Key West Holiday Fest Offers Dazzling Array of Festivities
Key West Holiday Fest, the southernmost city’s annual joyous celebration of the season, kicked off on Thanksgiving Eve and continues through December. Whether you delight in the fun and funky, the enchantingly elegant, or all the above, revelers of all ages can immerse in a solid month of tropical warmth infused holiday magic.
Holiday Fest
“Key West Holiday Fest is a sparkling, month-long celebration of the season, celebrated in our unique tropical island style,” commented Jodi Weinhofer, President of the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West. “From lighted parades on land and sea, to enchanting inn tours, musical performances, stage events, and New Year’s Eve extravaganzas, there’s something wonderful for all ages happening here.”
2024 Holiday Fest Calendar of Events Coming Soon…
Holiday Fest 2024 Calendar of Events
Key West Harbor Walk of Lights at the Historic Seaport
Explore Lazy Way Lane at the Green Street Plaza to the Ferry Terminal at Grinnell Street while reveling in a wonderland of holiday displays and thousands of lights adorning trees, ships, shops, restaurants and watering holes, adorned in celebration of the season and honoring the maritime history of Key West.
The MARC annual Christmas tree lot
Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, holiday accessories, ornaments, and wonderful locally produced gifts. More than 1500 trees travel from North Carolina to Key West and are available until they run out or Christmas Eve, which ever comes first. 1401 Seminary Street. For information call the MARC Plant Store at 305-296-9556.
Cocoa and Carols: Live Holiday Music Cruise Aboard Schooner America 2.0
A festive cruise featuring holiday live music, hot cocoa, cookies, [...]
Key West Waterfront Winter Wonderland
The Coffee Butler Amphitheater at Truman Waterfront Park will welcome revelers of all ages to a holiday wonderland with beautiful lighting displays, an ice skating rink, rides, attractions, music and more. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Old Town Trolley Holiday Lights & Sights Tours
Multiple nightly tours begin at Mallory Square and convey caroling passengers through magically decorated streets and neighborhoods.
Conch Tour Train Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Tours
Multiple nightly tours depart from Key West High School and convey caroling passengers through streets and neighborhoods to revel in the magically illuminated city of Key West.
Key West Waterfront Winter Wonderland
The Coffee Butler Amphitheater at Truman Waterfront Park will welcome revelers of all ages to a holiday wonderland with beautiful lighting displays, an ice skating rink, rides, attractions, music and more. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Old Town Trolley Holiday Lights & Sights Tours
Multiple nightly tours begin at Mallory Square and convey caroling passengers through magically decorated streets and neighborhoods.
Key West Artisan Market Shop Local Edition, featuring Santa Claus
Higgs Beach 1000 Atlantic Blvd, Key West, FL, United StatesShop for the holidays at a curated outdoor market offering fine crafts and art from talented Florida Keys makers, a wide variety of food and libations, local musicians and authors, and glorious ocean views along with a visit from old Saint Nick himself.
Christmas Cantata concert
The choir will perform a selection of contemporary music and Christmas carols.
Conch Tour Train Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Tours
Multiple nightly tours depart from Key West High School and convey caroling passengers through streets and neighborhoods to revel in the magically illuminated city of Key West.
Holiday Jazz in the Gardens
The Gardens Hotel at 526 Angela street welcomes holiday-goers to festive outdoor jazz in its famous garden, with a full cash bar on site and a 20% Christmas discount on bottled wine and bubbly.