Friends of Myakka River upcoming events

Junior Ranger Jamboree 2026 (May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Junior Ranger Jamboree 2026

Join us at Myakka’s beautiful South Pavilion for a fun-filled, family-friendly day of outdoor adventure and nature discovery! This exciting event is perfect for kids of all ages and offers a variety of FREE* activities designed to spark curiosity and connection with the natural world.

Throughout the day, young explorers can:

Visit interactive Junior Ranger stations led by park rangers
Take part in hands-on activities and collect stamps in a Junior Ranger passport
Discover local wildlife, ecosystems, and essential outdoor skills
Work toward earning an official Junior Ranger badge

In addition to the stations, families can enjoy games, a cozy reading area, and lively music from a DJ sponsored by Friends of Myakka River—plus plenty of other engaging activities happening all around!

No registration is required—come and go as you please. Both self-guided and ranger-led experiences will be available throughout the event.

Vist the official event page here to learn more...

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*Regular park admission fees apply ($6 per vehicle, up to 8 people)

Friends of Myakka River exists to support Myakka River State Park and the Wild and Scenic Myakka River.

TOGETHER, WE'RE PROTECTING AND SHARING MYAKKA'S MAGIC, TO THE BENEFIT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS, AND OUR OWN.

Experiencing Myakka's Magic - Astronomy Night in the Park (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Experience Myakka's Magic and Dark Sky during our

astronomy night at Myakka River State Park!

Join the Friends of Myakka River from 6:30 to 9 PM on Saturday, November 7th for an evening exploration of the night sky at Myakka River State Park when we partner with the Suncoast Stargazers for a magical evening of observing the heavens.

Our astronomy experts will provide event participants with the opportunity to view planets, galaxies, and star clusters using state-of-the-art telescopes. The dark skies of the park should make for nearly ideal observing conditions.

Tickets: $15 per person, $10 for Friends of Myakka River Members

Children 6-12 $5

MEMBERS MAY BUY MULTIPLE DISCOUNTED TICKETS, AS OUTLINED IN OUR MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

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Limited to 200 participants
Park entrance fee waived after 5:30pm with event ticket
Park gate will close at 6:30pm for entrance to the event
Kids welcome with parents/guardians
Exact location and additional details will be emailed prior to the event
All ticket sales final

ALL PROCEEDS DIRECTLY BENEFIT MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK AND THE WILD AND SCENIC MYAKKA RIVER

Friends of Myakka River exists to support Myakka River State Park and the Wild and Scenic Myakka River.

TOGETHER, WE'RE PROTECTING AND SHARING MYAKKA'S MAGIC, TO THE BENEFIT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS, AND OUR OWN.