Friends of John Pennekamp

May Programs at Pennekamp
2025-05-01 08:00 - 2025-05-31 17:00 (America/New_York)

Friends Night Out - May
2025-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | The Catch, 102041 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL, 33037, United States
Join the Friends of Pennekamp SP for Friends Night Out at The Catch, May 21 at 5:30 PM. Meet and mingle with other park enthusiasts and learn how to weave a palm frond basket with Melanie Valle.
Join us at The Catch (MM 102) or Friends Night Out at The Catch, May 21 at 5:30 PM. Meet and mingle with other park enthusiasts and learn how to weave a palm frond hanging basket with Melanie Valle. We will have a drawing for a $50 gift certificate, generously donated to us by The Catch. Advance registration with $20 donation requested. INDICATE THE NUMER OF TICKET YOU NEED TO ACTIVATE THE REGISTRATION BUTTON.

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June Programs
2025-06-01 - 2025-06-30
Check out of Facebook page for up-to-date info on all our activities!

Friends Night Out - June
2025-06-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Islamorada brewery & distillery, 82229 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL, 33036, United States
Join the Friends of Pennekamp SP for Friends Night Out at Islamorada Brewery & Distillery. Meet and mingle with other park enthusiasts and paint an oyster shell with artist MJ. There is a $20 registration fee for painting (half gets donated to the park!). Register for painting using the QR code in event flyer or this link: https://square.link/u/JVT7xtM8?src=sheet”
There is no fee to come enjoy the venue, enjoy free tastings and talk to other Friends! Islamorada Brewery & Distillery has donated a $25 gift card so we’ll be having a drawing by chance.
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July Programs
2025-07-01 08:00 - 2025-07-31 18:00

July Friends Night Out - Cornhole Tournament
2025-07-17 17:30 - 19:30 | dive bar tavernier, 200 Florida Ave, Tavernier, FL, 33070, United States
The Dive Bar in Tavernier (200 Florida Ave) is hosting the July Friends Night Out on July 17! Come join us for some friendly competition at the corn hole tournament. Or if relaxing is more your style, just grab a pint of one of their local brews on tap and enjoy the live music, sunset, and tasty offerings from Bites on the Bay with your state park Friends. Entry for the corn hole tournament is $10. The first place winners get bragging rights and their bar tab paid for courtesy of the Dive Bar. Second place gets half off their bar tab. Proceeds from the tournament benefit on-going Park fundraising goals, such as our beach renourishment project.

Bring your best game and join us at 5:30. Corn hole tournament starts at 6:00. Hope to see you there!

August Events (Click here for details)
2025-08-01 08:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00

October Programs
2025-10-02 08:00 - 2025-10-31 17:00

Halloween at Pennekamp
2025-10-25 17:30 - 20:30 | John Pennekamp Visitor Center and Aquarium, 102601 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL, 33037, United States
Join us for the fifth annual Halloween at Pennekamp on Saturday, October 25th from 5:30PM to 8:30PM!
This year’s event features:Trunk or Treat at Cannon Beach Parking Lots 5:30PM to 8:00PMA-scare-ium 5:30PM to 8:30PMSpooky Trail (without scare actors) 5:30PM to 6:30PMSpooky Trail (with scare actors) 6:45PM to 8:30PMMermaid Meet & GreetCaptain Coral ShowsNew this year: music and food trucks
This year’s event will be free to enter thanks to a generous donation by our event sponsor, First State Bank of the Florida Keys. We will be accepting donations to benefit Friends of John Pennekamp SP. Get your broomsticks and peg legs ready for this frightfully good time. We can’t wait to see you there!

November Programs
2025-11-01 08:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00

Wednesday Nature Walks with Susan Kolterman- 9:30am
2025-11-05 09:30 - 2025-11-26 09:30

December Programs
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00

Campfire Series- December 6 through February 28
2025-12-06 18:00 - 2026-02-28 18:00
Campfire Nights Return to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park!
Join the fun at John Pennekamp State Park’s Campfire Program, held every Saturday night from December 6 through February 28 at the Campfire Circle near Snook Pavilion. Each evening starts 15 minutes after sunset and features a fascinating topic about the park’s unique natural and cultural treasures, shared under the stars beside a cozy fire. Guests can enjoy roasting marshmallows and making s’mores as part of this classic Florida Keys tradition. Attendees are encouraged to wear long sleeves and bring bug spray and must arrive before the Park gates close at sunset. S’more supplies are provided by the Friends of John Pennekamp SP for a suggested $5 donation.
