This weekend in Tallahassee, FL

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.

Discover how to plan with purpose using keystone native plants and a clear picture of how a healthy local ecosystem functions. Jake Hartung, Arboriculture Design Specialist at FSU, will share insights inspired by Doug Tallamy on the connections between plants and the wildlife they support, including birds, caterpillars, butterflies, and bees. Learn why some native species play an outsized role, much like the top stone in an arch that holds everything together, and explore practical ways to apply these ideas in a home landscape. Advance registration by phone is required. The fee is $5, and payment secures a seat. Space is limited to 25 participants. To register, call (850) 386-8882. Same-day cancellations are not refundable. Please arrive on time, as late arrivals may lose their seats to people on the waitlist. For parking, use the driveway next to the nursery marked with a “Workshop Parking” sign.

Dustin “CLEAN” Denes 2 day Certification features three No Gi sessions across two days. The schedule includes two sessions on the first day and one session on the second. Pricing is $200 for members and $250 for non members.

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.

All ages are welcome for aura photography sessions with Happy Aura inside Oasis Kava Bar in Tallahassee. Appointments are available, and walk-ups are accepted, with the understanding that there may be a wait. A $50 energetic check-in includes a film print of your aura and an interpretation card, with your colors marked by the photographer. These sessions do not include verbal intuitive interpretations. Happy Aura uses the AuraCam 6000, which gathers electro-dermal and temperature readings through hand sensors. That data is translated into color overlays on an Instax film headshot, and the colors are interpreted to encourage reflection, offer insight, and highlight strengths with the aim of finding better balance. Many people describe their first aura photo as a meaningful introduction to the idea of energy beyond the physical self, and sessions have been described as validating, therapeutic, and enlightening.

Take part in a Disney Lorcana trading card game league event using the Advanced Constructed format. Swiss pairings will be used, with the number of rounds determined by attendance. Entry is $10 and includes a Disney Lorcana TCG pack, and additional prizes will be awarded based on performance and total player count.

Musicians of any level are welcome to participate, and listeners can enjoy homegrown music that pairs nicely with a pint or a cup of coffee. Admission is free.

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.

Learn how to pair wine and cheese like a pro at this guided tasting at Total Wine & More. The session covers how different wines match up with various cheeses, with an emphasis on finding the best combinations. Cost is $20.00.

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.

Compete in a Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament using the Advanced Constructed format. Entry is $5 and includes an OTS Championship pack. Matches will follow Swiss rounds, with the number of rounds determined by attendance.

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.

Join LWV Tallahassee in person for a Member Orientation where you can meet other members, learn about the League’s mission, and get a better sense of how to get involved. Whether you are new to LWV or want a refresher, this laid-back, friendly session is a great way to connect and learn the ropes. The orientation runs for about two hours.

Explore notable Latin American fiction in a dedicated reading session. Journey through imaginative realms shaped by magical realism, eerie strands of gothic horror, and narratives grounded in Hispanic culture. The emphasis is on experiencing powerful storytelling and the vivid worlds these authors create.

Join The Elements for an afternoon at Fish Camp Tally. The event runs from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM on Sunday, August 9.

A non-fiction book club explores the resiliency and strength of women through three memoirs. The conversation brings attention to trafficking in Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, examines the pursuit of freedom in In Order to Live by Yeonmi Park, and shows how education can change a life in Educated by Tara Westover. A slice of pie can help lift spirits while navigating these heavier stories, and lemons can be turned into meringue.

Designed for anyone curious about crystals, this welcoming workshop covers the basics of crystal healing, how to select and care for your stones, and simple ways to use them in everyday rituals for grounding, clarity, and protection. It offers a hands on setting to explore, ask questions, and connect with a like minded community. Admission is free, and donations are gratefully accepted.

Hosted by the Lovely Readers Book Club at La-Z-Boy Tallahassee, this relaxed gathering invites book lovers to settle into comfy seating for a quiet stretch of reading with a favorite title. Bring one or more books to trade in a casual swap, discover something new from fellow attendees, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Admission is free. All attendees receive an extra 5 percent off purchases in addition to any current store promotions, and registration is available.

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.

Join Creepy Girl Trap for an in-person workshop where you’ll learn how to care for carnivorous plants and how to grow them inside a terrarium. You’ll get to design your own glass terrarium, and everyone leaves with a terrarium that includes two carnivorous plants. Doors open at 5:45 PM, and the class runs for about 2 hours. This workshop is for ages 18+.