The Dreamscape Journal - St. George Island & Apalachicola
Fall is the season locals keep to themselves on the Forgotten Coast. The water is still warm, the beaches are quiet, and St. George Island and historic Apalachicola fill the calendar with seafood, music and the first small-town holiday traditions of the season.
Here are the fall 2026 events worth planning a stay around, all a short drive from SeaScape Beachfront and Sea Dreams Beachfront.
Monday, October 26 · 7:00-9:00 pm
St. George Lighthouse, 2B East Gulf Beach Drive · $10
Watch the sun set and the full moon rise over the Gulf from the top of the island lighthouse. More climbs on November 24 and December 23.
Event detailsFriday & Saturday, November 6-7
Battery Park, Apalachicola
Florida’s oldest maritime event: fresh Apalachicola oysters, oyster shucking and eating contests, blue crab races, a parade, the Blessing of the Fleet and live music under the oaks.
Event detailsWednesday, November 11 · 11:00 am
Lighthouse Park, St. George Island · Free
The Lighthouse Association, SGI Veterans Reveille Group and American Legion Post 106 honor veterans at the foot of the Cape St. George Light.
Event detailsSaturday, November 21 · 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Apalachicola Regional Airport
Aerobatics, a skydiving team, a possible F-35 flyover, a car and motorcycle show, live music and a kids fun zone. The headline ride: a flight in a UH-1H Huey helicopter.
Event detailsSunday, November 22 · 10:00 am-6:00 pm
St. George Island Gift Shop, Lighthouse Park
Kick off holiday shopping island-style with local art, gifts and a festive first toast of the season.
Event detailsInto the holiday season
Friday, November 27 · 3:00-9:00 pm
Riverfront Park & downtown Apalachicola
The day after Thanksgiving, the historic downtown glows with luminaries. Merchants stay open late, carolers fill the streets, and Santa arrives by shrimp boat at 4:00 pm.
Event detailsFriday, December 4 · 4:00-6:00 pm
Lighthouse Park, St. George Island
Christmas crafts, hot chocolate and cookies, visits with Santa, then the island palms light up at dusk followed by the golf cart parade.
Event detailsEvent details verified October 25, 2026. Dates and times can change, so check each event link before you go.
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