Big Pine Tree Lighting

Celebrate the start of a new holiday tradition at the inaugural Big Pine Key Tree Lighting on Friday, November 21, at Big Pine Key Community Park. Hosted by Monroe County Parks and Beaches and the Lower Keys Rotary, this free, family-friendly event begins at 6 p.m., with the official lighting of the 14-foot holiday tree at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of festive fun featuring games, a holiday hayride, live entertainment, s’mores, and hot cocoa, plus a special visit from Santa Claus in Santa’s Village. Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season in true Keys style — with community, joy, and plenty of holiday sparkle.