Everglades Day 2026

This family friendly event features activities for the whole family and is all about celebrating the Everglades and our communities. Click on the link to view the most updated event information and parking info. https://www.fws.gov/event/everglades-day-2026

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Some of our fun activities include:

• Fun zone for kids with obstacle course, story walk, rock climbing, and lawn games
• Try-it activities like fishing with Reel Fishing Charities and archery
• LILA Tram Tours
• Special keynote speakers in the speakers tent
• Local exhibitors
• Food trucks

Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged. You can park at the Visitor Center, Marsh Trail, or Pond Lily Pavilion.

An 8- seater shuttle tram will be making stops every few minutes.

Leave your pets at home!

While we love our pets and consider them family, this is not a pet friendly event. Service animals welcome. A service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy dogs are not service animals under Title II and Title III of the ADA. Click this link to learn more about the ADA and service animals.

Archery and Rock Wall

If you want to do rock wall or archery, you must wear closed toe shoes, tie back long hair, remove all jewelry from arms, face, neck, and chest, and be able to lift and hold 15 lbs of equipment. Safety is very important and anyone that cannot follow the requirements will not be allowed to participate.

Info: Enjoy kid friendly music about the Everglades!

Info: In this demonstration, learn how a falconer partners and trains with a bird of prey in traditional hunting!

Info: Swing by the Speakers Tent to see some animals up close! Busch Wildlife Sanctuary will be bringing out some of their resident critters to talk about the animals they care for and the work they do.

Info: Learn how to correctly identify a Burmese python and witness the proper procedure on how to catch one.

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