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 Pride 2026
Every June, Key West Pride turns the island into a vibrant, inclusive festival full of color, community, and celebration. This weeklong event welcomes...
20th Annual Mother's Day Dolphin Tournament
Celebrate Mother's Day in the Florida Keys at the 20th Annual Mother's Day Dolphin Tournament in Marathon, May 8–9, 2026. Fish for a cause, compete...
Happy Birthday Harry!
Celebrate President Harry S. Truman's birthday on the lawn of the Truman Little White House in Key West! Free and open to the public on Friday, May 8...
George Thorogood & The Destroyers w/ The Marshall Tucker Band at Coffee Butler Amphitheater
George Thorogood & The Destroyers hit the stage for a high-energy night of classic rock that fans won’t forget. With a career spanning more than five...
Menendez Miler 5K Run/Walk
The Menendez Miler 5K Run/Walk is a scenic community race in Key West that takes place at Truman Waterfront Park, Southard Street & Butler Boulevard...
Reef Relief Conch Classic
Join the First Annual Conch Classic, a fun, coed 4v4 beach volleyball tournament at Higgs Beach, Key West on May 9, 2026. Enjoy friendly competition...
Key West Paddle Classic
Get ready to hit the water for the **29th Annual Key West Paddle Classic** on **May 9, 2026** — one of the East Coast’s premier paddle events and a...
Rams Head Presents: 10,000 Maniacs
Celebrating over four decades of influential music, 10,000 Maniacs bring their signature blend of poetic lyricism and rich melodies to the stage...
The 40th Annual Queen Mother Pageant
Celebrate tradition, glamour, and over-the-top fun at the 40th Annual Queen Mother Pageant, presented by John “Ma” Evans and the Key West Theater. A...
Sean Patton at Comedy Key West
May 11–12 Sean Patton brings two nights of sharp, globally seasoned stand-up to Comedy Key West on May 11 and 12. A New York–based comedian with roots...
Tri Knot to Rock at The Key West Theater
Experience a night of legendary rock reimagined as Tri Knot takes over the Key West Theater on Friday, May 15th, 2026, delivering electrifying...
LLGF Scream in' Reels AKA Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Screamin' Reels (2026)
Join Ladies, Let's Go Fishing! in the Florida Keys for a fun, hands-on weekend of fishing, learning, and adventure. Perfect for beginners and...
Mile Zeros: Un-Anchored — Screening & Q&A
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...
Wintergreen Oil Transfers with Angelica Clyman
Explore a unique printmaking technique in this hands-on workshop with Angelica Clyman (PEAR) at The Studios of Key West. Participants will learn how...
Golden Fly Tarpon Tournament
Golden Fly Invitational Tarpon Tournament is one of the Florida Keys’ most prestigious fly-fishing competitions, held annually in Islamorada during...
Delicate Balance of Nature Lecture Series: How Part of the Atlantic Ocean Became a State Park with Elena Muratori
Before it became a world-renowned underwater destination, the coral reef off Key Largo faced an uncertain future. Join Elena Muratori, Park Services...