Fun In the Sun
April 2022Check out these April activities in North Florida
Ghosts, Murders, & Mayhem Segway Tour
Learn a little more about Pensacola’s dark side and the ghosts who wander the city’s old Red Light District once the moon rises. Guests will zip along the city’s streets visiting the site of a streetcar bombing or the first drive-thru funeral home. They’ll also learn about Seville Quarter’s bartending ghost. Tours must be booked in advance and are limited to only six guests. Stories told on the tour vary nightly.
When: Daily
Where: Pensacola
Web: Emerald Coast Tours website
Easter in the Nation’s Oldest City
While many will attend Easter services in one of St. Augustine’s historic churches or rise early for an oceanfront sunrise service, the city’s Easter festivities can be considered unique. Yes, there are Easter egg hunts and a parade featuring the beloved big-eared bunny, but there’s also the Royal Family Transfer of Power, Knighting Ceremony, and Blessing of the Fleet, which harkens back to the city’s Spanish roots. Lastly, after Easter services, all are invited to dress in their most outrageous Easter hats and costumes for the Easter Promenade, where more than $3,000 in prizes are awarded in categories like “Best Dressed Couple” or “Family From Farthest Away.”
When: April 7 through 17
Where: St. Augustine
Web: Visit Augustine website
Full Moon at Glow Paddle
Light up the night with an evening paddle under April’s Pink Moon. Guests will hit the water in clear kayaks outfitted with neon LED lights to leisurely explore the gorgeous beachfront waters.
When: April 16
Where: Pensacola Beach
Web: Glow Paddle website
Seabreeze Jazz Festival
The “Ultimate Weekend of Smooth Jazz” includes 40 live music acts spread out over four days. The oh-so-cool lineup features saxophonist Boney James, the jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra, saxophonist and bass guitarist Gerald Albright, percussionist and singer Sheila E., and guitarist Norman Brown. If PCB’s gorgeous emerald waters are calling, there’s no need to only stay on land to enjoy quality jazz. Guests can also purchase tickets for either a dinner cruise featuring Eric Darius or a brunch cruise with Chris Standring.
When: April 21 through 24
Where: Panama City Beach
Web: Seabreeze Jazz Festival website
Crawfish Festival
The free 12th Annual Crawfish Festival and Craft Brewfest features vendors, children’s activities, myriad food choices, and a craft brew competition featuring hobby brewers and area brewpubs. The musical headliner is Soul Circus Cowboys. Proceeds benefit the projects of The Rotary Club of Fish Hawk-Riverview, including scholarships, local high school leadership programs, local charities, and several international projects.
When: April 30, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 11109 Winthrop Market St., Riverview
Web: Luv Crawfish website
