Family events in Tallahassee, FL

Start the school year with a fun, no-cost back-to-school photo opportunity. Families can capture picture-perfect moments in a professional, festive setup that suits milestones from the first day of kindergarten to the final first day of high school. The event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome. Sponsored by Movement Mortgage and Comparion Insurance. Photography by Courtney Wahl.

Tallahassee Farmers Market is a long-running showcase for local vendors. Find seasonal produce, meats, baked treats, specialty drinks, jellies, jams, pickled goods, fresh-cut flowers, mushrooms, and more. It is open year-round and welcomes both families and pets. Most vendors take cash and cards. Convenient parking is available in the paved lot by the Red Elephant.

Each Saturday, local sellers come together for a community market featuring a broad range of offerings to suit every taste.

A kickoff for the Tallahassee youth bowling league offers a chance to learn about youth bowling, with free bowling available. For more information, email Michael Fleischacker at Flyman2545@yahoo.com.

Kick off the new school year with a free, family friendly back to school bash at KidsStreet Urgent Care Clinic. Pick up one of 300 backpacks filled with school supplies, available on a first come, first served basis. Enjoy a bounce house, a DJ and foam party, face painting, and plenty of games and activities. Giveaways include an Apple Watch, tablets, gift cards, and a Nintendo Switch Lite.

At Tally Mind over Mat, kids can settle in for pizza, a feature film, and hands-on arts and crafts. Caregivers may drop off participants or stay and enjoy the activities together. This program is for ages 5 and up. The cost is $30 for one child and $40 for two, with additional children priced accordingly. Space is limited to 12 participants, so preregistration is recommended to reserve a spot. The movie selection for this session is Toy Story.

The Capital Area Pinball Tournament is a monthly IFPA tournament hosted at Flippin’ Great Pinball and open to participants of all ages and skill levels. Competition follows a Group Knockout format with four players per game. In each round, the last-place finisher takes a strike, and anyone who reaches the set strike limit is eliminated, with the final remaining player taking the win. Prizes for the top four include a share of the tournament fees and may also feature Stern Army giveaways, and all entrants earn IFPA points. Entry requires a $10 tournament fee plus an all-day admission to Flippin’ Great Pinball, which can be covered by a day-of payment, an admission pass, a tournament special, or a gift coin. A CAPT special is available for $20 and bundles the tournament fee with all-day play.

Get ready for a fun, in-person bowling fundraiser called Bowling for Baskets. Head to the lanes to roll strikes while supporting a community effort to provide Thanksgiving baskets for families in need and Easter baskets for kids in the Springfield community. Everyone is welcome, no experience needed, and attendees are also encouraged to bring school supplies such as notebooks, pencils, backpacks, and crayons.

Experience classic bedtime tales in a planetarium as stars shimmer overhead. A live narrator shares a selection of picture books while the pages are projected across the dome so families can enjoy the illustrations and follow along together. Admission is free and no tickets are required.

Camp registration is open for the Tallahassee Museum Summer Camp, and spaces are limited. Led by museum educators, each day blends creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. Campers engage with wildlife, dive into cultural heritage, and take on Tree to Tree Adventure Camps as part of the curriculum across age groups. Preschool camp welcomes fully potty trained children ages 3 to 5, including those entering VPK and kindergarten. Families should register by the grade their child will enter for the coming school year, and children headed into kindergarten should enroll in the preschool program. Member and nonmember rates vary by grade level. Rising 1st and 2nd graders are $240 for members and $250 for nonmembers. Rising 3rd graders are $290 for members and $300 for nonmembers, and this group includes field trips. Rising 4th and 5th graders are $290 for members and $300 for nonmembers, and this group also includes field trips. The Junior Counselor in Training program for rising 6th through 8th graders is $90 for members and $100 for nonmembers, with participants assisting teachers while remaining campers under staff supervision. A Counselor in Training option is available for rising 9th through 12th graders. Some weeks may include an additional charge. Extended hours are available for an additional $10 per day or $50 per week. Registration is first come, first served, and early sign up is encouraged. Families receive an email before camp begins with a weekly overview and can refer to the Parent Handbook for answers to common questions. If a session is full, email registrations@tallahasseemuseum.org to be added to the waiting list and include your name, your camper’s name, grade, week, and a contact email. One schedule change is permitted. Additional changes incur a $25 administrative fee, and a $25 fee applies if a camper is registered in the wrong group.

Enjoy a monthly children’s storytime at The Grove Museum. The summer lineup includes “Feathers for Lunch” by Lois Ehlet and “Fourth of July Mice!” by Bethany Roberts, and wraps up with “How People Learned to Fly” by Fran Hodgkins. An activity follows the reading, and families are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the museum grounds afterward. The program is free and open to the public and is recommended for children ages 8 and younger.

Join Ms. Kim from Healing Hearts Music Therapy for Play and Sing Music, a class that combines movement, motor-skill activities, and sign language. Kids will sing and play instruments while learning about emotions, body parts, animals, colors, and more. After the music portion, there will be open play. Class size is limited and preregistration is required.