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
Calendar of Events
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The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve is excited to present Fishy Fashion, a special installation in our Nature Center running September 30–December 31, 2025. This creative and educational exhibit showcases a collection of whimsical costumes crafted from flotsam, jetsam, and other beach debris by local artist Joan Matey. Visitors will also enjoy sculptures and fashion… 
The Carrabelle History Museum is pleased to announce a special display featuring vintage bottles of the Forgotten Coast. This exhibit will be on display from Wednesday, October 1 through Sunday, December 28. This unique exhibit will showcase a wide variety of interesting and historical bottles that tell the story of Franklin County’s heritage, industry, and… 
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting two special exhibits in the month of December. The focus of one exhibit will be on commemorating the Anniversary of Pearl Harbor and the focus of the other exhibit will be on exploring Christmas During the War. These two exhibits will open Tuesday, December 2, 2025…
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Join us at The Franklin Cafe every Sunday, from noon to 3 pm Enjoy our Endless Bubbles, featuring bottomless mimosas $15 per person Savor a variety of fruity favorites co-mingling with champagne, including: – Orange Oasis: Orange Juice – Orange Twist – Tropical Twist: Pineapple Juice + Grilled Pineapple Garnish – Peachy Palms: Peach Juice… |
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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…
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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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Bring the under 4 crowd for a story and craft time. Enjoy songs, games, and check out library books after to continue the fun at home! This event is a service of Bring Me A Book Franklin/Forgotten Coast. From website: Bring Me A Book Forgotten Coast is a non-profit organization focused on igniting the passion… |
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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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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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ST. GEORGE ISLAND, FL – Experience the beauty of St. George Island under the glow of the first full moon of the new year! The St. George Lighthouse Association will host its January Sunset and Full Moon Climb on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Event Highlights -Sunset at 5:54 p.m. -Moonrise…
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Live theatre with music, comedy, dancing and magic! Fun for 13 and older. Tickets online or at the door |
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Live theatre with music, comedy, dancing and magic! Fun for 13 and older. Tickets online or at the door |
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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…
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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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Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit about Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily. This exhibit will be on display from Tuesday, January 6, 2026 until Saturday, January 31, 2026. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission,… The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) are pleased to announce that a popular series of free educational Tech Help sessions will continue this January at the Carrabelle Branch Library. These sessions are part of the Program Series, offering something for everyone – young children, students, and lifelong learners. These events are open… |
2 events,The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) announces a week filled with creativity, connection, and community at the Eastpoint and Carrabelle Branches of the Franklin County Public Libraries through their popular Program Series. All library programs are free and open to the public with no library card required. Adult Crafternoon: Make-Up Crafts will… |
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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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The 2026 Ilse Newell Concert Series kicks off January 10 with Whitnbey Monge, Whitney Mongé is a Nashville-based Americana Soul singer-songwriter and guitarist whose smoky, soulful vocals and raw, heartfelt songwriting reflect a life steeped in authenticity. Raised in the Pacific Northwest, she began her musical journey busking on the streets of Seattle, where her… 
The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) will be presenting a program on the turpentine industry in the Apalachicola area by Kermit Brown as part of their Spring Speaker Series on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 4:00 pm at the Raney Carriage House, 126 Market Street, Apalachicola, FL. This presentation will explore the turpentine industry in… |
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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…
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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… |
3 events,The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) are pleased to announce that a popular series of free educational Tech Help sessions will continue this January at the Carrabelle Branch Library. These sessions are part of the Program Series, offering something for everyone – young children, students, and lifelong learners. These events are open…
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The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) announces a week filled with creativity, connection, and community at the Eastpoint and Carrabelle Branches of the Franklin County Public Libraries through their popular Program Series. All library programs are free and open to the public with no library card required. Novels & Nibbles: Book Club… |
3 events,
The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) announces a week filled with creativity, connection, and community at the Eastpoint and Carrabelle Branches of the Franklin County Public Libraries through their popular Program Series. All library programs are free and open to the public with no library card required. Creation Station: Sewing Felt Winter…
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Popular singer-songwriters Clayton Mathis and David Lloyd will kick off the Apalachicola Library’s 2026 Art and Music Series: “World Tour,” playing Americana music on Wednesday, January 14, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. The series will continue every other Wednesday evening in January and February in the library’s intimate listening room setting at 80 12th Street… |
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The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) announces a week filled with creativity, connection, and community at the Eastpoint and Carrabelle Branches of the Franklin County Public Libraries through their popular Program Series. All library programs are free and open to the public with no library card required. Audubon Florida will present Coastal… |
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Apalachicola’s annual Oyster Cook-Off returns January 17 in downtown Historic Apalachicola at Riverfront Park. The event features oysters galore, local beer, live music, kids’ activities, dancing performances, and a 5K run! Enter your best recipe and be a contestant in the oyster cook-off or just come out and enjoy a day of wonderful food, refreshments…
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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 Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) announces a week filled with creativity, connection, and community at the Eastpoint and Carrabelle Branches of the Franklin County Public Libraries through their popular Program Series. All library programs are free and open to the public with no library card required. Audubon Florida will present Coastal…
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The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) announces a week filled with creativity, connection, and community at the Eastpoint and Carrabelle Branches of the Franklin County Public Libraries through their popular Program Series. All library programs are free and open to the public with no library card required. The Souper Celebration: Soup, Bread… |
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3 events,
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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…
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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… |
2 events,The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) are pleased to announce that a popular series of free educational Tech Help sessions will continue this January at the Carrabelle Branch Library. These sessions are part of the Program Series, offering something for everyone – young children, students, and lifelong learners. These events are open… |
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Join us at Battery Park for a weekend filled with flavor, fun, and fiery competition at the Butts & Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay, Thursday- Saturday, January 22-24, in Apalachicola’s Battery Park. Hosted by the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, this award-winning culinary event has been featured on the Food Network’s BBQ USA and is… |
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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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3 events,
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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…
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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… |
2 events,The Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) are pleased to announce that a popular series of free educational Tech Help sessions will continue this January at the Carrabelle Branch Library. These sessions are part of the Program Series, offering something for everyone – young children, students, and lifelong learners. These events are open… |
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Immerse yourself in the lively sounds of Greek folk music as Panayotis (Paddy) League performs the songs of Greek sponge divers in Greece and across the Greek diaspora (including Apalachicola!). The Apalachicola Library’s exciting Winter Art & Music: “World Tour” continues on Wednesday, January 28, at 6 PM in the library’s intimate listening room setting.… |
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The Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle, FL will be hosting their 4th Annual Crooked River Park Fest on Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 9 am – 3 pm ET. The event features an expanded Country ‘Super’ Market, local food vendor, car show, and more. The Crooked River Lighthouse Museum & Gift Shop, lighthouse tower climbs,…
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The Crooked River Lighthouse will host its 4th Annual Crooked River Park Fest on Saturday, January 31, in Carrabelle, FL. From 10 am–4 pm ET, visitors can enjoy an expanded Country “Super” Market, a car show from 10 am–2 pm, and a fish and nature printing activity. The celebration continues from 5–8 pm with a…
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The Crooked River Lighthouse will be hosting Twilight at the Tower on Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 pm in Carrabelle, FL. This special after-hours event invites visitors to enjoy the gorgeous natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach as the golden sun sets below the horizon and the beautiful Snow Moon rises.… |