Activities, Tours & Field Trips

Activities

Explore, connect, and enjoy something new with OLLI friends.

OLLI activities are member-organized experiences that take learning and connection beyond the classroom. From educational outings and local workshops to cultural experiences, social gatherings, and regional adventures, activities offer another way to experience OLLI.

Unlike our multi-session courses, activities are typically single-session experiences held outside regular class times and are offered throughout the year. Many are available to members at no additional cost.

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Wildlife Experience: North Florida Wildlife Center
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Cost: $20 at the door
Date: 10/3/2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET
Limit: 20

Experience North Florida Wildlife at this non-profit organization that offers sanctuary to dozens of rescued and non-releasable animals: American White Pelicans, Giant Anteaters, Two-Toed Sloths, Lemurs, Red Kangaroo, and many more. Our guided tour will provide educational information on each animal. Carpool and lunch plans will be shared with registrants.

Explore the wildlife facilities and visit with the animals at North Florida Wildlife Center.

Follow-up to the 9/30 1:00 pm ZOOM lecture about the center.

Location:
Optional Carpool: 1386 Cook Rd, Lamont , FL
Seats Available: 4
Registration Deadline: Sept. 30
Activities Coordinator Contact: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

M.I.N.G.L.E. with OLLI: Fall Kickoff & New Member Welcome
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Cost: FREE
Date: 10/6/2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM ET
Seat Limit: 30

Kick off the new academic year with OLLI friends! Our first MINGLE of the fall semester is also a special New Member Welcome. Whether you’re brand new to OLLI or a longtime member, come meet new people, reconnect with friends, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon together.

MINGLE is for everyone: single, married, divorced, widowed, new or returning. Grab your favorite beverage, wear your OLLI name tag if you have one, and come ready to MINGLE!

Location:
Seats Available: 22
Registration Deadline: Oct. 4
Activities Coordinator: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

Gadsden Art Center and Museum
Friday, October 9, 2026
Date: 10/9/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Join a curated tour of the "America’s Everglades: Through the Lens of Clyde Butcher" exhibition. As one of America’s foremost landscape photographers, and a leading voice for environmental conservation in Florida, he captures the quiet beauty, mystery, and resilience of one of the nation’s most treasured natural landscapes. Optional lunch after the tour. Carpool options for registrants.

Location:
THIS ACTIVITY IS FULL This activity has reached capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please select the Waitlist option below. If a waitlist option is not available, please contact the Activity Coordinator listed below for more information.
Activities Coordinator: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

Kayaking at the FSU Lakefront (FSU Rez)
Friday, October 16, 2026
Cost: $26.25
Date: 10/16/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET
Seat Limit: 20

Kayaking on Lake Bradford. Kayaks, oars and life vests supplied. Dress for the weather and to get wet. Lifeguard on duty. Bring sunscreen, hat, water and a sack lunch to enjoy in the Garnet Pavilion after kayaking.

Minimum: 10

Location:
Seats Available: 7
Registration Deadline: Oct. 4
Activities Coordinator: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

Silver Screamers: Documentary Screening & Workshop
Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 2:30 p.m. | FREE Memebers
Cost: FREE
Date: 10/13/2026
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM ET
Seat Limit: 200

Enjoy a private screening of the Silver Screamers documentary followed by an engaging workshop exploring the film's themes and discussion with fellow participants.

Hosted in partnership with the Challenger Learning Center. These special programs are made possible through the generous in-kind support of the Challenger Learning Center.

Location:
Challenger Learning Center
Seats Available: 182
Registration Deadline: Oct. 12
Activities Coordinator: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

Nature Walk in Lake Talquin State Park
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Date: 10/17/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Explore rolling hills and deep ravines with forests of pines and hardwoods, and a beautiful overlook of Lake Talquin. Keep an eye out for wild turkeys, bald eagles, ospreys and deer. Easy one hour walk followed by optional lunch at Summers restaurant. Carpool options for registrants.

Lunch is self pay.

Location:
THIS ACTIVITY IS FULL This activity has reached capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please select the Waitlist option below. If a waitlist option is not available, please contact the Activity Coordinator listed below for more information.
Activities Coordinator: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

Dance with OLLI: East Coast Swing
Thursday, October 22, 2026 (Lesson 1 of 2)
Cost: $5.00 at the door
Date: 10/22/2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET
Limit: 20

Get ready for OLLI's 35th Anniversary GALA with East Coast Swing dance lessons. Taught by Rick Miller and Laurie Russell. No partner needed. Second lesson on 10/29.

Extended classes on Nov. 3, 10 and 17.

Location:
Seats Available: 14
Registration Deadline: Oct. 18
Activities Coordinator Contact: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

FSU Marine Lab and Beach Walk
Friday, October 23, 2026
Cost: $31.00
Date: 10/23/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET
Seat Limit: 25

Curious what lives on our shoreline? See the research and restoration hatchery, lab building, teaching spaces and more on the LAB Tour. (The tour one hour tour is accessible for anyone.) Optional guided beach walk to explore our local coastline looking at a variety of animals and plants along the way. Dress for the weather, such as hat sunscreen and water. (One hour beach walk is on uneven ground.) Car pool and lunch options for registrants.

Minimum: 10

Event Contact: David Heath, gratefuldavey@gmail.com

Location:
Seats Available: 3
Registration Deadline: Oct. 11
Activities Coordinator: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

Moon Over Maclay Concert
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Date: 10/25/2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET

Live Jazz! Look for the OLLI sign ?on the lawn in front of the Maclay house under the big oak tree. The Annual Moon Over Maclay concert ?h?as a great music line-up playing in the gardens as a full moon rises over Lake Hall! This is the Friends of Maclay Gardens 15th Annual Moon Over Maclay jazz concert at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park. The gate opens at 5:00pm. Music lovers bring a blanket, lawn chairs, picnic supper, and beverages of your choice. ?Relax under the moonlight and enjoy great music.

Open to the public. Limited # of tickets available. Link to purchase --> here.

Location:
THIS ACTIVITY IS FULL This activity has reached capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please select the Waitlist option below. If a waitlist option is not available, please contact the Activity Coordinator listed below for more information.
Activities Coordinator: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

Dance with OLLI: East Coast Swing
Thursday, October 29, 2026 (Lesson 2 of 2)
Cost: $5.00 at the door
Date: 10/29/2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET
Limit: 20

Get ready for OLLI's 25th Anniversary GALA with East Coast Swing dance lessons. Taught by Rick Miller and Laurie Russell. No partner needed.

Extended classes on November 3, 10 and 17.

Location:
Seats Available: 15
Registration Deadline: Oct. 25
Activities Coordinator Contact: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

Bowling with the OLLI Cats
Friday, October 30, 2026
Cost: $8.00 pay at counter
Date: 10/30/2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Limit: 16

Bowl with friendly competition! Fee pays for ball, shoes & auto scoring.

Location:
Seats Available: 9
Registration Deadline: Oct. 25
Activities Coordinator Contact: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

Dinner Party - Immersive Mystery Game
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Date: 10/31/2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET

WHODUNIT? Immersive Death at the Dinner Party game where guests will become suspects in the murder of Mr. Addington, the owner of London's elite gated community, Emerald Hill. Will you be able to solve the mystery and guess the murderer before dessert? Come to dinner to see WHODUNIT!

Registrants will bring dinner items to share and favorite beverage.

Location:
Carol Henderson's home. (Address provided to registrants prior)
THIS ACTIVITY IS FULL This activity has reached capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please select the Waitlist option below. If a waitlist option is not available, please contact the Activity Coordinator listed below for more information.
Activities Coordinator: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

Scarecrows in the Garden
Pick up - Monday, November 2, 2026
Cost: FREE
Date: 11/2/2026
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Seat Limit: 8

BOO! OLLI’s Scarecrow Crew is Back!

Join fellow OLLI members as we participate in our 3rd annual Scarecrows in the Garden installation in support of the Friends of Maclay Gardens.

All good scares must come to an end! Help us take down OLLI’s scarecrow and gather our materials after another fun year at Scarecrows in the Garden.

Location:
Seats Available: 6
Registration Deadline: Oct. 25
Activities Coordinator: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

Second Harvest of the Big Bend Volunteer
Friday, November 6, 2026
Date: 11/6/2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

Volunteer to feed our neighbors. Volunteer to work a shift at Second Harvest, the local facility that coordinates the collection and distribution of healthy food for neighbors facing hunger and food insecurity throughout our 16-county Big Bend service area. Be prepared to stand, bend. There will be light lifting. We will be inside. Wear comfortable clothes suitable for the weather.

Location:
THIS ACTIVITY IS FULL This activity has reached capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please select the Waitlist option below. If a waitlist option is not available, please contact the Activity Coordinator listed below for more information.
Activities Coordinator: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

Romeo & Juliet: Southern Shakespeare
Friday, November 6, 2026
Cost: $18 w/ $1.75 fee per ticke
Date: 11/6/2026
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM ET
Limit: 20

Southern Shakespeare's touring production of Romeo & Juliet will bring Shakespeare’s timeless tale of young love to schools and community audiences throughout the region. Featuring just five actors portraying an entire cast of characters, the production places special emphasis on the story’s iconic masquerade and the exhilarating energy of first love.

Tickets: MUST PRE-purchase on-line from southernshakespearefestival.org

Location:
Seats Available: 12
Registration Deadline: Oct. 25
Activities Coordinator Contact: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

Hike Cathedral of Palms Trail
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Date: 11/7/2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET

The Cathedral of Palms is a 5.3 mile loop hike which is part of the more extensive Florida trail in the St. Marks Wildlife Refuge. This is a flat easy trail but may be muddy in spots. You will get to walk through a beautiful stand of cabbage palms (the official state tree) with a side trip to the picturesque Shepherd Spring. Hiking boots are recommended. We will park at the Spring Creek highway entrance. Parking is somewhat limited. Carpooling options for registrants.

Location:
THIS ACTIVITY IS FULL This activity has reached capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please select the Waitlist option below. If a waitlist option is not available, please contact the Activity Coordinator listed below for more information.
Activities Coordinator: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

Hazardous Waste Tour - Leon County
Friday, November 13, 2026
Date: 11/13/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET

Learn about BioChar and find out how to properly dispose of things that can’t go in the regular trash. Be ready to walk and stand for the tour. Must wear closed toe shoes.

Location:
THIS ACTIVITY IS FULL This activity has reached capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please select the Waitlist option below. If a waitlist option is not available, please contact the Activity Coordinator listed below for more information.
Activities Coordinator: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

Weave with Willow - Make it!
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Cost: pre-order at link below (Price varies)
Date: 11/14/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET
Limit: 20

Make 3 lovely beginner projects - a willow star with fairy lights, a willow heart and a beautiful Catalan tension tray. Order the "getting started" willow kit from MYOWN2HANDS.CO no later than Oct. 25. Presoak your willow in water, bring a pair of garden pruners and spend a few hours creating beautiful woven treasures together with friends!

MYOWN2HANDS.COM Getting Started Kit - https://myown2hands.co/products/getting-started-with-willow

Location:
Seats Available: 7
Registration Deadline: Oct. 25
Activities Coordinator Contact: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

Tallahassee Community Chorus Fall Concert
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Cost: $23.00
Date: 11/22/2026
Times: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET
Seat Limit: 20

Working title: "From Praise to Peace" major works to include: "Gloria" by John Rutter; "Let All the World in Every Corner Sing," Ralph Vaughan Williams; "The Armed Man, A Mass for Peace" by Karl Jenkins.

3:00 p.m. Pre-concert talk by Conductor Michael Hanawalt in the concert hall

Event Contact: Jan Smith, jansmith1642@gmail.com

Location:
Seats Available: 1
Registration Deadline: Oct. 30
Activities Coordinator: Marie Clewis, marieknclewis@gmail.com

Chunky Knit Blanket - Make it!
Friday, October 2, 2026
Fee: $0.00
Dates: 10/2/2026 - 10/2/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
Days: F, Sessions: 1
Instructor:

Pre-Purchase Link: https://www.arworkshop.com/events/tallahassee/537142/

Password: OLLI
AR Workshop will teach us how to make a beautiful Chunky Knit Blanket in time for the holidays! No experience or knitting needles required. You will knit using just your hands and the chunky yarn! All supplies and instructions provided. Come 15 minutes early to choose your yarn colors. Bring beverage and snack. Optional lunch nearby after the workshop.
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