Calendar of Events
Current Florida Keys Events
- Sponsored Event
- Oct 17, 2024 - Oct 20, 2024 Key Largo
- REEF Fest 2024
- Website Key Largo, FL
- 305-852-0030 E-mail
- Join us for REEF Fest 2024 and celebrate ocean conservation! Come together for a weekend filled with diving, snorkeling, and kayak eco-tours. Enjoy engaging seminars and connect with fellow ocean lovers!
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- Sponsored Event
- Oct 04, 2024 - Oct 06, 2024 Key Largo
- Take Stock In Children Backcountry Challenge
- Website Florida Keys Elks Lodge
- 92600 Overseas Hwy Tavernier FL 33070
- Key Largo Rotary E-mail
- Join the 24th annual Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge! A weekend of catch-and-release fishing, a kickoff party and an awards banquet! Proceeds go to the Take Stock in Children program, funding scholarships for students in Monroe County.
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- Sponsored Event
- Oct 18, 2024 - Oct 27, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
- Fantasy Fest 2024
- Website Key West
- 305-295-9112 E-mail
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- This outrageous 10-day costuming and masking celebration features flamboyant masquerade competitions, and over 30 cleverly themed Parties and performances. Togas, Tutu’s, Body Paint and Burlesque, Halo’s, and Homemade Bikinis. Join the fun!
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- Sponsored Event
- Nov 30, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024 The Lower Keys
- The Island Art Festival 2024
- Website Lower Keys Chamber Grounds MM31
- 31020 Overseas Hwy | Mile Marker 31 Big Pine Key FL 33042
- Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce E-mail
- 'Tis the season for unique finds! Discover hand-crafted treasures, stunning art, and specialty gifts perfect for every holiday wish list. With something for everyone and prices that sparkle, your holiday shopping just got a lot more fun!
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- Sponsored Event
- Jan 18, 2025 - Jan 19, 2025 Key West
- Key West Half Marathon & Runfest
- Website Key West Historical Seaport
- 231 Margaret Street Key West FL 33040
- 305-240-0727 E-mail
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- The 27th Anniversary of the Key West Half Marathon & 5k will take place during the week-end of January 18-19, 2025. On top of previous years race day events, this years race will include the Papa’s Pilar Rum Stroll and Key West Beach N’ Beer Mile!
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- May 17, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 Islamorada Arts & Culture
- History of Diving Museum: Salvaging the Deep
- Website
- Learn about some of the world's deepest wrecks and how salvage divers got there in the museum's featured exhibit, on display through Dec. 31. Mile marker 82.9.
- Sep 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024 Key West Arts & Culture
- Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden: Scarecrows in the Garden
- Website
- Get your spooky on at the 6th annual Scarecrows in the Forest Art exhibition and Contest. Around the corner, in a meadow or right in front of you, made from natural, recycled and repurposed material, scarecrows are found throughout the Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden. The exhibit runs Sept. 1-Nov. 30.
- Sep 3, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024 The Florida Keys
- Kids Keys Deals
- Website
- The Florida Keys extends an invitation to all families to enjoy the Conch Republic, September through October 2024. During the six-week long celebration kids will be treated to free admission to attractions and tours, dining deals and other perks throughout the Florida Keys island chain. With multiple offers and warm fall weather without the summer crowds or prices, big fun is in store for kids, with savings you’ll love. Visit the website to find coupons and information on offers.
- Sep 13, 2024 - Nov 24, 2024 The Florida Keys Arts & Culture
- Key West Art & Historical Society: The Antic Humor of Richard Weatherwax
- Website
- Richard Watherwax has more than 40 years’ experience in commercial, editorial, advertising and wedding photography. After 25 years shooting in Manhattan for top corporate brand clients, Watherwax found his home in Key West where he took to the easy, laid-back atmosphere of Key West like a duck to water. He developed his own unique style of art that many have called ‘Watherwax Whimsy.' The exhibition marks the photographer's 90th birthday later this year. The exhibition, on display through Nov. 24, is displayed in the Bryan Gallery at the Custom House Museum, 281 Front St.
- Sep 19, 2024 - Sep 25, 2025 Key West
- Truman Waterfront Farmers Market - Every Thursday
- Website
- Shop with a view every Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Truman Waterfront Farmers Market located on the harbor by the USCG Ingham Museum. Find great food options including ready-to-eat items, fresh Florida produce and other grocery items, along with gifts, home decor, art and more. Located at the corner of Southard Street and Weech Way.
- Sep 27, 2024 - Sep 28, 2024 Islamorada
- Conch Scramble Charity Golf Tournament
- Website
- The Conch Scramble is a charity golf tournament that uses boats instead of golf carts. Costumed teams boat to "holes" located at area marinas, bars and restaurants where players tee off from land to hit holes situated in the water. The legendary kick-off party - open to the public - takes place on Friday, Sept. 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. at SD Marine, mile marker 85.5 bayside, with the tournament on Saturday. Spectators can watch the wacky play from several favorite Islamorada watering holes on Saturday including Lorelei, Marker 88, and Oceanview Inn.
- Sep 27, 2024 - Sep 28, 2024 Marathon Fishing
- Sword Fest
- Website
- Warriors on the Water, a group that funds and facilitates providing an outlet in nature for veterans through positive fishing experiences, presents Sword Fest, the ultimate swordfish fishing battle. Lines in at 5 a.m. Friday 9/27 with weigh in from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday 9/28 at Two Conchs Bait & Tackle, 11499 Overseas Hwy. An awards ceremony follows at 7:30 p.m. at Key Colony Inn, 700 West Ocean Dr., Key Colony Beach. With 30 boats entered, 1st place heaviest swordfish pays $10,000 and 2nd place $4,000. Optional entries available with additional fees for big payouts. All tournament proceeds benefit Warriors on the Water.
- Sep 27, 2024 - Sep 28, 2024 Key West
- Key West Paddle Classic
- Website
- The 27th annual Key West Paddle Classic is a 12-mile open-water distance race around Key West that is open to paddlers on stand-up and prone paddleboards, outrigger canoes, surf skis, kayaks, pedal-craft kayaks, row and dory boats. Events are headquartered at Higgs Beach, 1000 Atlantic Blvd. Start time for the race is 9 a.m. Paddlers have up to five hours to complete the race, with a lunch and awards celebration starting at 1 p.m.
- Sep 28, 2024 Islamorada Arts & Culture
- Islamorada Brewery & Distillery: Dogtoberfest
- Website
- Dogtoberfest promises to be a paw-some time for pups and people from 1 to 4 p.m. in the beer garden at MM 82.2 oceanside. There'll be a costume contest for dogs, a dog parade, the Top Dog Olympics, a stein holding challenge, kid-friendly activities, dog-approved eats and fall cocktails.
- Sep 28, 2024 Key Largo Environmental
- John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park: Trash Bash Shoreline Cleanup
- Website
- On National Public Lands Day, you can lend a hand to clean up the mangrove shoreline at Pennekamp park's Far Beach. Hurricane Helene passed by the Keys and left some extra garbage on the park's shores. Let the Ranger Station know you're there for the cleanup! The cleanup starts at 9:30 a.m. and lasts about an hour. Buckets, pickers and gloves will be provided but be sure to wear protective footwear that can get wet or muddy, along with your own water, bug spray and sunscreen. MM 102.5 oceanside.
- Sep 28, 2024 Key West Environmental
- Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden: Fall Migration Mania Birding & Wildlife Adventure
- Website
- Flock to the historic Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden to witness the natural wonders of the annual fall bird migration. For the 16th year, you can join others to be a citizen scientist learning as you enjoy species identification guided tours at the garden, at one of the most iconic bird and butterfly hotspots in the Lower Keys. Join the Birding ID and Census tour from 7:30 to 9 a.m.; and the Butterfly ID and Census tour from 10 to 11 a.m. $10 admission for each tour. Preregistration is suggested but will also be available at the door, which opens at 7 a.m. that day. 5210 College Rd.
- Sep 28, 2024 Marathon Arts & Culture
- Marathon Community Theater: Story Slam
- Website
- The theater hosts Story Slam on Saturday night at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend and share a story or listen to others on the theme, "When a Dream Came True...or Didn't." There'll be a $50 cash prize for the best story. Free admission. 5101 Overseas Hwy.