October 2024: Daily Events Calendar on Ambergris Caye
This is a list of the many OCTOBER 2024 events and activities around Ambergris Caye. But before I dive into the calendar, let’s start with the big picture.
In October, what is the weather like in Belize? What big events are happening in October?
Also, businesses! If you would like to be included on this calendar – or to adjust the information I have listed, please email me [email protected]. Thank you!
October tends to be one of the quietest months on Ambergris Caye and throughout Belize. Partially because it is the last month (-ish) of the Tropical Storm season – and partially because folks are getting back to school and work after summer holidays and fall can be beautiful in the USA and Canada. For many, proper winter hasn’t set in YET…and they may not be constantly day-dreaming about a tropical getaway.
We have one national holiday in October — Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance Day. It was formerly called Columbus Day but for obvious reasons, it’s now a commemoration of the indigenous people of Belize.
We have one not-national but BIG holiday in San Pedro—Halloween. It’s for kids, sure, but mainly for late-night adult partying.
And for Conch Enthusiasts — I think conch is WAY more delicious and way more Belizean than lobster – the season opens October 1st!
Belize Weather in October
October temperatures are quite warm – hot and humid- across Belize. Temperatures will generally be in the mid-to high-80s and even the low 90s but feel warmer due to the heavy tropical humidity.
October is also one of the rainiest months of the year in Belize. (September, October and November) This year, September has been relatively dry on Ambergris Caye so we can expect some rain in October.
Typically, the heavier rains fall at night or very early in the morning (like before 9 a.m.). There can be daytime rains as well. More often, they are just passovers—and the sun will be out soon—but we can see rainy days, perhaps 2 or 3 strung together, in October.
June 1st is the official start of the Hurricane Season in the Caribbean. Generally, our part of the Caribbean (SW) seems more systems forming in the later season – August to October – so you are going to want to check the National Hurricane Center for updates. It is a time of year where travel insurance might be worth it.
If there is a tropical storm watch or warning issued, that can give you some additional options to get reimbursed or credited. (We can go years without an watches issued, but earlier this year with Beryl, we had a tropical storm watch issued for early July – the storm missed us, veering up towards Tulum and Playa Del Carmen)
Don’t worry – there will be PLENTY of sun. In fact, even though there is a chance of rain on your trip – October can also bring the calmest and clearest waters (called the October Doldrums by some). It is also the time of year when we are the MOST sargasso seaweed free (end of summer to beginning of winter) So…you give a little but you also get a bunch. Here are a few photos from October 2023.
Pack LOTS of high SPF sunblock and a can or two of bug spray or lotion for the early mornings and evenings. (I recommend this brand because it’s not greasy, don’t stink and REALLY works) Here is my Amazon storefront (definitely a work in progress) with some of my favorite items to pack for a comfortable trip.
An additional consideration: Some businesses will close for a few weeks in September and/or October to renovate and give staff a bit of vacation time. Here is a list of businesses that I know will be taking some time off in October
- Caramba’s Restaurant – Closed September 17th, reopening October 10th
- Mata Chica Resort – Closed Until October 2nd
- Sandbar Hotel and Restaurant – Closed for renovation for the entire month
- Someplace South Cafe and Bar: Closed for Renovations from September 28th to October 14th
Here is a day by day calendar to get you to all the fun stuff on Ambergris Caye. I suggest you double check with the businesses (check their FB pages) to confirm events. It is the slow season!
I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S OCTOBER ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!
October 1, Tuesday
The World Famous Hermit Crab Races at NautiCrab Bar and Restaurant, 6pm (check it out here at their old location)
BINGO at Toast, about 1.5 miles south of San Pedro, starts at 6pm
Jam Night at Croc’s Sunset Bar, .5 miles north of the bridge, starts at 4pm
Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Flash Back Tuesdays with DJ Alert, Wayo’s Bar & Grill, just north of town, 7pm
October 2, Wednesday
BINGO, every Wednesday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, 5pm (reservations recommended) –> Bingo and progressive will be over $2000 with 63 balls
Trivia Wednesday at Toast San Pedro, about 1.5 miles south of town, sign-up 6pm, starts at 6:30pm
Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Lions Den San Pedro – Eye Appointments with BCVI
Oct 3, Thursday
The Chicken Drop, every Thursday at Corona Del Mar Resort about 1/2 mile south of San Pedro town, 6pm – take an inside look at this very unique event
Paint & Splash at NautiCrab, Boca Del Rio, 2pm
Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Lions Den San Pedro – Eye Appointments with BCVI
Oct 4, Friday
Drive in Movie Night at Mangata Villas, 6 miles north, 7pm (make reservations) every Friday
Trivioke (trivia followed by karaoke) at NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, Trivia, 6pm, Karaoke, 8pm, every Friday
Mayan Feast Buffet every Friday, Elvi’s Kitchen in San Pedro town, 6pm (make reservations – these guys just reopened after renovations – so double check!)
Welcome to the Weekend Jam Session, Palapa Bar & Grill in Boca Del Rio, 2-4pm
Live Music (see Daily Music calendar here), Palapa Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, 6pm
October 5, Saturday
Mile One Clean-Up – North Ambergris Alliance: This new group wants to start cleaning up the North Side of Ambergris Caye. This is the first of hopefully many initiatives and clean-up groups and we want to show that we mean BUSINESS! Here is the Facebook page for the information – and here is the flyer.
BLOOD DRIVE!
Hollywood Squares at NautiCrab! Local celebs face off at the very very popular bi-annual (tri-annual?) event. Check there FB page for the stars and the details.
Oct 6, Sunday
Sunday Brunch, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, 9am to Noon
PUR Bar, Restaurant and Hotel, about 1 mile north of bridge, starting at 11am
Live Music with Island Kings Band every Sunday, Croc’s Sunset Sports Bar & Grill, 3/4 mile north of town, starts at 6pm
SINGO at Moon Bar, 6 miles north, 6pm
Karaoke at Toast San Pedro, about 1.5 miles south of town
October 7, Monday
OGC: I Don’t Hate Mondays Guitar Circle, every Monday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, Noon to 5pm
Live Music (see Daily Music calendar here), Palapa Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Name Dat Tune at Wayo’s Beach Bar, every Monday, just north of town, 7pm
Oct 8 Tuesday
The World Famous Hermit Crab Races at NautiCrab Bar and Restaurant, 6pm (check it out here at their old location)
BINGO at Toast, about 1.5 miles south of San Pedro, starts at 6pm
Jam Night at Croc’s Sunset Bar, .5 miles north of the bridge, starts at 4pm
Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Taco Tuesdays with Live Music, Mata Chica Resort, 5 miles north, 4 to 7pm
Flash Back Tuesdays with DJ Alert, Wayo’s Bar & Grill, just north of town, 7pm
October 9, Wednesday
BINGO, every Wednesday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, 5pm (reservations recommended)
Trivia Wednesday at Toast San Pedro, about 1.5 miles south of town, sign-up 6pm, starts at 6:30pm
Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Oct 10, Thursday
The Chicken Drop, every Thursday at Corona Del Mar Resort about 1/2 mile south of San Pedro town, 6pm – take an inside look at this very unique event
Paint & Splash at NautiCrab, Boca Del Rio, 2pm
Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Trivia at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north, 7pm
Oct 11, Friday
Drive in Movie Night at Mangata Villas, 6 miles north, 7pm (make reservations) every Friday
Trivioke (trivia followed by karaoke) at NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, Trivia, 6pm, Karaoke, 8pm, every Friday
Mayan Feast Buffet every Friday, Elvi’s Kitchen in San Pedro town, 6pm (make reservations)
Welcome to the Weekend Jam Session, Palapa Bar & Grill in Boca Del Rio, 2-4pm
Live Music (see Daily Music calendar here), Palapa Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, 6pm
Oct 12, Saturday
Big Comedy Event with Belize’s Top Comedians at Holiday Hotel’s La San Pedrana Bar and Grill
Oct 13, Sunday
Sunday Brunch, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, 9am to Noon
PUR Bar, Restaurant and Hotel, about 1 mile north of bridge, starting at 11am
3rd ANNUAL CROCTOBERFEST at Croc’s Sunset Sports Bar – mechanical bulls, booths, games, prizes, even a greasy pole! Stay tuned for more deets!
SINGO at Moon Bar, 6 miles north, 6pm
Karaoke at Toast San Pedro, about 1.5 miles south of town
Oct 14, Monday (Holiday in Belize – primarily for banks and schools)
OGC: I Don’t Hate Mondays Guitar Circle, every Monday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, Noon to 5pm
Live Music (see Daily Music calendar here), Palapa Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Name Dat Tune at Wayo’s Beach Bar, every Monday, just north of town, 7pm
Oct 15, Tuesday
The World Famous Hermit Crab Races at NautiCrab Bar and Restaurant, 6pm (check it out here at their old location)
BINGO at Toast, about 1.5 miles south of San Pedro, starts at 6pm
Jam Night at Croc’s Sunset Bar, .5 miles north of the bridge, starts at 4pm
Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Taco Tuesdays with Live Music, Mata Chica Resort, 5 miles north, 4 to 7pm
Flash Back Tuesdays with DJ Alert, Wayo’s Bar & Grill, just north of town, 7pm
October 16, Wednesday
BINGO, every Wednesday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, 5pm (reservations recommended – these pots can get big!)
Trivia Wednesday at Toast San Pedro, about 1.5 miles south of town, sign-up 6pm, starts at 6:30pm
Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music with Manny Music, Someplace South Cafe (2.5 miles south), 6-9pm
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Oct 17, Thursday
Full Moon Party at Moon Bar at Mangata Villas
The Chicken Drop, every Thursday at Corona Del Mar Resort about 1/2 mile south of San Pedro town, 6pm – take an inside look at this very unique event
Live Music with Annie & Pupo, Someplace South Cafebar about 2.5 miles south, 6 to 9pm
Paint & Splash at NautiCrab, Boca Del Rio, 2pm
Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music with Brent Butcher, Toast Boozery and Grill (about 2 miles south of San Pedro), 5-8pm
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Trivia at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north, 7pm
Oct 18, Friday
Drive in Movie Night at Mangata Villas, 6 miles north, 7pm (make reservations) every Friday
Trivioke (trivia followed by karaoke) at NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, Trivia, 6pm, Karaoke, 8pm, every Friday
Steak Night & Live Music with Dennis C Wolfe II, Someplace South CafeBar (2.5 miles south), 6-9pm
Mayan Feast Buffet every Friday, Elvi’s Kitchen in San Pedro town, 6pm (make reservations)
Welcome to the Weekend Jam Session, Palapa Bar & Grill in Boca Del Rio, 2-4pm
Live Music (see Daily Music calendar here), Palapa Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, 6pm
BINGO at the Lion’s Den, Front Street San Pedro, 6pm (Super fun)
Oct 19, Saturday
Pop-Up Market at Caribbean Villas, about 1/2 mile south of San Pedro town. Last month was there first market – and it was fantastic. Here’s my blog post about it.
Sipping Saturday at Someplace South Cafe and Bar, 2 miles south of town
Oct 20, Sunday
Sunday Brunch, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, 9am to Noon
PUR Bar, Restaurant and Hotel, about 1 mile north of bridge, starting at 11am
Live Music with Island Kings Band every Sunday, Croc’s Sunset Sports Bar & Grill, 3/4 mile north of town, starts at 6pm
SINGO at Moon Bar, 6 miles north, 6pm
Karaoke at Toast San Pedro, about 1.5 miles south of town
Oct 21, Monday
OGC: I Don’t Hate Mondays Guitar Circle, every Monday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, Noon to 5pm
Live Music (see Daily Music calendar here), Palapa Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Name Dat Tune at Wayo’s Beach Bar, every Monday, just north of town, 7pm
Oct 22, Tuesday
The World Famous Hermit Crab Races at NautiCrab Bar and Restaurant, 6pm (check it out here at their old location)
BINGO at Toast, about 1.5 miles south of San Pedro, starts at 6pm
Jam Night at Croc’s Sunset Bar, .5 miles north of the bridge, starts at 4pm
Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Taco Tuesdays with Live Music, Mata Chica Resort, 5 miles north, 4 to 7pm
Flash Back Tuesdays with DJ Alert, Wayo’s Bar & Grill, just north of town, 7pm
Oct 23, Wednesday
BINGO, every Wednesday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, 5pm (reservations recommended)
Trivia Wednesday at Toast San Pedro, about 1.5 miles south of town, sign-up 6pm, starts at 6:30pm
Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music with Manny Music, Someplace South Cafe (2.5 miles south), 6-9pm
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Oct 24, Thursday
The Chicken Drop, every Thursday at Corona Del Mar Resort about 1/2 mile south of San Pedro town, 6pm – take an inside look at this very unique event
Live Music with Annie & Pupo, Someplace South Cafebar about 2.5 miles south, 6 to 9pm
Paint & Splash at NautiCrab, Boca Del Rio, 2pm
Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music with Brent Butcher, Toast Boozery and Grill (about 2 miles south of San Pedro), 5-8pm
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Trivia at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north, 7pm
Oct 25, Friday
Drive in Movie Night at Mangata Villas, 6 miles north, 7pm (make reservations) every Friday
Trivioke (trivia followed by karaoke) at NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, Trivia, 6pm, Karaoke, 8pm, every Friday
Steak Night & Live Music with Dennis C Wolfe II, Someplace South CafeBar (2.5 miles south), 6-9pm
Mayan Feast Buffet every Friday, Elvi’s Kitchen in San Pedro town, 6pm (make reservations)
Welcome to the Weekend Jam Session, Palapa Bar & Grill in Boca Del Rio, 2-4pm
Live Music (see Daily Music calendar here), Palapa Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, 6pm
BINGO at the Lion’s Den, Front Street San Pedro, 6pm (Super fun)
Oct 26, Saturday
THE BIG HALLOWEEN PARTIES (for adults) in San Pedro – here’s the biggest of all . YIKES!
Sipping Saturday at Someplace South Cafe and Bar, 2 miles south of town
Oct 27, Sunday
SAGA HUMANE Society’s Biggest Fundraiser of the year: The BIG Annual Spooktacular – from 11 to 5pm at Caribbean Villas Hotel (see some of the cutest costumes and the many prizes at last year’s event)
Sunday Brunch, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, 9am to Noon
PUR Bar, Restaurant and Hotel, about 1 mile north of bridge, starting at 11am
Live Music with Island Kings Band every Sunday, Croc’s Sunset Sports Bar & Grill, 3/4 mile north of town, starts at 6pm
Karaoke at Toast San Pedro, about 1.5 miles south of town
SINGO at Moon Bar, 6 miles north, 6pm
Oct 28, Monday
OGC: I Don’t Hate Mondays Guitar Circle, every Monday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, Noon to 5pm
Live Music (see Daily Music calendar here), Palapa Bar & Grill, San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Name Dat Tune at Wayo’s Beach Bar, every Monday, just north of town, 7pm
Oct 29, Tuesday
The World Famous Hermit Crab Races at NautiCrab Bar and Restaurant, 6pm (check it out here at their old location)
BINGO at Toast, about 1.5 miles south of San Pedro, starts at 6pm
Jam Night at Croc’s Sunset Bar, .5 miles north of the bridge, starts at 4pm
Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Taco Tuesdays with Live Music, Mata Chica Resort, 5 miles north, 4 to 7pm
Flash Back Tuesdays with DJ Alert, Wayo’s Bar & Grill, just north of town, 7pm
Oct 30, Wednesday
BINGO, every Wednesday, NautiCrab Bar & Grill, just north of San Pedro town, 5pm (reservations recommended)
Trivia Wednesday at Toast San Pedro, about 1.5 miles south of town, sign-up 6pm, starts at 6:30pm
Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music with Manny Music, Someplace South Cafe (2.5 miles south), 6-9pm
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Oct 31, Thursday Halloween
4th Annual Witch Parade! I ran into this parade by accident last year (or it was driven by me). See here for the details!
The Chicken Drop, every Thursday at Corona Del Mar Resort about 1/2 mile south of San Pedro town, 6pm – take an inside look at this very unique event
Live Music with Annie & Pupo, Someplace South Cafebar about 2.5 miles south, 6 to 9pm
Paint & Splash at NautiCrab, Boca Del Rio, 2pm
Live Music at Palapa Bar & Grill, (see Daily Music calendar here), San Pedro town, see time on their calendar
Live Music with Brent Butcher, Toast Boozery and Grill (about 2 miles south of San Pedro), 5-8pm
Live Music at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm
Trivia at The Truck Stop, 1 mile north, 7pm
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