Florida's Forgotten Coast

Yappy Hour at the Beer Garden
2026-12-17 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-12-10 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-12-03 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-26 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-19 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-12 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-05 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-29 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Crooked River Grill, 151 Laughing Gull Lane, Carrabelle, FL, 32322-8004, United States
Thursdays just got a whole lot better, for you and your pup. Yappy Hour at St. James Bay is the perfect excuse to kick back in our laid-back outdoor setting, where the breeze off the bay, warm sunshine, and easygoing vibe set the tone for a relaxing afternoon.
While you enjoy happy hour food and drink specials, your dog gets the VIP treatment with free snacks and fresh water bowls, because they deserve a good time too. It’s part social hour, part puppy party, with plenty of tail wags, cold drinks, and great company all around.
Grab a seat, bring your pup, and settle in. This is what afternoons at the bay are all about.

Trivia Tuesdays at Crooked River Grill
2026-12-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-12-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-12-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-11-24 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-11-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-11-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-11-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-10-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Crooked River Grill, 151 Laughing Gull Lane, Carrabelle, FL, 32322-8004, United States
Get ready for the most entertaining night of the week at Crooked River Grill! Join us every Tuesday from 6–7:30 PM for Trivia Night hosted by the one and only Cecily Stevens—bringing the energy, the laughs, and just the right amount of competitive chaos.
Expect plenty of hootin’ and hollerin’, fast-paced fun, and questions that’ll keep your brain firing on all cylinders. Whether you’re a trivia junkie or just here for a good time, this is your chance to test your knowledge, rally your crew, and maybe even walk away with bragging rights.
Even better? It’s all for a great cause. Entry is just $2, and every dollar goes toward supporting a different local nonprofit each month—so you can feel good while you’re having a blast.
Come soak in the atmosphere, enjoy the beauty of the property, and bring your A-game.
You bring the brains—we’ll bring the teasers.

Yoga @ Apalachicola Library
2026-12-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-12-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Apalachicola Margaret Key Library, 12th Street and Avenue E, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Yoga class led by Kathy Jansen (CYT 200 & 500) with Spirit of the River Yoga Studio and Store (https://www.spiritoftheriveryoga.com/) . Class is by-donation, and begins shortly after 6pm when the library closes for business. Come early to sign a liability waiver, set out your mat and get comfortable. Some mats/blocks/straps/blankets available for use, though attendees are encouraged to bring their own.

Apalachicola Farmers Market
2026-12-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-28 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-14 09:00 - 13:00 | 133 Avenue E, 133 Avenue E, Apalachicola, United States
Located at 133 Avenue E, across from CVS, the Apalachicola Farmers Market offers local seafood, produce, honey, homemade breads, pies, and other regional specialties every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9 AM until 1 PM in Apalachicola.

Sunset and Full Moon Climb
2026-11-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Saint George Island Lighthouse, 2-B East Gulf Beach Drive, Saint George Island, 32328
The St. George Lighthouse Association invites the public to experience the magic of the full moon with a Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Light on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Event Highlights
• Sunset at 5:41 p.m.
• Moonrise at 5:38 p.m.
Climb Details
• Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Tickets: Tickets can be purchased beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Lighthouse Gift Shop. No advance reservations will be accepted.
• Cost: General Public – $10.00 per climber; SGLA Member – $7.00 per climber
• Payment: Cash and credit cards are accepted.
• Format: Fifteen-minute lighthouse climbs are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Capacity: Each time slot is limited to 12 climbers to ensure safety and comfort.
Visitor Requirements
• All climbers must be at least 40 inches tall.
• For safety reasons, only children aged 13 and older may access the exterior catwalk.
Location – The Cape St. George Light is in Lighthouse Park at the center of St. George Island – End of Island Drive (off the bridge) at Gulf Beach Drive.
How to Participate
1. Arrive at Lighthouse Park and park in lots on either side of the park.
2. Visit the Gift Shop (opening at 5:00 p.m.) to purchase your climb ticket.
3. Proceed next door to the lighthouse tower and sign up with the lighthouse keeper for your preferred 15-minute climb time.
4. Prepare for an unforgettable experience of sweeping panoramic views of Gulf waters and island shores.
Weather Permitting – The Sunset and Full Moon Climb is weather permitting. In the event of inclement conditions, updates will be posted on the St. George Lighthouse, Museum & Gift Shop Facebook page.
About the Beaver Moon
The November full moon is traditionally referred to as the “Beaver Moon”. The indigenous American tribes associated this moon to a time when beavers were actively fortifying lodges and were seen securing winter stores of food. Native Americans also called it the Frost Moon and Freezing Moon. The energy of this moon aligns with completion, persistence, culmination, and security.

Florida Seafood Festival
2026-11-06 - 2026-11-07 | Battery Park, 1 Bay Ave., Apalachicola, FL, 32320, United States
The Florida Seafood Festival is a two day event annually drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the historic town of Apalachicola in scenic Franklin County. The Festival is held at the mouth of the Apalachicola river under the shady oaks of Apalachicola’s Battery Park.
The festival features delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, seafood related events, Musical Entertainment. Some of the notable events include Oyster Eating and Oyster Shucking contest, Blue Crab Races, Photo Contest, Parade, 5k Redfish Run, The Blessing of the Fleet, History of the Festival Exhibit and Tonging For Treasure.

Apalach Ghost Tour
2026-10-26 20:00 - 21:30 | Apalachicola
Join us for local ghost stories, area legends, and tales of hauntings in downtown Apalachicola while using ghost-hunting equipment to seek out any lingering spirits. Select tour goers and volunteers will get to use EMF detectors, and other ghost-hunting equipment at select locations on the tour. Bring your positive energy and let’s try to say “hello” to the ghosts of Apalachicola. The tour will begin in front of the Chamber of Commerce which is located at 17 Avenue E next to the Dixie Theatre. This tour ranges in length from an hour and a half to an hour and 45 minutes.

Sunset and Full Moon Climb
2026-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Saint George Island Lighthouse, 2-B East Gulf Beach Drive, Saint George Island, 32328
The St. George Lighthouse Association invites the public to experience the magic of the full moon with a Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Light on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Event Highlights
• Sunset at 6:58 p.m.
• Moonrise at 7:10 p.m.
Climb Details
• Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Tickets: Tickets can be purchased beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Lighthouse Gift Shop. No advance reservations will be accepted.
• Cost: General Public – $10.00 per climber; SGLA Member – $7.00 per climber
• Payment: Cash and credit cards are accepted.
• Format: Fifteen-minute lighthouse climbs are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Capacity: Each time slot is limited to 12 climbers to ensure safety and comfort.
Visitor Requirements
• All climbers must be at least 40 inches tall.
• For safety reasons, only children aged 13 and older may access the exterior catwalk.
Location – The Cape St. George Light is in Lighthouse Park at the center of St. George Island – End of Island Drive (off the bridge) at Gulf Beach Drive.
How to Participate
1. Arrive at Lighthouse Park and park in lots on either side of the park.
2. Visit the Gift Shop (opening at 6:30 p.m.) to purchase your climb ticket.
3. Proceed next door to the lighthouse tower and sign up with the lighthouse keeper for your preferred 15-minute climb time.
4. Prepare for an unforgettable experience of sweeping panoramic views of Gulf waters and island shores.
Weather Permitting – The Sunset and Full Moon Climb is weather permitting. In the event of inclement conditions, updates will be posted on the St. George Lighthouse, Museum & Gift Shop Facebook page.
About the Hunter’s Moon
The October full moon will be the “Hunter’s Moon”. The Hunter’s Moon is the first Full Moon after the Autumn Equinox. Traditionally, it follows the Harvest Moon and marked the time when tribes hunted and stored food to prepare for winter using the moon’s bright light to track game. Other names for the October Moon Falling Leaves Moon (Ojibwe), Drying Rice Moon (Creek), Migrating Moon (Creek) and Seed Fall Moon (Celts).
