The surprise of the vacation season comes alive Saturday, Dec. 14 from 1 to 9 p.m. in the course of the Pigeon Key Vacation Spectacular.
The magic begins on the experience to the 5-acre island with the signature prepare and its “Outdated Henry” engine reworked into the Pigeon Key Polar Specific for the scenic journey over the Outdated Seven Mile Bridge. The round-trip journey, together with entry to the island, is specifically priced at $10 at some point of the afternoon and night occasion.
With restricted seating out there, attendees could buy prepare tickets upfront. Practice service departs from the Pigeon Key Customer Heart, 1090 Abroad Hwy., MM 47.5.
These selecting to stroll or bike the two.2 miles every means throughout the bridge could enter the island occasion for $5.
What actually units the day other than different Pigeon Key occasions is the day’s “climate,” with a forecast of blowing snow together with the Keys’ signature balmy breezes all through the afternoon and night, courtesy of snow machines as a substitute of Mom Nature.
Attendees will discover vacation craft stations, together with one for cookie adorning hosted by Marathon’s Candy Savannah’s Bake Store.
As at all times, the island’s fascinating historical past might be on show with Pigeon Key’s signature historical past excursions.
As a particular deal with, the staff from The Deal with Field in Marathon might be available to assist children amplify their angling abilities throughout a catch-and-release fishing clinic and derby to be held on the finish of the island’s dock.
Children and adults all in favour of marine science can discover moist lab contact tanks to study marine life, hosted by Pigeon Key’s marine science heart academic staff.
The Empanada Nation with King Seafood and Pop’s Smoke Shed meals vehicles might be available, and a full bar might be out there.
As night approaches, the island’s vacation spirit actually comes alive with tens of 1000’s of twinkling lights and a particular look by Santa and Mrs. Claus. At nightfall, a large inflatable display will characteristic holiday-themed motion pictures.
After 4 p.m. contributors within the inaugural 7 Mile SantaCon poker run — who may be decked out in Santa and different holiday-themed costumes — make their final cease on the island for award ceremonies and to benefit from the night’s festivities.
Extra info is at pigeonkey.web/holiday-spectacular.