General discussion & info about South Walton, Florida.

All About SoWal

Advertise or find a business, discuss business.

Business & Services

Jobs

Festivals, classes, gatherings, activities.

Events & Music

Food & Dining

Marketplace

property, realtors, builders, development, infrastructure ...

Real Estate

Long Term Rentals

Vacation Rentals

SoWal Lounge

Franny

Beach Fanatic

[quote="LeBoeuf, post: 154919"]Can anyone offer some suggestions for activities/events during the week of Thanksgiving? We are staying in Seagrove Beach from Saturday 11/18 to Saturday 11/25.[/QUOTE]

let's see..go to the beach, fishing, crabbing, eat, drink and be merry!! You are in So Wal!! :clap_1: :clap_1:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="LeBoeuf">Can anyone offer some suggestions for activities/events during the week of Thanksgiving? We are staying in Seagrove Beach from Saturday 11/18 to Saturday 11/25.</blockquote> 
let&#039;s see..go to the beach, fishing, crabbing, eat, drink and be merry!! You are in So Wal!! :clap_1: :clap_1:

Beach Runner

beats on hood

Our SoWal events for Thanksgiving week are focused around stuffing our faces.:funn:

BeachSteelers

Rita

margarita brocolia

[quote="LeBoeuf, post: 154919"]Can anyone offer some suggestions for activities/events during the week of Thanksgiving? We are staying in Seagrove Beach from Saturday 11/18 to Saturday 11/25.[/QUOTE]

We drove to DeFuniak Springs to see the lights around the lake ... we walked around the lake instead of driving and it was very nice. Should be an old thread with info, I'll look. Donna provided some history for us on that thread. :D 
Some pics from last year:
[IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e129/gulfwindsway/DSCF0157.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e129/gulfwindsway/DSCF0143.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e129/gulfwindsway/DSCF0136.jpg[/IMG]

.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="LeBoeuf">Can anyone offer some suggestions for activities/events during the week of Thanksgiving? We are staying in Seagrove Beach from Saturday 11/18 to Saturday 11/25.</blockquote> 
We drove to DeFuniak Springs to see the lights around the lake ... we walked around the lake instead of driving and it was very nice. Should be an old thread with info, I&#039;ll look. Donna provided some history for us on that thread. 😀 
Some pics from last year: 
<img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e129/gulfwindsway/DSCF0157.jpg" alt="" /> 
 
<img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e129/gulfwindsway/DSCF0143.jpg" alt="" /> 
 
<img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e129/gulfwindsway/DSCF0136.jpg" alt="" /> 
 
.

Beachbummette

SoWal Insider

Yes I agree about the DeFuniak Lights.  It was a great surprise for us when we drove up the first time to see.  We took hot chocolate and made a funn evening of it.

Be sure and do the Saturday Christmas Parade that comes into Seaside.  Santa comes in on the fire truck and turns on the town!  They do a count down and plug in all the lights at once.  Santa lights the Christmas tree, there is a band (behind the Seaside Post Office) and they have hot cider, hot chocolate and cookies.  Lot's of funn for everyone.  Be sure and wave at the grinch's in the parade this year!!  My grinch wears a tiara and make up!

The Christmas tree in The Destin Commons is a sight to behold!  Huge!  Village of Baytowne Wharf is always very pretty too and they have carolers that walk around and sing the whole weekend.

Yes I agree about the DeFuniak Lights. It was a great surprise for us when we drove up the first time to see. We took hot chocolate and made a funn evening of it. 
 
Be sure and do the Saturday Christmas Parade that comes into Seaside. Santa comes in on the fire truck and turns on the town! They do a count down and plug in all the lights at once. Santa lights the Christmas tree, there is a band (behind the Seaside Post Office) and they have hot cider, hot chocolate and cookies. Lot&#039;s of funn for everyone. Be sure and wave at the grinch&#039;s in the parade this year!! My grinch wears a tiara and make up! 
 
The Christmas tree in The Destin Commons is a sight to behold! Huge! Village of Baytowne Wharf is always very pretty too and they have carolers that walk around and sing the whole weekend.

Kimmifunn

Funnkalicious

Uh hello...Christmas Parade.

Jfunn...Someone needs to scan in our picture from our Patrone's tribute float from the parade.  Phead did the Mexican Hat Dance the whole way down from Tom Thumb.  Maybe we can recreate that?

Uh hello...Christmas Parade. 
 
Jfunn...Someone needs to scan in our picture from our Patrone&#039;s tribute float from the parade. Phead did the Mexican Hat Dance the whole way down from Tom Thumb. Maybe we can recreate that?

Allifunn

FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com

[quote="LeBoeuf, post: 154919"]Can anyone offer some suggestions for activities/events during the week of Thanksgiving? We are staying in Seagrove Beach from Saturday 11/18 to Saturday 11/25.[/quote]
:welcome: :welcome: :welcome: I hope you have a wonderful time! I am sure there will be quite alot going on during this time...There must be a web site that lists activities.....anyone???:idontno:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="LeBoeuf">Can anyone offer some suggestions for activities/events during the week of Thanksgiving? We are staying in Seagrove Beach from Saturday 11/18 to Saturday 11/25.</blockquote>:welcome: :welcome: :welcome: I hope you have a wonderful time! I am sure there will be quite alot going on during this time...There must be a web site that lists activities.....anyone???:idontno:

LeBoeuf

Beach Lover

Yes -- We will be relaxing, shopping, stuffing our faces, etc...and we actually will be baking a turkey with all the trimmings at our condo. (It was the only way I could convience my wife to take the family to the beach for Thanksgiving!)
 
I did find some activities that I list below. I was also hoping to hear from some locals on bands or other activies scheduled during the week. I have heard that the Seaside event on Saturday 10/25 is awesome -- unfortunately we will probably be driving home by that time.
 
[B][U]Rosemary Beach Website[/U][/B]
 
Friday, November 24: Old Town Holiday - Tree Lighting, Santa's Arrival and Merchants Holiday Open House (6:00pm - 8:30pm @ Rosemary Beach Barrett Street Square and Town Center)
 
Saturday, November 25: Old Town Holiday - Breakfast with Santa (8:00am - 10:00am @ Rosemary Beach Town Hall)
 
[B][U]Seaside Website[/U][/B]
 
Saturday, November 25: Christmas Parade and Turn of the Town (4:00pm @ Downtown Seaside)
 
[B][U]Alys Beach Website[/U][/B]
 
Wednesday, November 22: Concert Series (6:00pm - 8:00pm @ Sandestin - Village of Baytowne Wharf)
 
Friday, November 24: Apres Beach (5:00pm - 9:00pm @ Alys Beach); Holiday Kick-Off (6:00pm - 9:00pm @ Sandestin - Village of Baytowne Wharf); Holiday Movie Night (7:00pm - Sandestin - Village of Baytowne Wharf)
 
Saturday, November 25: Christmas Tree Lighting (5:30pm @ Sandestin - Village of Baytowne Wharf); Holiday Kick-Off (6:00pm - 9:00pm @ Sandestin - Village of Baytowne Wharf)
 
Thanks for the feedback.

Yes -- We will be relaxing, shopping, stuffing our faces, etc...and we actually will be baking a turkey with all the trimmings at our condo. (It was the only way I could convience my wife to take the family to the beach for Thanksgiving!) 
 
I did find some activities that I list below. I was also hoping to hear from some locals on bands or other activies scheduled during the week. I have heard that the Seaside event on Saturday 10/25 is awesome -- unfortunately we will probably be driving home by that time. 
 
Rosemary Beach Website 
 
Friday, November 24: Old Town Holiday - Tree Lighting, Santa&#039;s Arrival and Merchants Holiday Open House (6:00pm - 8:30pm @ Rosemary Beach Barrett Street Square and Town Center) 
 
Saturday, November 25: Old Town Holiday - Breakfast with Santa (8:00am - 10:00am @ Rosemary Beach Town Hall) 
 
Seaside Website 
 
Saturday, November 25: Christmas Parade and Turn of the Town (4:00pm @ Downtown Seaside) 
 
Alys Beach Website 
 
Wednesday, November 22: Concert Series (6:00pm - 8:00pm @ Sandestin - Village of Baytowne Wharf) 
 
Friday, November 24: Apres Beach (5:00pm - 9:00pm @ Alys Beach); Holiday Kick-Off (6:00pm - 9:00pm @ Sandestin - Village of Baytowne Wharf); Holiday Movie Night (7:00pm - Sandestin - Village of Baytowne Wharf) 
 
Saturday, November 25: Christmas Tree Lighting (5:30pm @ Sandestin - Village of Baytowne Wharf); Holiday Kick-Off (6:00pm - 9:00pm @ Sandestin - Village of Baytowne Wharf) 
 
Thanks for the feedback.

Good work!! Looks like some funn events for your family!! I am sure others on this board will benefit from your research! :clap_1: 
Have a great time!

Good work!! Looks like some funn events for your family!! I am sure others on this board will benefit from your research! :clap_1: 
Have a great time!

Can anyone offer some suggestions for activities/events during the week of Thanksgiving? We are staying in Seagrove Beach from Saturday 11/18 to Saturday 11/25.

SoWal Events for Thanksgiving Week

Grayton BeachCam

Dune Allen BeachCam

Seagrove Beach SkyCam

Inlet BeachCam

Miramar BeachCam Majestic Sun

Santa Rosa BeachCam

Walton County Fair

Queens of the Tiles: Mahjong at Ovide

Live Music @ Fish Out of Water

Cars of 30A At Alys Beach: Event Highlights & Photo Gallery

Sixth annual Run Watersound At Watersound Town Center October 24, 2026

Support Our Parks: The 2026 Friends of Camp Helen Pumpkin Patch Is Open

Annual Events and Festivals in South Walton

International Coastal Cleanup Day Was A Success In South Walton

Merchants Of Alys Beach Announce New Dining & Shopping Options

No beachcams yet

More cams

Include enough context for a reply on the first pass: who you are, what this is about, and anything time-sensitive we should know.

Write a clear note and we will route it fast

SoWal Contact Form

What helps the SoWal team reply on the first pass

Use these links when your request already has a clear destination.

Prefer a direct route before you write?

Use this when you are not sure where your request belongs and need the SoWal team to route it.

Questions, corrections, and quick help

Share newsworthy updates, corrections, community tips, or photography that can improve SoWal coverage.

Story tips, local leads, and photos

Reach the team for business visibility, partnership planning, or other commercial opportunities.

Listings, sponsorships, and business requests

Use this path for media coordination, press follow-ups, or requests that need a communications contact.

Press outreach and interview requests

Tell us what you need and how to reach you.

Send your note here and the SoWal team will route it appropriately.

Choose the quickest route for your message

Forum account areas

Log in to view member profile, alerts, messages, watched content, bookmarks, preferences, and staff tools.

Member-only forum areas use your SoWal forum account.

Use your forum username or email to post, reply, follow threads, and manage your account.

Log in to the forum

Log in to the SoWal forum

Find people and visit their public forum profiles.

Members

Enter the six-digit code sent to {email}.

Check your email

Join the conversation

Welcome to SoWal

Sign in to SoWal

Signature preview

Ads support our local stories, BeachCams, and community guides. If you use an ad blocker, allow SoWal, then check again.

Help keep SoWal local

Your feedback helps us make SoWal better.

How was this story?

Get local stories, events, and South Walton highlights in your inbox.

Stay close to the coast

Choose whether SoWal may use optional cookies. Necessary cookies keep the site working.

Your privacy, your choice

Site navigation

Submenu

Bite-sized stories, curated itineraries, and community events delivered to your inbox on the regular.

SoWal Events for Thanksgiving Week

Latest conversations

Write a reply

Cars of 30A At Alys Beach: Event Highlights & Photo Gallery

Sixth annual Run Watersound At Watersound Town Center October 24, 2026

Support Our Parks: The 2026 Friends of Camp Helen Pumpkin Patch Is Open

Annual Events and Festivals in South Walton