March/April Calendar

A roundup of spring happenings around town

TALLAHASSEE  BALLET’S NUTCRACKER  GOLF CLASSIC

MARCH 2

Tallahassee Ballet’s largest fundraiser of the year, the thirtieth annual Nutcracker Golf Classic, will be held at the Seminole Legacy Golf Club. Participants enjoy first-class golf and a chance to win one of three top prizes, door prizes, and silent auction items ranging from cruises to jewelry and gift certificates.

tallahasseeballet.org/golftournament

PINNACLE AWARDS 

Mar. 6

850 Business Magazine’s twelfth annual Pinnacle Awards celebration will recognize 12 distinguished female professionals who are leaders of industry, entrepreneurship, and community. Honorees will be celebrated with a luncheon on March 6 at Hotel Effie at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The event will feature a presentation from publisher McKenzie Burleigh with words from nominators and keynote speaker Carrie Zimmerman, a U.S. Olympian, co-founder and former CEO of The Zimmerman Agency, and a 2024 Pinnacle Award recipient.

For more information, visit 850businessmagazine.com/pinnacle-awards. 

PRIDE IN THE PARK

MARCH 7

Nonprofit organization Tallahassee Pride supports and celebrates queer joy and experiences to promote the visibility and representation of the LGBTQIA+ community. Annual events like Pride in the Park help create a welcoming community for all. This year’s Pride in the Park event will be held at Cascades Park.

tallahasseepride.com

Opening Nights: SHOVELS & ROPE

MARCH 7

Vibe to sounds of Americana folk-rock band Shovels & Rope, made up of the husband-wife duo Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst from Charleston,South Carolina. The event will be held at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall at Florida State University.

openingnights.fsu.edu/events

PBR UNLEASH THE BEAST MAJOR

Mar. 13-14 

The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) association will host the annual PBR Unleash the Beast Major event. The weekend will open with a performance by California cowboy Jon Pardi, known for his chart-topping hits and high-energy country sound, and three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Miranda Lambert will headline the two-night concert lineup at Florida State University’s Doak S. Campbell Stadium.

For more information, visit pbr.com.

PEBBLE HILL POLO CLASSIC

MARCH 14

Head to the Red Hills to enjoy a women’s polo match, children’s activities, fine food, spirits, and more. The event benefits Pebble Hill’s preservation fund, dedicated to the care and restoration of the historic 3,000-acre estate and its more than 60 structures. 

pebblehill.com/pebble-hill-polo-classic

JUBILEE IN THE PARK

MARCH 28

Part of the fifty-eighth annual Springtime Tallahassee Festival, Jubilee in the Park will be held at the downtown Chain of Parks from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., offering live music and food, beverages, and art vendors. 

springtimetallahassee.com

VIVE LA FRANCE!

MARCH 28

Vivez la magie–this concert will take you on a sublime musical journey to France. Enjoy the sensuous instrumental colors of Maurice Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite and the composer’s most famous work, Boléro. Celebrated cellist Nicholas Canellakis joins the orchestra for Saint-Saëns’ enduring concerto, offering sweeping lyrical melodies and bravura fireworks.

tallahasseesymphony.org/events

PAUL GALBRAITH
ON GUITAR

MARCH 29

Internationally renowned as one of the foremost guitarists of our time, Paul Galbraith was recognized in 2024 with the Guitar Foundation of America’s Hall of Fame Artistic Achievement award for his “monumental contributions to the development of the art and life of the classical guitar.” Enjoy Galbraith perform an arrangement of classics at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. 

theartistseries.org

A BAND CALLED HONALEE

APRIL 9

Inspired by the music and legacy of Peter, Paul and Mary, A Band Called Honalee combines classic Americana with modern-day folk. Musically accomplished, interactive, and energetic, A Band Called Honalee delivers performances that allow audiences to experience this timeless music
live onstage once again. The performance will be held at Goodwood Museum & Gardens. 

openingnights.fsu.edu/events

KIDSFEST

APRIL 11

Save the date for Tallahassee’s premier family-friendly event. KidsFest 2026 will be held at Cascades Park from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy free admission, entertainment, and kids activities at
every booth. 

kidsincorporated.org

TALLAHASSEE HISTORY FESTIVAL

APRIL 11

The annual Tallahassee History Festival is a free community event with fun for all ages. The festival features programs and activities by historical organizations from
around the state as well
as some local favorites.

tsc.fl.edu

TALLAHASSEE WINE MIXER 

April 11

Stroll along Adams Street in downtown Tallahassee and enjoy an evening of wine sampling, mingling, and impactful giving hosted by For the Table hospitality. All tickets,
from General Admisssion to VIP Plus, include a donation to the Oasis Center for Women & Girls. You may just find your new favorite blend. 

forthetablehospitality.com

TALLAHASSEE JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

APRIL 12-13

What could be better than enjoying two days of the region’s best jazz, swing, and blues music? Adding a gorgeous venue at the Tallahassee Museum, frozen beverages, and delicious treats, of course.  

tallahasseemuseum.org/events/tallahassee-jazz-blues-festival 

Twenty-Sixth Annual Tallahassee Tennis Challenger 

Apr. 12-19

The 26th annual Challenger event in Tallahassee will begin with qualifying round play on April 12 at the Forestmeadows Tennis Center. Main draw play will take place April 12–19. ATP Professional Men’s Tennis Players ranked 100-300s in the world compete for a $107,000 purse and ATP world ranking points in singles and doubles tournaments.

Tickets are available at Forestmeadows prior to and during the tournament. Sponsorships available. (850) 431-5389

OPENING NIGHTS: CHAIN OF PARKS FEATURED ARTIST NOAH VERRIER

April 16

Noah Verrier, a former art professor and now full-time working artist, is best known for his oil paintings of beloved foods. Listen to Verrier speak about his process at this special event and lecture at Florida State University’s downtown Jim Moran building. 

my.openingnights.fsu.edu/chainofparksfeatured
artistnoahverrier

Twenty-sixth Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival

Apr. 18-19

Expect a fun-filled cultural experience at the twenty-sixth annual Chain of Parks Art Festival in downtown Tallahassee’s beautiful parks. Visitors enjoy unique works of fine art from over 160 national juried artists in a delightful outdoor setting, along with a weekend filled with 3D street art, live entertainment, children’s activities, family fun, local heritage reenactments, delicious food, craft beer, and cocktails. A uniquely Tallahassee experience.

Festival Times: April 18, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; April 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. For more information visit chainofparks.com or email Powell K. Kreis at chainofparks@lemoyne.org.

LAKE STREET DRIVE 

April 23

This energetic, eccentric band formed at the New England Conservatory of Music blends country, folk, indie, alternative, and pop roots. See their dynamic talent live at the Adderley Amphitheater.

lakestreetdive.com/#tour

South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival

APR. 23-26

→ Enjoy more than 600 wines and spirits available to taste at the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival. An expanded Culinary Village will offer exclusive Napa Valley vintners and featured wines to delight the senses, a showcased Willamette Valley Wineries Grand Tasting tent, fun and informative tasting seminars, and celebrity winemakers from around the world to celebrate the best in wine and food at the beach, plus a Friday night Craft Cocktail Competition, and more!

Visit SoWalWine.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

TMH GOLDEN GALA

APRIL 23

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) and the TMH Foundation will host the 2026 Golden Gala. The event will feature an unforgettable private concert and dinner at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center with special guest performer Teddy Swims.

For more information, visit tmh.org.

WORD OF SOUTH FESTIVAL

APRIL 24-26

Writers, musicians, and artists explore and celebrate the relationships among these disciplines by combining spoken word and live music performances. A headlining performance by Earth, Wind & Fire with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra will kick off the memorable weekend.

wordofsouthfestival.com

ALABAMA SHAKES

APRIL 28

Since their Grammy-nominated 2012 debut, Boys & Girls, Alabama Shakes has made a name for themselves as a distinctive voice in Southern rock, led by vocalist and guitarist Brittany Howard. The band will perform at the Adderley Ampitheater with Lamont Landers.

theadderleyamphitheater.com

Mystic Pizza

Mystic Pizza is a dynamic new musical based on the 1988 rom-com about three working-class waitresses who navigate the complexities of life, love, and family in a small-town pizza joint. The infectious score features megahits of the ’80s and ’90s like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” “Manic Monday,” and “Addicted to Love.” 

Showtimes include: Thursday–Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sundays and Wednesdays, 2 p.m. For more information, call (850) 684-0323 or
to purchase tickets, email boxoffice@emeraldcoasttheatre.org.

Big Bend Hospice Spring Fling

May 14

Cross the Bridge & Start the celebration—Spring is having a Party! Guests will enjoy delicious creations from the area’s top culinary talents, refreshing cocktails, and the lively sounds of Tom and the Cats. Support Big Bend Hospice and its many programs while enjoying a relaxed, joyful celebration where cocktail-chic style meets garden-party charm.

Thursday, May 14, 6 p.m. at Tallahassee Nurseries
For more information, visit bigbendhospice.charityproud.org.
Contact: Connie Palmer, cepalmer@bigbendhospice.org,  (850) 878-5310