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...
Key West
Mile Zeros: Un-Anchored — Screening & Q&A
May 15, 2026
Mile Zeros: Un-Anchored is a new independent comedy series created by Florida Keys filmmakers, bringing a quirky, on-the-water twist to island life...
Key West
Wintergreen Oil Transfers with Angelica Clyman
May 16, 2026
Explore a unique printmaking technique in this hands-on workshop with Angelica Clyman (PEAR) at The Studios of Key West. Participants will learn how...
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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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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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
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...
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Key West
An Evening of Storytelling & Comedy with Stormy Daniels
May 22, 2026, May 23, 2026
Friday, May 22 & Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 8:00 PM Step into a bold and unfiltered night of storytelling comedy as Stormy Daniels takes the stage in...
The Lower Keys
Carved Flamingo Platter Workshop
May 24, 2026
Create a stunning, tropical-inspired serving piece in this hands-on ceramic workshop where you’ll design a carved flamingo platter using the beautiful...
Key West
Salute to Service 5K Run & Walk
May 24, 2026
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend in Key West at the Salute to Service 5K Run & Walk at The Marker Resort on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Starting and finishing...
Key West
36th Annual Schooner Wharf Minimal Regatta
May 24, 2026
Get ready for a splash-filled afternoon at one of Key West’s most unique and entertaining traditions. Participants build their own boats using a...
Marathon
Sunset Celebration at Dolphin Research Center
May 27, 2026
Experience the magic of the Florida Keys at Dolphin Research Center’s Dolphin Sunset Celebration. Join on May 27, 6:30–7:00 PM at the Dolphin Research...
