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🌴 WHAT’S UP IN APALACHICOLA & THE FORGOTTEN COAST: OCTOBER 26–NOVEMBER 1, 2026

 

Halloween week is here. There’s a full-moon climb at the St. George lighthouse, a Miccosukee history talk, library programs, and a couple of evening music stops. Here’s what’s happening around Apalachicola, Eastpoint, Carrabelle and the surrounding coast.

 

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🎨 ARTS, THEATER & CULTURE

 

⭐ Sunset and Full Moon Climb: Monday, Oct. 26, 7–9 p.m.
The St. George Lighthouse Association hosts a sunset and full-moon climb at the Cape St. George Light. Sunset is listed around 6:58 p.m. and moonrise around 7:10 p.m.
Editor’s Choice: A clear night and a full moon over the island.
Source: Apalachicola Bay Chamber: Sunset and Full Moon Climb

 

🏛 Miccosukee Talk: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 5 p.m.
Free public program on the Miccosukee Tribe and the Apalachicola River at the Raney House Museum, 128 Market Street. Speaker: Edward Ornstein.
Source: Florida’s Forgotten Coast: Miccosukee Talk

 

🏛 Special Exhibit: Operation Torch
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum continues its special exhibit on Operation Torch: the Campaign in North Africa through the end of October.
Source: Apalachicola Bay Chamber: Operation Torch Exhibit

 

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📚 LIBRARIES & LEARNING

 

🧘 Yoga at Apalachicola Library: Monday, Oct. 26, 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. 27, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free one-on-one tech help sessions at the Carrabelle Branch Library.
Source: Apalachicola Bay Chamber: Tech Help

 

🐢 Turtle Talk Tuesdays: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2–3 p.m.
Sea turtle presentation at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve in Eastpoint.
Source: Apalachicola Bay Chamber: Turtle Talk

 

🧶 Knit / Crochet & Visit: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 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

 

🎸 Swamp Rats: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6–9 p.m.
Folk band with clawhammer banjo and harmonizing vocals at Apalachicola Yacht Club.
Source: Apalachicola Yacht Club listing via AllEvents

 

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🏛 COMMUNITY & CITY

 

🏛 Parks & Recreation Meeting: Monday, Oct. 26, 5:30 p.m.
City of Apalachicola Parks & Recreation meeting.
Source: City of Apalachicola: Events Calendar

 

🏛 Code Enforcement Hearing: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.
City of Apalachicola Code Enforcement Hearing.
Source: City of Apalachicola: Events Calendar

 

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🌴 THE WEEKEND GAME PLAN

Monday night is the standout for the island. The Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Light runs 7–9 p.m. Earlier in the week, the Miccosukee talk at the Raney House on Tuesday at 5 p.m. is a short, local history stop. By midweek, Swamp Rats play the Yacht Club on Wednesday evening.

 

Dates and times may change — verify before heading out.

 

That’s what’s up around Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast this week. Climb for the full moon, catch a history talk, or stop by a library program. 🌴🌕

 

Happy exploring!