Key West "Bight" before Christmas Celebration and KW Holiday events

01/15/2025

Thank you to all the Key West humans who showed up with their family pets to get a 2024 Pet Picture with Santa and raise money for the Boys & Girls Club in 2 short hours. And thanks again to the event sponsor All Animal Clinic for the amazing set up and support!
The Harbor Walk of Lights is still lit every night, but hurry on down to the Historic Seaport before it’s gone until next season.

12/17/2024

Sailing holiday fun on America 2.0, on the Harbor Walk of Lights!

12/05/2024

Stop in at the Key West Bight Thursday night between 6-8pm and see Santa with many different critters, and support the Boys & Girls Club.
And then stroll the Harbor Walk of Lights for shopping, dinner and cocktails.
Happy holidays🎄

Key West, Florida Christmas holiday calendar of upcoming events, including Harbor Walk of Lights, Hometown Holiday Parade, pet pictures and more!

11/28/2024

Keywestchristmas.org

11/26/2024

Lighting of the Key West Harbor Walk & progressive Holiday Party!
This Wednesday - Thanksgiving eve.
2:00pm- Dante’s Ducky races, big prizes, bike give away.
5:00 - 6:00 lighting @ the Fishing Buoy Tree, bike give away & Toy Drive. 6:00 - 7:00 lighting @ the Lobster Trap Tree, bike give away!
See KeyWestChristmas.org.

12/16/2023

The rain is clearing out, so it’s ON!

12/16/2023

Saturday, Dec 9, starting with the Bahama Village Music Program “House of Pan” steel band from the Schooner Wharf stage, the 32nd annual Schooner Wharf Bar/Absolute Vodka Lighted Boat Parade was amazing. Just a few of the more than 30 creatively bedecked craft that participated are pictured here, including a group of brightly lighted, “Baby Shark” inspired Crusin’ Tiki boats, A U.S. Coast Guard Station Key West boat piloted by Santa Claus and Colorful lights depicting under-water sea-life decorate the 105’ Schooner America 2.0 as it cruises through the Key West Bight Marina. This and other “Bight Before Christmas”’ events at the Historic Seaport are part of the annual island-wide Key West Holiday Fest.
See KeyWestChristmas.org for an extensive calendar of holiday happenings in Key West!

12/11/2023

Santa was a busy guy on Friday Dec 1 annual All Animal Clinic “Pet Pictures with Santa” event at the Key West Bight Marina – Historic Seaport. Part of the Key West "Bight" before Christmas holiday celebration, donations for the photos benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Key West.
See KeyWestChristmas.org

12/01/2023

16th annual All Animal Clinic “Pet Pictures with Santa”
Friday, December 1, from 6-8pm, bring the critters and the kids for the event at the Nautical Christmas tree located at the foot of William Street at the Key West Bight Marina – Historic Seaport. Part of the 18th Key West "Bight" before Christmas holiday celebration and the island-wide 2023 Key West Holiday Fest, a $25 cash donation gets a professional high-resolution photo with Santa, plus goodies including pet bandanas, doggie and kids treats and toys. For an extensive holiday event listing, visit KeyWestChristmas.org for waterfront and island-wide holiday happenings.

12/01/2023

Surrounded by hundreds of holiday revelers, Santa and Mrs. Claus, portrayed by Ric and Cindy McCausland, pose for photo ops with both the naughty and the nice next to a fishing buoy themed Christmas tree Wednesday night at the official lighting of the Key West Historic Seaport ‘Harbor Walk of Lights.’ The ceremonial Thanksgiving Eve lighting of the Seaport’s many trees, ships, shops, restaurants and watering holes marks the beginning of Key West Holiday Fest, an annual island-wide celebration of the holidays presented in part by the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West and the Monroe Country Tourist Development Council that continues through December 31. (Photo: Carol Tedesco

11/29/2023

It's our annual Tree Trimming Party and toy drive beginning at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3rd.
Prizes will be awarded for the Most Original, Most Nautical and Most Popular with the holiday crowd. All tree trimmers will be treated to a free holiday cocktail -- egg nog, hot apple jack or Swedish Glogg.
Twenty-four years ago the Schooner Wharf Breakfast Club initiated Each of Santa’s helpers who donates an unwrapped gift for Angels Just 4 Kinds will also receive a free holiday drink from Schooner Wharf Bar.
Favorite local musicians, The Reach Out Trio will be playing holiday tunes, reggae, classic and current favorites with the sound of the islands to round out the festivities.
Come make our tree yours! Happy Holidays from the crew of Schooner Wharf Bar and Galley!
For more information, call (305) 292-9520 or visit Schoonerwharf.com or like them on Facebook.