Twilight at the Tower & Moonlit Evening Events

Twilight at the Tower SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026
Celebrate a Moonlit Evening at Crooked River Lighthouse
Join us for Twilight at the Tower at Crooked River Lighthouse on Sunday, July 26 from 7:00-9:00 pm ET in Carrabelle, FL. This relaxing evening event offers after-hours museum visits, gift shop browsing, twilight tower climbs, and the peaceful natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach as evening falls. Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy the Buck Moon as it rises over the Forgotten Coast.
The Keeper's House Museum will be open for special evening hours, featuring the lighthouse's original Fourth Order Fresnel lens, crafted in Paris, France, in 1894. Visitors can also browse the lighthouse gift shop for unique nautical gifts and souvenirs.As the evening sky transforms from sunset colors to deep twilight blues, guests are encouraged to bring a chair, relax on the lighthouse grounds, and enjoy a memorable evening beneath the summer sky. The Beacon Bistro will offer baked goods, popcorn, and refreshments by donation.
For those looking for an unforgettable view, twilight tower climbs provide a chance to experience the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast from the top. Climbers will enjoy panoramic views of St. George Sound, Carrabelle Beach, and the beautiful colors of twilight stretching across the horizon as dusk settles over the coast.

Climb reservations are encouraged. Evening climbs are scheduled at 15-minute intervals and cost $6 for the public and are free for current CLA members. Children ages 12 and under climb free with a ticketed adult and must be at least 44 inches tall. Climb tickets are available in the gift shop or by clicking the ticket image below

 

Upcoming Dates:

Saturday, September 5, 7-9 pm

Friday, September 25, 7-9 pm

Saturday, October 24, 7-9 pm

Sunday, November 22, 6-8 pm

Saturday, December 19, 6-8 pm

 

ABOUT MOONLIT EVENING EVENTS

Enjoy this opportunity to see the gorgeous natural surroundings of the St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach under the glow of the rising moon. Take an after-hours tour of the Keeper’s House Museum and visit the exhibit for the lighthouse’s original, historic Fresnel lens. Browse inside the Lighthouse Gift Shop for unique nautical gifts and souvenirs.  Chill by the glowing bonfire in the park (weather permitting). Bring a chair and enjoy the evening with us.

At the Moonlit Evening events, evening climbs are also available for those brave souls who are bold enough to venture to the top of the tallest Forgotten Coast lighthouse. Climbers will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the bay.  All climbers must be at least 44 inches tall. There will be a time limit for viewing from the top. Tickets are required for those who wish to climb the lighthouse tower during this event. Tickets are available by dropping by our gift shop or online. Advance purchase is strongly suggested as slots may sell out.

Guests who would like a more leisurely climbing experience are welcome to enjoy one of the daytime climbs available every Wednesday through Sunday.

Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.