We’re still waiting for that first fall breeze to waft over the island chain down here in the Florida Keys. And although the mercury still reflects the summer season, the tourist season is pretty much upon us. Key West’s dance card is rapidly filling up with fundraisers, film festivals, fishing tournaments, FANTASY FEST and other fantastic events. Check out our Save the Date events calendar, in print each week in the Key West Weekly. To have an event considered for inclusion in our listings, email the information to Mandy@KeysWeekly.com. Do NOT just attach an event flyer to an email. Please include the who, what, when, where, why and how much in the body of an email that can be copied and pasted to avoid any typos or transcription errors.
Tuesday, Oct. 10
- Deadline to submit artwork to JAG Gallery’s Small Works 2023 juried exhibit. Artists are invited to submit up to six 2- or 3-D works: painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and textiles. The only stipulation is that submissions cannot exceed 10 inches in any direction. Small Works 2023 opens with a gallery reception on Nov. 3 and runs through Nov. 26. Works also will be available online. Entry information, details and application are at jaggallery.art.
Friday, Oct. 13
- Florida Keys Wildlife Society hosts a guided bird/nature walk on Long Beach Road, Big Pine Key. 8 to 9:30 a.m. RSVP to keydeer@fws.gov.
- Singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid performs, 4 p.m., at the Key West branch of the Monroe County Library, 700 Fleming St. The concert is free, but seating is limited on a first come, first served basis.
Saturday, Oct. 14
- Coastlove Stock Island Cleanup & Community Celebration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bernstein Park. Following the community cleanup, Coastlove will host a picnic at the park. Visit coastlove.org/stockisland for more information and to register volunteer groups of 8 to 10 people for the cleanup.
- Native Plant Giveaway at the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge Nature Center, 30587 Overseas Hwy., Big Pine Key. 10 a.m. to noon.
Oct. 20-29
- Fantasy Fest 2023, with the theme, “Uniforms & Unicorns — 200 Years of Sailing into Fantasy” takes place all over Key West. Visit fantasyfest.com for a full schedule and information.
Sunday, Oct. 22
- Key West’s annual Zombie Bike Ride pedals the island along the Atlantic Ocean. Events in ‘Zombieland’ at Fort East Martello, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd., start at 2 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 13
- Congregation B’Nai Zion restarts its free monthly movie series. “Deli Man” will screen at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. 750 United St., Key West.
November 15-19
- Tickets and packages for the Key West Film Festival are available at kwfilmfest.com.
