Events on Florida's Forgotten Coast
Events
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Apalach Ghost Tour
Apalachicola, Florida ApalachicolaDare to Discover the Haunted Secrets of Apalachicola! Step into the shadows of historic downtown Apalachicola for a spine-tingling night of local ghost stories, chilling legends, and real paranormal encounters. Armed with ghost-hunting gear, you’ll join our haunted adventure to uncover the spirits that may still linger in the dark corners of this charming coastal…
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Eastpoint Freedom Festival
FeaturedEastpoint Eastpoint, FL, United StatesJoin us for the annual Eastpoint Freedom Festival along Highway 98. At dark thirty, there will be a fireworks display over the bay.
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Art Workshop: Medallion Pottery
Carrabelle Library 311 St. James Avenue SE (US Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, United StatesThe 2025 Summer Reading Program explores creativity on Tuesday, July 1 with an art workshop on Medallion Pottery at 1:00 PM at the Carrabelle Branch Library. At this creative workshop, guests will use clay and simple tools to shape and decorate a unique medallion to take home. This program is open to all ages. Sponsored…
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Turtle Talk
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesJoin us for a fun and fascinating dive into the world of sea turtles! You’ll learn all about these incredible creatures—from their nesting behavior and biology to the local efforts helping protect them. Our presentation covers the area’s conservation and monitoring programs, and we’ll share easy ways residents and visitors can make our beaches safe…
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Apalachicola Downtown Market
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…
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Summer Reading Program Presents a Baby & Toddler Time: Color Mixing
Eastpoint Public Library 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL, United States +1 moreThe 2025 Summer Reading Program colors the summer with fun on Wednesday, July 2 with Baby & Toddler Time: Color Mixing at 10:30 AM at the Eastpoint and Carrabelle Branches. During this program, toddlers will delve into primary colors and experiment with mixing them to observe the creation of new colors. Sponsored by the Friends…
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Apalach Ghost Tour
Apalachicola, Florida ApalachicolaJoin 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…
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Apalachicola Waterfront July 3rd Celebration
FeaturedApalachicola Riverfront Park Water Street, Apalachicola, FL, United StatesBeginning at noon on July 3rd at Riverfront Park, and there will be concerts and events during the day with some great local food options available at the park. The fun-filled day will end with an outstanding firework display over the river.
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St. George Island Independence Day Festivities
FeaturedSt. George Island St. George Island, FL, United StatesEveryone is welcome to join the annual July 4th celebration. Stick around all day and enjoy festivities and fireworks on the beach behind the Blue Parrot Oceanfront Cafe at about dark thirty.
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Fireworks by the Bay: 1st Annual St. James Lanark Beach Celebration
Lanark Village Boat ClubJoin us for an unforgettable 4th of July at the Lanark Yacht Club as we light up the sky for the very first Fireworks by the Bay celebration! Enjoy a festive evening of fireworks, fun, and community spirit right on the beautiful waterfront of Lanark Beach.
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