Events on Florida's Forgotten Coast
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Yappy Hour at the Beer Garden
Crooked River Grill 151 Laughing Gull Lane, Carrabelle, FL, United StatesThursdays 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…
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Estuaries Day
FeaturedApalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesThe Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve will celebrate Estuaries Day on Friday, May 1st, from 1:30-5:30 pm E.T. in Eastpoint. The event is free and will include fun educational activities for kids and adults, and estuary-themed games. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. New activities will be debuting this year…
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Twilight at the Tower at Crooked River Lighthouse
FeaturedCrooked River Lighthouse 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL, United StatesThe Crooked River Lighthouse will be hosting Twilight at the Tower on Friday, May 1 from 7:00-10:00 pm ET in Carrabelle, FL. This special event invites visitors to enjoy after-hours museum visits, gift shop browsing, a glowing bonfire, tower climbs, and the gorgeous natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach as evening falls…
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Cape St. St.George Sunset & Full Moon Climb
FeaturedSaint George Island Lighthouse 2-B East Gulf Beach Drive, Saint George IslandCAPE ST. GEORGE LIGHT TO HOST MAY SUNSET AND FULL MOON CLIMB Friday, May 1, 2026 | 8:15–10:15 p.m. | St. George Island, Florida ST. GEORGE ISLAND, FL – 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…
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Historic Apalachicola Home & Garden Tour
FeaturedApalachicola Trinity Episcopal Church 79 6th Street, Apalachicola, FL, United StatesThe Historic Apalachicola Home and Garden Tour returns Saturday, May 2, inviting visitors to explore some of the community’s most distinctive homes. A featured highlight is a residence redesigned by noted Modernist architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen, known for his work on a Martha’s Vineyard home for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Founded in 1992 by the women…
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“If This House Could Talk” History Tour
FeaturedRaney House - Carriage House 128 Market Street, Apalachicola, FL, United StatesThe Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) announces the return of its popular self-guided history tour, “If This House Could Talk,” taking place May 2 through May 17, 2026, throughout historic Apalachicola. This free event transforms the town into an open-air museum with 30 locations expected where visitors can explore local history through engaging visual storyboards.…
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Country Farmer’s Market in Carrabelle
Crooked River Lighthouse 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL, United StatesThe Crooked River Lighthouse is hosting a Country & Vintage Flea Market on Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm ET at the foot of Carrabelle's lighthouse. This is a wonderful opportunity to shop small and shop local for unique gifts while supporting local vendors, artists, bakers, artisans and crafters. Crooked River Lighthouse…
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Yoga @ Apalachicola Library
Apalachicola Margaret Key Library 12th Street and Avenue E, Apalachicola, FL 32320Yoga 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…
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Apalach Ghost Tour
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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Special Exhibit on the Women of WWII
FeaturedCamp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum 1873 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL, United StatesCamp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting an exhibit on the U.S. Women of WWII. This exhibit will open on Tuesday, May 5 and be on display at the museum until Saturday, May 30. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. There is no charge for…
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