Friends of Cape Florida upcoming events

FIRESIDE CHAT: All About Bird Banding (05/13/2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

ALL ABOUT BIRD BANDING

7:30PM to 9:00PM Sunset Pavilion D-18

TICKETS on EVENTBRITE HERE

Dr. Steffanie Munguía, an Avian Conservation Programs Manager for Zoo Miami, introduces the Cape Florida Banding Station, a migratory bird banding station at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Key Biscayne is an important stop-over for migratory birds in the spring and fall. CFBS bands around 1800 birds annually.

Steffanie is a bander-in-charge and interim operations director at the Cape Florida Banding Station, the longest-running, southern-most migratory bird banding station in the continental United States.

MEET Dr. Steffanie Munguía and enjoy her presentation.
EXPERIENCE a sample bird banding station.
TEST your own knowledge about our local and migratory bird population.
LEARN more about the critical work of the CFBS and the work they have done over the last 20 years.
ENJOY Lite bites and refreshments.

Tickets required for all (Members and Non-Members).

Release: By entering the premises of Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and the Friends of Cape Florida Inc. (FOCF) event or activity, you (and any persons you act as guardian) consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on web sites, or any other purpose by the Friends of Cape Florida Inc. (FOCF) and its affiliates and representatives. You release the Friends of Cape Florida Inc. (FOCF) its volunteers and officers, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by the Friends of Cape Florida Inc. (FOCF) or the person or entity designated to do so by the Friends of Cape Florida Inc. (FOCF). You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the premise.

National Lighthouse Day Celebration (08/07/2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Unique Lighthouse Fun For All Abilities & Ages!

NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY

NEW INTERPRETIVE MUSEUM RE-OPENING

Art Workshop - Free Refreshments - Enjoy a Virtual Lighthouse Tour or Climb to the Top!

DATE: Friday, August 7th, 6:00pm-8:30pm.

LOCATION: Lighthouse Compound

MEMBER TICKETS: FREE for FOCF Members (with park entry fee). Become a member at FriendsCapeFlorida.org/Membership

NON-MEMBERS: $ 10.00. Pay for your ticket HERE, via ZELLE (@focforg@gmail.com), Cash or CC at the event.

ENJOY: Cool art workshops, amazing views, refreshments, new friends.

Explore the new Museum, make your own lighthouse artful rendering, enjoy the special activities we have in store for you"!

Take the tour to the top - or experience a new cool feature to expand access and enjoy the New CapeView360 Virtual Tour of the Lighthouse!

BRING: your folding chair, your reusable cup and a friend. Donations are welcome! We aim to make all of our events "zero waste".

EXPECT: a great time at a unique place.

Tickets include

Explore the newly opened Interpretive Museum.
Free Refreshments and lite bites.
Free Art Workshop "Create Your Own Lighthouse Canvas".
Free parking with park entrance fee.
Unique after-hour access to the Cape Florida Lighthouse Compound and the spectacular sunset viewing tour.
New special access "360 Cape View" Lighthouse tour.
Tour of the historic structure, lighthouse keeper's cottage and giftshop.
Giftshop will be open! Don't miss the chance to browse our merchandise.
Climb to the top of the historic lighthouse and breathtaking views over Downtown Miami and Stiltsville.
Meeting like-minded folks coming together in support of the historic lighthouse and the preservation of Bill Baggs legacy.
Knowing you are part of a fabulous group of people helping to protect and enhance the natural and cultural resources of Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.

Become a member at FriendsCapeFlorida.org/Membership

Event sponsored by the Friend of Cape Florida Inc.

Release
By entering the premises of Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and the Friends of Cape Florida Inc. (FOCF) event or activity, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on web sites, or any other purpose by the Friends of Cape Florida Inc. (FOCF) and its affiliates and representatives. You release the Friends of Cape Florida Inc. (FOCF) its volunteers and officers, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by the Friends of Cape Florida Inc. (FOCF) or the person or entity designated to do so by the Friends of Cape Florida Inc. (FOCF). You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the premise.

Bill Baggs Birthday Bash (09/30/2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

BILL BAGGS BIRTHDAY BASH

What Would Bill Baggs Do?

Protecting Democracy Through Local Journalism

As we honor Bill Baggs on his birthday, we also look to the future of journalism inspired by the Press Forward initiative. Just as Baggs believed in the power of a free and fearless press to strengthen democracy and protect our communities, Press Forward seeks to ensure local journalism continues to thrive. Together, we celebrate Baggs's enduring influence and recommit ourselves to the essential role of news in preserving freedom, justice, and the environment."

DATE: Tuesday, September 30, 2026

TIME: 6:00PM to 8:00PM

LOCATION: Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, by the Lighthouse. Lighthouse, Keeper's Cottage and Giftshop will be open.

TICKETS: A ticket is required for this is FREE event (with park entry fee). Visit Eventbrite to get your free ticket.

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE 1 month before the event.

You can support our efforts to strengthen journalism, democracy and civic advocacy through education of Bill Baggs life and work, by adding an event contribution on Eventbrite or at www.FriendsCapeFlorida.org/give

WHAT TO EXPECT

6:00PM REFRESHMENTS and lite bites. Enjoy the newly painted Cape Florida Lighthouse, the oldest historic structure in Miami-Dade.

6:30PM PRESENTATION: HoloPod(R) of William Calhoun Baggs - Technology and teaching tools to bring Bill Baggs to life. More event details will be announced closer to the event.

7:00 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: What Would Bill Baggs Do? The Future of Journalism and Democracy.

8:00PM Event ends.

Event sponsored by the Friends of Cape Florida.

No refunds. Rain or Shine.

Release
By entering the premises of Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and the Friends of Cape Florida Inc. (FOCF) event or activity, you (and any persons for whom you act as guardian) consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on web sites, or any other purpose by the Friends of Cape Florida Inc. (FOCF) and its affiliates and representatives. You release the Friends of Cape Florida Inc. (FOCF) its volunteers and officers, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by the Friends of Cape Florida Inc. (FOCF) or the person or entity designated to do so by the Friends of Cape Florida Inc. (FOCF). You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the premise.

Haunted Hike - 10th Anniversary of our Halloween Extravaganza (10/24/2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

10th Anniversary of the

HAUNTED HIKE

Saturday, October 24, 2026 6:00PM - 10:00PM

The most spook-tacular annual Halloween Extravaganza in Miami! FRIGHTFUL FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY...SAVE THE DATE for Bill Baggs State Park's scariest event of the season.

TICKETS will start to go on sale September 15, 2026.

EVENT OPENS AT 6 PM. Details for 2026 event entertainment and special performances will be published closer to the event.

Since this will be our 10th anniversary of the first Haunted Hike our team is preparing a new and special program for the 2026 event.

HAUNTED HIKE GUIDELINES & CODE OF CONDUCT: To provide the safest environment for guests and performers guests are reminded to follow these safety precautions:

No costumes and masks are permitted on the Haunted Hike
No touching of props or performers.
Haunted Hike Tickets are valid for one (1) walk-through. They do include unlimited access to all other event attractions.
Carnival Admission Tickets include unlimited rides and event attractions but no Haunted Hike access.

Rules are strictly enforced to ensure a safe and fun experience for all guests. Non-compliance can result in expulsion from the event and the park.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of Cape Florida. All proceeds from this Friends of Cape Florida annual charitable event benefit Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.

NO REFUNDS. Rain or Shine.