9 AM
Blue Hole Wildlife Walk
Blue Hole, Key Deer Refuge · Family
The freshwater sinkhole lake attracts Key deer, alligators, turtles and migratory birds year-round.
9 AM
Looe Key Snorkel Charter
Big Pine Key marinas · Active
Daily charter boats to Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary - the most biodiverse reef in the Keys.
9 AM
Backcountry Kayak/Paddle
Florida Bay flats · Active
Launch from Big Pine's bay access for the most pristine kayaking in the lower Keys.
6 PM
Key Deer Spotting
Key Deer Refuge, Big Pine Key · Family
Drive the refuge roads at dawn or dusk to see the world's smallest deer - found only on Big Pine and No Name Key.
Lobster Mini-Season
Two-day recreational lobster season - the lower Keys reefs near Big Pine are excellent lobster habitat.
Lower Keys Underwater Music
The Looe Key Reef underwater music festival - divers listen to underwater speakers each summer.
Big Pine Key Art Festival
Annual arts and crafts festival in Big Pine Key celebrating the lower Keys community.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.