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Fall Event Line-up at Grand Boulevard
September 9, 2024 by SoWal Staff
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Grand Boulevard at Sandestin is presenting an exciting calendar of fall events to include a free DINO LIGHTWIRE performance, festivals for the entire family, Barktoberfest for the four-legged family member and Halloween on the BOOlevard where everyone gets into the spirit.
Under the Big Top with the Tip Tops!
CVHN Family Friendly Benefit Concert in the Park Featuring the Tip Tops
Friday, Oct. 4, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
This event offers family fun festivities where KIDS are the VIP! Enjoy food, beverages, dancing and children’s activities - fun for the whole family! A Benefit for Children’s Volunteer Health Network. Purchase tickets here.
Lightwire Theater’s Dino-Light
Saturday, Oct. 5, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Northwest Florida Ballet’s season kicks off with Dino Light, performed by Lightwire Theater in Grand Boulevard’s North Park. Lightwire Theater’s Dino Light tells the story of a famous scientist with magic powers who brings a friendly dinosaur to life using electroluminescent artistry and poignant storytelling. This event is free and open to the public, bring a “low-backed” lawn chair or picnic blanket to enjoy the show.
Best of the Emerald Coast Winner’s Soireģe
Thursday, Oct. 10, 6 PM – 9 PM
Join Grand Boulevard to celebrate the winners of the 26th Annual Best of the Emerald Coast Awards, as voted by the readers of Emerald Coast Magazine. This intimate Soireģe will include live music, visual mural artists, delightful cuisine, libations and more! Proceeds benefit Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation. Purchase tickets here.
Barktoberfest,
Friday, Oct. 25, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Join our spooky costume doggie social, benefiting Dog-Harmony, for music, beer and light bites. The best costumes will be announced at 6:15 PM. Please, no prong, shock, or choke collars. This event is free and open to the public.
Halloween on the BOOlevard
Thursday, Oct. 31, 4 PM – 6 PM
Families are invited to trick-or-treat throughout the Town Center on Halloween where stores and restaurants will pass out candy and other treats to children. Dress up in your favorite costume and fill your bag in a safe pedestrian-friendly place.
30A BBQ Festival
Friday, Nov. 8, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The 30A BBQ Festival at Grand Boulevard is a family-friendly, public fundraising event for the non-profit organization, The Sonder Project. Join us to savor BBQ samplers from local businesses as they compete for “Best BBQ” voted on by attending guests. Enjoy all you can eat BBQ, drinks, a silent auction and live music. Purchase tickets here.
Grand Boulevard Farmers’ Market
Saturdays throughout the year, 9 AM – 1 PM
The outdoor market features dozens of unique vendors offering mostly locally sourced food-based items such as produce, eggs, milk, butter, grass-fed beef, chicken, local honey, pickled vegetables, and gourmet jams. Prepared foods to go include tomato pies, hummus, pasta, tuna dip and crab cakes. Soap and lotions are also sold. The Grand Boulevard Farmers’ Market takes place in Grand Park, between Cantina Laredo and Tommy Bahama.
These festive events are part of the Coastal Culture Calendar of Events made possible by the Grand Boulevard Arts and Entertainment Program. For more information and these and other events, go to Grand Boulevard/Events.
Grand Boulevard is the shop, dine, play and stay Town Center located on Northwest Florida’s Beaches. Based on the prominent mixed-use architectural model, Grand Boulevard offers a dynamic lifestyle experience with convenient access to a multitude of exclusive shopping and dining options, entertainment, professional services, corporate offices and lodging. Grand Boulevard is a Howard Group and Merchants Retail Partners property. For more information, please call (850) 654-5929 or visit Grand Boulevard.