Join us for this combination celebration of the 76th Anniversary of the Completion of the Tamiami Trail and the 26th “birthday” of Museum of the Everglades (opened on the 70th Anniversary of the Trail in 1998) - a fun-filled afternoon with live music, complimentary hot dogs, and the only laundry cart races in the country! […]
Likely first observed in the United States by Mexican miners living in California, Cinco de Mayo has evolved from a celebration of Mexico's victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 to a celebration of Mexican-American culture. Join us in celebrating this culture's presence and influence in Immokalee with activities, crafts, and foods sure to […]
Gymkhana was originally celebrated in 19th-century India and England and was a mix of athletics and equestrian events. “Field Day” originated in the military for maneuvers that were performed “in the field.” We’re combining field day with gymkhana for a fun-filled event! Run, bounce, or hop to Gymkhana Family Day where we will focus on […]
What's a pirate's favorite letter? You might think it's "R," but it's actually the "C!"Come learn about the pirate of the Ten Thousand Islands, Juan Gomez, and become a pirate yourself. You can earn coins at games like coconut bowling and walking the plank, then turn those coins in for a new telescope, eye patch, […]
Inviting all entomologists and ornithologists! Join Collier Museum at Government Center to explore the fascinating creatures that make a home in your backyard. What’s the buzz about bees and why they’re so important to our earth? Which flowers attract butterflies? You'll learn the answers and get the opportunity to plant a mini garden! Make a […]
Come celebrate the harvest of this delicious rock fruit that calls the Immokalee Pioneer Museum home! Having originated in South and Southeast Asia, mangos find an easy home in South Florida where many of the world's current commercial cultivars originated. Sample some of these cultivars, including the influential "Haden" variety first bred in the 1910s […]
Ice cream socials are a traditional gathering, dating back to the 18th century in North America. The first one recorded in America was in 1744, when Maryland governor Thomas Bladen served ice cream for a dinner party. Ice cream for dinner? Yum! “Float” in for a good old-fashioned time and enjoy a treat of your […]
