Special Events for Highlands Hammock State Park

• 'MUSIC IN THE PARK' CONCERT SERIES
  Date: October 17, 2009 - May 15, 2010. All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. and end around 9:00 p.m.
  Description: Join us for one of the Friend's of Highlands Hammock's evening concerts in the park's picnic area. Picnic baskets/coolers are welcome and refreshments will be available at the Hammock Inn restaurant. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, bug spray and a flashlight.
  
  October 17, 2009 - Groovus- Easy Listening/Jazz
  November 14, 2009 - Wirebeaters- Bluegrass
  December 5, 2009 - California Toe Jam Christmas Concert
  January 16, 2010 - Tammerlin- Folk/Bluegrass
  February 20, 2010 - Billy Glades- Florida Folk
  April 17, 2010 - California Toe Jam Band- Oldies
  May 15, 2010 - Mountain Brew- Bluegrass/Country. Music in the Park 2009 Flyer
  Fees: Concert admission just $5.00 per person, accompanied children age 12 & under admitted free of charge. Park admission fees of $6.00 per vehicle are waived after 6:00 p.m. on concert nights. All proceeds benefit park improvement projects via the Friends of Highlands Hammock.
  Contact: Call (863) 386-6094 for more information.
  
  
• COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE
  Date: Date: 2009 - October 18th, November 15th, December 20th2010 Dates - January 17th, February 21th, March 21th, April 18th, May 16th and June 20th
  Description: With Primal Connection! Suitable for all ages - No experience necessary. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your favorite instruments. Some instruments will be provided for public use. For more information select the following link: Community Drum Circles
  Fees: Regular park admission ($6.00 per carload) applies.
  Contact: Contact the park at 863-386-6094 for more information.
  
  
• 17TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING MORNING TURKEY TROT 5K
  Date: Thursday, November 26, 2009
  Description: Burn some calories before your big meal and enjoy the fun with hundreds of other runners at this popular fall race. Race begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. and winds on the fast, flat track through the heart of Highlands Hammock State Park. Expect full shade and cool temperatures.
  Fees: Entry fees: $20
  Contact: Chet Brojek at 863 385-4736 or cbrojek@comcast.net
  
  
• SANTA PAWS 5 K RACE & 1 MILE PET WALK/PARADE
  Date: Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Race starts at 8:00 a.m. and Pet Walk/Parade begins at 8:30 a.m.
  Description: Registration for 5K is $15 before 11/30 and $20 thereafter.
  
  Registration for Pet Walk/Parade is $10 per individual until 11/30 and $15 on event day; families (up to 6 people) will be $20 until 11/30 and $25 on event day. Santa Paws 2009 Flyer
  Fees: Park entrance fees waived for all participants.
  Contact: Contact Melissa at (863) 655-1522 or email at hshcsantapaws5k@live.com
  
  

Highlands Hammock State Park Ranger Programs

• TRAM TOURS
  Tuesdays - Fridays at 1:00 p.m. and Saturdays & Sundays at 1:00 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
  
  Come enjoy a narrated tour of the park’s natural areas, including a journey into the remote areas where you may see alligators, turtles, wading birds and more! Tours average about an hour. Tour tickets are in additional to the park admission fee and cost $5.00 per adult, $3.00 for children 6-12 yrs, (children under age six may ride free)
  
  Participation Requirements
  
  Call (863) 386-6094 for more details.