{"id":217659,"date":"2026-04-03T16:35:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/217659\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T16:35:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:35:08","slug":"events-happening-around-the-big-bend-and-south-georgia-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/217659\/","title":{"rendered":"Events happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TALLAHASSEE, FL \u2014 Below are some events happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia, Friday, April 3rd, through Sunday, April 5th.<\/p>\n<p>    Big Bend:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/carnaval-tallahassee-tickets-1983810187674\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carnaval Tallahassee:<\/a>  The immersive festival will feature interactive, Carnival-inspired experiences celebrating traditions, artistry, and living heritage. The event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at 620 Railroad Square.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/announcements.fsu.edu\/article\/unity-5k-fsu-students-lead-community-wellness\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FSU Unity 5K Walk\/Run:<\/a> FSU students will host the inaugural Unity 5K Walk\/Run this Saturday, promoting health equity and community wellness. The free event is open to all ages and begins at 8 a.m. on campus, 403 Stadium Drive W.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RailroadSquare\/posts\/pfbid0Qp3tnKZDQeFNq7SWtJCFtqPHjtj7fQJPcJEtjCZA1tMp78r1Y8hmT3e58BdNjgsdl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">First Fridays at Railroad Square:<\/a> The Coolbreeze Art &amp; Smooth Jazz Festival returns to Railroad Square this Friday from 6\u20139 p.m. for First Fridays, featuring live music from The Twin Towers Band.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palavertreetheater.org\/products\/deadmen-walking-music-fest-26?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ7xhxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpM2RmY25ranQ5TmVKZGRHc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqsU6iibPJuAvXNEaftV2MjBn_1yT_IsaP3eZgSUI4ed37nPQjxM6wjJpCaM_aem_F5IQiaN4NisSUjZkNVgdWw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Deadmen Walking Music Fest: <\/a> The Deadmen Walking Music Festival returns April 4 at Palaver Tree Theater from 3\u201311 p.m., featuring a full lineup of live performances, plus food, drinks, and local vendors. Tickets are on sale now.<\/p>\n<p>    South Georgia:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasville.org\/events\/first-friday\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Downtown Thomasville First Friday:<\/a> First Friday returns April 3 from 5\u201310 p.m., featuring live street entertainment, late-night shopping, and dining. A free concert will take place at the Ritz Amphitheater from 8\u201310 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valdostamainstreet.com\/event\/first-friday-celebrate-downtown\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">First Friday! Downtown Valdosta:<\/a> Downtown Valdosta comes alive for First Friday with shopping, live music, art, and food. Grab your friends and enjoy a night out. <\/p>\n<p>Click <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wtxl.com\/news\/local-news\/2026-easter-events-see-the-easter-festivities-happening-around-the-big-bend-and-south-georgia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here <\/a>for a list of nearby Easter weekend festivities. <\/p>\n<p>Want to see more local news? 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