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🌴 WHAT’S UP IN APALACHICOLA & THE FORGOTTEN COAST: SEPT. 28–OCT. 4

We're saying goodbye to September and hello to October this week, and the Forgotten Coast calendar has a little bit of everything: library programs, local government, history, live music, a farmers market and a Saturday paddle into one of our wildest backyard treasures.

Here's what's happening around Apalachicola, Eastpoint, Carrabelle and the Forgotten Coast.

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📚 LIBRARIES & LEARNING

🧠 Brain Builders: Monday, Sept. 28, 4 p.m.
Kids ages 8 and up can head to the Eastpoint Branch Library for another Brain Builders challenge featuring problem-solving, design and hands-on fun. Programs are free and open to the public.

Source: https://www.carrabelle.org/events/

🧶 Crochet Workshop: Monday, Sept. 28, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
The Carrabelle Branch Library hosts a free crochet workshop with staff-led instruction. A nice excuse to learn a new skill, or finally figure out what to do with that ball of yarn.

Source: https://www.carrabelle.org/events/

💻 Tech Help: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m.
Phone acting smarter than you again? The Carrabelle Branch Library offers free one-on-one Tech Help for devices, email and everyday digital questions.

Source: https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/tech-help-3/2026-04-21/

🀄 Mahjong Open Play: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1–4 p.m.
The Eastpoint Branch Library wraps up September with another afternoon of Mahjong open play. All players are invited.

Source: https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/mahjong-club/2026-09-15/

📚 Story Time: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10:30 a.m.
Little readers can head to the Carrabelle Branch Library Wednesday morning for Story Time, part of the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries' free weekly programming.

Source: https://www.carrabelle.org/events/

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🎨 HISTORY & CULTURE

🏛 Foundations of Freedom: Final Day Wednesday, Sept. 30, noon–5 p.m.
Last call for the Carrabelle History Museum's special exhibit, “Foundations of Freedom: Carrabelle's Role in America's Story.” The exhibit explores the community's contributions to the American story and closes Wednesday.

Source: https://www.carrabelle.org/events/

⭐ Operation Market Garden: A Bridge Too Far: Tuesday, Sept. 29–Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
It's also the final week for Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum's special exhibit exploring the ambitious 1944 Allied operation in the Netherlands. Admission is free, with donations appreciated. Editor's Choice: If you've been meaning to see this one, Saturday is your last chance.

Source: https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/special-exhibit-on-operation-market-garden-a-bridge-too-far-2/

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🌊 OUTDOORS & LOCAL FLAVOR

⭐ Country Farmer's Market: Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Head to the foot of the Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle for local produce, baked goods, handmade items, art and other community-made treasures. Editor's Choice: Market shopping with a lighthouse in the background is a pretty good way to start an October Saturday.

Source: https://www.carrabelle.org/events/

⭐ Tate's Hell Annual Paddle Festival: Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.–noon
The Florida Forest Service invites paddlers into Tate's Hell State Forest for a free guided paddle from the Gully Branch area. Bring your own canoe or kayak and come prepared for wilderness conditions. Editor's Choice: This one's a little different, wonderfully local and a great excuse to experience the wild side of Franklin County.

Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tates-hell-annual-paddle-festival-tickets-2001236402953

🏕️ Tate's Hell Paddle Festival Camping Weekend: Friday, Oct. 2–Sunday, Oct. 4
Want to make a weekend of it? Limited camping is available around the paddle festival, with Friday afternoon check-in, Saturday's guided paddle and Sunday breakdown. Reservations are requested, and campers should note there is no potable water at the site.

Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tates-hell-annual-paddle-festival-tickets-2001236402953

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🎶 LIVE MUSIC

🎸 Chance Stanley: Friday, Oct. 2, 6 p.m.
Bandsintown lists Chance Stanley performing Friday evening at Crooked River Grill in Carrabelle. Dinner, music and the start of an October weekend sounds about right.

Source: https://www.bandsintown.com/c/apalachicola-fl

🎶 Big Al and the Heavyweights: Friday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m.
Looking for another Friday-night option? Bandsintown lists Big Al and the Heavyweights at Fathoms Restaurant in Carrabelle.

Source: https://www.bandsintown.com/c/apalachicola-fl

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🏛 COMMUNITY & CITY

🏛 Final Budget Hearing & Special Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 6 p.m.
The City of Apalachicola holds its final budget hearing and special meeting for final adoption of the millage rate and city budget at the Commission Meeting Room, 74 6th Street.

Source: https://www.cityofapalachicola.com/events/list/

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🚗 SATURDAY GAME PLAN

If you're looking for one day to get out of the house, Saturday, Oct. 3 belongs to Carrabelle and Tate's Hell.

Start with the Country Farmer's Market at 9 a.m., head into Tate's Hell for the 10 a.m. guided paddle, and leave yourself enough time afterward to catch the final day of the Operation Market Garden exhibit at Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum.

Market goodies, paddling and World War II history: that's a pretty uniquely Franklin County Saturday. 🌊🛶🏛️

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📅 A LITTLE LOOK AHEAD

Apalachicola itself is fairly quiet this particular weekend, but that's about to change. Porch Fest Apalach is coming Saturday, Oct. 10, with musicians performing around town, so we'll give that one a closer look in next week's roundup.

Dates and times may change — verify before heading out.

That's what's up around Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast this week. Learn something at the library, squeeze in a museum exhibit before it disappears, browse the market or grab a paddle and head for Tate's Hell. 🌴🛶🌊

Happy exploring!