E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Launches Year-Round "Public Fridays" Starting September 4
For years, stepping into the wonder of Nokuse Plantation in Walton County meant waiting for a special event or tagging along on a school field trip.
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Florida Wildlife Federation 90th Birthday Celebration At Alaqua June 7th
The wild places of Florida and the animals that call them home are taking center stage this summer as two premier advocacy organizations team up for a massive milestone. Alaqua Animal Refuge is throwing open its gates to host The Wild Within: Florida Wildlife Federation 90th Birthday Celebration. This free community event takes place on Saturday, June 7, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. at Alaqua’s beautiful 100-acre home in Freeport.
Celebrating The Donation Of 2,295 Acres For The Choctawhatchee River Delta Preserve In Walton County
Celebrating the donation of 2,295 acres for the Choctawhatchee River Delta Preserve in Walton County, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 9, at 10 a.m.
Hosted by the Northwest Florida Water Management District and The Nature Conservancy, the event will take place at 87 Pitts Bayshore Drive in Freeport. Officials and partners will gather to commemorate the preservation of this significant tract of land along the Choctawhatchee River and Bay.
Freeport Florida: The South Walton Town's Future Is Now
If you live anywhere in South Walton, or drive Hwy 331 north of the bay, you're hearing the buzz and seeing the progress in Freeport.
As commercial and residential land in SoWal gets gobbled up, Freeport has become more popular with open spaces and lower prices. New subdivisions, apartments, restaurants, parks, schools & churches have made Freeport among the fastest growing cities in the country. Progress is in the air with more and more families are moving to Freeport, Florida.
Walk For A Cause At 6th Annual Hops For Hounds Jan 18
If your four-legged best friend resolved to spend more time outdoors this year, we have the perfect way to help them keep it.
On Sunday, January 18, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Dog-Harmony hosts its Sixth Annual Hops for Hounds. It’s a chance to grab the leash, get some fresh air, and support a cause that keeps our local pet community thriving.
Anchors Away! Celebrate Freeport's Maritime History With Art & Music Sep 18
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) invites the community to a festive evening at the Shipyard Marina at 116 Shipyard Rd. on Thursday, September 18, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for the “Anchors Away” artistic anchor preview event.
The free, family-friendly gathering provides a sneak peek of the first round of completed artist-decorated anchors from the “Anchored in Freeport” creative placemaking project, a new extension of the CAA’s Art in Public Spaces program.
Alaqua Animal Refuge Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Opens
Alaqua Animal Refuge announced today the opening of its new Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, located on five acres within their original Whitfield Road property in Freeport, Florida.
Nick’s on the Bay Still Fresh After Fifty Years
Nick’s on the Bay (aka Nick's in the Sticks) is famous for having the freshest seafood around.
They get all of their mullet, crab, shrimp, and flounder right out of the Choctawhatchee Bay and the gulf. The gulf provides an endless supply of fish right off the boat. The Nick family takes pride in serving the finest seafood - not worried about how pretty they can put crab on top of grouper, but ensuring that it’s the freshest and tastiest grouper you will ever have.
Visit Freeport, Florida
November 6, 2016 by SoWal Staff
Nice video about Freeport, Florida by Visit Florida.
Located on Choctawhatchee Bay in Walton County lies a city surrounded by beautiful Florida wilderness. Freeport, just 13 miles north of South Walton's famous sugar sand beaches, is an ideal place for fishing, boating, paddling and just exploring natural Florida.
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Freeport is located just north of the bay and miles from the beach, but it's still South Walton, and is poised to grow fast in coming days.
Freeport has its own natural beauty and quirky charm that makes it as much a part of our community as our neighboring beach towns. Nestled in the northeast corner of Choctawhatchee Bay between Alaqua Bayou and the Choctawhatchee River, the sleepy rural town has ample waterways and wetlands for outdoor lovers, colorful characters, and a history rich in folklore.
