The short answer: Florida has 29 senior-friendly events, most of them free, on our calendar between October 3 and November 18, 2026. They include Medicare help sessions, health fairs, caregiver classes, Walks to End Alzheimer's and Veterans Day parades. Times and places can change, so click the official page or call before you go.
All events below are listed on our Florida senior events calendar, and each links to the organizer's own page. Many are free, but a few ask you to register or call ahead, so check the details for each one.
Free Medicare Help (Open Enrollment Starts October 15)
Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7. SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) volunteers give free, unbiased help with Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance questions. They do not sell plans. Learn what to bring in our guide to getting a SHINE counselor, and read what is changing for 2027.
- Seminole (Pinellas County), Library Program Room 105C, 9200 113th Street. Free one-on-one SHINE help, 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM, by appointment. Call 727-394-6918. Dates: October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28, November 4, November 18. Official event page
- Thursday, October 8: Free SHINE Medicare Help, Mount Dora. 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM. W.T. Bland Public Library (Archives room), Mount Dora. Walk-in, one-on-one Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance counseling from trained SHINE volunteers. Free. No appointment needed. Official event page
- Wednesday, October 21: Medicare Open Enrollment Talk with SHINE, Englewood. 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM. Elsie Quirk Library Meeting Room, 100 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood. SHINE presentation on Medicare choices during Open Enrollment and ways to save on drug plan costs. Questions: 941-861-1110. Official event page
- Thursday, November 12: Free SHINE Medicare Help, Mount Dora. 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM. W.T. Bland Public Library (Archives room), Mount Dora. Walk-in, one-on-one Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance counseling from trained SHINE volunteers. Free. No appointment needed. Official event page
Senior Health Fairs
- Thursday, October 8: Wellington Senior Health Fair, Wellington. Starts 10:00 AM. Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington. Free health fair for seniors with wellness workshops, local health providers and giveaways. Questions: 561-753-2476. Official event page
- Wednesday, October 14: Coral Springs Senior Health Fair, Coral Springs. 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. Free health fair with health screenings, wellness advice and healthcare vendors. Questions: 954-345-2209. Official event page
Looking for fall shots? Read our guide to flu, COVID-19 and RSV shots, and ask organizers if shots are offered.
Caregiver and Fall-Prevention Classes
- Friday, October 9: SAVVY Caregiver Class Series (6 weeks), Cape Coral. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Fridays Oct 9 - Nov 13. Wellway Cape Coral Healthy Life Center, 609 SE 13th Court, Cape Coral. Free six-week class for family caregivers. Registration required. Contact 239-652-6941. Official event page
- Tuesday, November 3: SAVVY Caregiver Class Series (6 weeks), Sarasota. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Tuesdays Nov 3 - Dec 8. Senior Friendship Center, 1888 Brother Geenan Way, Sarasota. Free six-week class for family caregivers. Registration required. Contact 239-652-6941. Official event page
- Monday, November 9: A Matter of Balance Workshop Series, Englewood. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Mondays Nov 9 - Dec 28. Mac V Horton West County Annex, 6868 San Casa Drive, Englewood. Free multi-week workshop for older adults on lowering the risk of falls and staying active. Registration required. Contact 239-460-0964. Official event page
These are offered by the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida. For more on caring for someone with memory loss, see our guide on dementia caregiving.
Walks to End Alzheimer's
The Alzheimer's Association holds these walks each fall to raise money for care, support and research. They are a good way to meet others in your community. Some ask walkers to donate or raise funds, and some have no registration fee, so read each event page.
- Saturday, October 3: Walk to End Alzheimer's - Greater Orlando, Orlando. 7:30 AM registration; 8:30 AM ceremony. Walt Disney Amphitheatre at Lake Eola, 195 N Rosalind Ave, Orlando. Community walk at Lake Eola raising money for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Sign up online or at the event. Official event page
- Saturday, October 3: Walk to End Alzheimer's - Ocala, Ocala. 9:00 AM start; 10:00 AM ceremony. Tuscawilla Park, 829 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala. One-mile walk in Tuscawilla Park. No registration fee; walkers are asked to donate or raise funds for Alzheimer's care and research. Official event page
- Sunday, October 4: Walk to End Alzheimer's - Pensacola Bay Area, Pensacola. 2:00 PM registration; 3:00 PM ceremony. Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street, Pensacola. Sunday afternoon walk on the Pensacola waterfront supporting Alzheimer's care, support and research. Official event page
- Saturday, October 10: Walk to End Alzheimer's - Tallahassee, Tallahassee. 9:00 AM registration; 10:00 AM ceremony. Cascades Park, 1001 S Gadsden St, Tallahassee. Walk in Cascades Park raising money for Alzheimer's care and research. Official event page
- Saturday, October 17: Walk to End Alzheimer's - Tampa, Tampa. 8:00 AM start; 9:00 AM walk. Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Downtown Tampa walk raising awareness and money for Alzheimer's research. Free and open to the public. Official event page
- Saturday, October 24: Walk to End Alzheimer's - Gainesville, Gainesville. 9:00 AM registration; 10:30 AM walk. Trinity United Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville. Gainesville walk raising money for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Official event page
- Saturday, October 24: Walk to End Alzheimer's - Fort Myers, Fort Myers. 8:00 AM start; 8:45 AM walk. Florida SouthWestern State College, 13350 FSW Pkwy, Fort Myers. Lee County walk raising money for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Official event page
- Saturday, October 31: Walk to End Alzheimer's - Palm Beach, Jupiter. 9:00 AM start; 10:30 AM walk. FAU John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter. Walk raising money for Alzheimer's care, support and research, with an opening ceremony. Official event page
- Saturday, November 7: Walk to End Alzheimer's - Jacksonville, Jacksonville. 9:00 AM registration; 10:00 AM ceremony. Riverfront Plaza, 2 W Independent Dr, Jacksonville. Downtown riverfront walk raising money for Alzheimer's research and support. Official event page
- Saturday, November 7: Walk to End Alzheimer's - Emerald Coast, Miramar Beach. 9:30 AM registration; 10:30 AM ceremony. Grand Boulevard, 600 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach. Emerald Coast walk raising money for Alzheimer's care and research. Official event page
- Saturday, November 14: Walk to End Alzheimer's - Volusia, DeLand. 8:00 AM start; 9:00 AM ceremony. Earl Brown Park, 750 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand. Volusia County walk raising money for Alzheimer's care and research. Official event page
If you care for someone with memory loss, read how to choose a memory care facility, or browse memory care in Florida.
Veterans Day Parades and Ceremonies
Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11. These parades and ceremonies are free to attend.
- Saturday, November 7: Orlando Veterans Day Parade, Orlando. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Lake Nona Town Center, 6955 Lake Nona Boulevard, Orlando. Orlando's 27th annual Veterans Day parade, held near the Lake Nona VA Medical Center. Free to attend. Official event page
- Wednesday, November 11: Wellington Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony, Wellington. Parade 8:15 AM; ceremony 8:30 AM. Wellington Veterans Memorial, Forest Hill Blvd and South Shore Blvd, Wellington. Free parade and ceremony honoring veterans. Veterans can sign in at the Wellington tent that morning to be recognized. Official event page
- Wednesday, November 11: Flagler County Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony, Bunnell. Parade 10:00 AM; ceremony about 11:00 AM. Downtown Bunnell along Moody Blvd to the Government Services Building. Free county-wide parade and ceremony, with a free lunch for veterans afterward. Official event page
- Wednesday, November 11: Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade, Jacksonville. 11:01 AM. Downtown Jacksonville parade route. Large downtown parade honoring veterans. Free and open to the public. Official event page
Tips for Going to an Event
- Check the details first. Click the official page or call the number listed. Times, places and rules can change.
- Register if asked. Caregiver classes and appointment-only SHINE sessions need you to sign up.
- Bring what you need. For a Medicare help session, bring your Medicare card, a list of your medicines and your plan letters.
- Plan your ride. If you do not drive, see our elderly transportation services page.
- Protect yourself from scams. At health fairs, never give your Medicare number to a booth that offers "free" tests or supplies. Read our scam alert.
Where to Get Free Help
- Florida SHINE and the Elder Helpline: 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337). Staff can point you to your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA).
- 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227): Medicare questions
- Our full events calendar: florida senior events
- Local senior services: the Florida senior resource directory and senior activities in Florida
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