January 2018
Music in the Park with The Back Porch Revival Band
Come and join us for this wonderful concert outside under the stars with fires going in the firepits and enjoying a wonderful evening with family and friends. The Band for this concert is The Back Porch Revival Band. They have been a part of the Music in the Park Concert Series for many years. The concert is from 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Saturday, January 13, 2018 in the Picnic area. The cost is $10.00 per person and kids 10 &…
Find out more »April 2019
Earth Day
Earth Day is an educational day for visitors to learn about local government agencies and non-profit environmental organizations that are working to make a difference in the greater Heartland area. Exhibits, presentations, guided nature walks, and children's activities are featured. Visitors may stop by the Exploration Station and take a leisurely walk on the Cypress Swamp Trail with volunteer trail guides at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. Children may take a Kid's Discovery Nature Walk on the Wild Orange Trail…
Find out more »TC Carr & Bolts of Blue at Highlands Hammock State Park Festival
Beautiful location for an evening concert! Camping is a great option! Come on out and join us!
Find out more »May 2019
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Museum Tours
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Museum will be offering docent-led tours from 9AM-5PM and two special speaker programs scheduled on Saturday, May 18. First, former Park Ranger and CCC Museum Curator Darrel Smith will reflect on the life of a CCC recruit in his living history presentation, "The Best of Times, Worst of Times" at 10 AM. Second, at 11 AM, CCC Museum Curator, David Schmidt will present a program on Charles R. Knight, the great American wildlife artist who became…
Find out more »July 2019
Firecracker 5K
The 25th Annual FIRECRACKER 5K is set for Thursday, July 4 at Highlands Hammock State Park with a 7:30 a.m. start. The yearly celebration of America’s birthday draws hundreds decked out in Red, White and Blue running gear. Early entry fee is $20 thru June 27 and after $25 thru race day. For details, email cbrojek@comcast.net.
Find out more »October 2019
Music in the Park – Back Porch Revival Band
Back Porch Revival Band Come and enjoy the sounds of a sweet and sassy old time string band. $10/person 12 and under-free Park fee waived after 6pm Sorry, no pets Don’t forget your lawn chair and blankets!
Find out more »Halloween 5k-10k Run/Walk
Save the date for Ridge Area Arc's 10th annual Halloween 5k-10k Run/Walk at Highlands Hammock State Park!
Find out more »November 2019
27th Annual Turkey Trot 5K
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Day 5k! You'll definitely earn that turkey and pie! Get signed up by clicking HERE.
Find out more »December 2019
Hammock North Pole
Friends of Highlands Hammock State Park present Hammock North Pole Friday, Dec 6 and Saturday, December 7 6pm-9pm (last tram to the North Pole leaves the Hammock Store at 8:15pm) Adults $10 Kids 12 and under $5 Tickets will be available soon on Eventbrite
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