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
Hemingway Days & Hemingway Look-Alike Contest
Jul 19 - 26, 2026
Key West comes alive with Hemingway Days, a spirited five-day festival celebrating the life, legacy, and island era of Ernest “Papa” Hemingway. The...
Islamorada
Ladies Tarpon Fly Tournament
Jun 9 - 11, 2026
The Ladies Tarpon Fly Tournament is a long-running invitational fly-fishing tournament celebrating women in saltwater angling in the Florida Keys...
Key West
Steve Earle - Solo & Acoustic at Key West Theater
Jun 9, 2026
Experience GRAMMY-winning Americana legend Steve Earle—solo & acoustic—at Key West Theater (512 Eaton St) on June 9, 2026. An intimate island-night of...
Key West
Summer Fringe Presents: When Worlds Collide
Jun 11, 2026
Experience an evening of original Key West storytelling at When Worlds Collide, a special Summer Fringe reading featuring short plays by local...
Islamorada
Ladies Dolphin Tournament of the Florida Keys (2026)
Jun 12 - 13, 2026
It’s time for ladies to grab their rods, rally their crew, and get ready for some friendly, competitive fishing with a purpose. Hosted by the Florida...
Key West
Sun Stories: Memory & Light in Key West with Eszter Sziksz (PEAR)
Jun 12, 2026
Reflect on your personal connection to place in this contemplative, hands-on workshop with artist Eszter Sziksz. Beginning with a guided discussion on...
Key West
CFK Swim Around Key West & Swim Meets
Jun 12 - 14, 2026
Dive into adventure at the Swim Around Key West! Experience the thrill of a 12.5-mile open-water swim in the stunning turquoise waters of the Florida...
Key West
Early Bird Cleanup Hosted by Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
Jun 12, 2026
Join the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center and Plogging the Keys for the Early Bird Clean Up on Friday, June 12 from 8–9 AM. Volunteers will help pick...
Key West
Truman’s Tropical Fruit Festival
Jun 13, 2026
Join Truman’s Tropical Fruit Festival in Key West on Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9 AM–noon at the Harry S. Truman Little White House. Free admission...
Key Largo
Florida Keys BleachWatch Training
Jun 13, 2026
Join Mote Marine Laboratory’s Florida Keys BleachWatch team for a community training focused on coral reef monitoring and conservation in the Florida...
Marathon
City of Marathon Presents: Hot Havana Nights
Jun 13, 2026
Experience a lively evening of Latin music, dancing, and tropical fun at Hot Havana Nights in Marathon. Set along the waterfront, this festive event...
Key West
Annual Dagger Dive & TLWH Community Event
Jun 13 - 21, 2026
Join us in the stunning Florida Keys for an unforgettable event supporting Task Force Dagger’s mission to assist wounded, ill, or injured U.S. Special...
Key Largo
MarineLab Family Day: Invertebrate Diversity at Rodriguez Key
Jun 14, 2026
Join us for a family-friendly trip to Rodriguez Key to explore the amazing diversity of marine invertebrates! Snorkel the shallow waters around this...
Islamorada
63rd Annual Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament
Jun 15 - 19, 2026
Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament returns to Islamorada June 15–19, 2026, marking the 63rd anniversary of one of the world’s most prestigious fly-fishing...
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Key West
Myth and Material with Wendell Smith (PEAR)
Jun 15, 2026, Jun 16, 2026
Monday & Tuesday, June 15 & 16, 11am – 3pm Explore mythology as a powerful source of creative inspiration in this interdisciplinary workshop with...
Key West
Science Fiction in Theatre with Gordon Dahlquist (PEAR)
Jun 17, 2026
Explore how speculative worlds come to life on stage in this imaginative workshop with playwright and novelist Gordon Dahlquist. Drawing inspiration...
