| Happy Friday! Julia is at the Florida Startup Summit at GNV today, and is making meaningful connections. She looks forward to sharing an event recap on Tech Tuesday. We’re rolling out the red carpet for the Best of Tallahassee 2025. It’s Tallahassee Magazine’s annual celebration of the city’s top local gems. Cue the crunch of leaves and the click of your camera. If autumn had a vibe, it’d be golden light, cozy fits, and backdrops that make your IG scream main character energy. Whether you’re a longtime local or just here for the vibes, the event is your front-row ticket to everything that makes Tallahassee the best place to live, work, and play. And think of it as a hometown awards show meets your ultimate fall guide. 🍂✨ |
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| Quick SummaryIn our 501st edition, here’s for Fun: Local: Best of Tallahassee 2025 Top 10: IG Worthy-Spots for Fall Pictures Featured: KB Studio | Biz to the Next Level Event Highlight: 3rd Annual Taste in the Garden
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| 💗⭐ Best of Tallahassee 2025. | Tallahassee Magazine For over 47 years, award-winning Tallahassee Magazine has captured the heart of Florida’s capital. Their stories bring you the best of local life, style, culture, and food–always relevant, engaging, and full of insider info. For over 27 years, the Best of Tallahassee event has celebrated the city’s top picks, as voted by Tallahassee Magazine readers. Each year honors the businesses that serve tasty meals, provide quality healthcare, style wardrobes, manage finances, and help make life in the capital city exceptional. Enjoy decadent fare, specialty cocktails, music, and more in celebration of everything that makes Tallahassee a beloved place to call home. This year’s theme: An Ivory Chic Extravaganza. Dress is your finest white attire and step into an atmosphere of grace, glamour, and gratitude. This year’s partners: Ox Bottom Animal Hospital, The Moon, Metronet, Capital City Bank Group, Social Catering, Penta Tequila, Smile in Style Events, Narcissus, Drip Drop Fitness, A Country Rose, North Florida Women’s Care, Good Thymes Events, Birdie Cocktails, LIVE! in Tallahassee, The Greg Tish Show, and Adams Radio Group. Interested in sponsoring or have questions? Contact McKenzie Burleigh at mburleigh@tallahasseemagazine.com. Click here for updates and details. Voting for this event is now closed. Winners will be announced on tallahasseemagazine.com on November 1 and will be featured in the November/December 2025 issue.
Event Details: 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 📍 Venue: The Moon in Tallahassee 👥 Open to the public to attend this intimate gathering 🚪 Open at 6 PM with the event starting from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets - from $87.42 to $144.68
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| | 📸🍁 Snap the Season: Top Instagram-Worthy Fall Spots in Tallahassee 2025.
Tallahassee transforms into a picturesque autumn haven each fall, offering vibrant foliage, festive events, and scenic spots perfect for capturing the season's beauty.
Here's a curated guide to the top IG-worthy fall locations in Tallahassee for 2025: Debbie Lightsey Nature Park: A peaceful escape with boardwalk trails, wetlands, and colorful foliage—perfect for a quiet autumn stroll. Torreya State Park: Just west of Tallahassee, known for dramatic bluffs and stunning fall colors overlooking the Apalachicola River. Lafayette Heritage Trail Park: A scenic trail with vibrant foliage reflecting off the water, offering tranquility and beauty. | Visit TLH Maclay Gardens State Park: The “Scarecrows in the Gardens” display adds a playful, seasonal touch to these already picturesque grounds. Tom Brown Park: A local favorite for casual fall photos, with open hills and majestic oaks showcasing seasonal color. Wakulla Springs State Park: Take a jungle boat tour through iconic movie landscapes. Nearby, St. Mark’s Wildlife Refuge is a top wildlife-viewing spot, according to Forbes. Klapp-Phipps Park: Golden-orange hickory trees make this park a go-to for capturing the essence of fall. Westcott Building at FSU: During the fall equinox, the sunset aligns perfectly between the columns—known as “Westcott-henge.” Tim’s Pumpkin Patch: A charming, photo-ready spot for pumpkin picking and fall family outings. Lake Ella: Enjoy local shops and reflections of fall colors on the lake, once featured in The Saturday Evening Post for its unexpected autumn beauty.
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| | KB Studio | Take Your Business to the Next Level Ready to take your small business to the next level online? KB Studio is more than just a web design and digital marketing agency–they are a team of passionate creatives committed to helping your business grow and thrive in the digital world.
🗓️ Schedule a free consultation to learn how they can help. Or simply call at 850-527-1344 to get started today.
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| | Thursday, Oct. 23 Thursday to Friday, Oct. 23 to 24 Friday, Oct. 24 Trunk or Treat by The Learning Pavilion | Friday, Oct. 24 | 5 PM | 3519 Easter Stanley Ct. | Learn More Gladys Knight by Visit Tallahassee | Friday, Oct. 24 | 6 PM | The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park | $64 to $112 Tickets | Learn More
Friday to Saturday, Oct. 24 to 25 Saturday, Oct. 25 4th Annual Food Truck Challenge & Craft Show by Endless Events & Rentals | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 10 AM | Tallahassee Automobile Museum, 6800 Mahan Dr. | Free Learn More Thomasville Brewfest | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 12 PM | Thomasville Fair Grounds - 2057 Georgia Highway, Thomasville | From $48.08 Tickets 10th Annual Halloween Symphony Spooktacular by Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 6 PM | The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park | Free Learn More
Thursday, Oct. 30 Alpine Lakes & Scenic Trains Trip Information Session by WFSU Public Media | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 11 AM | 1600 Red Barber Plaza | RSVP The Alpine Lakes & Scenic Trains trip is scheduled from April 9 to 16, 2026, featuring a cruise on Lake Maggiore and scenic trains in Switzerland & Italy. If you have questions about travel, email sarah.hipsher@fsu.edu.
Halloween Fest on the Plaza by Publix | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 5 PM | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | Free Learn More New Jazz Underground by FSU Opening Nights | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 7:30 PM | Bricks & Brass, 316 W. Tennessee St. | From $15 Tickets | Learn More
Sunday, Nov. 2 Tallahassee Out of the Darkness Community Walk by AFSP | Sunday, Nov. 2 | 1 PM | Cascades Park, 470 Suwannee St. | Register | Learn More Harvest Moon High Tea by Wild Avalon Art & Events | Sunday, Nov. 2 | 1 PM | Goodwood Museum & Gardens | $65.08 Tickets | Learn More
Sports Friday to Saturday, Oct. 24 to 25 Friday, Nov. 21 🏈 FSU Football FSU vs. Wake Forest | Saturday, Nov. 1 | TBA | From $27 Tickets FSU vs. Virginia Tech | Saturday, Nov. 15 | Doak Campbell Stadium | From $27 Tickets FSU vs. Florida Gators | Saturday, Nov. 29 | TBA
⚽ FSU Soccer FSU vs. California Golden Bears | Sunday, Oct. 19 | 1 PM | Seminole Soccer Complex | Learn More FSU vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 7 PM | Seminole Soccer Complex | Learn More
🏈 FAMU Football FAMU vs. Alcorn State | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 4 PM | Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium | Broadcast: ESPN+ & 96.1 JAMZ FAMU vs. Southern | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 5 PM | Baton Rouge, La. FAMU vs. Jackson State | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 7 PM | Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium
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