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🌸 Springtime Fun. We’re chasing the weekend like the FAMU goose chases FAMU students—fast, fearless, and not letting up 😂. The 58th Annual Springtime Festival is back, filling the weekend with arts, crafts, live music, and family fun. Hidden gem restaurants around the state are ready to bring serious flavor. From festival bites to secret foodie finds, the state is about to get colorful, lively—and deliciously unforgettable! 🍂✨
Quick Summary
In our 594th edition, here’s for Fun:
Local: 58th Annual Springtime TLH Festival
FL Eats: Hidden Gem Restaurants
Featured: The League of Women Voters of Tallahassee
Event Highlight: Wildlife Baby Shower
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SPRINGTIME
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🌸 Tallahassee in Bloom: 58th Annual Springtime Festival
Springtime TLH 2026 features two days of fun for all ages in the heart of downtown that will draw around 100,000 attendees annually and celebrates the history and culture of Florida’s capital city.
Friday: Festivities begin in the evening at Kleman Plaza with the Springtime Music Festival, featuring live entertainment, food vendors, and drinks to kick off the weekend.
Saturday: In the morning, runners start the day with the Springtime 10K, 5K, and 1-mile races, beginning near Cascades Park and winding through the scenic Myers Park neighborhood. Later that morning, crowds will line Monroe St. for the Grand Parade, one of the largest in the Southeast, featuring colorful floats, marching bands, dance groups, and community organizations. 🎉
The celebration continues with Jubilee in the Park at the Downtown Chain of Parks, where visitors can shop arts and crafts, enjoy food, and watch live performances. A Children’s Park offers fun activities for kids. 🎪
Details:
📅 March 27 to 28 |💲Free admission
📍 Downtown Tallahassee – Kleman Plaza & Chain of Parks
FL EATS
HIDDEN GEMS
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🍽️ Hidden Restaurants That Deserve the Hype | Tal Dem
Across Florida, USA TODAY Network food writers highlighted standout dishes, strong character, and flavors—no buzz, no trends.
12A Buoy | Fort Pierce - Lobster mac & cheese, maple-glazed bacon, seafood
The Blue Door | West Palm Beach - Branzino, lamb chops, and pasta favorites
Buenos Dias Cafe | Pensacola - Authentic Mexican breakfast and chorizo tacos
Osteria Rustica | Bunnell - Pear-gorgonzola stuffed pasta and Italian dishes
Pearl Country Store & Barbecue | Micanopy - local barbecue by Jim Whitten
Rodrigo’s Craft Pizza | Jacksonville - 3-day fermented dough, quick-fired pizzas
Slicers Hoagies | Naples - Over-the-top hoagies with bold toppings
Smoke & Fire BBQ | Sarasota - Weekend brisket and rich bourbon baked beans
Terra & Acqua | St. Augustine - Hearty Italian-American pasta and pizza plates
Coasters Pub & Biergarten | Melbourne - Craft beer and comfort-food classics
Nutwood | Winter Haven - Award-winning spot for salads, short ribs, and steak
Buckingham Farms | Fort Myers - Farm-fresh breakfasts and hearty lunches
Chuck’s Fish | Tallahassee - Fresh Gulf seafood and a standout sushi bar
FEATURED
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Women's History Month | The League of Women Voters of Tallahassee
The League of Women Voters of Tallahassee (LWVT) is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization committed to empowering voters and defending democracy. Building on the League’s 100-year legacy of promoting voter participation and democratic engagement, LWVT works to increase informed and active participation in government through unbiased voter education, outreach, civic programming, candidate forums, and voter registration efforts in the Tallahassee community.
📧 Email: [email protected] | 📞 Call: (850) 309-3005 | 🔔 Connect: IG, FB, YT
FUN EVENTS
Image Source: St. Francis Wildlife Association
Saturday, Mar. 21
10th Annual Community 5K by Tallahassee Board of REALTORS | Saturday, Mar. 21 | 8 AM | Cascades Park, 1001 S. Gadsden St. | $21.50 Tickets
Featured Event: Wildlife Baby Shower by St. Francis Wildlife Association | Saturday, Mar. 21 | 1 PM | Native Nurseries of Tallahassee, 1645 Centerville Rd. | Learn More
Thursday, Mar. 26
B3 Bash: Bubbles, Bites, & Brews by Independence Landing | Thursday, Mar. 26 | 5:30 PM | 3025 Schoolhouse Rd. | Learn More
Friday to Saturday, Mar. 27 to 28
58th Annual Springtime Tallahassee Festival | Friday to Saturday, Mar. 27 to 28 | Downtown Tallahassee, 306 S. Duval St. | Learn More
Saturday, Mar. 28
Layers - Leah Macdonald Opening by Venvi Art Gallery | Saturday, Mar. 28 | 5 PM | 2901 E. Park Ave. | Learn More
Thursday to Sunday, Apr. 2 to 19
Chicago by Theatre Tallahassee | Thursday to Sunday, Apr. 2 to 19 | Learn More
Friday to Sunday, Apr. 3 to 5
Tallahassee Chess Fest by Tallahassee Young Knights Chess Club | Friday to Sunday, Apr. 3 to 5 | 7 PM | Free | Learn More
Saturday, Apr. 4
Carribean Carnival 2026 by Sovereign Roots and Byrd Pak | Saturday, Apr. 4 | 4 PM | Railroad Square Art District | Learn More
MardiGras by Winner's Circle Team | Saturday, Apr. 4 | 10 PM | Potbelly's, 459 W. College Ave. | $19.19 Tickets
[ FSU Little Dinner Series - March to April 2026 ] — $96.75 (Few tickets left)
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