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Carrabelle will host its annual fireworks extravaganza on Thursday, July 2 along the Carrabelle Waterfront at dark-thirty.
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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 Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Event Highlights • Sunset at 8:35 p.m. • Moonrise at 9:18 p.m. Climb Details • Time:… |
3 events,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… 
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… |
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Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit commemorating the anniversary of D-Day. This exhibit will be on display from Tuesday, June 2 until Saturday, July 18. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission, but donations are gladly accepted.… 
Join 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… 
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… |
4 events,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… Thursday's at Crooked River Grill! Join us for our International Food Night featuring the vibrant flavors of Mexico! From bold spices to fresh, authentic favorites, it’s a fiesta you won’t want to miss. Bring your appetite and enjoy a delicious evening with us! Check our Menu. Call for a reservation or takeout: 850-697-5050 |
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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… |
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4 events,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…
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… |
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Join 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…
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… |
5 events,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… 
The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) invites the public to an intimate musical experience as acclaimed guitarist and storyteller Corey Hall brings his deep well of Blues and American folk traditions to the Apalachicola Yacht Club pavilion for a special afternoon performance on Thursday, June 11 at 4:00 pm. (Please note the new location.) There… Thursday's at Crooked River Grill! Join us for our International Food Night featuring the vibrant flavors of Mexico! From bold spices to fresh, authentic favorites, it’s a fiesta you won’t want to miss. Bring your appetite and enjoy a delicious evening with us! Check our Menu. Call for a reservation or takeout: 850-697-5050 |
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This annual event takes place on the second Saturday in June (registration starts at 10am ET), and benefits Franklin's Promise Coalition, a Franklin County-based non-profit organization. For more than 30 years, the Blue Parrot Mullet Toss has been hosted on the beach behind Blue Parrot. Participants pay a small entry fee and receive two mullet… 
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.
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Come join us for An Evening on the Edge of the Sea to learn about the wondrous sea life along our pristine shores and shallows. The evening kicks off with a brief overview of local ecology, followed by a walk into the exposed tidal flats to see an array of fascinating creatures. Edge of the… |
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It is Flag Day, so Florida American Legion Post 106 is again hosting their annual flag retirement ceremony at their post at 801 Highway 98 starting at 4:30 pm. Food and drink will be provided. It has been a very good year for collecting old flags to retire in our special burn pit. Public is… |
6 events,The 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” will take place from June 15 until July 24 at the Eastpoint and Carrabelle branches of the Franklin County Public Libraries. Children, teens, adults, and families are invited to dig into stories, science, history, and creativity through hands-on activities inspired by archaeology, dinosaurs, fossils, ancient civilizations, earth…
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Celebrate halfway to Halloween at the St. James Bay’s Summer Pool Party! Join us on June 15th from 12PM–4PM for a lively summer celebration featuring great vibes, refreshing drinks, and the perfect atmosphere to kick back with friends and family. Enjoy an energetic live performance by DJ Tiggs while you relax by the pool, float… 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…
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… |
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Join 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…
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… |
3 events,The 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” will take place from June 15 until July 24 at the Eastpoint and Carrabelle branches of the Franklin County Public Libraries. Children, teens, adults, and families are invited to dig into stories, science, history, and creativity through hands-on activities inspired by archaeology, dinosaurs, fossils, ancient civilizations, earth… |
5 events,The 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” will take place from June 15 until July 24 at the Eastpoint and Carrabelle branches of the Franklin County Public Libraries. Children, teens, adults, and families are invited to dig into stories, science, history, and creativity through hands-on activities inspired by archaeology, dinosaurs, fossils, ancient civilizations, earth… 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… Thursday's at Crooked River Grill! Join us for our International Food Night featuring the vibrant flavors of Mexico! From bold spices to fresh, authentic favorites, it’s a fiesta you won’t want to miss. Bring your appetite and enjoy a delicious evening with us! Check our Menu. Call for a reservation or takeout: 850-697-5050 |
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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… The 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” will take place from June 15 until July 24 at the Eastpoint and Carrabelle branches of the Franklin County Public Libraries. Children, teens, adults, and families are invited to dig into stories, science, history, and creativity through hands-on activities inspired by archaeology, dinosaurs, fossils, ancient civilizations, earth… |
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Celebrate Father’s Day with the special men in our lives at St. James Bay Golf & Pickleball Resort This Sunday, we’re offering all men the local rate for one round of golf all day long. Come enjoy a relaxing Sunday in the sun, great company, and a beautiful round of golf on our course. Bring…
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Father's Day at Crooked River Grill Sunday, June 21 This year, are you taking Dad out for mimosas and quiche, or are you taking him out for a steak? We're keeping the brunch but have a special plate, built for Dad: 🥩 Steak Frites - a big, hand-cut 20oz ribeye steak, seared the way it… |
5 events,The 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” continues June 21-27 at the Franklin County Public Libraries. All ages are invited to dig into stories, science, history, and creativity through hands-on activities inspired by archaeology, dinosaurs, fossils, ancient civilizations, earth science, and America 250. The programs are designed to encourage curiosity, exploration, literacy, and community… 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…
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… |
4 events,
Join 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…
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… |
3 events,The 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” continues June 21-27 at the Franklin County Public Libraries. All ages are invited to dig into stories, science, history, and creativity through hands-on activities inspired by archaeology, dinosaurs, fossils, ancient civilizations, earth science, and America 250. The programs are designed to encourage curiosity, exploration, literacy, and community… |
5 events,The 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” continues June 21-27 at the Franklin County Public Libraries. All ages are invited to dig into stories, science, history, and creativity through hands-on activities inspired by archaeology, dinosaurs, fossils, ancient civilizations, earth science, and America 250. The programs are designed to encourage curiosity, exploration, literacy, and community… 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… Thursday's at Crooked River Grill! Join us for our International Food Night featuring the vibrant flavors of Mexico! From bold spices to fresh, authentic favorites, it’s a fiesta you won’t want to miss. Bring your appetite and enjoy a delicious evening with us! Check our Menu. Call for a reservation or takeout: 850-697-5050 |
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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.
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Come join us for An Evening on the Edge of the Sea to learn about the wondrous sea life along our pristine shores and shallows. The evening kicks off with a brief overview of local ecology, followed by a walk into the exposed tidal flats to see an array of fascinating creatures. Edge of the… |
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The Crooked River Lighthouse will be hosting Twilight at the Tower on Sunday, June 28 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… |
6 events,The 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” returns June 28–July 4 at the Franklin County Public Libraries with a variety of free activities for all ages. The week’s programs will explore stories, science, history, and creativity through interactive experiences inspired by archaeology, dinosaurs, fossils, ancient civilizations, earth science, and America 250. Designed to spark… 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…
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…
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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, June 29, 2026, from 8:45 to 11:45 p.m. Event Highlights • Sunset at 8:44 p.m. • Moonrise at 8:55 p.m. Climb Details • Time:… |
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Join 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…
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… |
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Come enjoy fireworks over the Bay at the Annual Eastpoint Freedom Festival, hosted by the Eastpoint Civic Association. Fireworks will begin at dark-thirty on Wednesday, July 1. The 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” returns June 28–July 4 at the Franklin County Public Libraries with a variety of free activities for all ages. The week’s programs will explore stories, science, history, and creativity through interactive experiences inspired by archaeology, dinosaurs, fossils, ancient civilizations, earth science, and America 250. Designed to spark… |
4 events,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… Thursday's at Crooked River Grill! Join us for our International Food Night featuring the vibrant flavors of Mexico! From bold spices to fresh, authentic favorites, it’s a fiesta you won’t want to miss. Bring your appetite and enjoy a delicious evening with us! Check our Menu. Call for a reservation or takeout: 850-697-5050 |
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Beginning 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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Everyone 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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The Carrabelle History Museum is proud to present a featured exhibit, “Foundations of Freedom - Carrabelle’s Role in America’s Story” made possible by a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. This exhibit will be on display from Saturday, July 4 through Wednesday, September 30. This unique exhibit, in honor of America’s 250th birthday, tells the…
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… |
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