Events
It's not just another day in paradise! You'll find doings and happenings up and down the Keys, nearly every day of the year. Check out the latest fun and frolic below.
Only-In-The-Keys Festivals & Events
There’s always something happening in the Florida Keys & Key West, from eclectic festivals focusing on the area’s colorful history, arts and notable cuisine to events that celebrate the Keys’ unique environment, underwater adventures and quirky ambiance.
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Islamorada
Swim for Alligator Lighthouse
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Dive into an unforgettable adventure in the Florida Keys during the Alligator Lighthouse Swim, an exhilarating open-water challenge surrounded by...
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Key Largo
Take Stock In Children Backcountry Challenge
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Join Rotary Club of Key Largo for the Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge, a family-oriented fishing tournament with heart, benefiting a...
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The Lower Keys
Lower Keys Fall Migration Mania Birding & Nature Adventure
Celebrate the wonders of fall migration at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, where birders, butterfly enthusiasts, and nature lovers...
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Key West
Sheriff’s Animal Farm Open House
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Enjoy a fun and memorable family outing at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Animal Farm on Stock Island. Open the second and fourth Sunday of each month...
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Key Largo
Delicate Balance of Nature Lecture Series: Early History of Diving in the Florida Keys with Dr. Sally Bauer
Dive into the fascinating history of underwater exploration with Dr. Sally Bauer, founder of the History of Diving Museum, as she explores the people...
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The Lower Keys
IGFA Permit Invitational
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September 29–October 2, 2026 | Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, Key West Experience world-class fly fishing in the waters surrounding Key West during...
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Key Largo
REEF Ocean After Hours - Turtle Talk with Phil Allman
September 29, 2026, at 6 p.m. Discover the fascinating world of sea turtles during Ocean After Hours: Turtle Talk with Phil Allman at the REEF Ocean...
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Marathon
Dolphin Research Center’s Dolphin Sunset Celebration
Experience a truly unforgettable evening at Dolphin Research Center in the Florida Keys with the Dolphin Sunset Celebration, an intimate once-a-month...
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Key West
Gov't Mule & Ziggy Marley: Dreaming The Same Dream Tour
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | Coffee Butler Amphitheater, Key West Get ready for an extraordinary night of music under the Key West sky as Gov’t...
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Key West
Keys Season Window Display at Key West Art Center
Throughout October 2026, discover original work by Florida Keys artists during the Keys Season Window Display at the Key West Art Center & Gallery...
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Islamorada
Friends of the Islamorada Area State Parks Volunteers
Give back to some of the Upper Keys’ most beautiful natural and historic places by volunteering with the Friends of the Islamorada Area State Parks...
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The Lower Keys
Bahia Honda State Park Campground Host Volunteers
Experience the natural beauty of the Lower Keys while giving back as a resident campground host at Bahia Honda State Park, an extended volunteer...
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Key West
Surfrider Foundation Florida Keys Cleanups & Water Quality Monitoring
Join the effort to protect the ocean, beaches, and coastal habitats of the Florida Keys by volunteering with the Surfrider Foundation’s Florida Keys...
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Key West
Team OCEAN Boater Education & Stewardship Volunteers
Become an on-the-water ambassador for the Florida Keys by volunteering with Team OCEAN, a stewardship program of NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine...
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Islamorada
Keep Lignumvitae Lovely Volunteer Program
Help protect one of Islamorada’s most remarkable natural treasures by volunteering with Keep Lignumvitae Lovely, a Florida Department of Environmental...
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Key Largo
Taste the Keys
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October 1–31, 2026 | Key Largo & the Upper Florida Keys Calling all food lovers — it’s time to Taste the Keys! This month-long culinary celebration...
