| St. George Island Spooktacular October 23
The St. George Lighthouse Association will host its 7th Annual SGI Lighthouse Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular on Friday, October 23rd from 6:30-8:30pm in SGI Lighthouse Park. This free, family-friendly event will feature multiple candy stations along the sidewalk and spooky decorations lighting up the park. Guests, young or old, are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes and join us for the fun. Details.
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| SGI Pink Out Charity Event October 9
The annual Pink Out! returns to Paddy’s Raw Bar on St. George Island on Friday, October 9, bringing the community together for a fun evening in support of an important local cause.Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and will include live music, food, raffles, a silent auction, Pink Out merchandise, sweet treats, and plenty of fun throughout the evening. This popular annual event benefits Franklin Needs, Inc., a local organization helping Franklin County residents access breast cancer screenings and support. 100% of Pink Out! proceeds help provide free mammograms, testing through diagnosis, and transportation assistance for treatment. Come dressed in pink and enjoy a great night on St. George Island while supporting neighbors throughout Franklin County. Details.
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63rd Annual Florida Seafood Festival November 6-7The Florida Seafood Festival kicks off this beloved annual two day celebration of all things seafood beginning Friday, November 6 and running through Saturday, November 7. This annual event features Friday night musical headliner Ashley Morgan Band and Saturday evening's headliner Kaleb Austin at 8 pm. The annual Florida Seafood Festival features delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits and seafood related events including the Oyster Eating and Oyster Shucking contest, Blue Crab Races, Photo Contest, Parade, 5k Redfish Run, The Blessing of the Fleet and more. Details.
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| Twilight and Full Moon Climbs in October
The Crooked River Lighthouse invites visitors to Twilight at the Tower on Saturday October 24 from 7-9 pm ET in Carrabelle. This relaxing evening event offers after-hours museum visits, gift shop browsing, twilight tower climbs, and the peaceful natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach as evening falls. Admission is free. Evening climbs are $6 for the public, free for current members and free for kids 12 and under with a ticketed adult.
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| Whatever Floats Your Boat Regatta Oct. 10
The Chris Koenig Memorial “Whatever Floats Your Boat” Regatta will return to FSUCML on Saturday, October 10. This event celebrates community creativity, environmental stewardship, and marine conservation. Participants will craft boats from repurposed materials and race them in a spirited competition that emphasizes recycling and ocean health. The regatta attracts families, students, researchers, and local businesses, fostering community engagement and awareness about marine ecosystems. Details.
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| Miccosukee Presentation and Exhibit Oct. 27
The Apalachicola Historical Society will host a presentation about the Miccosukee Tribe and the Apalachicola River at 5pm on Tuesday, October 27 at the Raney House Museum in Apalachicola. Edward Ornstein, Deputy General Counsel and Embassy Director of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida will be the presentor. There will also be an opening reception later that evening at 6 pm for an exhibit on the Miccosukees entitled "Miccosukee: Art, Identity & Continuity.” The exhibit will be on display in the Raney House Museum from October 27 to November 28. Details.
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| | Apalach Porch Fest October 10
The 2026 Apalach Porch Fest will be held from 11 am till 6 pm on Saturday, October 10 in Apalachicola. Each year the porches and artists evolve and the volunteer-run festival features live music on front porches that become stages, yards become venues, and good will rules the day. Porch Fest Apalach, a free event, is held annually in October in Downtown Apalachicola. The event begins and ends bat Battery Park in Apalachicola and will feature 3 stages, 18 porches, and 35 acts playing a wide variety of music around town from 11 am to 6 pm. Details.
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| Spooky Pooches Howl-o-ween
October 24
The Apalachicola Mardi Gras Barkus group are hosting a spooky pooch trick or treat for your furry friends on Saturday, October 24 from noon till 4 pm at Apalachicola's Riverfront Park. The event, which will feature pet-friendly booths, a pet photo booth and goodies for your furry pets, will also feature adoptable pets from the Franklin County Humane Society. Details.
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| October Farmers' Markets
The Apalachicola Farmers' Market will host its October events on Saturday, October 10 and 24 from 9 am to 1 pm at 133 Avenue E Apalachicola. Can't wait till the weekend? The Apalachicola Downtown Market features fresh vegetables, gourmet goodies most Wednesdays from 9am to noon at 56 Commerce Street in Apalachicola.
The Crooked River Lighthouse is hosting their Country Farmer's Markets on Saturday October 3 and October 17 from 9 am-1 pm at the foot of the lighthouse at 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle Beach. Both area markets feature vendors from the community with locally made goods, veggies, plants, art, and baked goods.
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Take a Ghost Tour of Downtown ApalachJoin fellow paranormal enthusiasts during the spooky month for local ghost stories, area legends, and tales of hauntings in downtown Apalachicola. The Apalach Ghost Tour group hosts tours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week. Join in and watch them use ghost-hunting equipment to seek out any lingering spirits. Select tour goers and volunteers will get to use EMF detectors, and other ghost-hunting equipment at select locations on the tour. Bring your positive energy and let’s try to say “hello” to the ghosts of Apalachicola. The weekly tours begin at 8 pm in front of the Chamber of Commerce located at 17 Avenue E next to the Dixie Theatre. This tour ranges in length from an hour and a half to an hour and 45 minutes. Details.
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| Casino Night at the Fort Coombs Armory October 22
Join friends for a night of fun & funny money on Thursday October 22 from 6-9:30 pm at Apalachicola's Fort Coombs Armory in support of the Apalachicola Veterans Memorial Plaza. All proceeds support the “Walking our Boys Home” fundraiser. Enjoy professional casino games, scrumptious food, beer, wine, and amazing prizes. Seating is limited. Details.
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