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 Lime Festival
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...
America's 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Cookout
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...
Hemingway Days & Hemingway Look-Alike Contest
Key West comes alive with Hemingway Days, a spirited five-day festival celebrating the life, legacy, and island era of Ernest “Papa” Hemingway. The...
Summer Studio Series #4: To Be a Phoenix
July 24–26, 2026 | 7:30 PM Experience the Key West International Dance Company’s Summer Studio Series #4: To Be a Phoenix at the Tennessee Williams...
Delicate Balance of Nature Lecture Series: Pollinators with Liah Continentino
Pollinators play a crucial role in healthy ecosystems and food systems, yet many are in decline. Join Liah Continentino, Environmental Horticultural...
Duo Kinetica: Jiayin Shen & Eric Dyer
Visual artist Eric Dyer and pianist Jiayin Shen join forces for Duo Kinetica, a multimedia performance developed through a residency at The Studios of...
Florida's Lobster Mini Season
The Florida Keys are well known for Mini Season, a tradition where recreational divers and boaters take to the water for the annual two-day Florida...
Experience “Unspoken Bond” at the Key West Theater
Friday, July 31, 2026, the Key West Theater will host a special screening of Unspoken Bond, a moving documentary that explores the extraordinary...
Keys Season
From August 1 through October 31, The Florida Keys & Key West opens up in the best way with fewer crowds, real experiences and more ways to save. Book...
One Night Stand: A 24-Hour Theater Experience
Saturday, August 1 | 7PM & 9PM One Night Stand returns to The Studios of Key West for its wildly popular 24-hour theater event, where teams of writers...
11th Annual Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash Benefiting Reef Relief
Celebrate an afternoon of live Grateful Dead music, community spirit, and island vibes at the 11th Annual Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash at The Green...
28th Annual Key West Lobsterfest
Dive into the ultimate seafood celebration at Key West Lobsterfest! Enjoy fresh lobster, vibrant street parties, live music, and delicious local...