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Events

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Backyard Bug Explorers

Backyard Bug Explorers

May 3, 2025
12 PM — 2 PM

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Annual Events


Heritage Festival

1st Saturday in March

This is the one day a year that our 1880 Heritage Station is a working post office! All outgoing mail gets a special commemorative cancellation designed by a local artist. Hands-on activities for all ages, tours of historical buildings, and special exhibits.

Mayor Shirley Groover Bryant at Heritage Festival in Palmetto Historical Park
Toys Exhibit
Alex's Lemonade Stand at Palmetto Historical Park


Grab-N-Go

Special Occasions throughout the year

Watch our social media for updates to our Grab-N-Go program! On special occasions, free craft and activity kits are available at a designated location in Palmetto Historical Park. Stop by the park to take one home at whatever time works best for your schedule! While you’re here, take a stroll through the park grounds to enjoy our seasonal decorations and photo ops.

The Haunted Historical Park Coloring Book

Palmetto’s Christmas in the Park

1st Friday & Saturday of December

*Reservation Required* Free family festival with reindeer games, Christmas crafts, and more. Book a private visit with Santa Clause himself! Children of all ages can write a letter to Santa, mail it in our 1880 Post Office, and Santa will write them back!


Historic Holiday Tours

2nd Week of December

*Reservation Required* Schedule a special holiday season guided tour of our historic buildings, and take in the festive ambiance of the beautiful Christmas decorations throughout the Park.

Palmetto's Christmas in the Park Event at the Palmetto Historical Park
Palmetto's Christmas in the Park Event at the Palmetto Historical Park
Palmetto's Christmas in the Park Event at the Palmetto Historical Park
Palmetto Historical Park

Contact

Phone: (941) 723-4991
Email: PalmettoHistoricalPark@ manateeclerk.com

Hours & Location

Tuesday - Friday &
1st & 3rd Saturday of the Month
10:00am - 12:00pm &
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Palmetto Historical Park &
Offices of the Palmetto Historical Commission

515 10th Avenue West
Palmetto, FL 34221

While the Carnegie Library is accessible during regular open hours, a Guided Tour is necessary to see the other historical buildings. Tours are free and held at 2pm every day that the Park is open.

        

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Phone: (941) 723-4991
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Palmetto Historical Park &
Offices of the Palmetto Historical Commission

515 10th Avenue West
Palmetto, FL 34221
Tuesday - Friday &
1st & 3rd Saturday of the Month
10:00am - 12:00pm
& 1:00pm - 4:00pm

While the Carnegie Library is accessible during regular open hours, a Guided Tour is necessary to see the other historical buildings.
Tours are free and held at 2pm every day that the Park is open.




        

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