Featured Partner: NAT20
Fri-nally! 💜 Wishing everyone an amazing 3-day weekend ahead. DYK that Deep Brewing is celebrating 8 years in business and they are celebrating all Labor Day weekend. Also, the Tallahassee Film Festival is on at the TLH Challenger Center. Let’s hope the Seminoles wins their next game. Btw, shout out to Kris, our recent lucky winner of CityClips Live Ep. 53 drawing – Let’s go! 😄 In honor of Labor Day, our team will also take a break on Monday. See you on Tuesday.
Quick Summary
In our 231st edition:
Contest: Florida’s Forgotten Coast | Pet-Friendly Getaway
Trends: New and Existing Indoor Pickleball Facilities
Featured Partner: NAT20 | Geek Community Awaits + Pickleball Wars
Event Highlight: Movies at the Park by TLH Downtown and TLH Film Fest
CONTEST
PET-FRIENDLY GETAWAY
Image Credit: Florida’s Forgotten Coast
Unleash some fun on Florida’s Forgotten Coast! 🐾 The Franklin County Tourist Development Council (FCTDC) just kicked off a pawsome pet-friendly getaway contest. You and your furry friend could win a mini beach vacation that’s all about relaxation and good vibes. Don’t miss your chance to pamper yourself and your pup on the sunny shores of Florida’s best-kept secret! 🌞🏖️ | Tallahassee Magazine
Don’t miss your shot at the ulti-mutt getaway! Enter online at Florida’s Forgotten Coast for a chance to win a two-night stay on beautiful St. George Island, complete with meals at pet-friendly restaurants, a gift certificate for pet goodies, and even a beach photo session with your furry bestie. The contest runs until October 10, 2024, so fetch that entry before time runs out! 🌴
Pet-friendly vacations are easy in Apalachicola, Carrabelle, St. George Island, and Eastpoint, with plenty of lodging and outdoor adventures that welcome well-mannered pups.
TRENDS
INDOOR PICKLEBALL
Image Credit: Pickleball Courts via Instagram
2025 Game-Changer. More Indoor Pickleball Courts – Coming Soon to Florida. 🎉 Are you a pickleball enthusiast? Here are some new spots in Orlando are on the way that you’ll definitely want to keep an eye out for. Speaking of pickleball, don’t forget about NAT20’s upcoming social, “Pickleball Wars.” 🏓✨ | Adaniel Zoga via IG
Hamlin House | Early 2025
- 28,000 square foot community hub and pickleball concept – set to open at SoDo District. It will consist of a restaurant with elevated cuisine options and cocktails.
Crush Yard | Later This Year
- A concept backed by NFL Player, Rob Gronkowski. Roughly 50,000 square feet and set to open at Kissimmee.
- With 2 planned locations for Orlando
- With several locations planned as well
🏓 In the meantime, check out these awesome indoor/outdoor pickleball spots already rocking Orlando & Tallahassee:
FEATURED PARTNER
Image Credit: NAT20
NAT20 | Geek Community Awaits + Sept Event
Get pumped to join NAT20 (Nerds Around Tallahassee) and dive into a community that’s all about embracing your inner nerd! Whether you're a tech genius, a numbers ninja, or just proudly living the nerd life, this group is your new home. Let’s geek out together! 🎮🤓
🗓️ Save the Date: Pickleball Wars on September 5th, Thurs. 5:30 PM to 8 PM at The Pickle Pad, 1925 N Monroe St Suite 109, Tallahassee, FL 32303
TLH FUN EVENTS
Image Credits: Tallahassee Downtown & Tallahassee Film Festival
Entertainment / Things To Do
Aug. 31st, Sat. 10 AM to 3 PM EDT at Tom Brown Park: Oasis Fun Fest | Learn More
General Admission is free
Tickets: $10 for Fun Day Rides & Games Wristband
Aug. 31st to Sept. 1st, Sat. to Sun. at Challenger Learning Center downtown: 16th Annual Tallahassee Film Festival | Learn More
Passes/tickets: Aug. 31st, 10:45 AM and 8:00 PM, or Sept. 1st from 1:00 PM at the Box office in the Challenger Learning Center.
Theater #1: IMAX - Challenger Learning Center
Theater #2: Vivid Sky Theater (in the Planetarium)
Theater #3: Cap City Video Lounge - Railroad Square Art Park
Aug. 31st to Sept. 2nd, Sat. to Mon. 10 AM to 6 PM EDT at North Florida Fairgrounds: Kaleidoscope of Color Quilt Show by Quilters Unlimited | Tickets Learn More
Tickets: $10 per day, or $25 for the whole show.
Free admission for 15-year-olds and below when accompanied by an adult.
Sept. 5th, Thurs. 7 PM to 9 PM EDT at Lake Tribe Brewing Company: Trivia Night by Lake Tribe Brewing Company | Learn More
Join them every Thursday starting from 7 PM in the beer garden. More brain busters, beer prizes, seasonal brews, and early weekend vibes. They also have a food truck on-site, so come early for beer and brain food!
Sept. 5th, Thurs. 5 PM EDT at Downtown Tallahassee: Terre Rouge & Easton Wine Dinner by The Huntsman | Ticket price: $125.58 Tickets
Sept. 8th, Sun. 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM EDT at Southwood Town Center: Southwood Street Market | Learn More
Featured Event: Movies in the Park by Tallahassee Downtown and Tallahassee Film Festival at Kleman Plaza | Free Learn More
Sept. 11th, 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM: La La Land | Learn More
Get ready for a movie night under the stars—happening every second Wed. of the month!
Arrive by 8 PM to get settled before the show starts at 8:30 PM. Dress as your favorite character, bring blankets and chairs, and get cozy on the grass. You can also order food from participating downtown restaurants!
Sept. 28th to 29th, Sat. to Sun. 7 PM EDT and 2 PM EDT at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center: Star Wars A New Hope In Concert | Ticket price range: $40 to $100 Tickets Learn More
FL Events
Sept. 3rd to 28th, Tue. to Sat. 11 AM to 5 PM EDT at Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum: Special Exhibit: The Philippines Campaign | Free Learn More
Sept. 7th, Sat. 9 AM to 4 PM EDT at 1386 Cook Road Lamont, FL 32336: Wildlife Center 4th Year Bash by North Florida Wildlife Center | Ticket price range: $9.50 to $14.50 Tickets
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