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Things to do in Key West

51 ideas for a day or a night in Key West, by what you’re in the mood for.

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Nightlife · 20Tours & day trips · 8Festivals & events · 7Arts & culture · 5Outdoors · 4Family · 3Walking tours · 1Meet people · 1Markets · 1Sport · 1

Nightlife in Key West

Sunset PierDuval Street · $$Green Parrot BarOld Town · $$Sloppy Joe's BarDuval Street · $$Comedy Key WestOld Town · $$Hog's Breath SaloonOld Town · $$Irish Kevin's BarDuval Street · $$La Te DaDuval Street · $$Schooner Wharf BarHistoric Seaport · $$Waterfront BreweryHistoric Seaport · $$FreeSloppy Joe's Comic Book Cape-ers PartyMon 19 October, 10am · Sloppy Joe's Bar

Tours & day trips in Key West

Dry Tortugas National Park by Yankee Freedom Ferry8 hrs · Key West Historic SeaportDry Tortugas by Seaplane8 hrs · 3471 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West · From $527Bahia Honda State Park8 hrs · Drive from Key West (self-drive) · From $2.5Fury Key West Snorkel, Dolphin and Eco Tours2.5 hrs · Key West Historic Seaport · From $63Sebago Key West Sandbar SafariKey West Historic Seaport · From $100Sebago Lands End Sunset Cruise2 hrs · Key West Historic Seaport · From $60National Key Deer Refuge2.5 hrs · Drive from Key West (self-drive) · FreePigeon Key Historic Island4 hrs · Marathon (self-drive from Key West)

Festivals & events in Key West

Fantasy Fest 2026: Musical Icons and Iconic MusicalsMon 19 October · Old Town Key West33rd Original Homemade Bikini ContestWed 21 October, 7pm · Irish Kevin's · From $20FreeFantasy Fest Street Fair and Costume PromenadeFri 23 October, 12pm · Duval StreetFreeCaptain Morgan's Masquerade MarchFri 23 October, 5:30pm · Frances and Petronia Streets to Duval StreetFantasy Fest Parade Viewing Party at First FlightSat 24 October, 6pm · First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery · From $125Mangoes Fantasy Fest Parade PartySat 24 October, 6pm · Mangoes Restaurant · From $90FreeDeep Eddy Vodka Fantasy Fest ParadeSat 24 October, 7pm · Duval Street

Arts & culture in Key West

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Encore)Mon 19 October · Waterfront PlayhouseParty in My Pants: A Sexy CabaretWed 21 October, 8pm · Key West TheaterThe Rocky Horror Picture Show (Fantasy Fest VIP screening)Wed 21 October, 8pm · Tropic Cinema · From $4543rd Annual Headdress BallThu 22 October, 8pm · Coffee Butler Amphitheater, Truman Waterfront ParkFree26th Annual Living Art ExpoFri 23 October, 7pm · Ocean Key Sunset Pier

Outdoors in Key West

FreeFort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park Beach and Fort Walkabout 2 hrsFreeKey West Historic Marker Tourabout 2 hrsFreeFlorida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail at Higgs BeachRoute from Florida State ParksFreeKey West Cemetery Self-Guided Walkabout 1 hr

Family in Key West

FreePet MasqueradeWed 21 October, 6:30pm · Key West Amphitheater, Truman Waterfront ParkScreamin' Green HalloweenSat 24 October, 10am · Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden · From $5FreeChildren's DaySun 25 October, 12pm · Bayview Park

Walking tours in Key West

Key West Treasures TourAny time · 7 hrs · From €2

Meet people in Key West

Cocktails for Animal TailsTue 20 October, 8pm · Rick's Complex · From $40

Markets in Key West

FreeTruman Waterfront MarketThu 22 October, 1pm · Truman Waterfront Market

Sport in Key West

Fantasy Fest 5K Run/WalkMon 19 October, 6pm · Tiki House Key West
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Things to do in Key West, answered

What are the best things to do in Key West?

Right now: Sunset Pier (nightlife), Dry Tortugas National Park by Yankee Freedom Ferry (tours & day trips), Fantasy Fest 2026: Musical Icons and Iconic Musicals (festivals & events) and Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Encore) (arts & culture). Each list is refreshed several times a day.

What can I do for free in Key West?

Sloppy Joe's Comic Book Cape-ers Party, A Green Parrot Beatles Tribute, Tay Tay Tuesday: Life of a Showgirl and Sloppy Joe's Slumber Party, and 15 more.

What's on in Key West this week?

What's On Key West has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.