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Events in the Florida Keys for October, 2025
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| October 01 to October 31,
in Key Largo |
Key Largo: Taste the Keys
The month-long Taste the Keys is a culinary journey through Key Largo and the Upper Keys to experience delectable Florida Keys cuisine on weekly foodie tours by trolley, culminating in a cook-off competition event. Participating locations include Skipper’s Dockside, Playa Largo, The Catch, Gus’ Grille at Reefhouse Resort & Marina, Mrs. Mac’s and many more.
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| October 16 to October 19,
in Key Largo |
REEF Fest
The annual REEF Fest, hosted by the Reef Environmental Education Foundation in Key Largo, enables ocean lovers to celebrate their love of marine life and learn about the latest in conservation through dive, snorkel and kayak trips along with ocean-themed seminars and social events.
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| October 17 to October 20,
in Islamorada |
Ladies Let’s Go Fishing! Keys Saltwater Weekend Seminar & Fishing Fever Inshore/Offshore Tournament
Female fishing fans can learn or polish angling skills during the award-winning weekend seminar and Fishing Fever tournament. More than 8,000 female graduates have immersed themselves in the annual lighthearted yet skills-heavy curriculum to learn and hone abilities in offshore, bottom, inshore and fly fishing.
Contact: Betty Bauman 954-475-9068
Email: [email protected]
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| October 17 to October 26,
in Key West |
Key West Fantasy Fest
"Bedtime Stories & Magical Monsters" is the official theme for Fantasy Fest 2025, Key West’s annual multi-day costuming extravaganza in paradise. From October 17-26, revelers can explore an array of exciting events, including the the exuberant Goombay Festival in the streets, the Zombie Bike Ride, a Bedtime Stories and Magical Monsters-themed 5K run/walk, the Captain Morgan Masquerade March (aka “Locals Parade”), the Royal Coronation of the 2025 Fantasy Fest King and Queen, plus concerts, theater productions, the enchanting Key West Pet Masquerade, the 41st annual Headdress Ball pageant, and the world-famous Key West Fantasy Fest Parade on Saturday, Oct. 25.
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| October 19,
in Key West |
Fantasy Fest: Zombie Bike Ride
The annual Rock n' Roll costumed Zombie bike ride returns for another wild run on Sunday, Oct. 19. The Zombieland pre-ride party takes place at Fort East Martello, 3501 S. Roosevelt, from 2 to 6 p.m. with face and body painters, food vendors and a full bar. The ride, with thousands of costumed zombies, rolls out at 6 p.m. going down A-1-A then through downtown. The ride ends with a dance party at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater at Truman Waterfront Park presented by Rams Head. Register online in advance for $10.
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| October 24,
in Key West |
Fantasy Fest: Masquerade March
Join the hugely popular Fantasy Fest tradition known as the locals’ parade that highlights costumes, creativity and community. The Captain Morgan Masquerade March is a grown-up moving cocktail and dance party that begins at
5:30 p.m. at Truman Ave. and Frances St. The route winds its way north to Fleming St., stopping at participating guest houses that hand out complimentary beverages.
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| October 25,
in Key West |
Fantasy Fest Parade
Join 70,000 exuberant partygoers as the Key West Fantasy Fest parade rolls down Duval Street featuring glittering floats, spectacular costumes and dazzling dancing groups, some dressed and decorated to illuminate this year's theme of "Bedtime Stories & Magical Monsters." It doesn’t get any wilder than this! Parade steps off at 7 PM; Free to attend for spectators.
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