Area Events
Check Out Upcoming Events Near Alligator Point
Alligator Point is a short drive to Carrabelle, St. George Island & Apalachicola, Florida.
Here’s a list of upcoming events in the Wakulla & Franklin County area!
Events
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Kick off the celebration in Carrabelle with the community’s annual Independence Day fireworks display along the beautiful Carrabelle River. Arrive early to browse the town’s unique shops, enjoy dinner at one of Carrabelle’s locally owned restaurants, and discover the charm of this historic fishing community before gathering along the waterfront for an evening fireworks show… |
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Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle will present a special exhibit on the end of World War II. This exhibit opens Tuesday, July 15 and will be on display until Saturday, August 30. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. Admission is free, though donations are welcome. On… |
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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.
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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 Crooked River Lighthouse is celebrating Small Business Saturday and supporting local artisans on November 30 at the Country Farmers Market and Lighthouse Gift Shop at Crooked River Lighthouse, 1975 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle, FL. By shopping local, guests will discover high-quality, one-of-a-kind items while helping to support the community. The holiday shopping season kicks… |
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Dare 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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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… 
The 2025 Summer Reading Program splashes into creativity on Tuesday, July 22 with Adult Crafternoon: Textured Painting at 2:30 PM at both the Eastpoint and Carrabelle Branch Libraries. During this creative session, adults will explore textured painting —an enjoyable way to relax and connect with others. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking for… |
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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… The 2025 Summer Reading Program explores creativity on Wednesday, July 23 with an art workshop on Torn Paper Art at 1:00 PM at the Carrabelle Branch Library. At this creative workshop, guests will rip, layer, and glue colorful paper to design their own one-of-a-kind masterpiece. This program is open to all ages. Sponsored by the… 
The 2025 Summer Reading Program colors some fun on Wednesday, July 23 with Kids Art Class at 4:00 pm at the Eastpoint Branch Library. This will be a creative class where kids can join local artist Krystal, with 850 Painted Faces, for a fun and inspiring art session. Class limited to 10 participants. Registration is… |
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The 2025 Summer Reading Program crafts some fun on Thursday, July 24 with Kids Art Workshop making Sand Art at 11:00 AM at both the Eastpoint and Carrabelle Branch Libraries. This will be a creative program for kids where they can create fun masterpieces with sand and vibrant colors. Registration is required. This program is… |
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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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Located at the beautiful Millpond Pavilion at the end of Market Street, 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. Can’t wait till the weekend? The Apalachicola Growers Market is back this month, featuring… |
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Dare 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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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… |
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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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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 2025 Summer Reading Program explores creativity on Thursday, July 31 with an art workshop on Acrylic Painting at 10:30 AM at the Carrabelle Branch Library. At this creative workshop, guests will explore acrylic painting. Limited space. Registration is strongly encouraged. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries, the Summer Reading Program… |
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📅 Date: Friday, August 1st ⏰ Time: 5 PM – 8 PM When life gives you lemons… come downtown and celebrate! The Downtown Carrabelle First Friday Event is back with a zesty, cheerful lemon theme to brighten up your summer evening. Join us for sunshine vibes, citrus treats, and plenty of sweet surprises from our…
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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 Crooked River Lighthouse is celebrating Small Business Saturday and supporting local artisans on November 30 at the Country Farmers Market and Lighthouse Gift Shop at Crooked River Lighthouse, 1975 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle, FL. By shopping local, guests will discover high-quality, one-of-a-kind items while helping to support the community. The holiday shopping season kicks… |