Free Florida Keys Holiday Festival

Snow, a pet parade and art exhibits are among the activities at the Florida Keys Holiday Festival in Islamorada.
Youngsters are able to frolick in a mountain of snow during the event Friday evening, Dec. 4.
The event is at Founder’s Park, mile marker 87.
Other highlights include a holiday parade featuring a high [...]

Free Christmas Pageant in Key Largo

Enjoy a free holiday event in Key Largo. Mile Marker 90.
The Christmas Pageant performances are 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Coral Shores Performing Arts Center.
For information, phone 305-451-1642

Free Art Festival in Big Pine Key

Enjoy the work of artists and artisans from The Florida Keys.
The Big Pine & Lower Keys Island Art Festival
is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.
Along with the art, the event features activities for youngsters and live music.
The festival is at the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, mile marker 31 oceanside [...]

Half-prize appetizers at T.G.I. Friday’s

T.G.I. Friday’s has a new “Appy Hour” deal, good through Dec. 23.
If you sit at the bar, you can get half–price appetizers from 4 p.m. until the bar closes. That means dishes normally priced at $6 to $11 are $3 to $5.50.
Included in the deal are Sesame Jack Chicken Strips, Tuscan Spinach Dip, Fried Mozzarella, [...]

‘Keys Kash’ Hotel Deals in Key West

Various resorts, inns and hotels in the Florida Keys are offering Keys Kash deals.
Here are a few examples
The Westin Key West Resort & Marina, 245 Front Street,  Key West, 866-841-2600
With each night at the regular rate, enjoy half-off every second night.  Requires Thursday through Sunday arrival and three-night minimum stay. Valid through Dec. 24. Some restrictions apply.
Ocean [...]

State Parks Are Free on Veteran’s Day

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Several Florida state parks in the Florida Keys are offering free admission on Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veteran’s Day.
If you’re inclined to pack a picnic or just make a day of enjoying nature, here is a list of state parks in the region.
* Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, Key West, 305-292-6713
* Bahia Honda State [...]

2-for-1 Coupon From Dairy Queen

Treat yourself to two frosty treats for the price of one.
Dairy Queen is offering a two-for-one deal on its blizzards.
A most popular flavor available in November is Girl Scout Tagalongs Peanut Butter Patties.
To receive the buy-one-get-one-free coupon by e-mail, join the Blizzard Fan Club on the Dairy Queen website.
Once you receive your coupon, browse here [...]

Free Activities At Aviation Day Event

Families are invited to the festivities at the The Aviation Day event, which showcases various styles of aircraft.
The event, at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport, 9400 Overseas Highway, is Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is free. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
The event is sponsored by [...]