Events
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Join us for our 14th Annual Baby & Family Fair and first ever Virtual Speaker Series!
This free virtual event offers new and expecting families the opportunity to connect with our community’s leading pregnancy and parenting experts virtually via Zoom. Whether you’re a first-time parent or expecting your fifth, come learn something new and discover community resources.
From Monday, April 26 through Friday, May 7, join our expert panelists, ranging from leading OBGYNs and pediatric specialists to certified nurse midwives and speech language pathologists, for virtual panels and classes, including:
– Pregnancy & Parenting in a Pandemic
– So, You’re Pregnant: Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy
– When Things Don’t Go As Planned: Navigating High-Risk Pregnancy
– Preparing for an Unmedicated, Hospital-Based Birth
– Breastfeeding Basics
– Navigating Perinatal Depression
– Toys & Tools for Healthy Child Development
– Recognizing Early Signs of Autism
– Preparing for Parenthood
– Preventing Childhood Injury
– Little Ones Music Play
Sign up today at TMH.ORG/Fair!
Pebble Hill Plantation in Thomasville, Georgia is pleased to announce the upcoming program, “Banding Endangered Red-cockaded Woodpeckers at Pebble Hill Plantation,” on Saturday, May 8 at 10:00 a.m. The program is being presented by Joe Burnam, Wildlife Biologist with the Wildlife Conservation Section of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Did you know Pebble Hill Plantation is home to one of the Southeast’s rarest birds – the red-cockaded woodpecker? Through many years of prescribed fire and careful forest management, Pebble Hill’s longleaf pine forest has provided important foraging and nesting habitat for this special bird.
Mr. Burnam’s program will begin at the Pebble Hill Learning Center where he will discuss longleaf ecology and management in the Red Hills Region of Southwest Georgia and how this management has been successful in maintaining excellent habitat for the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) and other important species. Participants will then join Mr. Burnam in the Pebble Hill woods to observe the specialized techniques of RCW surveys and banding.
During the months of April and May, Mr. Burnam surveys the RCW family groups on Pebble Hill for nesting success by using a specialized camera called a Wireless Cavity Peeper Camera. Field trip participants will learn how this technology is used by observing the status of the young nesting birds in the Pebble Hill cavities and asses if they are ready for banding.
Biologists across the RCW’s breeding range use the method of banding to study the movements, behavior, and survival of the birds. Bird banding uniquely marks individuals with a small color and number-coded leg band so the birds can be recognized, allowing biologists to track the individuals over time. Mr. Burnam will demonstrate this fascinating research technique and give participants a rare, close-up look at the recently hatched RCWs.
Mr. Burnam earned a BSEd and MS in Wildlife Ecology and Management from the University of Georgia. He works primarily with the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker on state and private land in Southwest Georgia and helps manage upland pine habitat on Southwest Georgia Wildlife Management Areas.
Tickets are $20.00 per adult and $10.00 per child (ages 18 and under). Space is limited and advance registration is required by Friday, May 7, 2021. Visit https://pebble-hill-plantation.ticketleap.com/ to register.
Added safety measures will be in place for the protection of the guests, speaker, and staff. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and binoculars (Pebble Hill will have a limited number available for loan). Participants are invited to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the grounds of Pebble Hill after the program.
Pebble Hill Plantation is a historic home with a history dating back to the early 1800s. The plantation was established by one of Thomas County’s founders, Thomas Jefferson Johnson. At the turn of the 20th century, the Hanna family of Cleveland, Ohio purchased the property and enjoyed it as winter home and sporting estate. Pebble Hill has been open for tours since October 1983 due to the generosity of its last owner, Elisabeth (Pansy) Ireland Poe, who willed that her property be opened to the public. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Pebble Hill offers visitors the chance to learn the rich history of this historic site and the people who once lived and worked here.
For more information, visit the Pebble Hill website www.pebblehill.com, call 229-226-2344, or visit us on Facebook and Instagram using @pebblehillplantation.
Event at a Glance
Date: Saturday, May 8, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Pebble Hill Plantation Learning Center
Fees: $20.00/Adult
$10.00/Child (ages 18 and under)
Registration deadline: Friday, May 7, 2021
To register: https://pebble-hill-plantation.ticketleap.com/
Advance registration is required
For additional information, visit: www.pebblehill.com or call 229-226-2344.
OPEN Saturdays @ the farm (valid Saturdays March-May 2021)
Open 10am-4pm, admission only $5
Tickets not available online, cash or card at farm
*Petting Area – open all day (included in admission)
*Feed the Animals – all day ($5 per bag)
*Pony rides 11:30am-12:30pm & 2:30pm-3:30pm ($5 per ride)
*Concessions available for purchase
$5 admission
$5 bag of animal feed
$5 pony or train rides
Just because we have to social distance, does not mean we have to give up socializing! This is an opportunity to create memories through laughter and celebrate new traditions with your loved ones. Goodwood’s Got Game night is back this November, and while not all games can be played virtually, there are quite a few for number-loving and word-loving gamers that can be modified to provide some community interaction and downright virtual fun.
Test your cognitive health by exercising those brain cells with these quick-thinking games and puzzles. See if you can remember the old days by recalling popular bands of the decades or historic events, figure out movies from emojis or famous people by their silhouettes, or unscramble words you would find on a grocery list. Games will be designed to wake up and use all the parts of the mind, while also boosting our brain health through social interaction. Please register to receive details and the Zoom program link.
Join us for an evening of allure to awaken the young at heart at the North Florida Fairgrounds! Just Imagine…enjoying the spring night air, savoring the juicy treats of food vendors appealing to all tastebuds, and anxiously awaiting an evening of entertainment on our main stage.
Springtime Tallahassee Music Festival
North Florida Fair 441 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 323010
7 p.m.
Music Festival & Beer Garden
Join us the night after the Jubilee for an exciting musical line-up!
This is a FREE community event!
We will be open Rain or Shine! We have secured indoor back-up facilities for both the Music Festival and Jubilee in the Park. In the case of inclement weather, updates will be posted here and on our Facebook page.
2021 artists will be announced soon!
Beer, wine, and Pepsi products and food will be available for purchase. This is one event you do not want to miss so make sure to arrive early to enjoy the opening acts as this event will be a Friday Night hot spot.
Entertainment Areas
Jubilee Music Stage
Jefferson Street & Adams Street: Live music from great local and regional acts!
Community Stage
McCarty Park: Come support some of the best performing and musical acts from our community!!
The Grande Parade
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is with a heavy heart that we announce we are unable to have a traditional Grand Parade this year.
We look forward to being able to bring back the parade, with all its beautiful floats, in 2022 for the 54th Annual Springtime Tallahassee Festival.
Jubilee in the Park: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
With various arts, craft, boutique and food vendors from around the country, this event is represented by some of the best. You can expect artists displaying original, handmade masterpieces, and find cuisine with international flavors to ignite anyone’s taste buds! There will literally be something for everyone.
In the case of inclement weather, we have reserved a back-up facility for Jubilee in the Park. Details will be available if needed.
The Children’s Park
This fantastic day of fun-filled activities includes face painting, pony rides, clowns, sirens, and a host of other magical experiences that provide culture, education, and recreation for the whole family! This magical area will be sure to unleash the imagination of all ages. Springtime Tallahassee and Tobacco Free Florida are working together to reduce your child’s exposure to secondhand smoke. The Children’s Park is a designated TOBACCO-FREE ZONE.
OPEN Saturdays @ the farm (valid Saturdays March-May 2021)
Open 10am-4pm, admission only $5
Tickets not available online, cash or card at farm
*Petting Area – open all day (included in admission)
*Feed the Animals – all day ($5 per bag)
*Pony rides 11:30am-12:30pm & 2:30pm-3:30pm ($5 per ride)
*Concessions available for purchase
$5 admission
$5 bag of animal feed
$5 pony or train rides
Bring the family and join us at AR Workshop Tallahassee for a CANVAS & PLANK WOOD DIY class! Choose to make ANY Wood or Canvas project we offer!
In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice of designer paints and (non-toxic!) stain colors. Food and drinks are welcome in the workshop, including adult beverages!
Get rewarded with our DIY RewARds program! Register for five workshops, then cash in your DIY RewARds towards a future workshop!
OPEN Saturdays @ the farm (valid Saturdays March-May 2021)
Open 10am-4pm, admission only $5
Tickets not available online, cash or card at farm
*Petting Area – open all day (included in admission)
*Feed the Animals – all day ($5 per bag)
*Pony rides 11:30am-12:30pm & 2:30pm-3:30pm ($5 per ride)
*Concessions available for purchase
$5 admission
$5 bag of animal feed
$5 pony or train rides
OPEN Saturdays @ the farm (valid Saturdays March-May 2021)
Open 10am-4pm, admission only $5
Tickets not available online, cash or card at farm
*Petting Area – open all day (included in admission)
*Feed the Animals – all day ($5 per bag)
*Pony rides 11:30am-12:30pm & 2:30pm-3:30pm ($5 per ride)
*Concessions available for purchase
$5 admission
$5 bag of animal feed
$5 pony or train rides
Just because we have to social distance, does not mean we have to give up socializing! This is an opportunity to create memories through laughter and celebrate new traditions with your loved ones. Goodwood’s Got Game night is back this November, and while not all games can be played virtually, there are quite a few for number-loving and word-loving gamers that can be modified to provide some community interaction and downright virtual fun.
Test your cognitive health by exercising those brain cells with these quick-thinking games and puzzles. See if you can remember the old days by recalling popular bands of the decades or historic events, figure out movies from emojis or famous people by their silhouettes, or unscramble words you would find on a grocery list. Games will be designed to wake up and use all the parts of the mind, while also boosting our brain health through social interaction. Please register to receive details and the Zoom program link.