The Old Island Days Art Festival (now officially renamed the Key West Art & Craft Festival) celebrates its 61st anniversary in 2026. This prestigious, juried outdoor show is a cornerstone of the island’s winter season, transforming the waterfront into a sprawling gallery for some of the country’s finest artists and craftspeople. Festival Dates: February 21 […]
The Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square is the nightly heartbeat of Key West—a “multicultural circus” and arts festival that has been a mandatory island ritual since the late 1960s. Every single evening, locals and visitors gather at the water’s edge to toast the setting sun in a communal salute that is equal parts high-energy street […]
The Florida Keys Farmers Market (often referred to as the Islamorada Farmers Market) is a vibrant Sunday tradition in the Upper Keys. Known for its “oasis” atmosphere, it’s much more than a grocery stop—it’s a social hub featuring live music, colorful murals, and a lush garden setting that feels like a hidden park. Schedule & […]
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Animal Farm Open House is one of the most unique and heartwarming community attractions in the Florida Keys. Located on the grounds of the Stock Island Detention Center, this “jailhouse zoo” serves as a sanctuary for over 150 abandoned, abused, or confiscated animals, ranging from traditional farm residents to exotic species. […]
The Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square is the nightly heartbeat of Key West—a “multicultural circus” and arts festival that has been a mandatory island ritual since the late 1960s. Every single evening, locals and visitors gather at the water’s edge to toast the setting sun in a communal salute that is equal parts high-energy street […]
The Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square is the nightly heartbeat of Key West—a “multicultural circus” and arts festival that has been a mandatory island ritual since the late 1960s. Every single evening, locals and visitors gather at the water’s edge to toast the setting sun in a communal salute that is equal parts high-energy street […]
The Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square is the nightly heartbeat of Key West—a “multicultural circus” and arts festival that has been a mandatory island ritual since the late 1960s. Every single evening, locals and visitors gather at the water’s edge to toast the setting sun in a communal salute that is equal parts high-energy street […]
The Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square is the nightly heartbeat of Key West—a “multicultural circus” and arts festival that has been a mandatory island ritual since the late 1960s. Every single evening, locals and visitors gather at the water’s edge to toast the setting sun in a communal salute that is equal parts high-energy street […]
he Truman Waterfront Farmers Market (often referred to simply as the Key West Farmers Market) is a weekly staple of island life. Held at the scenic, breezy end of the island, it is a “pop-up island bazaar” that serves as both a grocery stop for locals and a scenic lunch or sunset destination for visitors. […]
The Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square is the nightly heartbeat of Key West—a “multicultural circus” and arts festival that has been a mandatory island ritual since the late 1960s. Every single evening, locals and visitors gather at the water’s edge to toast the setting sun in a communal salute that is equal parts high-energy street […]
The Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square is the nightly heartbeat of Key West—a “multicultural circus” and arts festival that has been a mandatory island ritual since the late 1960s. Every single evening, locals and visitors gather at the water’s edge to toast the setting sun in a communal salute that is equal parts high-energy street […]
The Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square is the nightly heartbeat of Key West—a “multicultural circus” and arts festival that has been a mandatory island ritual since the late 1960s. Every single evening, locals and visitors gather at the water’s edge to toast the setting sun in a communal salute that is equal parts high-energy street […]