Crooked River Lighthouse
$10 admission / $5 climbs
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM on Sat, 12 Apr 2025
The Crooked River Lighthouse will host a fun-filled evening on Saturday, April 12, in Carrabelle, FL, under the Pink Full Moon. Festivities include a Lighthouse Treasure Hunt, live music by The Waterbirds, plus after-hour museum tours, a glowing bonfire, and evening tower climbs. Visitors can enjoy the gorgeous natural surroundings under the glow of the sunset and rising Pink Moon. Plus, in honor of the Pink Moon there will be a flamboyance of pink (faux) flamingos to add to the fun. Admission is $10 from 7-9 pm and climbs are $5 from 7-10 pm.
The evening kicks off with an exciting Lighthouse Treasure Hunt from 5:00-7:00 pm ET, inviting adventurers of all ages to explore the lighthouse grounds in search of hidden treasures. This free activity will feature both written and unwritten clues, along with gold coins to discover. Designed for all ages—including even the youngest explorers—the hunt includes a special buried treasure, making it a fun adventure for everyone!
The Waterbirds take the stage aboard the Pirate Ship from 7:00-9:00 pm at this Full Moon event. This talented group will bring a lively mix of reggae, folk, jazz, rock, blues, and original songs, guaranteed to get your toes tapping. Featuring singer-songwriter Susan David alongside Terry Koral, Rick Kohl, and Paul Adams, their dynamic performance is not to be missed. Admission to this musical performance is $10. This will be a night of fantastic music and full moon magic!
For those souls brave enough to venture to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast, tower climbs are available from 7:00-10:00 pm. Climbers will be rewarded with breathtaking views of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach, as the sun sets and the Pink Moon rises. Climbs are $5 and scheduled at 15-minute intervals. Reservations are encouraged due to limited availability. Climbers must be at least 44 inches tall and children under 12 are free with ticketed adults.
Visitors can experience 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. Guests can browse unique nautical gifts and souvenirs in the gift shop.
Admission tickets and climb tickets can be purchased in the lighthouse gift shop or online at https://www.crookedriverlighthouse.com/full-moon-events/. Crooked River Lighthouse is located in Carrabelle, just west of the Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle. For details, contact the gift shop at 850-697-2732 or carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com or visit www.crookedriverlighthouse.com/. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.