Ring in the new year by showing your loved ones around your city! Monroe County residents can take advantage of some of our tours and attractions for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass!
Pole Vault in Paradise is an all-comers pole vault competition. Participants compete in youth, masters and elite categories, with prize money for the elites. All pole vaulters are welcome and should register online. If you’re not a pole vaulter, bring a chair or beach towel and watch the competition. Admission is free and food and beverage sales support the Key West High School track team. The event is sanctioned by the USATF and is on the World Athletic Calendar.
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8:00 PM
Key West Theater: Paula Poundstone
Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St.
Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legends. She performs at Key West Theater for one night.
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Key West Art & Historical Society Historic Seaport Sail: Harry S. Truman in Key West
Historic Seaport docks at 0 Margaret St.
Enjoy a 2-hour Historic Harbor Tour with Truman Little White House docent Rick Warmbold on the S/V Argo Navis, talking about “Harry S. Truman’s Eleven Key West Visits.” Passengers will enjoy Bloody Marys, mimosas, or non-alcoholic beverages along with lite breakfast fare as Warmbold dives into Truman’s eleven working vacations, and shares how Key West was not only a place for the President to recharge his batteries – he will tell you how things in Key West would shape the country and world. The trip departs from the Historic Seaport docks at 0 Margaret St. at 10 a.m. and returns at 12 p.m.
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Key West Artisan Market
Higgs Beach, in the parking lot at the Key West Wildlife Center
Local artisans include culinary, textile, jewelry, wood, artists & crafters, curiosities, Local Author’s Nook, live variety show, fresh produce and lots of great, fresh food. Each week is a different theme focused on island living and local charities. Guests are encouraged to go green and ride bikes. Ample free parking and marked handicapped spots at the park. Please BYOB (bring your own bags).
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27th Annual Key West Half Marathon & Runfest Weekend
Enjoy a weekend filled with running and camaraderie including 5k, 8k, 10k and half marathon races. Participants can also sign up for the Papa’s Pilar Rum Stroll and the Bech N’ Beer Mile, and celebrate with recovery and farewell parties.
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Key West Artisan Market
Higgs Beach, in the parking lot at the Key West Wildlife Center
Local artisans include culinary, textile, jewelry, wood, artists & crafters, curiosities, Local Author’s Nook, live variety show, fresh produce and lots of great, fresh food. Each week is a different theme focused on island living and local charities. Guests are encouraged to go green and ride bikes. Ample free parking and marked handicapped spots at the park. Please BYOB (bring your own bags).
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Mile 0 Fest
Mile 0 Festival is a premier music festival that celebrates Red Dirt and Americana music. Artists include the Red Clay Strays, Randy Rogers Band, Shane Smith & the Saints, Steve Earle, Reckless Kelly, Kaitlin Butts and many more. A variety of passes that include lodging are available along with event-only passes.
