Mexico Beach

Music In The Park
2026-09-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-24 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Parker Park, 2500 Highway 98, Mexico Beach, Florida, 32456
Looking for great tunes and breathtaking sunsets? You’re in luck! The Music in the Park concert series returns this September, bringing live music to Parker Park every Thursday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Enjoy performances by talented local musicians and area favorites, all while soaking in the vibrant evening skies of Mexico Beach. These family-friendly concerts are free and open to the public, so grab your blankets, chairs, and picnic baskets for a relaxing night out. Leashed pets are welcomed in the park.
Don’t feel like packing dinner? No problem—there will be a food truck vendor on-site each week offering delicious options for purchase.
2026 Lineup is as follows:
Thursday, Sept. 3rd: String Theory
Food Vendor: Salty Chef and Water Bound Ice Cream Boat
Thursday, Sept. 10th: Flabbergasted Band
Food Vendor: Liquid Sunshine & Cuisine
Thursday, Sept. 17th: Baby Gray
Food Vendor: Soo Trucking Delicious
Thursday, Sept. 24th: Bo Spring Band
Food Vendor: The Empanada
Presented by the Mexico Beach Community Development Council, this concert series is the perfect way to unwind and embrace the coastal vibe. Make it a long weekend at the beach and join us for incredible music and unforgettable sunsets. For directions to Parker Park, click here. Times listed are in Central Time.
Stay all weekend, and participate in our Slow Days & Sunsets events.

Weekly Beach Clean Up
2026-09-04 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-11 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-18 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-25 08:00 - 15:00 | Mexico Beach Welcome Center, 102 Canal Parkway, Mexico Beach, FL, 32456
Help Keep Our Beach Unforgettable!
Each Friday in September, we invite you to put on your working gloves and help clean the beach.
Here’s how it works:

Pick up cleanup supplies at the Welcome Center starting at 8:00 AM
Head to any beach entrance and collect trash
Bring your trash back to the Welcome Center by 3:00 PM
Get a commemorative gift for helping out!

All times central!
Stay all weekend, and participate in our Slow Days & Sunsets events.

License-Free Saltwater Fishing Day
2026-09-05 | Gulf of America, Mexico Beach, FL, 32456, United States
Ready to fish without having to purchase a saltwater fishing license? The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission offering license-free fishing days for those wanting to test the waters. This is an excellent opportunity for those who don’t yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take youth fishing, or for avid anglers to introduce a friend to fishing without having to purchase a State of Florida issued fishing license. On the listed days, the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers, including both State of Florida residents and non-residents. The saltwater waiver applies to any recreational harvest requiring a saltwater fishing license (e.g., crabbing, lobstering, scalloping, etc.) as well as fishing from shore or a boat. A snook or spiny lobster permit are also not required on these days.
For more information visit Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation by clicking here.

Farmers & Craft Market
2026-09-12 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-26 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-10 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-24 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-14 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-28 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-12 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-26 08:00 - 12:00 and 10 more dates | Parker Park, 2500 Highway 98, Mexico Beach, Florida, 32456
2nd & 4th Saturday
Come spend the morning at the Mexico Beach Farmers & Craft Market. The market will take place every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at Parker Park, located at 2500 Highway 98, in beautiful Mexico Beach. Vendors will include produce, homemade goodies, one of-a-kind crafts and much more. Enjoy the day shopping from booth to booth while supporting local vendors. Each market there is sure to be new vendors, so be sure to come every time. Market hours will be 9am until 1pm.
Follow the market, for updates and special news, on their Facebook Page.
If you’d like to be a vendor sign up now! CLICK HERE for more information and an official vendor application. Space is limited, so don’t wait. Please review all regulations. This market is put on by the Special Events for Mexico Beach, INC. All proceeds will go towards the July 4th Best Blast on the Beach Firework Show. All times listed in Central Time.
Questions, contact Sarah Gramlick by email here.

Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
2026-11-26 08:00 | Under the Palms Park, 7th Street, Mexico Beach, FL
Come kick off Thanksgiving Day with the Mexico Beach Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run! All ages are invited to participate in this family fun event. Participants will start and end at the same location with volunteers along the road to route runners through the course. This is a non-chipped, non-official timed race. All participants will be responsible for capturing his/her own time. The race will start at 8:00am at Under the Palms Park on Thanksgiving Day. From walkers to runners and those joggers in between we hope you’ll join the fun.
This event is put on by the Special Events for Mexico Beach, an all-volunteer organization that raises monies year-round to cover the costs for the Best Blast on the Beach July 4th festivities.
Visit Special Events for Mexico Beach Facebook Page to learn about the event and how to register.

License-Free Saltwater Fishing Day
2026-11-29 | Gulf of America, Mexico Beach, FL, 32456, United States
Want to try and catch that “big one” without a fishing license? You are in luck. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission offering license-free fishing days for those wanting to test the waters. This is an excellent opportunity for those who don’t yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take youth fishing, or for avid anglers to introduce a friend to fishing without having to purchase a State of Florida issued fishing license. On the listed days, the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers, including both State of Florida residents and non-residents. The saltwater waiver applies to any recreational harvest requiring a saltwater fishing license (e.g., crabbing, lobstering, scalloping, etc.) as well as fishing from shore or a boat. A snook or spiny lobster permit are also not required on these days.
For more information visit Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation by clicking here.

Christmas Tree Lighting
2026-12-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Parker Park, 2500 Highway 98, Mexico Beach, Florida, 32456
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Mexico Beach is transforming into a magical holiday paradise! Join us on Sunday, December 6th, at 6:00 PM at Parker Park for our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony—a cherished tradition filled with festive cheer.
The evening kicks off with a warm holiday welcome, live music, and the highly anticipated arrival of the Golf Cart Parade. Our dedicated elves will then introduce this year’s special tree lighters, who will illuminate our stunning Christmas tree, marking the start of the holiday season.
And the excitement doesn’t stop there! After the tree lighting, keep an eye out for a very special visitor—Santa Claus himself will make a grand appearance to spread holiday joy to all.
As part of the spirit of giving, the Mexico Beach Fire Department will once again be collecting new, unwrapped toys to distribute to families in need within our community. If you’d like to contribute, please bring your donation to the ceremony.
We invite everyone to join us for an unforgettable evening of holiday magic, community warmth, and seasonal spirit in Mexico Beach.

If you and your creative elves would like to participate in the golf cart parade, check back for official entry form. Entry is free, but forms are required for all those wishing to participate! For additional info on the golf cart parade visit their Facebook Page.
