Events

The Friends of Eden Gardens State Park invite the public to the annual Eden Gardens State Park Christmas Candlelight Open House on Saturday, December 17 from 5pm to 8pm. Enjoy the traditional walk through the luminaries through the Park to the Historic Wesley House and it’s beautifully decorated rooms. You'll be greeted by carolers and guided throughout the house to see and hear about each beautifully decorated room. Guests can even vote on their favorite room.

The annual Flutterby Festival returns to Rosemary Beach Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12 & 13, from 10am-4pm. Flutterby Festival celebrates the arts and the migration of the Monarch Butterfly along Scenic Highway 30A. Flutterby is a childrens arts festival... it's a place for kids to flitter! This is a beautiful fall tradition in South Walton.  

MountainFilm on Tour returns to WaterColor Resort Nov. 4-5, 2016. Celebrate the 16th Annual Film Festival at the beautiful WaterColor Resort in South Walton, Florida with two days of extraordinary films created to inspire courage, thought and empathy. WaterColor Resort hosts the 16th year of this eclectic mix of captivating films in an outdoor setting that enhances the bold imagery of these remarkable stories.

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) celebrates the cultural arts at the 21st annual Festival of the Arts set for Oct.

Halloween Masquerade Party & Costume Contest at Trebeaché on Saturday October 29 from 6-11pm at the upstairs haunted ballroom in the heart of Blue Mountain Beach. Featuring music by Randall Bramblett Band. Franko Washboard Jackson and The Steeno's to open the show. Doors open at 6pm. Music at 7pm. Tickets available online now!

Celebrate the Best of the Emerald Coast 2016 at Grand Boulevard on Saturday, October 22 from 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. Each year, Emerald Coast Magazine holds their Choice Poll for the best restaurants, shopping, services, entertainment and businesses along the Emerald Coast. As winners are announced, it's time to toast to your favorite places to shop, dine, relax and take care of business. Tickets available now!

The 7th annual Explore The Outdoors Festival kicks off Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 am – 2 pm at the beautiful waterfront location of Live Oak Landing in Freeport. This fun-filled day is geared towards introducing children to the wonders of exploring nature and the outdoor experience. Hands on activities include fishing, kayaking, archery, wildlife encounters, interactive educational exhibits, nature-based crafts, giveaways and more.

October and beer go hand-in-hand and Sandestin is celebrating this hoppy beverage with the annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival at