Celebrate the Flower Moon at Crooked River Lighthouse

Please note: Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Crooked River Lighthouse’s special Dance of the Butterflies Evening event has been rescheduled from Sunday, May 11 to Sunday, May 18 from 6 to 8 pm ET in Carrabelle, FL.

The Crooked River Lighthouse will be hosting a special Dance of the Butterflies Evening event on Sunday, May 18 from 6-8 pm ET in Carrabelle, FL. Festivities include “Dance of the Butterflies” performances, after-hour museum tours, and evening tower climbs. Visitors can enjoy the gorgeous natural surroundings as the sun sets and the evening sky begins to glow. Admission is $10 and climbs are $5. Mothers get free admission and free climbs at this event.

For this special evening, guests will be enchanted by mesmerizing “Dance of the Butterflies” performances. The event will feature Butterfly and Moth dancers, including Tallahassee State College (TSC) dancers and the Monarch Butterfly Homeschoolers plus visits from the lighthouse’s very own ethereal Moth Lady. These performers will be surrounded by the soft glow of night-blooming moon flower lights, creating a magical and unforgettable experience.

Visitors can experience an after-hours tour of the Keeper’s House Museum and see the exhibit of the lighthouse’s original, historic Fresnel lens constructed in 1894 in Paris, France. Guests can browse the unique nautical gifts and souvenirs in the gift shop.

For those brave souls who are bold enough to venture to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast, evening tower climbs are scheduled at 15-minute intervals throughout the event. Climbers will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the bay. Climb reservations are strongly encouraged due to limited availability. Climbers must be at least 44 inches tall and children under 12 (FREE) with ticketed adults. Admission tickets and advance climb tickets can be purchased online.