Trade your usual routine for a weekend filled with glowing lanterns, live music, a little creativity, and the laid-back charm of Carrabelle. 

On November 13–15, 2026, Crooked River Lighthouse is bringing a little extra magic to town, and we'd love for you to make a weekend of it with us! Here's what's happening...

About the Festival

Create Your Own Magical Jellyfish Lantern!

Learn to make a whimsical, glowing jellyfish lantern. Participants are also welcome to bring additional materials - ribbons, beads, tulle, or other decorative materials - to further personalize their creations. Leave with your own enchanting, handcrafted jellyfish lantern!

Reservations are required.

Call 850-697-2732 or email carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

When: Friday, November 13th, 2026

12-4pm

Where: Lanark Boat Club

   2364 Hwy 98 East, Lanark Village, FL

Light Up the Night at The Lantern Festival

Bring your lantern and get ready for a magical evening!

Celebrate the lighthouse's 131st birthday with live music, glow-in-the-dark dance performances, evening tower climbs, traditional craft demonstrations, and more than 100 beautiful, handmade lanterns lighting up the night.

Enjoy delicious food and desserts, hear stories from lighthouse keepers, explore the museum and gift shop, and keep an eye out for the Lantern Ladies and the Giant Moth! It's a night filled with creativity, history, music, and a little bit of magic you won't want to miss!

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026

6-10pm

Where:Crooked River Lighthouse 1

   975 Highway 98 West Carrabelle Beach, FL

You need a weekend reset

Turn your Lantern Fest plans into a whole weekend getaway!

Stay with us at The Moorings of Carrabelle, unwind along the waterfront, and enjoy everything our little coastal town has to offer.

Rooms are waiting, but weekends are always better when you plan ahead!