Twilight at the Tower & Moonlit Evening Events

Twilight at the Tower SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026 - Snow Moon

Celebrate a Moonlit Evening at Crooked River Lighthouse

Join us at the Crooked River Lighthouse for Twilight at the Tower as part of Crooked River Park Fest on Saturday, January 31 from 5:00-8:00 pm with live music by The Waterbirds, an outdoor movie, The Lighthouse Keepers (PG13)., after-hours museum tours and a glowing bonfire under the beautiful Snow Moon. This special after-hours event invites visitors to enjoy the gorgeous natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach as the golden sun sets below the horizon, and the evening sky darkens. This family-friendly festival celebrates the return of the lighthouse’s original Fresnel lens with proceeds benefitting the maintenance of Crooked River Lighthouse Park.  Twilight at the Tower admission is $5 for the general public, free for current members and free for kids 12 and under. (Daytime admission to Park Fest is free.)

The Waterbirds take the stage aboard the Pirate Ship filling the air with their talented sounds from 5-6:30 pm. The group will bring a lively mix of reggae, folk, jazz, rock, blues, and original songs, guaranteed to get toes tapping. Featuring singer-songwriter Susan David alongside Terry Koral, Rick Kohl, and Paul Adams, their dynamic performance is not to be missed. Then from 6:30-8 pm visitors can enjoy an outdoor movie, The Lighthouse Keepers (PG13). This will be a night of fantastic music and full moon magic. 

Delicious food and desserts will be available from Mamaw's Fresh Catch and the Beacon Bistro. Visitors can enjoy an after-hours tour of the Keeper’s House Museum and see the exhibit of the lighthouse’s original, historic Fresnel lens constructed in 1894 in Paris, France. The lighthouse gift shop will also be offering unique nautical gifts and souvenirs. A glowing bonfire will light up the night, creating a perfect atmosphere to relax and enjoy the evening. Guests are welcome to bring a chair and relax on the grounds as the color of the sky goes from watercolor hues to evening blues and the first evening star appears.

Visitors seeking an unforgettable experience can enjoy twilight tower climbs to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast. From the top, climbers will be treated to panoramic views of St. George Sound, Carrabelle Beach, the brilliant colors of the sunset, and the glow of the rising moon. As part of Park Fest, evening tower climbs will be a special price of $5 for ages 13 and up. Children 12 and under are free with an adult and must be at least 44 inches tall. Current members also climb free. Evening climbs are scheduled at 15-minute intervals throughout the event. Get your climb and evening admission tickets in the gift shop or by clicking the ticket images below.  ↓ ↓  

 

 

 

 

 

Come early and enjoy the vendors at the Country "Super" Market, Car Show and Fish & Nature Printing art activity! Check out more details here: Crooked River Park Fest

 

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Twilight at the Tower SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2026 - Worm Moon

Celebrate a Moonlit Evening at Crooked River Lighthouse

Join us at the Crooked River Lighthouse for Twilight at the Tower on Sunday, March 1 from 4:00-7:00 pm with after-hours museum tours, gift shop browsing, tower climbs and a glowing bonfire under the beautiful rising moon. Plus, guests will be treated to a plein air painting demonstration by an Ambassador of the Forgotten Coast en Plein Air, Cheryl Ploestra, watercolorist. This special after-hours event invites visitors to enjoy the gorgeous natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach as the golden sun sets below the horizon, and the evening sky darkens. Twilight at the Tower admission is $10 for the general public and includes a twilight climb, free for current members and free for kids 12 and under.Cheryl Ploegstra is a local watercolor artist, primarily working en plein air. Cheryl organizes a weekly plein air painting group and teaches watercolor classes. She has been involved with the Forgotten Coast en Plein Air event for the past ten years, including as a Florida’s Finest Ambassador artist, residency artist and past board member and event chair. Cheryl’s work is often exhibited at The Joe Center for the Arts in Port St. Joe.The Keeper’s House Museum will be open for after-hours tours featuring the lighthouse’s original Fresnel lens constructed in 1894 in Paris, France. The lighthouse gift shop will offer a variety of unique nautical gifts and souvenirs, and the Beacon Bistro will have delicious baked goodies, popcorn, hot chocolate, and s’more kits available by donation. A glowing bonfire will create a perfect atmosphere for folks to kick back, relax and enjoy the evening. As the sky shifts from watercolor hues to deep evening blues, visitors are welcome to bring a chair and unwind on the lighthouse grounds.Visitors seeking an unforgettable experience can enjoy twilight tower climbs to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast. From the top, climbers will be treated to panoramic views of St. George Sound, Carrabelle Beach and the beautiful colors of the evening sky. Evening climbs are scheduled at 15-minute intervals and climbers must be at least 44 inches tall.Admission and climb reservations are available in the gift shop or by clicking the ticket image below

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Twilight at the Tower THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026 - Pink Moon

Celebrate a Moonlit Evening at Crooked River Lighthouse

Join us at the Crooked River Lighthouse for Twilight at the Tower on Thursday, April 2 from 7:00-10:00 pm ET with after-hours museum tours, gift shop browsing, tower climbs and a glowing bonfire under the beautiful rising moon. Plus guests will enjoy a participative experience called a Sound Bath, a guided relaxation experience using calming, continuous sounds to relax the body and mind. This special after-hours event invites visitors to enjoy the gorgeous natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach as the golden sun sets below the horizon, and the evening sky darkens. Twilight at the Tower admission is $10 for the general public and includes a twilight climb, free for current members and free for kids 12 and under.A sound bath explores the powerful vibrations of harmonic tones as a source of healing. This unique, meditative session will be presented by The Gong Experience gongliers (gong players) Sahadev and Kasimira. The gong, an ancient instrument, when properly played resonates pure sound that can reach deep emotional places in a powerful and primal way. Guests are welcome to bring a chair and sit, watch, listen, feel and experience this meditative event.Sahadev (Steve Brazier) and Kasimira Vogel are musicians and yogis who have devotedly studied gong techniques. They have made it their personal mission to share this special gift of healing with as many people as they can. Kasimira, Reiki Master and Meditation instructor, adds elements of Native flute and vocal sounds while infusing Reiki into the gongs for added healing.The Keeper’s House Museum will be open for after-hours tours featuring the lighthouse’s original Fresnel lens constructed in 1894 in Paris, France. The lighthouse gift shop will offer a variety of unique nautical gifts and souvenirs, and the Beacon Bistro will have delicious baked goodies, popcorn, hot chocolate, and s’more kits available by donation. A glowing bonfire will create a perfect atmosphere for folks to kick back, relax and enjoy the evening. As the sky shifts from watercolor hues to deep evening blues, visitors are welcome to bring a chair and unwind on the lighthouse grounds.Visitors seeking an unforgettable experience can enjoy twilight tower climbs to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast. From the top, climbers will be treated to panoramic views of St. George Sound, Carrabelle Beach and the beautiful colors of the evening sky. Evening climbs are scheduled at 15-minute intervals and climbers must be at least 44 inches tall.Admission and climb reservations are available in the gift shop or by clicking the ticket image below