Holiday Lights in the Gardens
2022-11-25 17:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL, 33778, United States
The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter event.
Admission is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person, over the age of 13. Credit cards and cash are accepted at our entrance gates, no pre-registration necessary.

The Gardens will sparkle with 1 million, twinkling, LED lights in a multitude of colors. Vibrant laser lights and lighted figures round out our display to wow guests of all ages. Our friends, The Train Guys, will be back again for the opening weekend of the event. Their model trains will surround our 18 foot evergreen tree, bedecked in nature-inspired splendor, in the heart of the Wedding Garden.
There are four entrances to Holiday Lights and all of them have names: Snowflake – On the Bridge coming in from the Ulmerton Road Entrance. Poinsettia – On the walkway from the Walsingham Road entrance. Blue Heron – On the North Bridge entrance from the back of the Visitor Center. Green Turtle – On the east side of the gardens, off the Walsingham Road cul-de-sac. When you arrive at the event, you will receive a color-coded sticker, to remind you which entrance you came in at. View our Holiday Lights Map 2021 for more details on entrances, entertainment locations and more!
To add to the sights and sounds, we have arranged a variety of local volunteer talent to perform nightly. View our weekly Playbill, listing nightly performers. For inquiries on how to perform at the event, please email us at: flbgfoundation@gmail.com.
St. Pete Concessions is here again with great food, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages for sale, so come hungry!
We will no longer be hosting Santa at the event, but be sure to check out Santa Saturdays at our neighboring Heritage Village. We welcome the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscaping Association and Pinellas County Farm Bureau, who will be sponsoring our Children’s Candy Cane Area, providing free kids crafts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Creative Pinellas hosts their Arts Annual exhibit from November 11th through December 19th. The public is welcome to visit the Gallery, located off our Walsingham Entrance. Admission is free, Wednesdays through Sundays, noon to 5 pm.
The Gardens are handicapped-accessible. Parking, including handicapped parking, is available at our Green Turtle Entrance, at 12211 Walsingham Road. Most walkways are ADA Compliant: allowing access for wheelchairs, walkers and strollers. However, we do not have wheelchairs or scooters available.
Additional parking will be available at our Snowflake, Poinsettia and Blue Heron Entrances. Parking is limited, so come early or choose to visit us on the weeknights. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact our office in advance, so we can help make your experience a memorable one: 727-582-2117 and review our Group & Bus Instructions.
Leashed pets are welcome at any time, but again we encourage you to attend on weeknights.

FARM DAY
2023-03-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Pinellas Pioneer Settlement, 3130 31st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL, 33712, United States
Join us for a petting zoo, hayride, blacksmith demonstration, and tons of fun activities! Participants will have the chance to churn their own butter, make tons of cool crafts, eat homemade pancakes, drink freshly made lemonade, and visit our plant sale.

Cost: Free* | All ages welcome
*Cash required to purchase tickets for some activities.

Wild About Nature Festival
2023-04-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, 400 Palmetto Avenue, Osprey, FL, 34229-0902, United States
Join us for a day of fun and outdoor adventure at the Wild About Nature Festival on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Reconnect with the great outdoors and help foster a love of nature in the next generation as you spend a day in the sun on the beautiful shores of Little Sarasota Bay at Bay Preserve. Families of all ages are encouraged to take part in this fun-filled day of nature-based education and exploration. The wide variety of activities include dip-netting, face painting, hula-hoop lessons, crafts, games, and SO MUCH MORE!
There will be live music and food trucks making this a guaranteed good time! Don’t miss out – mark your calendars TODAY!
This is a FREE family festival open to all. Registration is not required.

SPRING FESTIVAL
2023-04-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Pinellas Pioneer Settlement, 3130 31st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL, 33712, United States
Celebrate spring by decorating pots and planting seeds! Learn how to grow your own spring garden. There will be gardening demonstrations, an Easter egg hunt for children of all ages, Easter egg dyeing, and fresh flowers to bring home!
Cost: FREE* | All ages welcome!
*Cash required to purchase tickets for some activities.

ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT
2023-04-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Pinellas Pioneer Settlement, 3130 31st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL, 33712, United States
Being an adult doesn’t mean you can’t participate in the annual easter egg hunt tradition. In fact, it can be even more fun as a grownup! Join Boyd Hill Nature Preserve in an evening of easter egg hunting in the dark. A number of cool prizes will be offered such as passes to the preserve’s walking trails, gift baskets, and vouchers to local St. Petersburg shops and restaurants!
Register online and guarantee your spot.
Ages 18 and up
CLICK HERE to purchase your ticket.

Earth Day at Moccasin Lake!
2023-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
Celebrate Earth Day with Moccasin Lake Nature Park! There will be music, presentations, children’s crafts, reptiles and birds of prey, and food trucks!
Saturday, April 22 from 10am to 2pm!

Green Thumb Festival
2023-04-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Walter Fuller Park, 7891 26th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL, 33710, United States
Celebrate Arbor Day at St. Petersburg’s 37th Annual Green Thumb Festival!

Festival activities include:
➜ The Tree City USA Award + the Green Thumb Annual Awards
➜ Garden Club of St. Petersburg Flower Show on Saturday from 9 AM 4 PM + Sunday from 9 AM – 3 PM at the Walter Fuller Recreation Center.
➜ Garden Wagon Parade & Decorating Contest on Saturday, April 29 at 11 AM a.m. Cash prizes awards in two categories: youth & adults. Register online at greenthumbfestival.com.
➜ Hands-on workshops for adults sponsored by the Pinellas County Farm Bureau and UF/IFAS Extension. Ages 18 & up. Registration is required. Limited spots. Reserve your spot at greenthumbfestival.com
➜ Kids crafts and workshops. Registration is required for workshops. Reserve your spots at greenthumbfestival.com.

BBQ Picnic & Water Day
2023-07-01 10:30 - 13:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Summer is the perfect time for a good old fashion BBQ lunch! We will have inflatable water slides available for kids to play on while families can relax in the cool shade. Spots are limited so make sure to purchase your ticket today for this fun event! All ages welcome with a registered adult. Please select the correct number of participants or seats needed at the time of enrollment.
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St Thomas' Animal Fair
2023-10-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Canterbury School of Florida, 1200 Snell Isle Blvd NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33704, United States
Join us in honoring our pets and wildlife alike at St Thomas’ Animal Fair hosted in the courtyard of Canterbury School on Snell Isle!

Wildflower & Pollinator Festival
2023-10-07 09:00 - 16:00 | FL
The Fall Wildflower and Pollinator Festival returns this year with a day of fun for the whole family! This free event is brought to you by Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources Department and sponsored by the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve!
Celebrate Florida Wildflowers and the Pollinators that support us all. A native plant sale will feature vendors from our area with plants that are beautiful, pollinator-friendly, and best suited for our climate. Kid’s crafts will focus on make-and-take projects to support pollinators in our own yards and neighborhoods. There will be a Pollinator Encounter tent to experience these helpful, harmless insects close-up. Various organizations will be available to answer questions about growing wildflowers, attracting pollinators, and being a good friend to Nature in Pinellas County! Refreshments, face-art and more await you at this free event.
Ongoing Activities Outside:

Wildflower Quest- Take the challenge along the Ed Center Trail (last hunt at 3pm)
Butterfly Encounter- Enjoy a walkthrough tent where you are surrounded by live butterflies!
Native Plant Sale- Near the parking lot, starts at 8am (while supplies last).

In the Classroom Building:

Beeswax candle-making
Build a pollinator house (donation requested, while supplies last)

In the Auditorium:

Nature crafts for kids
Educational information tables

Exhibit Hall

Get a temporary tattoo featuring a wildflower or pollinator, thanks to Kate Dolamore Art

The Exhibit Hall and Nature Store are open all day from 9am to 4pm! Refreshments available for purchase. Naturalists on trails to answer questions. Come rain or shine!
Questions? Email brookercreek@pinellas.gov

Florida Birding & Nature Festival
2023-10-12 - 2023-11-15 | Suncoast Youth Conservation Center, 6650 Dickman Road, Apollo Beach, FL, 33572, United States
Four days of field and boat trips, expert seminars, keynote speakers, and a great free nature expo!
Festival Schedule Details for 2023

Florida Birding & Nature Festival
2023-10-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Suncoast Youth Conservation Center, 6650 Dickman Road, Apollo Beach, FL, 33572, United States
Come celebrate the wonders of nature at this festival devoted to wildlife, birds especially! Find seminars, a silent auction, and a nature expo.
https://www.floridabirdingandnaturefestival.org/

AUTUMN HARVEST FESTIVAL
2023-10-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Boyd Hill – 31st Street S, 3130 31st Street S, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Celebrate the fall season at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve’s annual Autumn Harvest Festival!
Join us for a variety of festive activities including hay rides, crafts, games, music, food trucks, and more!
Activity tickets available for purchase.
FREE ADMISSION | ALL AGES WELCOME!
