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POV: You found the real-life Secret Garden. 🌺✨

The bloom season at Maclay Gardens is officially underway. Occurring now through April 30, with the floral peak in late February.

Have you been out to see the blooms yet this year?

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🎭✨ Now in February! ✨🎭
It’s time for the 2026 Free Shakespeare in the Park Festival at Cascades Park! From bold performances to special access experiences, here’s everything coming your way next week:

🌪️ Festival Production: The Tempest
Under the stars at the Adderley Amphitheater, experience Shakespeare’s magical tale of power, forgiveness, and wonder starring William Ragsdale of Fright Night and Herman’s Head fame.

🎓 The Bardlings present The Winter’s Tale
Our talented student actors (rising grades 6–12) take the stage before the evening performances on Feb. 21 and 22—don’t miss this joyful, moving production.

🤟 ASL-Interpreted Performances
Saturday, Feb. 21 – Enjoy The Tempest with American Sign Language interpretation at 7:30 PM

Sunday, Feb. 22 - Enjoy The Winter’s Tale with American Sign Language interpretation at 5:30 PM

👋 Touch Tours (guided experiences for blind and partially sighted audience members)
• Saturday, Feb. 21 @ 3:00 PM – The Winter’s Tale (Bardlings)
• Sunday, Feb. 22 @ 3:00 PM – The Tempest
Participants can explore the set, costumes, and props and meet members of the cast and creative team.

👑 Kids’ Kingdom & Pre-Show Fun
Arrive at 4 PM on Feb. 21 and 22 to enjoy family-friendly activities, crafts, demonstrations, and food trucks before the shows begin.

🪑 Seat Reservations Available
The Festival is always free and open to the public, but you can reserve a specific seat in the amphitheater for a small fee.

📍 Location: Cascades Park, Tallahassee
📅 February 19 - 22

Festival FAQs, cast lists, volunteer sign-ups, and full details are live here: SouthernShakes.org (link in bio)

✨ Gather your friends, pack a blanket, and join us—Shakespeare season has officially begun!

A testament to resilience, Black excellence, and the power of community. 🏛️✨

The historic John G. Riley House stands as the last surviving structure of Tallahassee’s Smokey Hollow neighborhood—and this Black History Month, there is even more reason to visit.

1️⃣ New Exhibit Opening: Starting Feb. 12, experience African Americans in Tallahassee: The World Wars and Post-War Life. Through photos, artifacts, and biographies, this free exhibit reveals the untold stories of how global conflict shaped lives at home and laid the groundwork for the modern Civil Rights Movement.

2️⃣ Official Road Trip Stop: The museum has been named a featured destination on the Great Florida Road Trip, celebrating America`s Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary)! 🇺🇸
🚗 visittallahassee.com/blog/celebrating-america-250-a-journey-through-tallahassee-history/

📍 Location: 419 E. Jefferson St.
🎟️ Admission: Free
⏰ Hours: Tues–Thurs, 10 AM – 4 PM
🔗 https://www.rileymuseum.org (link in bio)

From heavy athletics to finish lines, this weekend in Tallahassee is for the bold. 💨🏃💪

We are looking at a stacked lineup of events across the Capital City. Whether you`re cheering on marathoners, watching the country`s strongest stone lifters, or shredding urban trails, get out and experience the action!

📅 The Weekend Lineup:
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Tallahassee Highland Games (Feb 7-8): Apalachee Regional Park transforms into the Scottish Highlands. Catch the "Mane Event" beard competition, heavy athletics, and bagpipe bands.
🏙️ Urban Gorilla (Feb 8): The legendary urban mountain bike ride takes over the streets and trails.
🏅 Tallahassee Marathon (Feb 8): 26.2 miles of grit and glory.

The secret is out (and it’s on the cover!). 🤫🍽️

We are thrilled to be featured as the cover story for @goodgritmag`s new Spring Issue, highlighting Tallahassee as "The South’s Unexpected Food City".

Swipe ➡️ to see a sneak peek, and then grab your copy of the Spring issue at goodgritmag.com.

📷: @stephendevriesphoto
🍴 stylist: @allenearnold_fntp

✨🥂Sip, savor, and soak in the downtown charm. @HaywardHouseTLH serves up the best of Tallahassee hospitality.

🍸 Happy Hour: The perfect spot to unwind with friends.
🍽️ Dinner: Elevated bistro classics and great vibes.
🥞 Brunch: The best reason to get out of bed on the weekend.

📍Hayward House
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