December 4
ReMARCable Christmas Tree Auction
5:00pm
Margaritaville Key West Resort & Marina , 245 Front Street
ReMARCable Christmas Tree Auction to benefit MARC. Doors open at 5pm. Auction at 7pm. To sponsor a tree, call Gordon Ross at 305-294-9526 ext. 25.
December 5
Key West Lighted Bike Ride
7:00pm
Bayview Park, 1320 Truman Ave.
The Lighted Bike Ride helps to gather the needed toys for the struggling, working families of Key West for the holidays. At the Holiday Helpers Store, eligible parents walk through the store, empowered by the ability to pick free, new toys their children will want instead of just allocating non-specific toys to parents. The ride is a family event at Bayview Park beginning with a registration at 5:30pm with the Lighted Bike Ride beginning at 7:00pm. Families and individuals with lighted and decorated bikes ride through the streets for the community to see. Registration for the ride is one unwrapped toy for the Key West Holiday Store. For information, contact Claire Hiller at 305-809-5000.
December 7-16
The Nutcracker Key West
Tennessee Williams Theatre
5901 College Road
Nutcracker Key West, produced bi-annually, is the largest community production brought to the stage in Key West. It is produced by Paradise Ballet Theatre Presenters, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. This year 60 of our community's children and adults and 15 professional dancers from around the world will join together again for our 6th year to produce this outstanding historical recreation of Key West's version of the Nutcracker. This special holiday tradition lives in the hearts and memories of all that participate, view, and give to this amazing show. Nutcracker Key West is dazzling and unique with her tiny chickens, humorous roosters, lively shrimp, and brilliant jewels of the Atocha. Donations can be made and pledges may be made via the PayPal buttons. Be a part of the magic and consider sponsoring a part of this piece of our heritage. Please support Nutcracker Key West!
December 8
Key West Annual Holiday Parade
7:00pm - 9pm
Truman Avenue & Duval Street
Key West will be showing its holiday spirit with the annual hometown parade with marching bands, groups and floats. Route proceeds down Truman Ave. to Duval, where it takes a right and continues on to Eaton Street. Some streets will be closed for this event. For more information, please contact the City Manager's Office at 305-809-3881.
December 15
Parade of Paws & Holiday Bazaar
10:00am - 2:00pm
Higgs Beach
An event to benefit the animals of FKSPCA. The Parade of Paws is the FKSPCA's annual fundraiser to benefit the Animal Care Fund at the Florida Keys SPCA. People from all over secure pledges from their family, friends, neighbors, their friend's friends, their family's neighbors... (You get the idea!). And then they come together to parade their four-legged friends to support our lifesaving mission caring for our community's homeless animals. Top earners will earn the opportunity to win prizes and bragging rights for the title of the 2018 Parade of Paws King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Duke or Duchess for your most treasured companion! For more information, please contact: 305-294-4857.
December 15
Annual Lighted Boat Parade
8:00pm
Maritime merriment will fill the harbor for the holidays as the 28th Annual Schooner Wharf Bar & Galley/Absolut Vodka Lighted Boat Parade sails past and brightens up the bight. Vessels of all shapes and sizes will dazzle the crowd and judges with their Christmas creativity. The Coast Guard will continue the proud tradition of leading our maritime parade, while other vessels will be decked out in their holiday best featuring thousands of lights. Come down to the Historic Seaport and the Harbor Walk of Lights throughout the holiday season. Captains' Meeting is Thursday, December 13. The Lighted Boat Parade Festivities start at 6:00 pm and parade starts at 8:00pm. Awards Party and Ceremony will take place at 8:00pm on Sunday, December 16. For more information or to enter your boat, call 305-292-3302.
December 28-29
59th Annual Home Tours
305-294-9501
The annual Key West house tours are conducted by the Old Island Restoration Foundation and funded in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. Each tour features lovely homes and gardens reflecting the varied tastes and originality of their owners. You will be enchanted by exquisite restorations, creative renovations and delightful interiors featuring art collections, antiques, and much more. General admission tickets for all tours are $30 per person and $35 during the days of each tour. 4:00pm on Saturday and 8:00pm on Sunday. No smoking, pets, food/drink or photographs will be permitted in the tour homes.
December 31
Key West Dachshund Walk
12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Annual Key West Dachshund Walk will be held as usual on New Year's Eve day, rain or shine. All dachshunds and their fans gather at the corner of Whitehead and Fleming Street in Key West for a brief sniff and greet. This is a free event; no registration is required; costumes are always enjoyed but not necessary. Extremely kid and adult friendly. Over 200 dachshunds were in attendance for the walk last year - a record number! Just as many if not more are expected this year. Fleming Street will truly be a "wiener wonderland" - a short walk for short legged dogs. In past years walk watchers have been amazed and delighted by the variety of dachshunds and their outlandish costumes. |
January 18-19
59th Annual Home Tours
4pm - 8pm
305-294-9501
The annual Key West house tours are conducted by the Old Island Restoration Foundation and funded in part by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. Each tour features lovely homes and gardens reflecting the varied tastes and originality of their owners. You will be enchanted by exquisite restorations, creative renovations and delightful interiors featuring art collections, antiques, and much more.
January 19-20
14th Annual Seafood Festival
11am
The Florida Keys Commercial Fisherman's Association is having their 14th Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival at Bayview Park. Association contact: 305-619-0039. Festival Director contact: 573-619-2200.
January 21
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
12pm - 4pm
Nelson English Park, 300 Catherine Street
The City of Key West invites the community to join in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The family-oriented celebration will include food, bounce houses, inspiring speeches, a parade and more in honor of the civil rights pioneer.
January 23-27
Key West Food & Wine Festival
800-474-4319
The Key West Food and Wine Festival is a series of wine and food themed events showcasing a diverse range of wines and inventive cuisine, hosted by their passionate creators at iconic island locations. Over 30 unique events including waterfront tastings, wine maker/chef collaborations and local funky events that present an authentic taste of Key West, FL. |
