Parents' Weekend: 2012

Landis Green Fountain

See Tallahassee

The Old Capitol
http://www.flhistoriccapitol.gov
Monroe Street & Apalachee Pkwy (850) 487-1902
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday: 10:00pm - 4:30pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:30pm

Florida's historic Old Capitol offers the Doorknobs to Domes tour to highlight the unique architecture of the building and its restoration process. Tours are available Sat. from 10:00am - to 4:00pm. The Old Capitol is also open as a museum, with special exhibits interpreting the State's political history, Constitution and the history of the building.


Challenger Learning Center
http://www.challengertlh.com
200 S. Duval Street
(850) 645-7827
Monday - Thursday: 9:45am - 7:15pm
Friday: 9:45am - 9:45pm
Saturday: 10:45am - 9:45pm
Sunday: 11:45am - 7:15pm

The Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee is a 32,000 square-foot facility located at the beautiful Kleman Plaza in downtown Tallahassee. The Center is the K-12 outreach facility of the Florida A&M University - Florida State University College of Engineering and uses aerospace as a theme to foster long-term interest in math, science, engineering and technology; create positive learning experiences; and motivate students to pursue higher education and careers in these fields. To accomplish this mission, the Challenger Learning Center features a state-of-the-art Space Mission Simulator and utilizes the immersiveness of an IMAX® theatre and a domed high-definition planetarium to create a holistic educational and entertaining experience.


The Kirk Collection
http://www.wfsu.org/about/Kirk_collection
1600 Red Barber Plaza
(850) 487-3086
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

This museum includes a 3000-piece collection of antique radios, televisions, microphones and other sound equipment from the turn-of-the-century through the mid-50s. Highlights include a 1950s RCA Nipper Dog, 1933 Emerson Mickey Mouse radio, vintage Hopalong Cassidy items and much more.


Wakulla Springs
http://www.floridastateparks.org/wakullasprings
550 Wakulla Park Drive
(850) 926-0700
8:00am - Sundown Everyday

One of the world's largest and deepest freshwater springs highlights the 2,860-acre Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park. The bowl of the spring covers approximately 3 acres and the water temperature remains a relatively constant 70 degrees year-round. Visitors may observe the natural beauty of the springs and river from boat tours offered daily. There is a park entrance fee and additional fees for tours. Located approximately 20 miles south of Tallahassee.


Downtown Marketplace
http://downtownmarket.com
Park Avenue & Monroe Street
(850) 224-3252

Saturday: 8:00am - 2:00pm Come and enjoy the best local music while browsing the wares of local Arts & Fine Crafts folks. There are food vendors offering a variety of delicious items. There are also several museums within walking distance and ample free parking.


The Museum of Florida History
http://www.museumoffloridahistory.com
R.A. Gray Building
500 South Bronough Street
(850) 245-6400
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 4:30pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:30pm

The Museum of Florida History is only a short walk from the FSU campus. The Museum is open everyday until 4:30pm. Permanent exhibits begin with pre-historic Florida and continue through World War II. There is a Gift Shop and Café also located in the Museum.

All Day Events:

The 31st Annual Capital City Quilt Show
"Tomorrow's Quilts Today" is this year's title. The Museum partners with Quilters Unlimited of Tallahassee to bring the annual quilt show to the Museum. The exhibit features more than 100 beautifully made quilts of various sizes. Museum Main Gallery, free.

Highwaymen Paintings
The Museum has paintings representing 23 of 26 original Highwaymen artists on exhibit.


Tallahassee Museum of History & Natural Science
http://www.tallahasseemuseum.org
3945 Museum Drive
(850) 576-1636
Monday - Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Visit the Tallahassee Museum's beautiful, lakeside facility of nature walks, Florida panthers and other native animals in natural habitat, pioneer farmstead and village of historic buildings, living-history folk artists in action, and close-up animal encounters.

The Museum offers $25 student memberships for year-round admission, seven days a week, as well as internships and volunteer opportunities.


Seminole Golf Course
http://www.seminolegolfcourse.com
2550 Pottsdamer Road
(850) 644 2582
7:00am - 7:00pm Everyday

Play a round of golf on FSU’s newly remodeled course. Be sure to call ahead to reserve tee-times. Fee charged.


Mission San Luis: A Living History Village and National Landmark
http://www.missionsanluis.org
2100 W. Tennessee St.
(850) 245-6406
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Bring your parents to the 17th century! See, hear, and feel the past come to life at this Apalachee and Spanish village. Relax in our picnic area, see 300-year-old artifacts found on site, watch our Saturday black-powder musket demonstrations, or just shop in our museum store. You may have driven by and wondered what we are. Now is the time to find out!


Maclay Gardens
http://www.floridastateparks.org/maclaygardens
3540 Thomasville Rd.
(850) 487-4556
Daily: 8:00am - Sundown
Gardens: 9:00am - 5:00pm

These beautiful ornamental gardens were first planted in 1923. A masterpiece of floral architecture, the gardens feature a picturesque brick walkway, a secret garden, a reflection pool, a walled garden, opportunities for swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking, two short nature trails and five miles of multi-use trails winding through the woods.


Antique Car Museum
http://www.tacm.com/
6800 Mahan Drive (I-10 Exit 209A: Hwy. 90E)
(850) 942-0137
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

The Antique Car Museum presents one of the southeast's finest collections of rare automobiles and unique collectibles, a tribute to an era gone by. The latest addition to the collection is the Alma-Tadema Piano.