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🌴 WHAT’S UP IN APALACHICOLA & THE FORGOTTEN COAST: OCTOBER 19–25, 2026

Halloween is starting to show up around town. This week brings a pirate talk, lighthouse trick-or-treating, a downtown dog stroll, library crafts, and a couple of music stops. Here’s what’s happening around Apalachicola, Eastpoint, Carrabelle and the surrounding coast.

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🎨 ARTS, THEATER & CULTURE

🏴‍☠️ Pirates of Apalachicola Bay: Friday, Oct. 23, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Author Robert Jacob talks about the real pirates connected to the Apalachicola area at the Franklin County Maritime Heritage Museum.
Source: Florida’s Forgotten Coast: Pirates of the Apalachicola Bay

⭐ 7th Annual SGI Lighthouse Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular: Friday, Oct. 23, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
The St. George Lighthouse Association hosts a free family event with candy stations and decorations in Lighthouse Park. Costumes encouraged.
Editor’s Choice: Free, local, and a simple way to mark the season on the island.
Source: Apalachicola Bay Chamber: SGI Lighthouse Trick-or-Treat

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📚 LIBRARIES & LEARNING

🧘 Yoga at Apalachicola Library: Monday, Oct. 19, 6–7 p.m.
By-donation yoga class at the Apalachicola Margaret Key Library.
Source: Florida’s Forgotten Coast: Yoga at the Library

💻 Tech Help at Carrabelle Library: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free one-on-one tech help sessions continue at the Carrabelle Branch Library.
Source: Apalachicola Bay Chamber: Tech Help

🎨 Adult Crafternoon: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2:30–5 p.m.
Adult craft session at the Eastpoint Branch Library.
Source: Apalachicola Bay Chamber: Adult Crafternoon

🐢 Turtle Talk Tuesdays: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2–3 p.m.
Sea turtle talk at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve in Eastpoint.
Source: Apalachicola Bay Chamber: Turtle Talk

🧶 Knit / Crochet & Visit: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1–5 p.m.
Informal knitting and crochet afternoon at River’s Edge Gallery.
Source: Apalachicola Bay Chamber: Knit / Crochet

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🎶 LIVE MUSIC & LOCAL FUN

⭐ Spooky Pooches Howl-o-ween: Saturday, Oct. 24, noon–4 p.m.
Free trick-or-treat stroll for costumed dogs through downtown Apalachicola, starting at Riverfront Park. Includes a Franklin County Humane Society adoption event, photo booth, and treats.
Editor’s Choice: Dogs, downtown, and adoptions in one afternoon.
Source: Florida’s Forgotten Coast: Spooky Pooches

🎤 Ronnie Randolph: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.
Acoustic set listed at Mango’s Marley.
Source: Bandsintown: Apalachicola Area Shows

🎤 Ronnie Randolph: Thursday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m.
Acoustic set listed at the Haughty Heron.
Source: Bandsintown: Apalachicola Area Shows

🎸 Songwriters in the Round: Thursday, Oct. 22, 6–9 p.m.
Kyle Keller, Evan Barber, and Clayton Mathis at Apalachicola Yacht Club.
Source: Apalachicola Yacht Club listing via AllEvents

🎶 Dolce Trio: Saturday, Oct. 24, 7–10 p.m.
Folk trio from Tallahassee at Apalachicola Yacht Club.
Source: Apalachicola Yacht Club listing via AllEvents

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🚗 WORTH THE DRIVE

🕯️ Twilight at the Tower: Saturday, Oct. 24, 7–9 p.m.
Evening event at Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle.
Source: Florida’s Forgotten Coast: Twilight at the Tower

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🏛 COMMUNITY & CITY

🏛 Special Meeting & Commission Workshop: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m.
City of Apalachicola meeting.
Source: City of Apalachicola: Events Calendar

🏛 Aquatics Facility Discussion: Thursday, Oct. 22, 6–8 p.m.
City discussion on the aquatics facility.
Source: City of Apalachicola: Events Calendar

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🌴 THE WEEKEND GAME PLAN

Saturday, Oct. 24 looks like the busiest day. Start at the Apalachicola Farmers Market (9 a.m.–1 p.m.), then head to Riverfront Park for Spooky Pooches Howl-o-ween from noon to 4 p.m. In the evening, Carrabelle has Twilight at the Tower, or stay closer to town for the Dolce Trio at the Yacht Club.

Dates and times may change — verify before heading out.

That’s what’s up around Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast this week. Catch a pirate talk, take the dog downtown, or stop by a library craft afternoon. 🌴🎃

Happy exploring!