Events on Florida's Forgotten Coast
July Sunset and Full Moon Climb at Cape St. George Lighthouse
Saint George Island Lighthouse 2-B East Gulf Beach Drive, Saint George IslandThe July Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Visitors can enjoy this opportunity to view St. George Island, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Apalachicola Bay under the evening sky. The Sunset and Full Moon Climb will begin…
Turtle Tales
Eastpoint Public Library 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesJoin the Eastpoint Branch Library on Thursday, July 14th at 2:00 pm for Turtle Tales. Come and join in the conversation and learn about our beautiful and fascinating sea turtles and go on a virtual turtle patrol. This program is free and available for all ages. Open to the public - no library card is…
Recycled T-Shirt Bag Craft
Carrabelle Library 311 St. James Avenue SE (US Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, United StatesJoin the Carrabelle Branch Library on July 14th at 2:00 pm. In this program, you will be making a bag using your old T-shirt. If you have an old worn-out shirt that you can’t seem to part with, bring it to this program and turn it into your very own handcrafted bag. This is a…
C-Quarters Youth Fishing Tournament
C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle 501 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, United StatesLast year, over 200 kids fished the tournament with some traveling as far away as Louisiana. This year we expect even more to join the fun and fishing activities. Friday evening, prior to Saturday's fishing day, all entries in the tournament must attend a Fishing Clinic taught by the Dock Master of C-Quarters Marina, Millard…
Carrabelle Country Market
Crooked River Lighthouse 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL, United StatesThis market at the Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle features vendors from the community with perfect gifts and goodies. There is freshly roasted coffee, delicious baked goods including cinnamon rolls and artisan bread, gorgeous art and photography, handcrafted balms and soaps, fresh herbs, vegetable seeds, handmade goods, and craft items, produce, and exotic starter plants.…
Tribute to Vivian Sherlock, author of The Fever Man
John Gorrie State Museum 46 6th Street, ApalachicolaPlease join the Apalachicola Area Historical Society & the John Gorrie Museum State Park in a Tribute to Vivian Sherlock in honor of the republication of “The Fever Man” A Biography of Dr. John Gorrie. Presenters: James Hargrove and Caty Greene Vivian Sherlock wrote “The Fever Man”, which is considered to be the definitive biography of Dr.…
Bits and Pieces Mixed Media Art Class
Art of Glass 128 C East Pine Avenue, St. George IslandAre you looking for something to do on St. George Island? Are you down on vacation? Do you need something for you & the kids to do while Dad is fishing? Or do you just want to visit your artistic side? Let us help you find your inner artist at Art of Glass, with our…
Hermit Crab Hangout
Carrabelle Library 311 St. James Avenue SE (US Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, United StatesJoin the Carrabelle Branch Library on Tuesday, July 19th at 10:00 am for a Hermit Crab Hangout with the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve. Come out of your shell, and join this fun-filled event featuring hermit crabs. There will be a story, activities and live specimens to observe. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED due to limited materials.…
Hermit Crab Hangout
Eastpoint Public Library 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesJoin the Eastpoint Branch Library on Tuesday, July 19th at 2:00 pm for a Hermit Crab Hangout with the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve. Come out of your shell, and join this fun-filled event featuring hermit crabs. There will be a story, activities and live specimens to observe. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED due to limited materials.…
Turtle Talk Tuesdays
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesVisit the Reserve this summer to learn all about our nesting sea turtles. After a presentation on sea turtle biology, our conservation and monitoring program, and ways local residents and visitors can make the beaches welcoming to nesting turtles, Reserve staff and members of the St. George Island Volunteer Turtle Patrol will be on hand…
Add an Event
Have an event happening in Franklin County, Florida? Add it to our event calendar!