fuelin’ the morning while you stroll through rows of sweet rides, swap stories, and talk shop with fellow gearheads. Whether you roll on fat tires or big treads, there’s a spot for you.
Clutches & Crawlers: Tally Showdown
📅 Friday, September 27 | 🕘 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Tallahassee Harley-Davidson – 1745 Capital Circle NW
💙 Supporting Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Come for the chrome, stay for the cause.

Join us at The Grove Museum in Tallahassee for another exciting 2nd Saturday!

Did you know that St. Augustine turns 460 years old this year? Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is the oldest European-founded city in the United States. Join us to explore its unique history, including a look at some of its iconic historic structures, such as the Castillo de San Marcos. Kids will make a paper replica of St. Augustine's fort and learn about its different features.

Each free program runs from 11 a.m. to Noon and is designed for children ages 4 to 8 and their families.