Florida, October 23, 2025
News Summary
Florida is set to host a variety of diverse festivals and events throughout November, featuring seafood, arts, music, and cultural celebrations. Major highlights include the 61st Annual Florida Seafood Festival in Apalachicola, the Florida International Air Show, and the Boca Raton Fine Art Show. These events provide entertainment for all ages, promoting family-friendly activities and showcasing the state’s vibrant community spirit. With many events free to attend, visitors are encouraged to explore the fun and culture that Florida has to offer during this festive month.
Apalachicola
Florida events for November 2025 are scheduled across the state, offering a mix of food, music, art, family activities and seasonal displays. Major gatherings run throughout the month and into early 2026, with a concentration of festivals and community events on the first two weekends of November. The schedule includes free community events and ticketed attractions, with several focused on seafood, the arts, and cultural heritage.
Key details up front
Dates run from October 31st through December and January for some multi-week exhibitions. Events take place in cities including Apalachicola, Punta Gorda, Boca Raton, Crystal River, Fernandina Beach, Sarasota, Nokomis, Orlando, Tallahassee, McIntosh, Jacksonville, Panama City, Sanford, Orlando (Festival Park), across the A1A corridor from Fernandina Beach to Ponce Inlet, Crestview, Treasure Island, Naples and Miami. Offerings include seafood-centric festivals, air show performances, juried art shows, music festivals, cultural celebrations, sand sculpting, holiday light displays and a statewide garage sale route.
Top events and immediate specifics
61st Annual Florida Seafood Festival – When: October 31st and November 1st, 2025 – Where: Historic Downtown Apalachicola, 1 Bay Ave, Apalachicola, FL 32320. Features include Redfish Run, Oyster Eating contests, Parade, large Carnival, Blue Crab races. The event is family-friendly with live music, local artisans, and seafood options. Kids under 12 can participate in Blue Crab Races for free from 1 pm to 5 pm.
Florida International Air Show – When: November 1st and 2nd, 2025 – Where: Punta Gorda Airport, 27100 Jones Loop Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33982. The focus is on aviation with various aircraft performances. Events start at 12 pm each day.
Boca Raton Fine Art Show – When: November 1st and 2nd, 2025 – Where: Sanborn Square Park, 72 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432. The event is free to attend and features original, handmade art from multiple juried artists.
18th Annual Stone Crab Jam Music Festival – When: November 1st, 2025 – Where: Bayside, 311 NE 4th Ave, Crystal River, FL 34429. The festival combines seafood and live music and benefits charity.
Right Whale Festival – When: November 1st and 2nd, 2025 – Where: Main Beach Park, 32 N Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. This free event raises awareness for endangered North Atlantic right whales and includes live music, food trucks, and interactive displays.
Tiki Fest – When: November 6th through the 8th, 2025 – Where: Golden Host Resort and Bahi Hut Lounge, 4675 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234. An intimate tiki event filled with fun activities and entertainment.
North Jetty Park Food Truck Rally – When: November 7th, 2025 – Where: North Jetty Park, 1000 S Casey Key Road, Nokomis, FL 34275. A family-friendly event featuring games, music, and local food trucks.
Orlando GreekFest – When: November 7th through the 9th, 2025 – Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Orlando, 1217 Trinity Woods Ln, Maitland, FL 32751. The festival celebrates Greek culture with food, dance performances, and music.
29th Annual Artisans in the Garden – When: November 8th, 2025 – Where: Tallahassee Nurseries, 2911 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Features over 50 local artists, live music, and food trucks.
McIntosh 1890s Festival – When: November 8th, 2025 – Where: 5835 Avenue G, McIntosh, FL 32664. A free hometown event with over 250 vendors and live music celebrating its 51st anniversary.
Jacksonville PorchFest – When: November 8th, 2025 – Where: Sesquicentennial Park, 1527 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32206. The event features over 25 musicians and bands, is family-friendly, and includes local vendors.
Downtown ArtWalk – When: November 8th, 2025 – Where: Historic Downtown Panama City, Panama City, FL. Art galleries open late with live demonstrations, music, and snacks.
Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild – When: Select nights – November 14th, 2025, through January 18th, 2026 – Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771. A nighttime event showcasing beautiful hand-constructed lanterns along a path.
Orlando Beer Festival – When: November 15th, 2025 – Where: Festival Park, 2911 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32803. Features hundreds of varieties of beer, live music, and carnival games.
A1A Super Scenic Garage Sale – When: November 15th, 2025 – Where: From Fernandina Beach to Ponce Inlet. A 150-mile garage sale with incredible deals through scenic coastal communities.
Christmas Market – When: November 15th, 2025 – Where: Courthouse Terrace, 121 Courthouse Terrace, Crestview, FL. A market featuring shopping opportunities from local vendors, music, and food.
Sanding Ovations – When: November 20th through the 23rd, and November 29th and 30th, 2025 – Where: Treasure Island Gulf Front Park, 10424 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, FL 33706. A master sand sculpting exhibition with live music and vendors.
Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden – When: November 28th, 2025 through January 4th, 2026 – Where: Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples, FL 34112. A ticketed nightly event featuring stunning holiday lights in the gardens.
CultureFest 305 – When: TBD – Where: HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130. A folklife festival celebrating Miami’s diverse culture with music, dance, and food sampling.
Supporting details
Several events are free to the public while others require tickets or admission. The schedule includes single-day events, weekend festivals and multi-week exhibitions that span into January 2026. Family-oriented activities appear in many listings, including interactive displays, contests, races, children’s activities and demonstrations. A range of food options is present at seafood-focused festivals, food truck rallies and cultural food events. Music is a common feature, from local bands at community festivals to lineup-driven music festivals that benefit charities.
Background and context
Florida has a long tradition of late-fall and early-winter events that take advantage of milder weather and seasonal tourism. November historically sees a mix of community-run festivals, arts programming and destination events that draw locals and visitors. This calendar reflects both longstanding annual festivals and attractions that combine cultural, culinary and environmental themes. Multi-week nighttime exhibits and holiday light displays extend programming into December and January, providing evening attractions during the holiday season.
Practical notes for attendees
Attendees should check event-specific information regarding hours, ticketing and parking before traveling. Events listed as free remain free as described. Several events note family programming or specific free activities for children. Weather and availability of vendors or performers can affect outdoor festival components.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When and where is the 61st Annual Florida Seafood Festival?
A: 61st Annual Florida Seafood Festival – When: October 31st and November 1st, 2025 – Where: Historic Downtown Apalachicola, 1 Bay Ave, Apalachicola, FL 32320 – Features: Redfish Run, Oyster Eating contests, Parade, large Carnival, Blue Crab races. – Family-friendly event with live music, local artisans, and seafood options. – Kids under 12 can participate in Blue Crab Races for free from 1 pm to 5 pm.
Q: When and where is the Florida International Air Show?
A: Florida International Air Show – When: November 1st and 2nd, 2025 – Where: Punta Gorda Airport, 27100 Jones Loop Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33982 – Focus on aviation with various aircraft performances. – Events start at 12 pm each day.
Q: When and where is the Boca Raton Fine Art Show?
A: Boca Raton Fine Art Show – When: November 1st and 2nd, 2025 – Where: Sanborn Square Park, 72 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432 – Free to attend, featuring original, handmade art from multiple juried artists.
Q: When and where is the 18th Annual Stone Crab Jam Music Festival?
A: 18th Annual Stone Crab Jam Music Festival – When: November 1st, 2025 – Where: Bayside, 311 NE 4th Ave, Crystal River, FL 34429 – Combines seafood and live music; event benefits charity.
Q: When and where is the Right Whale Festival?
A: Right Whale Festival – When: November 1st and 2nd, 2025 – Where: Main Beach Park, 32 N Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 – Free event raising awareness for endangered North Atlantic right whales. – Includes live music, food trucks, and interactive displays.
Q: When and where is Tiki Fest?
A: Tiki Fest – When: November 6th through the 8th, 2025 – Where: Golden Host Resort and Bahi Hut Lounge, 4675 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234 – An intimate tiki event filled with fun activities and entertainment.
Q: When and where is the North Jetty Park Food Truck Rally?
A: North Jetty Park Food Truck Rally – When: November 7th, 2025 – Where: North Jetty Park, 1000 S Casey Key Road, Nokomis, FL 34275 – Family-friendly event featuring games, music, and local food trucks.
Q: When and where is Orlando GreekFest?
A: Orlando GreekFest – When: November 7th through the 9th, 2025 – Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Orlando, 1217 Trinity Woods Ln, Maitland, FL 32751 – Celebrates Greek culture with food, dance performances, and music.
Q: When and where is the 29th Annual Artisans in the Garden?
A: 29th Annual Artisans in the Garden – When: November 8th, 2025 – Where: Tallahassee Nurseries, 2911 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308 – Features over 50 local artists, live music, and food trucks.
Q: When and where is the McIntosh 1890s Festival?
A: McIntosh 1890s Festival – When: November 8th, 2025 – Where: 5835 Avenue G, McIntosh, FL 32664 – Free hometown event with over 250 vendors and live music celebrating its 51st anniversary.
Q: When and where is Jacksonville PorchFest?
A: Jacksonville PorchFest – When: November 8th, 2025 – Where: Sesquicentennial Park, 1527 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32206 – Features over 25 musicians and bands, family-friendly, with local vendors.
Q: When and where is Downtown ArtWalk?
A: Downtown ArtWalk – When: November 8th, 2025 – Where: Historic Downtown Panama City, Panama City, FL – Art galleries open late with live demonstrations, music, and snacks.
Q: When and where is the Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild?
A: Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild – When: Select nights – November 14th, 2025, through January 18th, 2026 – Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 – A nighttime event showcasing beautiful hand-constructed lanterns along a path.
Q: When and where is the Orlando Beer Festival?
A: Orlando Beer Festival – When: November 15th, 2025 – Where: Festival Park, 2911 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32803 – Features hundreds of varieties of beer, live music, and carnival games.
Q: When and where is the A1A Super Scenic Garage Sale?
A: A1A Super Scenic Garage Sale – When: November 15th, 2025 – Where: From Fernandina Beach to Ponce Inlet – A 150-mile garage sale with incredible deals through scenic coastal communities.
Q: When and where is the Christmas Market in Crestview?
A: Christmas Market – When: November 15th, 2025 – Where: Courthouse Terrace, 121 Courthouse Terrace, Crestview, FL – A market featuring shopping opportunities from local vendors, music, and food.
Q: When and where is Sanding Ovations?
A: Sanding Ovations – When: November 20th through the 23rd, and November 29th and 30th, 2025 – Where: Treasure Island Gulf Front Park, 10424 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, FL 33706 – A master sand sculpting exhibition with live music and vendors.
Q: When and where is Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden?
A: Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden – When: November 28th, 2025 through January 4th, 2026 – Where: Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples, FL 34112 – Ticketed nightly event featuring stunning holiday lights in the gardens.
Q: When and where is CultureFest 305?
A: CultureFest 305 – When: TBD – Where: HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130 – A folklife festival celebrating Miami’s diverse culture with music, dance, and food sampling.
Event summary chart
| Event | Date(s) | Location | Primary Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61st Annual Florida Seafood Festival | October 31st and November 1st, 2025 | Historic Downtown Apalachicola | Seafood / Family |
| Florida International Air Show | November 1st and 2nd, 2025 | Punta Gorda Airport | Aviation |
| Boca Raton Fine Art Show | November 1st and 2nd, 2025 | Sanborn Square Park | Fine Art |
| Orlando Beer Festival | November 15th, 2025 | Festival Park, Orlando | Beer / Music |
| Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild | November 14th, 2025 – January 18th, 2026 | Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens | Nighttime Lantern Exhibit |
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Florida
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