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In a year marking both America’s 250th anniversary and Thomasville’s 200th anniversary, Crate to Plate 2026 celebrates the people, places, and plates that define our community.

This beloved Thomasville History Center tradition highlights the flavors of the Red Hills region with a locally inspired dinner packed in a quality reusable crate/cooler. Each $200 crate serves two and includes a curated meal, wine, and special take-home additions.

Guests may pick up their crate to-go or enjoy the evening on the History Center grounds with live music, fellowship, open seating as available, and a cash bar. Advance orders are required, and quantities are limited.

Each crate supports the History Center’s work to preserve and share the stories of Thomasville, Thomas County, and the Red Hills region.

Crates are now available for purchase. Order yours today.

Jefferson Arts Gallery 575 West Washington Street Monticello, FL 32344
invites you to the Opening of “Swamp Buddha Sumi-e Old Friends New Brush Strokes”

Please join us for refreshments -12 Noon until 4 pm Saturday September 5, 2026

The exhibit will continue thru Wednesday September 30, 2026

Regular Gallery Hours are
Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am until 2pm
call (850) 997-3311 for additional times to visit

Email : jeffersonartsgallery @gmail.com
Web site: www.jeffersonartsgallery.com
Facebook: JeffersonartsgalleryJAG
Or Jefferson Arts Gallery

Get ready for an awesome day out in Tallahassee celebrating everything books! Meet local authors, dive into new reads, and vibe with fellow book lovers in person. There’s something for everyone – author and bookish business market, food vendors, author panels, poetry readings, and childrens' storytime.

The complete schedule of events will be released soon.

Early bird tickets prices are effective until November 1, 2026

Adults: $10.00

Kids (ages 5 -17): $5.00

The event will be located inside the Student Union at Tallahassee State College.

Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit on Operation Market Garden. This exhibit will be on display at the museum from Tuesday, September 1 until Saturday, October 3. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm ET. There is no charge for admission, but donations are gladly accepted.

Operation Market Garden (September 17th - 27th, 1944) was the attempt to establish control of the bridge over the Rhine at Arnhem on the border of Germany and the Netherlands. This involved the combined efforts of the First Allied Airborne and the XXX Corps of the British 2nd Army. The battle was unsuccessful for a variety of reasons, including the dependence on a single raised highway the ground forces had to use to link up with airborne troops (US, British and Polish) dropped at the three bridges.

This exhibit presents the military commanders from both the Allied and the German forces, and presents information of the Horsa and Waco gliders, as well as the Douglas C47 Skytrain aircraft used to bring troops and equipment from England.

The battle was commemorated in “A Bridge Too Far”, the 1977 film. “Band of Brothers”, a miniseries from HBO in 2001, also depicted the 101st Airborne's part in this battle. They landed near Eindhoven and Veghel.

Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located at 1873 Hwy 98 West, directly across from the very beach where the beach assault training occurred in 1942-1943. Carrabelle Beach was the site of many practice beach assault landings. For more information, contact Camp Gordon Johnston Museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

Beginning with the prehistoric period, up to modern times in Florida, the Wakulla County Historical Society is presenting history of our area through clothing worn. Partners include the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida, Goodwood Museum and Gardens, Riley House museum and Theatre with a Mission; each of whom collect and will show historic clothing. In addition, community members will be wearing period dress or reproduction clothing representing historical periods and events. The narrated program will also include an English tea. Menu includes hot tea with cream, sugar and lemon; blueberry and ginger scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam; spinach and egg bake; cucumber, egg salad and ham salad finger sandwiches, and fresh fruit, which may also be enjoyed with clotted cream.

Jefferson Arts Gallery 575 West Washington Street Monticello, FL 32344 invites you to the
Opening of “Sketch Crawl Reunion 2026”

Please join us for refreshments -12 Noon until 4 pm Saturday October 3, 2026
The exhibit will continue thru Saturday October 31, 2026

Please join us for our Annual Fall Fine Arts and Crafts Festival On Saturday October 24
We will be hosting the Sketch Crawl Artists

Regular Gallery Hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am until 2pm
call (850) 997-3311 for additional times to visit
Email : jeffersonartsgallery @gmail.com
Web site: www.jeffersonartsgallery.com
Facebook: JeffersonartsgalleryJAG
Or Jefferson Arts Gallery

Visitors to Carrabelle can check out some fascinating history this October at the Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum with a special exhibit on Operation Torch, the Allied campaign in North Africa that served as a critical testing ground for amphibious landings and armored warfare tactics that would later be employed during the Normandy Invasion. The exhibit will be on display Tuesday, October 6 through Saturday, October 31, with the museum open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. Admission is free, with donations gladly accepted.

The exhibit features historic photographs, maps, and authentic artifacts from the North African campaign, including weapons, currency, and helmets. A special highlight is a Top Secret copy of the operational plans for Operation Husky, the Allied invasion of Sicily, prepared in Tunisia during the final days of Operation Torch. Visitors can also discover Camp Gordon Johnston's own connection to Operation Torch, when the camp's 61st Medical Battalion deployed with the First Engineer Special Brigade.

Located at 1873 Hwy 98 West, directly across from Carrabelle Beach, where beach assault training took place in 1942–1943, the Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum offers visitors a chance to see history up close while exploring one of Carrabelle's unique local attractions.

Coming to Carrabelle This December: Visitors will have another opportunity to explore history when the Freedom Truck mobile museum rolls into Camp Gordon Johnston December 3–6. This national mobile museum offers an interactive experience designed for all ages, making it another unique attraction for visitors planning a trip to Carrabelle this winter. Save the date!

For more information, contact Camp Gordon Johnston Museum at CampGordonJohnston.com, (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

As Elder Care's premier fundraiser, Oktoberfest is a crucial part of providing vital nutrition to home-bound seniors, social connections to lonely seniors, personalized care for frail seniors, and emergency assistance for seniors facing crisis situations.

General admission tickets include unlimited beer, wine, and drink tastings from a number of area craft brewers and businesses, hot pretzels and snacks, lawn games, and music.

VIP tickets include early entry, a souvenir beer stein, and an Oktoberfest-style meal in the Parkview at Cascades indoor event space in addition to all general admission benefits.

We may be the Rose City, but every garden has its thorns…

Join Thomasville History Center Curator of Engagement Meme Greitzer on a walking tour of Historic Downtown Thomasville to learn about the people and circumstances behind episodes of murder and mayhem in Thomasville’s distant past.

By day, Broad Street is the quintessential heart of downtown Thomasville. After dark, we’ll explore the murders, mysteries, scandals, and other misfortunes that have unfolded along its historic streets. From Thomas County’s first murder trial and the bedraggled Union soldiers who arrived at the end of the Civil War to the hijinks of Prohibition, this one-hour tour will introduce some of the people who built downtown Thomasville—and others who lost everything along the way.

2026 Tour Dates
Saturday, October 17
7:00–8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 24
7:00–8:00 p.m.

Tours are limited to 20 participants per date. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.

Howl-O-Ween!
A Trick-or-Treat Stroll and Adoption Event

The Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers has announced plans for its annual Spooky Pooches Howl-O-Ween Trick-or-Treat Stroll & Adoption Event, returning to downtown Apalachicola on Saturday, October 24, from noon to 4 p.m. at Riverfront Park.

This free, family-friendly celebration invites you to bring your canine companions dressed in costumes and enjoy a festive trick-or-treat stroll through Apalachicola’s pet-friendly downtown shops, where local merchants will be greeting pups with special Halloween treats.

The fun doesn’t stop there! Stop first in Riverfront Park to pick up a map for trick-or-treating and enjoy a Halloween photo booth, free treats and pupuccinos for four-legged guests, and delicious homemade gumbo, fresh local oysters, and baked goods available for purchase.

One of the day’s most important attractions will be the Franklin County Humane Society’s adoption event, featuring dogs and cats looking for loving forever homes. Whether you’re ready to adopt or simply want to meet some wonderful animals, you’ll have the chance to make a new furry friend.

The Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local animal rescue organizations along Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Proceeds from Krewe events help provide funding for rescue and care of animals in need.

For more information: saltybarkers.org, 850-624-8085,or apalachdogs@gmail.com or facebook.com/MardiGrasBarkusParade. This event is funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.