St. Andrews State Park in Panama City and Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park in Wakulla Springs have released their holiday event schedules for 2025. Both parks are managed by Adventures Unbound by Guest Services, a hospitality company that provides outdoor activities at various locations.
At St. Andrews State Park, the annual Golf Cart Parade is set for December 13. Visitors can decorate their own golf carts or use those available at the park, with the parade beginning at noon after an 11 a.m. meeting at the camp. From December 20 to 28, the park will 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 promotion offers a 25 percent discount on Glamping Tent rentals from November 27 through December 3, 2025; guests using this offer will also receive a one-day golf cart or bike rental for two people. More information about events and special offers can be found at www.standrewsshellisland.com.
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs will host a Thanksgiving Buffet on 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 12 and under. On November 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Wakulla Springs Makers Market will take place at The Lodge with local artisans offering 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 will receive goodie bags during their visit with Santa Claus. Prices are $40 for adults aged 13 and over, $26 for children ages four to twelve, and $11 for children ages two to three.
A Christmas Buffet is scheduled at The Lodge on December 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., costing $54.95 plus tax and gratuity for adults and $19.99 plus tax and gratuity for kids aged thirteen and under. New Year’s Eve dinner will be available in the dining room until ten p.m., with further details forthcoming.
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park features one of the world’s largest freshwater springs surrounded by cypress swamp, offering boat tours, birding, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and weddings at The Lodge—a Spanish-style building dating back to the 1930s that highlights local wildlife themes of Old Florida. Event details are available at www.thelodgeatwakullasprings.com.
Adventures Unbound by Guest Services promotes travel experiences focused on discovery across its Sunshine Collection of Florida State Parks; more information is available at https://adventuresunbound.com/ or by calling their main line.
