St. Andrews State Park in Panama City and Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park in Wakulla Springs have announced their lineup of holiday events for the 2025 season. Both parks are managed by Adventures Unbound by Guest Services, a hospitality company that provides outdoor experiences at various locations.
At St. Andrews State Park, the annual Golf Cart Parade will take place on December 13. Visitors can decorate their own golf carts or use one provided by the park, with participants gathering at the camp at 11 a.m. for a noon start. From December 20 to 28, the park will also offer a Christmas Shell Island Sunset Cruise featuring carols, hot cocoa, and cookies.
The park is recognized as number seven on Dr. Beach’s Top 10 Beaches for 2025 and is known for its sunset cruises, Shell Island Ferry, paddle board rentals, and pontoon rentals. A special promotion will run from November 27 through December 3, offering a 25 percent discount on glamping tent rentals; guests who book with this discount will also receive a one-day golf cart or bike rental for two people. More information about events and offers can be found at www.standrewsshellisland.com.
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs inside Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park has several events planned as well. The Bountiful Thanksgiving Buffet is scheduled for 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 aged twelve and under. On November 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Wakulla Springs Makers Market will feature local artisans selling handmade gifts and crafts in the Terrace and Back Lawn areas.
December events include Brunch With Santa on December 7 and December 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., where children can meet Santa Claus and receive goodie bags; prices are $40 for adults ages thirteen and over, $26 for children ages four to twelve, and $11 for children ages two to three.
A Christmas Buffet will be held at The Lodge on December 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with adult tickets priced at $54.95 plus tax and gratuity, while kids thirteen and under are $19.99 plus tax and gratuity. New Year’s Eve dinner service in the dining room will continue until ten p.m., with further details forthcoming.
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park is noted as one of the largest freshwater springs globally, surrounded by ancient cypress swamps where visitors enjoy activities such as boat tours, birding, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and weddings at The Lodge—an historic building from the 1930s that showcases wildlife art representative of Old Florida style architecture. Additional event details are available at www.thelodgeatwakullasprings.com.
Adventures Unbound by Guest Services states: “Adventures Unbound by Guest Services is passionate about the transformative power of travel and immersive experiences that promise extraordinary adventures and profound moments of discovery.” For more information about their Sunshine Collection of Florida State Parks or other offerings visit https://adventuresunbound.com/ or call their main line.
