Key Largo: The Sixth Annual Key Largo Stone Crab & Seafood festival celebrates the bounty of the sea on Jan. 24-25. In addition to stone crabs, conch and local seafood, the family-friendly festival will feature music and live local entertainment. On the agenda are peel-and-eat shrimp and Key lime pie eating contests, cooking demonstrations, a “little mermaid” contest, kids’ play area with live fish aquarium, arts and crafts, Junkanoo band, magic shows and more. Admission is $5 for adults and children over 12 years old. The event is at Rowell’s Marina, Mile Marker 104.5 bayside from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Info: keylargoseafoodfestival.com.
Tampa: Get ready for some swashbuckling fun at the Gasparilla Piratechnic Extravaganza & Children’s Gasparilla Parade. This alcohol-free event on Jan. 24 celebrates the return of Gasparilla Season in Tampa Bay. It is followed by the 100th Gasparilla Pirate Parade with the Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla on Jan. 31. Tickets for the Children’s Gasparilla Parade start at $30.84; for the Pirate Parade tickets start at $40.19. Info: gasparillapiratefest.com.
Orange City: The 30th Annual Manatee Festival celebrates the gentle sea cow that once gave rise to the legends of mermaids on Jan. 24-25. The event, at Valentine Park on West French Avenue off Highway 17-92, offers manatee viewing, entertainment, arts and crafts, conservation exhibits, and a children’s area. Admission is $8 for adults, $2 for children ages 4-10; kids ages 3 and under are free. There is a free shuttle to see the manatees at Blue Spring State Park. Info: themanateefestival.com.
St. Augustine: The Fifth Annual St. Augustine Film Festival is Jan. 23-25 with screenings and parties at various venues. A VIP pass to all events is $100; a Film Only Fast Pass is $60. Info: staugfilmfest.com.
Key West: The 30th Annual Key West Craft Festival on Jan. 24-25. More than 100 artists will display their creations during this popular juried outdoor festival on lower Whitehead Street in Key West’s Old Town. Admission is free and event hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Info: keywestartcenter.com.