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Join Sandestin for a special, unique holiday event at The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Enjoy your favorite holiday classics with Tuba Christmas and Visits with Santa on Saturday, December 13th from 5-7PM. It will be a night of fun for the whole family!

Watch a holiday favorite under the stars! Join the holiday festivities at a special showing of the Polar Express on the Baytowne Events Plaza Lawn on Sunday, November 30th at 6:00pm. Bring your low-back chairs, blankets and loved ones to this free family-friendly event. 

Here comes Santa Claus right down Baytowne Lane! Join the festivities on Saturday, November 29th from 6-9PM to cheer Santa on as he makes his way to the Event Plaza Lawn to light up the Village Christmas Tree. Enjoy face-painting, kids crafts, and a beautiful fireworks display!

The Witches of South Walton are set to ride in the 22nd Annual Witch Ride this October! Every year, the Witches decorate bikes and fly throughout their communities. These Witches dress to impress, decorate their bikes/brooms and have a wicked fun Halloween celebration.

Join Alaqua Animal Refuge for a day where music, memories, and mission come together at Alaqua's Bluegrass Barn Jam & Fall Fest. Beginning at 11AM on Saturday, November 8th, the family- friendly celebration will take place across the beautiful refuge property.

Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and goblins to the Village of Baytowne Wharf for a spooktacular extravaganza! This Halloween from 6-8PM, Trick or Treat through the Village streets and visit merchants for your favorite treat. Steve Hall will play frighteningly good tunes on the main stage. End the night with a spooky fireworks display at 8PM.

Downtown Panama City, Florida will be home to the area’s 7th Annual Songwriter Festival, November 7 & 8, 2025. Featuring original songs by local, regional and national musicians, Historic Downtown Panama City’s most notable art galleries and performance spaces will transform into intimate music venues for this one-of-a kind festival. See the lineup below!

Visit pcsongwriters.com for VIP tickets, festival & artist info, view lodging partners and to learn about the Bay Youth Music Association.

Downtown Panama City, Florida will be home to the area’s 7th Annual Songwriter Festival, November 7 & 8, 2025. Featuring original songs by local, regional and national musicians, Historic Downtown Panama City’s most notable art galleries and performance spaces will transform into intimate music venues for this one-of-a kind festival. See the lineup below!

Visit pcsongwriters.com for VIP tickets, festival & artist info, view lodging partners and to learn about the Bay Youth Music Association.

One of the most storied North American races, IRONMAN Florida is set to take place in Panama City Beach on Saturday, Nov. 1. Beginning at 6AM, participants will start the grueling race consisting of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bicycle ride and a 26.22 marathon run, raced in that order.

The swim portion of the race begins at the Russell-Fields Pier across from Pier Park. The run sends participants through local neighborhoods and the beautifully shaded St. Andrew's State Park, culminating where it all began at Pier Park.

Thanksgiving Thursday may be the time for turkey, but that weekend, Santa Claus is coming to town! Beach Home for the Holidays waves goodbye to fall and sets the stage for the most magical month of the year. Join in the fun at Aaron Bessant Park November 28 & 29 for carol-themed concerts, a Christmas tree-lighting, s'mores, an appearance by Santa and activities for the kids.