Wildlife Festival 2026

Name: Wildlife Festival 2026
Start: 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-03T19:00:00.000Z

100 Lighthouse Dr, Ponce Inlet, FL, United States, Florida 32127, FL 32127-7325

Mark your calendars! The annual Wildlife Festival is back Saturday, October 3rd, from 10am - 3pm at the Marine Science Center!

Admission is FREE, and there will be plenty to see and do, including crafts, activities, local vendors, educational booths, and more. Bring the family and come spend the day celebrating wildlife and learning something new!

Interested in being a sponsor? Email Marinesciencefriends@gmail.com

Interested in becoming a vendor? Email Marinesciencefriends@gmail.com

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Event Information

DateOct 3

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT

Location100 Lighthouse Dr, Ponce Inlet, FL, United States, Florida 32127, FL 32127-7325

HostFriends of the Marine Science Center

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