# Event Details - **Event Name**: Fossil Fest - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am - **Event Description**: Join us for Fossil Fest at Bok Tower Gardens for a prehistoric day of discovery and family fun! Enjoy engaging speakers sharing fascinating stories from the ancient past, search for hidden fossils at Hammock Hollow Children’s Garden, and take part in hands-on activities and crafts for all ages. Guests can also try their luck cracking open a geode to reveal the sparkling treasures inside. It’s a rock-solid adventure you won’t want to miss! Keep scrolling for a full listing of events. Free for members / $20 for non-member adults / $10 for non-member children ages 6-17 (Includes admission for the day) Free for children 5 and under. Activities are included in general admission – some activities are available while supplies last -- SCHEDULE OF EVENTS -- -Fossil Forum Visitor Center Theater 11:00am Dr. Emily Zavodny – Discover Dr. Zavodny’s research on early indigenous Floridians. 1:00pm Prehistoric Florida – Megafauna and Fossils Program – Journey back into Florida’s past when the saber-toothed cat, giant sloth, mammoth, giant tortoise, and bison roamed the Sunshine State. 2:00pm Reptile Discovery with Bruce Shwedick – Learn more about fascinating reptiles with Central Florida’s leading reptile expert. -Design Your Dig Hat Visitor Center 10:00am – 3:00pm Get ready for your next fossil-hunting adventure! Decorate your very own safari hat with dinosaur stickers and other fun embellishments to create a one-of-a-kind explorer’s cap. While supplies last. -Paleontologist Play Zone Alexander Discovery Center 10:00am – 3:00pm Get ready to color, pet, and play your way through Florida’s wild past! This interactive indoor adventure lets you travel back in time through art and science and compare past animals with today’s wildlife. Touch a saber-toothed cat model, compare your size to Florida’s oversized giant ground sloth, color your own mastodon, and run your fingers over a massive Megalodon shark tooth. Look closely at everything, then be ready to answer Junior Paleontologist-level questions to get your own prehistoric prize! -Florida’s Fossils: Sensing Nature Matching Touch Table Step into a time machine and explore Florida’s wild, prehistoric past! Long before theme parks and beaches, the Sunshine State was a playground for massive, larger-than-life beasts. This hands-on matching activity transforms you into a paleontologist to piece together the clues these giants left behind. -Secrets in Stone: Geode Cracking Outdoor Kitchen 10:00am – 3:00pm Try your hand at cracking a geode! -Fossil Dig Site Hammock Hollow Bobcat Scramble 10:00am – 3:00pm Dig into some fun in our Bobcat scramble area while you search for treasures from time’s past. You might find shark teeth, trilobites, and even gemstones! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lake-wales/fossil-fest/200030302278904 - **Event Categories**: festivals, trips-adventures, art, business, science-fair, theatre, funfairs - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 13 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Lake Wales - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL, United States, Florida 33853 - **lat**: 27.91567 - **long**: -81.56615 - **full address**: 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL, United States, Florida 33853 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Fossil Fest - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/54059a6a15874ba83347fdbf64a5aebb85d230bccef9a878703403aefe39d9c1-rimg-w1200-h800-dc1b1613-gmir?v=1782392103 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Fossil Fest being held? - **A:** Fossil Fest takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am at 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL, United States, Florida 33853. - **Q**: Who is organizing Fossil Fest? - **A:** Fossil Fest is organized by Bok Tower Gardens. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Fossil Fest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lake Wales, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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