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Friday Night Lights. Football season has begun, you may be rooting for FSU or Bama (#8) this weekend. Here’s what Noles247 Staff Predicts. September soon arrives and so will the autumn season. We’re already hearing buzz about Pumpkin Spice Lattes (PSLs) hitting menus early. 🍂 From leaf-peeping strolls to lakeside views, Visit Tally’s rounded up the Top 5 Spots for Fall. Meanwhile, USF’s DBH is gearing up for Horror Nights, ready to bring the chills (the fun kind). The season’s serving cozy vibes and spooky thrills; take your pick, or better yet, do both. Oh, and a quick heads-up: we’ll be off next Monday for Labor Day and hope you are, too! Until then, happy exploring, y’all. 🎃✨
Quick Summary
In our 469th edition, here’s what we found:
Local: Top 5 Spots for Fall
Travel: USF | Hatchet and Chains
Featured: AERO | Apalachee Regional Planning Council
Event Highlight: Jeff Goldblum by FSU Opening Nights
LOCAL
FALL SPOTS
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🍂 Who Says You Have to Head North to See Fall Colors? Pumpkin spice isn’t the only thing in season – fall foliage will make its grand entrance in Tally! | Visit Tallahassee
As fall arrives, Tallahassee and nearby areas will transform into a haven for nature lovers. The rich colors of autumn usually appear from mid-October through late November. From scenic boardwalks to canopy bridges, there are plenty of places to enjoy the beauty of the season. Note: Dates may vary depending on the season.
Here are 5 must-see spots where autumn puts on its best show:
Debbie Lightsey Nature Park: Nestled amidst wetlands and adorned with native trees and plants, it offers a serene retreat. Wander along the boardwalk and let the hues of autumn and the crackle of the leaves beneath your feet captivate your senses.
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park: Take a jungle boat tour through historic Wakulla Springs, once a backdrop for Hollywood classics like Creature from the Black Lagoon. Fully ADA-accessible, the park offers stunning seasonal views. Nearby, St. Marks Wildlife Refuge was named by Forbes as one of the best places to see iconic American wildlife.
Lafayette Heritage Trail Park: The canopy bridge takes you among the treetops, immersing you in a sea of fiery reds and amber golds. Trail runners, water-sport aficionados, wildlife lovers, and mountain bikers can find something in common here.
Lake Ella: Stroll around Lake Ella to enjoy fall colors reflecting on the water and browse nearby local shops. It was featured in The Saturday Evening Post as “Fantastic Fall Foliage NOT in New England.”
Apalachicola National Forest: Discover the vast beauty of it, where longleaf pines, bald cypress, and oaks put on a brilliant autumn display. With its mix of hardwoods and conifers glowing in fall colors, it’s a peaceful escape for hikers and nature lovers alike.
TRAVEL
HORROR NIGHTS
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🤠 Another Original House Announced for Halloween Horror Nights 34 - Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters. | Orlando Sentinel
The fourth haunted house for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) is a throwback to last year’s event at Universal Studios, the theme park recently announced. Visitors will experience Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters in a larger format in 2025, Universal Orlando says.
“In this Old West town, all hell is breaking loose,” Universal said in their post. “Red-hot lava demons are trying to possess everyone, melting everything in their path.”
Hatchet and Chains was one of the featured presentations within the 2024 house called Slaughter Sinema 2, which was a round-up maze of (fictional) B-movies. The Hatchet scenes included a saloon, demons, and the scent of roses. The original Slaughter Sinema concept debuted at HHN in 2018.
☠️ Halloween Horror Nights returns on select nights from tonight, Aug. 29, to Nov. 2 for an after-hours, ticketed scare fest. Single-night tickets and select add-ons are now available at halloweenhorrornights.com. | Tickets
FEATURED
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AERO | Community Partner - Apalachee Regional Planning Council
The Alliance of Entrepreneur Resource Organizations (AERO) unites public agencies and nonprofits to provide a free, one-stop hub where business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs can access resources, events, and expert support.
The Apalachee Regional Planning Council (ARPC) serves the nine-county Apalachee Region of Northwest Florida by providing grants, outreach, and planning support. Its mission is to assist local governments and citizens through technical expertise and collaboration to strengthen the region’s economy, environment, and communities.
💡 Want to learn more? Connect with AERO and the ARPC to tap into tools and networks that can help your business grow.
FUN EVENTS
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Friday, Sept. 5
Food Truck Fridays by FSU Campus Rec | Friday, Sept. 5 | 12 PM | FSU Lakefront Park & Retreat Center, 3226 Flastacowo Rd. | Learn More
Dinner & Show Series: A Salted Stage by E. Marie Enterprises | Friday, Sept. 5 | 6 PM | Tally ClubHouse, 1606 S. Monroe St. | Learn More
Featured Event: Jeff Goldblum by Opening Nights at Florida State University | Friday, Sept. 5 | 7:30 PM | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Westcott Memorial Building, S. University Way | From $85 to $135 (only a few seats left) Tickets | Learn More
Sunday, Sept. 7
Hits & Heritage 2025 Fall Tour by Gold City Quartet | Sunday, Sept. 7 | 6 PM | Immanuel Baptist Church, 2351 Mahan Dr. | Tickets | Learn More
Starting the week of Monday, Sept. 8
Honcho Fall Season 2025 | The Pickle Pad, 1925 N. Monroe St., Suite 109 | 11:59 PM | Promo code PICKLEPAD for 14% off Register until August 31st
Friday to Saturday, Sept. 12 to 13
Hoka Nights of Thunder Cross Country Festival | Friday to Saturday, Sept. 12 to 13 | 4 PM | Apalachee Regional Park, 7550 Apalachee Pkwy. | Learn More
Saturday, Sept. 13
Southwood Coffee & Cars by Tallahassee Car Guys | Saturday, Sept. 13 | 8 AM | El Jalisco, 3197 Merchants Row Blvd. | Learn More
FSU Saxophone Day 2025 | Saturday, Sept. 13 | 8 AM | 122 N. Copeland St. | Learn More
Season Opener: Welcome, Maestro by Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra | Saturday, Sept. 13 | 7:30 PM | Ruby Diamond 222 S. Copeland St. | From $37 Tickets | Learn More
TLH Indie Night: The Yeah Babys, Rohna, Weatherboys, Solomon Hill | Saturday, Sept. 13 | 8:30 PM | 926 Bar & Grill, 926 W. Tharpe St. | $16.92 Tickets | Learn More
Sunday, Sept. 14
Special Recital with Evren Ozel, Piano by Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra | Sunday, Sept. 14 | 2:30 PM | Opperman Music Hall 114 N. Copeland St. | $28 to $39 Tickets | Learn More
Check out this link to see all the TSO events happening now through March 2026.
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