May 2025: Daily Events Calendar for Ambergris Caye

This is a list of the many MAY 2025 events and activities around Ambergris Caye. You can find this one and the most recent daily calendars on my homepage (so you don’t need to go searching…)

But before I dive into the calendar, let’s start with the big-picture questions.

Note: If it is your first time on the island, see Your Guide to Ambergris Caye. AND The 13 Things I Think Every Visitor Should Do on Her First Trip

Belize’s “High Season” has ended (Christmas to Easter, generally) and things will start to slow down…be less crowded. Winter in the US and Canada is (mostly) over – and folks take less warm weather trips abroad and tend to travel closer to home.

Let’s talk about the hot weather…

Weather in May on Ambergris Caye

May can be HOT. Temperatures usually in the mid 80s during the day (and not much lower at night) But the humidity is ramping up. We are moving towards the wetter season, but in May, don’t expect much precipitation.

See this website for the best weather forecast I have found for this island.

The “Easter Winds” – higher winds (over 20 mph) that tend to blow from the east during parts of late March and April. These winds can really pick up at times blowing steadily up to 25 or even 30 mph (again, see the weather site above). This can make the reef side of the island blustery – sometimes, sand will blow about. While we can have a windy day in May…or a few strung together…it lessens as we move into summer…

But if it is going to be very windy, just travel over to the west side – the Secret Beach side of the island – and you’ll find beautiful calm seas.

I check the weather on Windfinder always knowing that this is the tropics and weather is quite changeable. So you can really only trust the forecast a day or two out.

Sargassum (and Other Phenomena) in May:

Sargassum is a yellowish-brown algae/seaweed that floats in big mats atop the ocean and has lots of positive benefits…until it reaches the shore. Asea, it’s a nursery for young sea life and turtles.

But…especially since 2015 in Belize…amounts have increased and huge piles of this stuff have washed up on shores around the Caribbean and Mexico and southern USA (and all over the world)

The influx in Belize – and the Yucatan Coast (from Cancun on down) has a very loose “season”. I think it’s the ocean currents…or the winds or the gulf stream flow…maybe all those things 🙂

Sargassum season, in my estimation, is LOOSELY mid-January to August based on my observations over the years.

Last year (2024), it did not come in until the end of February – our beaches were mostly clear until then.

In 2025, we had some come in during the third week of January, and then there were periods of on and off activity. We had a bunch come in this first week of March and then, mid-March, it REALLY started coming in. 🙁 April, May and June can see heavy influxes of sargassum – and that has proven true in May so far…

This seaweed affects ONLY the EAST or reef side of the island while the west side (and the Secret Beach area) stays seaweed-free.

If you are staying at a resort or a hotel, most staff work very hard to clean up the area…but it can still pile up.

Sahara Dust: Spring can also bring Sahara dust to the Caribbean. Last year, in the beginning of May, we had a serious dust cover – blotting out the sun in the morning and clearing a bit as the day went on. This year, it hasn’t affected us. It seems to drift over every few years…you can keep an eye on it here.

Seafood in May:

Lobster is out of season in May. Lobster Season ends February 28th and will reopen on July 1st – the 2025 Lobster Festival takes place in the beginning of July with the big block party on July 12th.

But better than Caribbean lobster…Conch season is OPEN. The conch season in Belize ends June 30th (AMENDMENT: It was announced on May 8 that the last day of Conch Season is MAY 25! We have hit our quotas!) And reopens October 1st. Make SURE to eat conch when you are here in May. Ceviche, fried, delicious conch soup. It’s so tasty.

Here are the events around San Pedro and Ambergris Caye for May 2025. I’m starting late!!!!

May 8, 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 The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

May 9, Friday

Drive in Movie Night at Moon Bar 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

Steak Night Date Night! at Someplace South CafeBar (2.5 miles south of town), Featuring our USDA Ribeye, Filet Mignon and Surf & Turf (choice of lobster or grilled shrimp), Live music with Dennis C. Wolfe II 6-9, reservations recommended.

Live Music at The Truck Stop starting at 5:30pm, 1 mile north of San Pedro Town

Live Music at the Palapa Bar, afternoon and evening, see their schedule for times and artists

May 10, Saturday – Mothers’ Day Weekend

San Pedro’s Mothers Day Party by San Pedro Town Council, 6pm to 3am! Tickets available at the San Pedro Town Council

Mothers Day Market at Caribbean Villas, about 1/2 mile south of town (here’s the most recent one I attended – it’s a great event!) 10am to 3pm

Corn Hole Tournament at La Cala Restaurant and Bar, at White Sands Resort at 2.5 miles north. $10 to enter, winners get the pot.  Starts at 2pm.

May 11, Sunday, Mothers’ Day

Kids Fishing Competition at Boca Del Rio Park – organized by Elito Arceo – contact him for information!

Mothers’ Day Party at Caribbean Villas – all day

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

Live Music with Pete Money, 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

May 12, Monday

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

May 13, Tuesday

The World Famous Hermit Crab Races at NautiCrab Bar and Restaurant, 6pm (check it out here at their old location), Tuesdays only in May

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 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

Live Music with Matias, 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

May 14, Wednesday

Charcuterie at Frenchy’s, here are the details

Girls Night Out at Casey’s Boatyard (Behind Maya Air/Bakkatown), Wednesday night is a fun late night club night in San Pedro – and it has been for a WHILE…with Ladies Night. Start your night here

Ladies Night after is at LIV Hookah Lounge (until 3am I think)

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

May 15, 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 The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Live Music , 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

May 16, Friday

The Chocolate Festival in Southern Belize: May 16, 17 and 18th in and around Punta Gorda

Drive in Movie Night at Moon Bar 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

Steak Night Date Night! at Someplace South CafeBar (2.5 miles south of town), Featuring our USDA Ribeye, Filet Mignon and Surf & Turf (choice of lobster or grilled shrimp), Live music with Dennis C. Wolfe II 6-9, reservations recommended.

Live Music at The Truck Stop starting at 5:30pm, 1 mile north of San Pedro Town

Live Music at the Palapa Bar, afternoon and evening, see their schedule for times and artists

May 17, Saturday

Monthly Flea Market at The Hut, starts 11am

Corn Hole Tournament at La Cala Restaurant and Bar, at White Sands Resort at 2.5 miles north. $10 to enter, winners get the pot.  Starts at 2pm.

May 18, 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

Live Music with Pete Money, 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

May 19, Monday

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

May 20, Tuesday

80s JAM Party at Croc’s Sunset Bar, about 1/2 mile over the north bridge, starting at 5pm

The World Famous Hermit Crab Races at NautiCrab Bar and Restaurant, 6pm (check it out here at their old location), Tuesdays only in April

BINGO at Toast, about 1.5 miles south of San Pedro, starts at 6pm

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

Live Music with Matias, 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

May 21, Wednesday

Charcuterie at Frenchy’s, here are the details

Girls Night Out at Casey’s Boatyard (Behind Maya Air/Bakkatown), Wednesday night is a fun late night club night in San Pedro – and it has been for a WHILE…with Ladies Night. Start your night here

Ladies Night after is at LIV Hookah Lounge (until 3am I think)

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

May 22, 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 The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Live Music , 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

May 23, Friday

Drive in Movie Night at Moon Bar 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

Steak Night Date Night! at Someplace South CafeBar (2.5 miles south of town), Featuring our USDA Ribeye, Filet Mignon and Surf & Turf (choice of lobster or grilled shrimp), Live music with Dennis C. Wolfe II 6-9, reservations recommended.

Live Music at The Truck Stop starting at 5:30pm, 1 mile north of San Pedro Town

Live Music at the Palapa Bar, afternoon and evening, see their schedule for times and artists

May 24, Saturday

Corn Hole Tournament at La Cala Restaurant and Bar, at White Sands Resort at 2.5 miles north. $10 to enter, winners get the pot.  Starts at 2pm.

May 25, Sunday

LAST DAY OF CONCH SEASON! The season will re-open October 1st in Belize.

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

Live Music with Pete Money, 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

May 26, Monday

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

May 27, Tuesday

The World Famous Hermit Crab Races at NautiCrab Bar and Restaurant, 6pm (check it out here at their old location), Tuesdays only in April

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 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

Live Music with Matias, 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

May 28, Wednesday

Charcuterie at Frenchy’s, here are the details

Girls Night Out at Casey’s Boatyard (Behind Maya Air/Bakkatown), Wednesday night is a fun late night club night in San Pedro – and it has been for a WHILE…with Ladies Night. Start your night here

Ladies Night after is at LIV Hookah Lounge (until 3am I think)

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

May 29, 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 The Truck Stop, 1 mile north of town, 6 to 9pm

Live Music , 6-9pm, Someplace South about 2.5 miles south of town

May 30, Friday

• The National Agriculture and Trade Show (NATS) Committee under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise hereby informs the general public that the National Agriculture and Trade Show 2025 will be held on May 30 and 31, and June 1, 2025, under the theme “Integrating Sustainable Food Systems: Mitigating Climate Change, Strengthening Agricultural Resilience” –> The Ag Show is the biggest hottest most interesting most…MOST event in Belize. There’s a rodeo, plants, animals, live music, you’ll see pretty much everyone in the country. All hotels in Belmopan are sold out. The buses to the countries capital are PACKED. Here’s the last time I went…I’d LOVE to go again but…I think I’d need to train for it – sooo hot…so crowded…2014 Part One and Part Two

Drive in Movie Night at Moon Bar 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

Steak Night Date Night! at Someplace South CafeBar (2.5 miles south of town), Featuring our USDA Ribeye, Filet Mignon and Surf & Turf (choice of lobster or grilled shrimp), Live music with Dennis C. Wolfe II 6-9, reservations recommended.

Live Music at The Truck Stop starting at 5:30pm, 1 mile north of San Pedro Town

Live Music at the Palapa Bar, afternoon and evening, see their schedule for times and artists

May 31, Saturday

Corn Hole Tournament at La Cala Restaurant and Bar, at White Sands Resort at 2.5 miles north. $10 to enter, winners get the pot.  Starts at 2pm.