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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Mile 0 Fest
Experience Mile 0 Fest in the stunning Florida Keys! Enjoy five days of top Texas Red Dirt & Americana music, beachfront parties, and unforgettable...
Beaver Moon Full Moon Dinner at Little Palm Island
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, by reservation. Dine under the glow of the Beaver Moon at Little Palm Island, the private island resort in the Lower Keys...
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...
Thanksgiving Sunset Dinner Cruise
Thanksgiving Day 2026, boarding for a 5:00 p.m. departure in Key West. Spend Thanksgiving on the water. Sunset Watersports runs a two-hour...
Thanksgiving Feast at Key West Cooking Show
Thursday, November 26, 2026, with seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Key West. Gather your crew and let the Key West Cooking Show take care of the...
Thanksgiving at Hot Tin Roof
Thursday, November 26, 2026. Hot Tin Roof serves a four-course prix fixe holiday menu that celebrates cherished traditions, built around refined...
40th Annual Island Art Fair
Hosted by the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, the Island Art Festival is a free, family-friendly event celebrating local creativity and community...
Black Friday Market: Shopping Extravaganza
Get ready for the ultimate Black Friday shopping experience at the Black Friday Market: Shopping Extravaganza! Join us on Friday, November 28 from 10...
Writing a Life: The Building Blocks of Memoir with Janice Gary
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Janice Gary teaches the building blocks of memoir at The Studios of Key West, a two-hour workshop...
It's A Wonderful Live: A Live Radio Play at Waterfront Playhouse
December 3-17, 2026 It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at Waterfront Playhouse brings a festive twist to the holiday season with a creative...
End of Prohibition Celebration
Thursday, December 3 through Saturday, December 5, 2026. Key West spends three days marking the one thing the Constitution has only ever done once...
Scarlet Soirée: A Holiday Affair
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Island Girl Promotions hosts the Scarlet Soirée, a holiday benefit on the rooftop at Celtic Conch...
Winter Members’ Exhibit: Let the Light In
December 3 through December 31, 2026, daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Studios of Key West hangs its winter members’ exhibition, Let the Light...
Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
December 4–6, 2026 The Islamorada Sailfish Tournament kicks off the Florida Keys Gold Cup Championship as the first leg of the three-tournament series...
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...
Junk in the Trunk: Holiday Re-Gifting Sale
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Junk in the Trunk puts a holiday spin on its reuse and repurpose concept with the first of two...