Key West Artisan Market: Wheels & Heals
Key West Artisan Market: Wheels & Heels Edition featuring Car Free Key West
Sunday · March 8 · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Indigenous Park at Higgs Beach, Key West
Shop a curated outdoor market with fine crafts and art from talented Florida Keys makers, a wide variety of food & libations, local authors, and glorious ocean views while supporting Car Free Key West, the city initiative focused on making it easy, enjoyable, and safe to walk, bike, and roll through our island community.
Car Free Key West will be onsite sharing tips, resources, and updates on cycling routes, pedestrian improvements, safe street initiatives, and ways residents and visitors can lower their carbon footprint by choosing greener ways to travel. This edition celebrates sustainable island living and encourages everyone to slow down and enjoy Key West at street level.
Don’t forget: Daylight Savings Time begins today — set your clocks forward and roll, stroll, or pedal your way to the Market!
Sip & Savor: fresh coffee, Bloody Marys, mimosas, a full bar by Great Events Catering, plus fresh coffee, juices, and cut fruit.
Snack & Feast: food trucks and stalls with eat-here or take-away options, artisan cheese, breads, fresh seafood, meats, and Florida produce. Enjoy global flavors from the Mediterranean, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, India, and the Caribbean.
Shop Small: experience a curated outdoor market filled with fine crafts, art, and culinary delights from talented makers who live and create in the Keys. Discover the perfect souvenir, a striking piece of art, handcrafted jewelry, unique woodwork, or island-inspired clothing and accessories — treasures you won’t find anywhere else.
Meet the Makers: enjoy a live remote from Keys Yacht Rock Station 93.7 with your favorite island tunes, on-air interviews, and impromptu sing-alongs with talented musicians. Connect with local authors signing their books, and chat with Keys artists as they create masterpieces inspired by island life right before your eyes.
Visit the Key West Wildlife Center: tour the newly remodeled facility and lush grounds (free, donations accepted) and see firsthand the important work being done to rescue and rehabilitate our island’s wildlife.
Other Free Things to Do Within Walking Distance: explore the West Martello Tower botanical garden, stroll White Street Pier, visit the AIDS Memorial and African Cemetery, play at Higgs Beach Dog Park and playgrounds, relax on the sand, and take in spectacular ocean views.
Next Up: March 15 – Keep Key West Beautiful Edition featuring Plogging the Keys