Florida's Forgotten Coast

Storytime at the Libraries
2025-01-14 15:30 (America/New_York) | Carrabelle Library, 311 St. James Avenue SE (US Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) are excited to invite community members and visitors to enjoy a variety of fun and educational events. These programs offer enriching experiences for children, teens, and adults, fostering creativity, learning, and connection in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Best of all, every event is free and open to all—no library card required!
Storytime at the Libraries
Join Franklin County Public Libraries for their popular Storytime program, where young children are introduced to books, rhymes, music, and engaging activities designed to spark a love of reading. This month’s featured book, Dream Big by Kat Kronenberg, is sure to enchant little ones. This book tells the story of Caterpillar, Tadpole, and Flamingo who one by one wish upon a star for their wildest dreams. Baboon insists these dreams could never come true. But when he sees Caterpillar turn into a winged butterfly, Tadpole into a dancing frog, and Flamingo into a beautiful pink bird, Baboon realizes that a transformative power exists once they truly believe in themselves and their dreams. When Baboon tries out this secret, his Magical, Wished-Upon Star, whooshes down from the heavens to ignite the courage in his chest too.

Date & Time: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 3:30 pm ET
Locations: Eastpoint Branch, 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL and Carrabelle Branch, 311 St. James Ave. SE (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL.

Storytime at the Libraries
2025-01-14 15:30 | Eastpoint Public Library, 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL, 32328, United States

Apalach Ghost Tour
2025-01-13 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-01-10 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-01-08 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-01-06 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-01-03 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-01-01 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-12-30 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-12-27 20:00 - 21:30 and 4 more dates | Apalachicola, Florida, Apalachicola, 32320
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 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. Tickets at: ApalachGhostTour.com

January Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Lighthouse
2025-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Saint George Island Lighthouse, 2-B East Gulf Beach Drive, Saint George Island, 32328
The January Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025. Visitors can enjoy this opportunity to view St. George Island, the Gulf of Mexico, and Apalachicola Bay under the evening sky.
The Sunset and Full Moon Climb will begin at 6:00 p.m. and run until 8:00 p.m. Fifteen-minute time slots will be allotted for each group on a first-come, first-served basis. No advanced reservations will be taken. You will purchase your tickets in the gift shop and then sign up for your 15-minute time slot with the lighthouse keeper. Up to 12 persons are allowed in each 15-minute time slot. The gift shop will open at 5:30 p.m. to begin selling tickets.
Cost is $10.00 per climber for the general public and $7.00 for members of the St. George Lighthouse Association. Cash or credit card payments are accepted. All climbers must be at least 40 inches tall to climb the tower and children must be age 13 and over to access the outside catwalk. For more information, please contact the Lighthouse Gift Shop at 850-927-7745.
The sun will set at 6:02 p.m. and the “Wolf” moon will rise at 5:50 p.m. on January 13th. The January full moon is called the Wolf moon because wolves often hunt at night and the howling of wolves could be heard outside Indian villages. As such, their howling became associated with nightfall, particularly the moon amid the cold and deep snows of midwinter. Thus, the name for January’s full moon. Full Moon names are attributable to native American tribes, most notably the Algonquin, who named the moons to mark the changing seasons.
The Cape St. George Light is located in St. George Lighthouse Park at the center of St. George Island, where Island Drive (the road off the bridge) ends at Gulf Beach Drive. Parking is available in lots on either side of the park.

Howl at the Wolf Moon at Crooked River Lighthouse
2025-01-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Crooked River Lighthouse, 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Crooked River Lighthouse will be hosting an event where visitors can enjoy the Wolf Moon at Crooked River Lighthouse on Sunday, January 12, 2025 from 5:30-8:00 pm ET in Carrabelle, FL. Visitors can enjoy the gorgeous natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach under the glow of the sunset and rising Wolf Moon.
Visitors can enjoy 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. Visitors can gather around the glowing Wolf Moon bonfire, complete with spirited howling and lighthearted activities designed to bring out a sense of youthful fun while maintaining respect for the surroundings. Bring a chair and enjoy the evening.
For those brave souls who are seeking even more adventure, evening tower climbs to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast are available. Evening climbs are scheduled at 15-minute intervals throughout the event. Climbers will be rewarded with breathtaking views of St. George Sounds, Dog Island and Carrabelle Beach. Evening climbs cost $10 and 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. Tickets can be purchased online.

STEM Space: Lemon Batteries
2025-01-09 15:30 | Eastpoint Public Library, 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL, 32328, United States
The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) are excited to invite community members and visitors to enjoy a variety of fun and educational events. These programs offer enriching experiences for children, teens, and adults, fostering creativity, learning, and connection in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Best of all, every event is free and open to all—no library card required!
STEM Space at the library provides an interactive environment for exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. In January, participants will get to make Lemon Batteries, an engaging way to explore basic scientific concepts and have fun with a hands-on activity.

Date & Time: Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 3:30 pm
Locations: Eastpoint Branch, 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL and Carrabelle Branch, 311 St. James Ave. SE (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL.

Apalachicola Downtown Market
2025-01-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-25 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-18 09:00 - 13:00 | FL
Apalachicola Downtown Market’s intention is to add value to our community and support local artisans. We offer consumers the opportunity to purchase farm-fresh, locally grown food and homemade baked goods. The farmers market is a community hub-a place to meet up with your friends, bring your children, pets or just get a taste of small-town life. We encourage and welcome everyone to come support us every Wednesday 9am-1pm at 56 Commerce Street in Apalachicola, FL (Located in Bee Inspired Too’s front yard). New food vendors are always welcome, especially as we are nearing the Holidays. Vendors must follow The Florida Cottage Industry rules.

Special Exhibits: Nuremberg & War Crime Trials
2025-01-07 11:00 - 2025-02-01 17:00 | Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, 1873 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit for the month of January on the War Crime Trials of German military and government members, of which the Nuremberg Trials are the most well known. This exhibit will open Tuesday, January 7, 2025 and will be on display at the museum until Saturday, February 1. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm and there is no charge for admission.
From November 1945 to October 1946 high ranking members of the German military and government were prosecuted for war crimes and crimes committed against humanity stemming from their actions before and during WWII. During the month of January the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum will present an exhibit about the trials, covering some of the more notorious defendants such as Hess, Göring, Döring, Jodl and Keitel; the prosecutors, the charges and the verdicts. The exhibit will include some WWII artifacts whose origin and path to the museum remain shrouded in mystery.

Spiritual Soul Concert
2025-01-04 19:00 | Holy Family Senior Center, 203 Dr. Frederick S. Humphries St., Apalachicola, 32320
Jarmain Hawthorne concert.

Country Farmer’s Market in Carrabelle
2025-01-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Crooked River Lighthouse, 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Crooked River Lighthouse continues to host its popular Country Farmers Markets on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 9 am to 1 pm ET at the foot of Carrabelle’s historic lighthouse. These lively markets are the perfect chance to shop small, shop local, and discover unique gifts and tasty treats while supporting regional vendors, artists, bakers, artisans, and crafters. The lighthouse is located at 1975 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle, FL.
Market-goers will find a wide selection of offerings, including organic farm-fresh produce, grass-fed beef, fresh eggs, aromatic herbs, artisan breads and baked goods, mouthwatering cinnamon rolls, batch-roasted coffee, assorted jellies, homemade hot sauces and salsas, handcrafted balms and sprays, locally made jewelry, stunning art and décor, unique clothing and t-shirts, plants and other handmade goods and craft items. Throughout the year, the market also features special activities like book signings, live music, children’s activities, paint parties, and photography classes, adding to the fun and community spirit.
Visitors are encouraged to extend their visit by exploring the free Keeper’s House Museum, which houses the historic Fresnel lens, and by browsing the lighthouse gift shop, open from 9 am to 5 pm ET. The shop offers an array of handcrafted items, jewelry, coastal art, nautical décor, souvenirs, and keepsakes. For those seeking a little extra adventure, a climb to the top of the lighthouse rewards guests with a breathtaking panoramic view of St. George Sound (small fee applies).
New and returning vendors are welcome to join any time for $10 per market by emailing carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com. For more information, call 850-697-2732 or visit www.crookedriverlighthouse.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

Book Chat
2025-01-03 13:30 | Eastpoint Public Library, 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL, 32328, United States
The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) are excited to invite community members and visitors to enjoy a variety of fun and educational events. These programs offer enriching experiences for children, teens, and adults, fostering creativity, learning, and connection in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Best of all, every event is free and open to all—no library card required!
Eastpoint Book Chat
Visitors are invited to a Book Chat at the Eastpoint Branch the 1st Tuesday each month at 1:30 pm ET. This monthly gathering offers an inviting space for book enthusiasts to connect, share their current reads, and engage in lively discussions. With no assigned books, participants are free to explore their own interests while discovering new favorites in the company of fellow readers. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy great conversation and connect with like-minded book lovers.

Date & Time: Tuesday, January 7 at 1:30 pm ET
Location: Eastpoint Branch, 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL.

Book Chat
2025-01-03 13:30 | Carrabelle Library, 311 St. James Avenue SE (US Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) are excited to invite community members and visitors to enjoy a variety of fun and educational events. These programs offer enriching experiences for children, teens, and adults, fostering creativity, learning, and connection in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Best of all, every event is free and open to all—no library card required!
Carrabelle Book Chat
This monthly group offers a relaxed and welcoming space for book lovers to share their current reads, explore new titles, and enjoy engaging conversations. With no assigned reading, participants can choose their own books and connect with others who share a passion for stories and ideas. It’s a perfect way to spend an afternoon discovering great books and great company.

Date & Time: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:30 pm ET
Location: Carrabelle Branch, 311 St. James Ave. SE (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL.

Apalachicola Farmers Market
2024-12-28 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.

Apalachicola Downtown Walkabout
2024-12-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Apalachicola
The Apalachicola Downtown Walkabout is a large-scale experience featuring local artists, shopping, and exciting in-store events.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
Participating stores and galleries have extended hours from 5PM-8PM.

Wizarding Wonderland
2024-12-20 14:30 | Eastpoint Public Library, 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL, 32328, United States
The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) will be hosting a Wizarding Wonderland on Friday, December 20 at 2:30 pm ET at the Eastpoint Branch, 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL. Join an enchanting magical-themed holiday party that promises to be a spellbinding experience for all ages! Guests are invited to dust off their wizard hats and don their house colors to celebrate with an array of magical festivities. Visitors can enjoy delicious themed snacks and beverages while mingling with fellow magical enthusiasts.

Cookies & Cocoa Holiday Party
2024-12-19 16:30 | Carrabelle Library, 311 St. James Avenue SE (US Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) will be hosting a Cookies & Cocoa Holiday Party on Thursday, December 19, at 4:30 pm ET at the Carrabelle Branch, 311 St. James Ave. SE (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL. Families are invited to join the Carrabelle Branch of the Franklin County Public Library for an engaging event featuring tons of holiday fun including cookie decorating, hot cocoa, and a variety of festive holiday-themed activities.
