Events in Tallahassee
Our destination sponsors have curated a list of exciting events happening in Tallahassee during the same week as TakeOff North America 2025.
Tallahassee Saturday Downtown Arts Market
Every Saturday from March through November, Ponce de Leon Park comes alive. Celebrated local musicians play their music on stage, authors and poets present readings, and regional artists show their arts and fine crafts, while local farmers offer Mother Nature’s best. Special events bring hands-on art activities for children or sneak previews of upcoming cultural events.
FSU Homecoming Game
Happening on Saturday 1 November, this is the 3rd annual Seminole Heritage Game.
Elder Care Services 27th Annual Oktoberfest at Cascades Park
Taking place on Sunday 2 November, expect a fun-filled celebration where the spirit of Oktoberfest and the joy of giving back unite to create a meaningful difference for seniors!
As the premier fundraiser, Oktoberfest is a crucial part of providing vital nutrition to home-bound seniors, social connections to lonely seniors, personalized care for frail seniors, and emergency assistance for seniors facing crisis situations.
OkCello at FSU Opening Night
- Wednesday 5 November
- Okorie “OkCello” Johnson is an American cellist-songwriter whose artistry integrates cello performance, live-sound-looping, improvisation, and storytelling – all culminating in original compositions that collide classical with jazz, EDM, reggae, and funk.
John Williams Cinematic Celebration with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra
- Friday 7 November
Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Yaniv Dinur, will present “A John Williams Cinematic Celebration,” a stirring tribute to one of the most iconic composers in film history. With a career spanning more than seven decades, John Williams has shaped the soundtrack of modern cinema with unforgettable scores for "Star Wars," "Jurassic Park," "E.T.," "Indiana Jones," "Harry Potter," "Jaws," "Superman," and more.
TLH Science Festival
- Saturday 8 November
We invite you to join us on Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kleman Plaza for the 15th annual Tallahassee Science Festival.
We look forward to welcoming more than 3,000 festivalgoers and to engaging and interacting with the more than 80 STEM-focused activities and exhibits.