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 West
Top Gun to Combat: Real Training, Real Missions, Real Lessons
Apr 16, 2026
Experience an inside look at real-world naval aviation at Top Gun to Combat: Real Training, Real Missions, Real Lessons, part of The College of the...
Marathon
Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament (2026)
Apr 16 - 18, 2026
Experience the thrill of the Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament in the beautiful Florida Keys! Join fellow anglers for world-class fishing, exciting...
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Marathon
WAIT UNTIL DARK at Marathon Community Theater
Apr 16 - 19, 2026, Apr 17 - 20, 2026, Apr 18 - 21, 2026, Apr 19, 2026, Apr 23, 2025, Apr 24, 2025, Apr 25, 2025, Apr 30, 2025, May 1, 2025, May 2, 2025
APRIL 16, 17, 18 @8:00PM APRIL 19 @ 3:00PM - SUNDAY MATINEE APRIL 23, 24, 25 @ 8:00PM APRIL 26 @ 3:00PM -SUNDAY MATINEE APRIL 30, MAY 1 & 2 @ 8:00PM...
Key West
Salty Dawgs Key West Fishing Rodeo
Apr 16 - 18, 2026
Join The Salty Dawgs for their first-ever Fishing Rodeo in Key West, bringing together anglers, teams, and ocean enthusiasts for multiple days of...
Key Largo
Key Largo Anglers Club Annual Flats Tournament
Apr 16 - 18, 2026
Experience world-class fishing in the Florida Keys! Whether you’re an angler or a spectator, the Keys offer unforgettable adventures, vibrant local...
Key West
Dead Fest Key West
Apr 17 - 19, 2026
Dead Fest Key West - Spring Sessions, April 17-19, 2026 at The Alamo. Three days of Grateful Dead–inspired jams with national touring STEELY DEAD and...
Islamorada
Beats on the Bay - Crossfire Creek at Founders Park
Apr 17, 2026
Experience Beats on the Bay in the Florida Keys! Enjoy live music, delicious food, and stunning waterfront views at this vibrant event. Perfect for...
Key West
Conch Republic Independence Celebration
Apr 17 - 26, 2026
Experience the quirky spirit of the Conch Republic in the Florida Keys! Join us for lively parades, local music, delicious seafood, and unforgettable...
Key West
Sumi-e: Expressive Ink Art with Masumi Sakagami
Apr 17, 2026
Explore the expressive and meditative world of sumi-e in this guided workshop with artist Masumi Sakagami, where participants will learn the...
Islamorada
Helm to Hearth at Three Waters Resort
Apr 17 - 19, 2026
Helm to Hearth Culinary Celebration returns to Islamorada April 17–19, 2026, for a memorable weekend celebrating world-class cuisine, coastal flavors...
Key West
Drop-in Figure Drawing
Apr 18, 2026
Work from a live model in this relaxed, self-directed figure drawing session designed for artists who want dedicated practice time without instruction...
The Lower Keys
Ceramic Coaster Set Workshop
Apr 18, 2026
Get hands-on with clay in a relaxed, creative setting as you design and craft your own set of four unique ceramic coasters using slab-building...
Key Largo
Drag Me to the Keys: Saturday Drag Brunch
Apr 18, 2026
Set sail for Drag Me to the Keys — a brand-new, high-energy drag brunch hosted by Double Dietrich at Crooked Palm Cabana in Tavernier on April 18...
Islamorada
Swim Across America Florida Keys
Apr 18, 2026
Veteran swimmers and newcomers alike are invited to participate in the 5th annual Swim Across America Florida Keys event. Fundraising efforts from...
Key West
Metalritville at Key West Theater
Apr 18, 2026
Experience Metalritaville — Tim Marshall Curtis’s heavy, psychedelic power trio — live at Key West Theater (512 Eaton St) on April 18, 2026. Expect...
