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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Key Lime Festival
The Key Lime Festival is a vibrant, multi-day celebration held each summer in Key West, Florida, honoring the island’s signature citrus and quirky...
America's 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Cookout
Join a free, family-friendly cookout on the lawn of the Truman Little White House in Key West to celebrate America’s 250th! Enjoy BBQ, a cash bar, and...
Hemingway Days & Hemingway Look-Alike Contest
Key West comes alive with Hemingway Days, a spirited five-day festival celebrating the life, legacy, and island era of Ernest “Papa” Hemingway. The...
Prime of Life Yoga
Reconnect with your body, mind, and the natural beauty of Key West during Prime of Life Yoga at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden. Held...
Inaugural Mac’s Place Cornhole Tournament
Join Mac’s Place for its inaugural cornhole tournament on the Key West waterfront. Players and spectators alike are invited to enjoy an evening of...
Hemingway in a Funny Way at Comedy Key West
Comedy Key West is delighted to bring back its original show celebrating the funny side of the life and works of Ernest Hemingway. Set just a few...
Summer Bingo Nights at the Key West Theater
Bingo Night returns to the Key West Theater for select summer Wednesdays, bringing prizes, laughs, lucky numbers, and plenty of cool indoor fun. Join...
Arts & Drafts
Get creative midweek with Arts & Drafts at The Retro Room in Key West, held every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. This relaxed, social art night pairs a...
Ricky Cruz at Comedy Key West
Nationally touring comedian Ricky Cruz brings more than two decades of stand-up experience to Comedy Key West for a special three-night engagement...
Sloan Centennial Flag Display at the Key West Firehouse Museum
July 2–4, 2026 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum will display the Sloan Centennial Flag, a rare 13-star American flag believed...
Lower Keys Rotary Independence Day Celebration
Experience the vibrant spirit of the Florida Keys at the Lower Keys Rotary’s annual event! Enjoy live music, delicious local food, unique vendors, and...
Mermaids at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
Spend a day with the mermaids of the Key West Mermaid Festival during a family-friendly event at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center. Guests can...
First Fridays on Fleming
Every first Friday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m., Fleming Street in Key West transforms into a lively celebration of island creativity, community, and...
Billy Knowles Memorial Poor Boys Tarpon Fly Tournament
Join the Poor Boys Tarpon Fly Tournament in Islamorada — a friendly, legacy-style tarpon competition honoring Capt. Billy Knowles. Kick-off at Lorelei...
Marathon Fourth of July Parade & Fireworks Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day in Marathon with a full day of family-friendly festivities at Sombrero Beach, home to one of the Florida Keys’ largest and...
Fourth of July Rooftop Celebration at The Studios of Key West
Celebrate Independence Day from the rooftop of The Studios of Key West during an evening gathering at Hugh’s View. Guests can enjoy music, a cash bar...
Key West Rotary 4th of July Firework Display
Join us for a free 4th of July Firework Display at Edward B. Knight Pier in Key West from 5–10 PM! Enjoy an evening filled with live music, beverages...
Islamorada Independence Day Celebration at Founders Park
Celebrate the 4th of July in Islamorada with an evening of family fun, food, music, and fireworks at Founders Park (MM 87) from 6–10 PM. Hosted by the...