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
Key Lime Festival
Jul 1 - 5, 2026
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...
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Key West
America's 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Cookout
Jul 3, 2026
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...
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Key West
Aladdin and the Legend of the Lamp
May 16, 2026, May 17, 2026
May 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM & May 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM Experience an exciting celebration of dance as CoffeeMill Dance Studio presents their annual...
Key West
13th Annual Running of the Chihuahuas!
May 17, 2026
Get ready for one of Key West’s most adorable traditions—the 13th Annual Running of the Chihuahuas! Held at Rick’s Key West on Sunday, May 17, this...
Key West
Deep Waters, Hidden Histories: The Henrietta Marie and Its Afterlives
May 17, 2026
Join us at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West for an evening of reflection, storytelling, and discovery centered on the Henrietta Marie — an...
Key Largo
Delicate Balance of Nature Lecture Series: How Part of the Atlantic Ocean Became a State Park with Elena Muratori
May 18, 2026
Before it became a world-renowned underwater destination, the coral reef off Key Largo faced an uncertain future. Join Elena Muratori, Park Services...
Islamorada
Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament
May 18 - 20, 2026
Golden Fly Invitational Tarpon Tournament is one of the Florida Keys’ most prestigious fly-fishing competitions, held annually in Islamorada during...
Marathon
Paint & Sip with Artists: Sandra Lee
May 20, 2026
Join a Paint & Sip at Marathon Yacht Club with artist Sandra Lee—$50 includes instruction and supplies to paint an 8x10 coral reef. Hosted by Keys...
Islamorada
May Immerse Yourself – 45 Years of DAN & Exhibit Opening
May 20, 2026
Celebrate a milestone in diving history at May Immerse Yourself – 45 Years of DAN & Exhibit Opening at the History of Diving Museum in Islamorada...
Key West
Harbor of History: A Key West Seaport Walking Tour
May 20, 2026
Explore the rich maritime history of Key West on the Harbor of History: A Key West Seaport Walking Tour with the Key West Art & Historical Society...
Islamorada
Grand Opening of Prescribed Pressure and May Immerse Yourself! 45 Years of Divers Alert Network
May 20, 2026
Join the History of Diving Museum for the grand opening of Prescribed Pressure and Immerse Yourself, celebrating 45 years of Divers Alert Network (DAN...
Key West
Sons and Daughters of Italy Key West Lodge 47th Birthday Party & Wine Tasting
May 20, 2026
Celebrate the 47th anniversary of the Sons and Daughters of Italy, Key West Lodge 2436, with an evening of Italian wine, antipasto, live music, and...
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Key West
Writing Character from Setting with CJ Hauser (PEAR)
May 20, 2026, May 21, 2026
Wednesday & Thursday, May 20-21, 12 –1pm Explore the powerful connection between place and personality in this generative writing workshop with...
Key West
International Cuisine Day at Truman Waterfront Market
May 21, 2026
Enjoy a flavorful waterfront afternoon filled with international food vendors, food trucks, artisan goods, specialty treats, handmade crafts, and...
Key Largo
Upper Keys Humane Society Kitten Yoga
May 21, 2026
Stretch, relax, and unwind at Kitten Yoga with the Upper Keys Humane Society in Key Largo, where calming yoga meets playful, adoptable kittens. This...
Islamorada
Paint, Dip & Sip
May 22, 2026
Join Olive Morada for Paint, Dip & Sip, a relaxing evening of watercolor painting, light bites, beverages, and good company celebrating the launch of...
Key West
Once There Was a Railroad by Wayne Garcia
May 22, 2026
“Once There Was a Railroad” by master woodcarver Wayne Garcia brings the remarkable story of Henry Flagler’s Overseas Railroad to life through a...
