St. Andrews State Park in Panama City and Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park have released their schedules for holiday events this season. Both parks are managed by Adventures Unbound by Guest Services, a company that operates outdoor activities across the country.
At St. Andrews State Park, the annual Golf Cart Parade is set for December 13, with participants invited to decorate their own golf carts or use one provided by the park. The parade will begin at noon, with a meeting time at 11 a.m. at the camp area. From December 20 to 28, visitors can join a Christmas Shell Island Sunset Cruise featuring Christmas carols, hot cocoa, and cookies.
The park was ranked number seven on Dr. Beach’s Top 10 Beaches for 2025 and is recognized for its sunset cruises and recreational rentals such as paddle boards and pontoons. A special promotion offers a 25 percent discount on glamping tent rentals from November 27 through December 3, with guests who book during this period receiving a complimentary one-day golf cart or bike rental for two people. More information about events and offers is available at www.standrewsshellisland.com.
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park will host several seasonal events at The Lodge at Wakulla Springs. These include a Thanksgiving Buffet on November 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., priced at $55.99 plus tax and gratuity for adults and $21.99 plus tax and gratuity for children under twelve years old. On November 29, the Wakulla Springs Makers Market will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., showcasing local artisans and crafts in the Terrace and Back Lawn areas.
December highlights include Brunch With Santa on December 7 and December 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering food, holiday activities, visits from Santa Claus, and goodie bags for children; tickets are $40 for those aged thirteen and over, $26 for ages four to twelve, and $11 for ages two to three.
A Christmas Buffet will be held on December 25 between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., costing $54.95 plus tax and gratuity for adults or $19.99 plus tax/gratuity for children thirteen or younger; New Year’s Eve dinner details will be announced soon.
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park features one of the world’s largest freshwater springs surrounded by cypress swamp habitats where guests can enjoy boat tours, birdwatching, hiking, biking, horseback riding, or weddings hosted in its historic lodge built in the Spanish style of the1930s depicting wildlife scenes of Old Florida (www.thelodgeatwakullasprings.com).
Adventures Unbound by Guest Services states that it aims “to provide transformative travel experiences through immersive adventures,” offering various programs across its Sunshine Collection of Florida State Parks (https://adventuresunbound.com/).
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