Events

Shop for everyone on your list at a special Foster Gallery Holiday Market on Saturday, December 2 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Miramar Beach Creative Campus, home to The Foster Gallery and J. Leon Studio.

You'll find something for everyone on your list at this rain or shine event. We've got lots of cozy indoor space and a covered porch ready for 15 vendors offering gift size creative items. Meet our Winter Rotation Artists while checking out NEW original art works and enjoying sips and snacks. So many reasons to stop by!

Usher in the holidays with the annual Christmas Tour of Homes in historic DeFuniak Springs on Saturday, December 2.

Filled with holiday splendor, the tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m and features 15 beautiful homes, churches, and businesses.

Hosted by St. Agatha’s Episcopal Church, the tour kicks off a day-long series of festivities around Lake DeFuniak and its charming and vibrant downtown business district—a Main Street America community member.

Café Thirty-A will host its annual Christmas Charity Ball benefiting Caring and Sharing of South Walton on Saturday, December 2, 2023. 

Beau Interiors invites you to enjoy some holiday cheer as they host their annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, November 11 from 10AM - 5PM.  The event will feature sweet treats, bubbly, sales, giveaways and so much more!

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) announces the return of one of Walton County’s favorite fall events, the Flutterby Arts Festival, which will take place Sunday, November 12th from 10AM - 4PM in Watersound® Town Center.

Grand Boulevard at Sandestin has an impressive line-up of events for this holiday season.

Included this year are Grand Boulevard’s signature holiday celebrations, Coastal White Christmas Holiday Celebration and Hometown Parade, and numerous festive, family-friendly activities. These events are open to the public at no cost.

 Northwest Florida chef and restaurateur Jim Shirleyhas announced the opening of 87 Central Square on November 9, 2023, bringing an exciting addition to the vibrant culinary scene in Seaside.

This new wine bar, dining, and entertainment destination takes inspiration from the world’s most charming outdoor gathering spots, offering guests a unique blend of Southern hospitality and global allure.

Each Fall, Fore Her hosts their signature event, the Fore Her Golf Outing.

This year marks the 11th annual Fore Her Golf Outing and is presented by Emerald Coast Hospice Care. The day of golf is accompanied by a silent auction, prizes, food & drinks, the infamous “Dress Like A Girl” Hole sponsored by Specialty Roofer, with music and a fun time at the 19th Hole After Party.

Alys Beach Crafted will be held October 25-28 in Alys Beach, Florida.

Come out and enjoy Alys Beach Crafted to include Makers Market on Friday and Saturday (free and open to the public), as well as a variety of ticketed sessions each day including art/craft workshops, cocktail seminars, Spirited Soirée, and Firkin Fête. See the schedule of events for Alys Beach Crafted 2023 and get your tickets early!

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) celebrates the cultural arts by expanding and enhancing the offerings of its annual Festival of the Arts set for October 27-29.

This year’s event kicks off on Friday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. with the Arty Kick-Off Party on the Henderson Beach Resort’s Piazza Plaza. Award-winning oil painting artist Kathy Schumacher will paint live, while guests enjoy hors d’oeuvres, creative cocktails by Black Sheep Tequila, live music by Coconut Radi, and a cash bar. Tickets to the Arty Kick-Off Party are $75 per person (includes two drink tickets).