Top Things to Do in Tallahassee This Weekend

Tallahassee is hosting a variety of community, cultural, and entertainment events during the weekend of April 11 and 12, 2026. The schedule includes a mix of family-oriented festivals, musical performances, and automotive exhibitions.

Scheduled Events for April 11, 2026

Saturday, April 11, 2026, features three primary events catering to different demographics. KidsFest 2026 is scheduled for this date, providing activities for children and families.

Simultaneously, the P-Funk Festival will take place, offering a musical experience centered on the funk genre. For those interested in automotive entertainment, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire is also scheduled for April 11.

Upcoming April Attractions

Following the events of the weekend, the city has several high-profile performances and festivals scheduled throughout the remainder of the month.

On April 17, 2026, Katt Williams will perform as part of The Golden Age Tour. This will be followed on April 18 by the 26th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival.

The latter part of April features a series of musical acts. Lake Street Dive is scheduled for April 23, while Word of South and Earth, Wind & Fire are both slated for April 24. The month concludes with a performance by Alabama Shakes with Lamont Landers on April 28.

Ongoing Cultural and Community Activities

Beyond the specific dated events, Tallahassee offers several recurring and long-term attractions available to visitors and residents.

The Tallahassee Downtown organization and the Tallahassee Film Festival host free outdoor movie nights at Kleman Plaza.

For those interested in local commerce and art, several markets and exhibitions are active:

• The 49th Southern Watercolor Society Annual Juried Exhibition is open through April 25, 2026.
• The Country Farmer’s Market at Crooked River Lighthouse operates on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 9 a.m. To 1 p.m. ET through June 27, 2026.
• The Monticello Market takes place every Saturday in Monticello through May 30, 2026.
• The Tallahassee Farmers Market operates as a year-round venue for local farmers.

Artistic exhibitions are also available, including a show featuring seven artists reflecting on human bodies in relation to non-human objects, which runs through June 27, 2026.