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...
Key West
Key West Rotary 4th of July Firework Display
Jul 4, 2026
Join us for a free 4th of July Firework Display at Edward B. Knight Pier in Key West from 5–10 PM! Enjoy an evening filled with live music, beverages...
Key West
Rotary Club of Key West July 4th 5K
Jul 4, 2026
Start your Independence Day with the Rotary Club of Key West’s Annual July 4th 5K at Higgs Beach. This community race supports the Edward B. Knight...
Key Largo
Celebrating Freedom July 4th Parade, Picnic & Fireworks (2026)
Jul 4, 2026
Celebrate community spirit at the Key Largo Parade and Festival — a free, family-friendly day filled with fun, food, and festivities! The day begins...
Islamorada
Islamorada Independence Day Celebration at Founders Park
Jul 4, 2026
Celebrate the 4th of July in Islamorada with an evening of family fun, food, music, and fireworks at Founders Park (MM 87) from 6–10 PM. Hosted by the...
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Islamorada
Billy Knowles Memorial Poor Boys Tarpon Fly Tournament
Jul 4 - 6, 2026
Join the Poor Boys Tarpon Fly Tournament in Islamorada — a friendly, legacy-style tarpon competition honoring Capt. Billy Knowles. Kick-off at Lorelei...
Marathon
Marathon Fourth of July Parade & Fireworks Celebration
Jul 4, 2026
Celebrate Independence Day in Marathon with a full day of family-friendly festivities at Sombrero Beach, home to one of the Florida Keys’ largest and...
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The Lower Keys
Del Brown Invitational Permit Tournament
Jul 7 - 10, 2026
Join the Del Brown Permit Tournament in the Florida Keys, July 12–15, 2026 at Sugarloaf Key. See elite fly anglers pursue permit in the world’s...
The Lower Keys
Annual Underwater Music Festival
Jul 10 - 11, 2026
Whether you're a seasoned diver, a passionate conservationist, or simply someone who loves the ocean, the Underwater Music Festival offers a unique...
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Key West
Summer Studio Series #3: Dance Came to Me Without Knocking
Jul 10, 2026, Jul 11, 2026, Jul 12, 2026
July 10–12, 2026 | 7:30 PM Experience an evening where performance and participation come together at the Key West International Dance Company’s...
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Key Largo
MarineLab Family Day: Snorkel the Reef with a Marine Biologist
Jul 12, 2026, Aug 9, 2026
July 12 & August 9, 2026 Bring your family to MarineLab and snorkel the reef with your very own in-water marine biologist guide. We’ll get you...
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Key West
Summer Fringe: Clouds Over the Sunshine Inn
Jul 15 - 25, 2026, Jul 16 - 26, 2026, Jul 17 - 27, 2026, Jul 18 - 28, 2026, Jul 19 - 29, 2026, Jul 20 - 30, 2026, Jul 21 - 31, 2026, Jul 22 - Aug 1, 2026, Jul 23 - Aug 2, 2026, Jul 24 - Aug 3, 2026, Jul 25 - Aug 4, 2026
July 15–25, 2026 Summer Fringe at Fringe Theater Key West is a creative celebration of new theatrical work and community performance in an intimate...
Key West
Summer Splash: Beat the Heat at the Truman Waterfront Market
Jul 16, 2026
Cool off this summer at the Summer Splash Party at the Truman Waterfront Farmers Market in Key West. Families can enjoy splash pads, bounce houses...
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Key West
Place and Setting in Fiction Writing with M. L. Rio (PEAR)
Jul 16, 2026, Jul 17, 2026
Thursday & Friday, July 16 & 17, 1 – 2:30pm Where does a story live? In this generative workshop, novelist M. L. Rio explores the dynamic relationship...
Marathon
Fish Out of Water Live at Dockside Boot Key Harbor
Jul 20, 2026
Catch Fish Out of Water live at Dockside Boot Key Harbor in Marathon as the band brings their Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Summer Tour to the Florida Keys...
Key West
Key West Marlin Tournament (2026)
Jul 22 - 25, 2026
Experience the thrill of world-class sportfishing at the Key West Marlin Tournament! Join us in the Florida Keys for exciting competition, cash prizes...
