Calendar of Events

April 2025: Florida Keys Events

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  • Sep 19, 2024 - Sep 25, 2025 Key West
  • Truman Waterfront Farmers Market - Every Thursday
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  • 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.
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  • Dec 6, 2024 - May 18, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Art & Historical Society: Collecting Key West - The Works of Mario Sanchez
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  • Mario Sanchez (1908-2005), a Key West native, is among this country’s finest and most-recognized folk artists. In hundreds of intricately painted wood carvings created in a lifelong labor of love, Sanchez has provided a better history of Key West in the first part of the 20th century than any annals or academic texts. His bas-relief carvings, or intaglios, are a visual feast filled with the music, smells and passion of Gato’s Village, the Cuban-American community of Key West where Sanchez spent much of his life. In the carvings, each person, chicken, dog and fish has its own singular expression, attitude and identity. The exhibit is on display at the Custom House Museum daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 281 Front St.
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  • Jan 15, 2025 - Apr 16, 2025 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • History of Diving Museum: Art Exhibit - Fintastic Fish of Florida
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  • The History of Diving Museum's latest featured exhibit, "Dive Into Art: Fintastic Fish of Florida" is on display through April 16. The exhibit features artistic creations from students across the Keys, as well as from the Art Guild of the Purple Isles. These works focus on the diverse fish of the Florida coast, along with sustainable fishing, aquaculture, and conservation.
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  • Mar 13, 2025 - Apr 12, 2025 Marathon Arts & Culture
  • Marathon Community Theater: Nunsense
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  • A musical comedy about five nuns from The Little Sisters of Hoboken who put on a talent show to raise money to bury their fellow sisters who died from botulism after eating tainted soup. The show is a spoof that features irreverent comedy and catchy songs. Showtime 8 p.m. 5101 Overseas Hwy.
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  • Mar 23, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025 Key West Environmental
  • Key West Artisan Market - Sundays through April 27
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  • Shop from local Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Higgs Beach in the parking lot at the Key West Wildlife Center. Local artisans include culinary, textile, jewelry, wood, artists, crafters, curiosities, a Local Author’s Nook, fresh produce and lots of great, fresh food. Each week has a different theme focused on island living and local charities. Go green and bring your own bags. Full bar, great food, live music, pet friendly and fun.
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  • Apr 3, 2025 - Apr 5, 2025 Key West Fishing
  • Spanish Fly Shark Tournament
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  • The 2nd annual Spanish Fly Shark Tournament comes to Key West Yacht Club, 2315 N. Roosevelt Blvd. with another exciting event dedicated to gathering data on the bull shark population in the Keys. The tournament action is to be filmed for broadcast by Outdoor America. All captains or boat owners must have an HMS permit with a shark endorsement.
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  • Apr 3, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Studios of Key West: First Thursday Open House
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  • Studios of Key West invites all to visit during First Thursday Open House, where art, conversation and community come alive after hours. Wander through the galleries showcasing the newest exhibitions, sip drinks under the stars at the Hugh's Rooftop terrace, and explore the creativity in the third-floor artist studios. Take in the vibrant energy, connect with fellow art lovers, and discover hidden gems at Books & Books. Mingle, marvel, or make memories!
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  • Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • Florida Keys Island Fest
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  • The 33rd annual Florida Keys Island Fest features a juried art show, a sand sculpture competition, the "What Floats Your Boat" homemade boat races on Saturday, live music, great food, classic cars, interactive activities for kids, and on Sunday, the annual "Taste of Islamorada" restaurant competition. Free entry; onsite parking $5. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at Founders Park, mile marker 87 bayside.
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  • Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025 Islamorada
  • Florida Keys Brewing Company: Annual Afro Roots Fest
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  • Don't miss the amazing music lineup for this year's Afro Roots Fest, presented by Community Arts & Culture, at Florida Keys Brewing Company, 81611 Old Hwy. Music Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. by Pokito; Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. by Cortadito and Group Barrio Abajo; and Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. by Electric Piquete, Philip Montalban and DJ Supa Kundukta
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  • Apr 5, 2025 Marathon
  • 7 Mile Bridge Run
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  • The 44th annual Seven Mile Bridge Run takes place Saturday, April 5. Motorists need to be aware that the bridge will close in both directions from 6 a.m. to 9 a..m. Saturday morning. Law enforcement will open the bridge to traffic promptly at 9 a.m. The race is a bucket list adventure for the field of 1,500 runners who participate.
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  • Apr 6, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Theater: Awaken, the Music of YES
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  • Since 2018, Awaken has provided its fans with the most authentic live YES show in the world by performing YES music the way the fans remember it. By combining elements from the original studio recordings along with the inspirational power of past live YES performances, AWAKEN provides a truly authentic and dramatic musical experience. Doors open t 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. 512 Eaton St.
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  • Apr 11, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Key West Outdoor Movies
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  • Key West Outdoor Movies presents a family-friendly film (to be named) in honor of Earth Day at the parade grounds at Fort East Martello, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd. The grounds open at 5 p.m. with free admission. Food and drink will be available for sale by vendors onsite, and there will be free popcorn and activities for all. Bring low chairs or a blanket. The movie starts at dusk.
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  • Apr 12, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Truman Waterfront Park: Mote Marine's Ocean Fest
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  • Underwater and outdoor enthusiasts, ecotravelers and families are encouraged to celebrate the marine environment at Mote’s Ocean Fest: A Community Celebration. Proceeds and donations from the festival support Mote Marine Laboratory’s coral reef restoration and research programs. From 10 a.m.–3 p.m. in Truman Waterfront Park, 0 Southard St., enjoy a fun day of crafts, games, music, food, local brews (for ages 21+) and shopping, and explore conservation and environmental exhibits. Meet Mote scientists along with other conservation and environmental organizations from around Florida, and learn about the work they are doing and how you can help.
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  • Apr 12, 2025 Islamorada Environmental
  • Full Moon Yoga
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  • Meditate and relax under the glow of the full moon on Sunrise Point at Three Waters Resort & Marina for Full Moon Yoga. Zenfully Aware Yoga, the Islamorada Resort Collection and I.CARE bring you on an adventure – a yoga practice centered around how the moon affects our coral reefs, queuing coral spawning each year -- the start of a new life for one of our planet’s most precious ecosystems. Admission for non-guests is $25 per ticket and free for resort guests. A donation to coral restoration group I.CARE is suggested. Class at 6 p.m., 84001 Overseas Hwy.
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  • Apr 12, 2025 Islamorada
  • Islamorada Founders Park: Swim Across America
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  • The 4th annual Swim Across America - Florida Keys open water swim will be held at Founders Park in on Saturday, April 12. Swimmers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to help fight cancer in the Florida Keys with Miami Cancer Institute. Registration takes place from 8 to 8:45 a.m. After welcome ceremonies, there is a fun kids splash and swim with a mermaid. Swimmers can choose distance classes of half mile, 1 mile and 2 miles. There are options to join an existing team or create a new team. Each swimmer is challenged to raise funds to participate. Over the past 30 years, over $100 million has been raised by Swim Across America that have lead to breakthroughs in immunotherapy, gene therapy, patient programs and more.
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  • Apr 13, 2025 Key West
  • Sheriff’s Animal Farm Open House
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  • Visit the family-friendly Monroe County Sheriff's Animal Farm, open the second and fourth Sundays of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Animals include a capybara, possum, sloths, goats, birds and many more. Visits are free of charge, but donations of cash or fresh produce are always welcomed. Stock Island Detention Center, 5501 College Rd.
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Image for Connections Project: A Mosaic of the Keys Pop-Up at Royal Furniture Showroom
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  • Apr 17, 2025 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • Morada Way Third Thursday Art Walk
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  • The Morada Way Arts & Cultural District’s Third Thursday Art Walk in Islamorada is the organization’s landmark, monthly event. This Thursday, enjoy a holiday-flavored edition of the art walk with Keys-inspired fine artists, vendors, residents, and visitors congregating on Morada Way in Islamorada. Enjoy a relaxing evening from 6-9 p.m. perusing local fine art, imbibing local craft beer and wine and listening to music, in the area between mile markers 81 and 82 at 151 Morada Way.
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  • Apr 17, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Walk on White Third Thursday Art Walk
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  • Explore an array of arts-focused offerings at more than 20 locations showcasing the works of painters, photographers, sculptors, ceramic and mixed media artists, and artisan jewelry makers at this monthly third Thursday event from 6 to 9 p.m. Take in views of beautiful island architecture, exhibit openings, creative demonstrations, musical, literary and performance offerings and complimentary libations. White Street between Southard and United Streets.
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  • Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Conch Republic Independence Celebration
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  • The Conch Republic was born on April 23, 1982 in response to a U.S. Border Patrol Blockade of the Florida Keys. Since the U.S. insisted on treating the Keys like a foreign country, Mayor Dennis Wardlow seceded from the Union. Today we stand proudly as a community of who have a “Sovereign State Of Mind” and as the “People who seceded where others have failed.” Celebration activities include parties, commemorative water tours including harbor sails, the staging of the "Great Sea Battle of the Conch Republic," bed races on Duval Street, film screenings and much more.
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  • Apr 19, 2025 Key West Environmental
  • Earth Day 5k Run/Walk
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  • The Key West Southernmost Runners' 26th annual Earth Day 5k Run/Walk takes place Saturday at Truman Waterfront Park at the end of Southard St. The start and finish line is near the U.S .Coast Guard Cutter Ingham Maritime Museum. Proceeds from the race benefit the Conch Republic Marine Army, a local non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to cleaning and restoring the shallow mangrove habitats of the Florida Keys.
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Image for Studios of Key West: Henhouse Prowlers in Concert
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Image for REEF Florida Keys Lionfish Derby
  • Apr 24, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025 Key Largo Fishing
  • REEF Florida Keys Lionfish Derby
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  • Fish in the REEF Lionfish Derby to help remove this invasive species negatively impacting Florida Keys reefs. Lionfish are also delicious table fare. There is a captain's meeting Thursday, April 24 at the REEF campus in Key Largo, 98300 Overseas Hwy., from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fishing takes place sunrise to sundown Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, April 27, the Derby concludes with the Lionfish Festival from 12 to 4 p.m. at the REEF campus, with tournament scoring, awards, lionfish tastings, science and arts exhibits and more that is open to the public along with derby competitors.
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  • Apr 24, 2025 - Apr 26, 2025 Marathon Fishing
  • Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament
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  • This sailfish challenge benefits Mission Fishin’, a South Florida nonprofit that helps fund marine adventures for foster children, kids with special needs, and their families. Prizes are to be awarded to the top three boat teams and top male, female and junior anglers.
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Image for Three Waters Resort: Helm to Hearth
  • Apr 25, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025 Islamorada Arts & Culture
  • Three Waters Resort: Helm to Hearth
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  • Helm to Hearth is a culinary celebration of the ocean’s bounty and marine conservation. The event features six notable chefs who are to showcase their passion for culinary, sustainable seafood through unforgettable dishes during events Friday, Saturday and Sunday. More than just a dining experience—it's a journey that connects guests to the source of their food, from the ocean's helm to the warmth of the hearth. A portion of proceeds will benefit the James Beard Foundation and the Coral Restoration Foundation. Options include event tickets only, resort packages including event entry, plus an optional VIP fishing experience add-on. Mile marker 84 oceanside.
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  • Apr 26, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • Tropic Cinema: Movies Under the Stars - Spaceballs
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  • Don't miss the monthly free Movies Under the Stars screening - this month, the movie is Spaceballs. The film will be presented free for all, outdoors on Eaton Street. Bring chairs or blankets for seating. Concessions are to be available in the theater lobby. The film begins a half hour after sunset. 416 Eaton St.
  • Apr 26, 2025 - May 1, 2025 Marathon Fishing
  • Tarponian Tournament
  • Rules of this high-energy three-evening tournament mandate that each team fishes with a different captain each outing. Teams also rotate among the three major bridge channels in Marathon, so any potential “hot spots” are shared among all anglers. The tournament's opening and closing events take place at Florida Keys Steak & Lobster House, mile marker 48 bayside. Call 267-210-1952 for information.
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  • Apr 27, 2025 Key West
  • Sheriff’s Animal Farm Open House
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  • Visit the family-friendly Monroe County Sheriff's Animal Farm, open the second and fourth Sundays of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Animals include a capybara, possum, sloths, goats, birds and many more. Visits are free of charge, but donations of cash or fresh produce are always welcomed. Stock Island Detention Center, 5501 College Rd.
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  • Apr 27, 2025 The Florida Keys Arts & Culture
  • Schooner Wharf Bar: Wrecker's Cup Race
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  • Set your sails for the 40th annual Wrecker's Cup Race series season finale. Sailing vessels of all sizes are welcome to join the regatta. A captain's meeting is to be held Sat. night, April 26, with the race beginning Sunday, April 27 at 1 p.m. An awards ceremony is to follow Sunday evening at 7 p.m. Spectators can view the action on a big screen at the bar, located at 202 William St.
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  • Apr 30, 2025 - May 4, 2025 Key West Arts & Culture
  • 29th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival
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  • The Key West Songwriters Festival is the largest festival of its kind in the world. It revolves around five days and nights where live music bliss introduces crowds to the faces, voices and stories behind the songs. Performances take place at numerous theaters, bars and event spaces around Key West.
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