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October 2019
Bay Friendly Landscaping Workshop
Yard design and maintenance can have a big effect on adjacent water bodies. Participants in the workshop will learn about resources to help them transform their yard into a luscious bay conscious landscape. The class will also feature innovative Green Infrastructure techniques such as rain gardens, green roofs, and bio-swales. Come find out how to be good to the bay and reduce your water bills. Please register for the class in advance Any additional questions can be addressed to Anita…
Find out more »Bowery Station – Open Mic
This weekly event has been a mainstay in local entertainment for years, and has fostered the development of numerous performers as they gain their confidence and stage presence. All levels of talent are welcomed and appreciated.
Find out more »Apalachicola Bay Estuary Class
Do you know what an estuary is and why it is so vital our economy and way of life? Join the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve this Fall as we explore the estuary we depend on. Participants will learn about the habitats and creatures that make up our estuary and how the river and bay are intricately connected. We will see these habitats up close aboard the Reserve’s research vessel the Henry Lee. The class cost is free to attend…
Find out more »Bowery Station – Open Mic
This weekly event has been a mainstay in local entertainment for years, and has fostered the development of numerous performers as they gain their confidence and stage presence. All levels of talent are welcomed and appreciated.
Find out more »Apalach Oktoberfest
PROST!! This year's three day event features live music, specially crafted Oktoberfest beers, great food, contests and frivolity. All three days will make for another memorable event celebrating the great brews from Oyster City and the fantastic talent that graces the Bowery Station stage.
Find out more »Apalachicola Farmers Market
Local seafood, produce, honey, homemade breads, pies, and other regional specialties offered every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9 AM until 1 PM.
Find out more »Full Moon Climb
Climb to the top of the lighthouse to see spectacular views of the sunset and full moon, and light refreshments are served. Contact Gift Shop for reservations. The October full moon is often referred to as the Full Hunter’s Moon, Blood Moon, or Sanguine Moon. Many moons ago, Native Americans named this bright moon for obvious reasons. The leaves are falling from trees, the deer are fattened, and it’s time to begin storing up meat for the long winter ahead.…
Find out more »Bowery Station – Open Mic
This weekly event has been a mainstay in local entertainment for years, and has fostered the development of numerous performers as they gain their confidence and stage presence. All levels of talent are welcomed and appreciated.
Find out more »Apalachicola River & Floodplain Class
The Apalachicola River has been called “the Lifeblood of the Bay.” Freshwater from the river mixes with salty gulf creating Apalachicola Bay, one of the most pristine and productive estuaries in the country. The river has always played an important role in Apalachicola’s history and it is vital to our lives today. It is also a significant resource for the state of Florida, and its freshwater flow is critical to the health and productivity of the Gulf of Mexico. Participants…
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Lantern Fest
Lantern Fest will be celebrated on Saturday, October 19 from 6-10 pm at Crooked River Lighthouse, 1975 Highway 98 West, Carrabelle Beach, FL. This unique festival, best known for its awesome display of over a hundred colorful lanterns, lights up the night with magic and history at the 1895 maritime landmark. Special activities include amazing Celtic music by Aisha Ivey and Stephen Hodges, the spectacular “glow-in-the-dark” performance from the Tallahassee Community College Dance Company, special evening tower climbs, ancient crafts, enchanting glowing lantern display, museum displays, gift shop, and delicious food…
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