Key West

Gather on the Harbor Walk plaza at Greene and Elizabeth St. to best see the official lighting of the 2024 Key West Harbor Walk of Lights with lights and creative displays reflecting the Maritime History of Key West. The Key West Harbor Walk of Lights stays lit nightly through New Year's Eve, stretching along the Key West Historic Seaport and Key West Bight Marina. Festive music starts at 5 p.m., by the Fishing Buoy tree, with the tree lighting at 6 p.m. Music at the Lobster Trap tree begins at 6 p.m. with the tree at 7 p.m. The displays are to remain illuminated nightly through Dec. 31.

Stop by the Truman Waterfront from 10 am to 6 pm for a spectacular shopping event. Experience the largest show of the year with all your favorite Farmers Market vendors alongside a wide array of Artisan Market artists. Discover unique treasures, enjoy delicious local treats, and find something special for everyone on your list. Don’t miss this opportunity for a memorable day of shopping and community!

Discover the vibrant flavors and local treasures at the Key West Farmer's Market, held every Thursday at the Truman Waterfront Pier. Browse an array of stalls brimming with freshly harvested produce, artisanal goods, and handmade crafts, all crafted with passion by local vendors. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere, where the scent of ripe fruits mingles with the sounds of live music, creating an unforgettable experience for visitors and locals alike.

Bring your festively outfitted pets for professional photos with Santa on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Christmas tree at the foot of William Street at Key West Bight Marina, hosted by All Animal Clinic. Photos are $25 each (cash only) with proceeds benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of the Keys.

The Wesley House Family Services Holiday Village is the family-friendly pre-party for the BeLighted Bike Ride, creating an evening of joy, laughter, and holiday magic for all ages, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Coffee Butler Amphitheater, 21 Quay Rd. The village features over 20 community booths offering games and activities, carnival rides, bounce houses, local food trucks, community performances, snowfalls and Santa! The highlight of the evening is the BeLighted Bike Ride that departs from the event at 8 p.m. The luminous parade of holiday cheer on wheels winds through the streets of Key West. Admission to Holiday Village is $20 per person or four tickets for $70. Children age 3 and under enter free.

The Key West Holiday Parade is a festive celebration that brings the island's unique charm to life in the southernmost city of the continental U.S. This annual event features a delightful mix of marching bands, school groups, and both motorized and non-motorized floats, all showcasing the local community's vibrant spirit.

Celebrate Christmas at the Monroe County Sheriff's Animal Farm from 1 to 3 p.m. This will be the only open house during the month of December. Visit with the animals and participate in joyful holiday-themed activities. Gifts of fresh produce and other items, as well as cash gifts for the animals, are greatly appreciated!

Eaton Street becomes a southernmost North Pole Sunday afternoon and evening. Wander the blocks between Whitehead and Simonton, stopping at multiple venues for shopping and special presentations, including United Methodist with a 3:30 p.m. concert, Woman's Club of Key West, Salt Gallery, an open house at The Studios of Key West, classic cartoons at Tropic Cinema at 6 p.m., a 7 p.m. choral concert at St. Paul's Episcopal, and more. The event is free but tickets are recommended.

Discover the vibrant flavors and local treasures at the Key West Farmer's Market, held every Thursday at the Truman Waterfront Pier. Browse an array of stalls brimming with freshly harvested produce, artisanal goods, and handmade crafts, all crafted with passion by local vendors. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere, where the scent of ripe fruits mingles with the sounds of live music, creating an unforgettable experience for visitors and locals alike.

Join the Key West Art & Historical Society for the 7th Annual Holiday Concert & Bazaar from 5 pm to 9 pm. The event is located on the sweeping historic porch and street in front of the Custom House Museum. The immensely popular celebration will feature some of the Key West’s finest artisans, musicians and choirs, food and libations, and a holiday light show designed by Key West High School’s Conch 5 Studios, which will be projected on the face of the Custom House. There will be plenty of food and festive libations at this event along with excellent holiday shopping. The event is free and open to the public. 281 Front St.

Don't miss this magical nautical display of holiday lights on board every manner of watercraft in Key West Harbor. The judges stand is located at Schooner Wharf, 202 William St. Viewing is available from all along the Harbor Walk. The parade starts at 8 p.m.

Discover the vibrant flavors and local treasures at the Key West Farmer's Market, held every Thursday at the Truman Waterfront Pier. Browse an array of stalls brimming with freshly harvested produce, artisanal goods, and handmade crafts, all crafted with passion by local vendors. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere, where the scent of ripe fruits mingles with the sounds of live music, creating an unforgettable experience for visitors and locals alike.

This week's market will be stocked with Keys-made items perfect for gift giving this holiday season. Enjoy bloody’s, mimosas along with a full bar, coffee, smoothies, natural juices and cut fruit, multiple food trucks and stalls offering eat-here or take-away for snacking or a delicious meal. Shop a curated outdoor market offering fine crafts, art and jewelry. Stock your pantry and fridge with fresh produce, artisan cheeses, local seafood, honey, pickles and so much more. Listen to awesome local musicians doing your favorite Christmas standards, and get photos with Santa! 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Indigenous Park, 1801 White St.

Find festive outdoor jazz in The Gardens Hotel's famous outdoor garden, with a full cash bar on site and a 20% Christmas discount on bottled wine and bubbly. 5 to 7:00 p.m.

Discover the vibrant flavors and local treasures at the Key West Farmer's Market, held every Thursday at the Truman Waterfront Pier. Browse an array of stalls brimming with freshly harvested produce, artisanal goods, and handmade crafts, all crafted with passion by local vendors. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere, where the scent of ripe fruits mingles with the sounds of live music, creating an unforgettable experience for visitors and locals alike.

The arrival of 2025 is to be heralded on Key West's Duval Street with the "drop" of a gigantic manmade conch shell, the symbol of the Florida Keys, to the flat roof of Sloppy Joe's Bar, 201 Duval. Spectators gather on Duval for the annual gala, emceed by a rooftop host and featuring dancing in the street and a countdown to midnight recorded on a huge clock. Customers inside the bar may view the dropping of the conch shell on Sloppy-Tron.