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 21 - 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...
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...
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
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...
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...
Key West
Kitten Extravaganza Week: Trivia Night at The Retro Room!
Jun 14, 2026
Wrap up Kitten Extravaganza Week with a special Trivia Night at The Retro Room in Key West. Hosted by the Florida Keys SPCA, this evening of friendly...
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...
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Key West
Tom Arnold at Comedy Key West
Jun 18 - 19, 2026, Jun 19 - 20, 2026, Jun 20, 2026
June 18, 19, 20 Tom Arnold brings three nights of big laughs to Comedy Key West, June 18 through 20. An actor, writer, and stand-up comedian with a...
Marathon
Father's Day Dolphin Derby (2026)
Jun 19 - 20, 2026
Join the excitement at the 2026 Father's Day Dolphin Tournament in the beautiful Florida Keys! Enjoy world-class fishing, family fun, and a chance to...
Key West
VFW Fishing Tournament (2026)
Jun 19 - 21, 2026
Experience the best of the Florida Keys at Post 3911! Enjoy live music, delicious food, and a vibrant waterfront atmosphere. Perfect for leisure...
Key West
The Marshall Morlock Band: Summer Send-Off at Key West Theater
Jun 19, 2026
Don’t miss The Marshall Morlock Band’s Summer Send-Off in the Florida Keys — an electrifying night of gritty rock, sing-along anthems, and island...
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Key West
Summer Studio Series #2: The Name That Holds Memory
Jun 19, 2026, Jun 20, 2026, Jun 21, 2026
June 19–21, 2026 | 7:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of movement, music, and connection at the Key West International Dance Company’s Summer...
