The Friends of Eden Gardens State Park invite the public to the Christmas Candlelight Open House throughout the park grounds on Saturday, December 13th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Note: Event has been moved from 12/6/25 to 12/13/25 due to weather.
Everyone's invited! Admission fees to the park are waived for the event. Donations to the Friends of Eden are welcome.
Celebrate the season with music, merriment and a touch of Santa magic at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort’s Wednesday Night Concert Series: Holiday Edition, happening Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from 6-8 p.m. at The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Each week, the Events Plaza will come alive with festive performances of classic holiday tunes, sing-along favorites and seasonal cheer. Families can also enjoy visits with Santa during every concert, creating the perfect opportunity for holiday photos and memorable moments.
What: Baytowne Wharf Here Comes Santa Claus
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin celebrates every year with an impressive line-up of events for the holiday season.
Included this year are Grand Boulevard’s signature holiday celebrations, the popular Hometown Holiday Parade & Coastal White Christmas Holiday Celebration, and numerous festive, family-friendly activities. These events are open to the public at no cost.
It's the event of the year in DeFuniak Springs - one of Walton County's most cherished traditions!
The Paper Bear, a feature-length film and conservation initiative by The Paper Bear nonprofit, will officially begin its Florida theatrical run at one of the state’s most beloved cultural institutions: the Florida Chautauqua Theater. Screenings will take place December 4–6, marking the first opportunity for Florida audiences to experience the award-winning conservation film on the big screen.
This holiday season, experience the magic of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic like never before! Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) proudly presents a forty five minute adaptation by Nathanael Fisher of A Christmas Carol.
The fast-paced, family-friendly retelling of the beloved tale is performed at Seaside’s post office in central square on November 30, December 5-7, 13-14, and 18-23. All performances are free to the public and begin at 11 a.m.
Alys Beach Crafted was created to celebrate the collaboration of talents that come together to enrich the 30A experience.
The beloved Flutterby Festival, produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, celebrates its 33rd year of the migration of the Monarch Butterfly through our area.
Sinfonia Gulf Coast has an excellent schedule of music for all ages for the 2025-2026 season! Purchase tickets at www.sinfoniagulfcoast.org.
Sinfonia Gulf Coast was founded in 2005 on Florida’s Northwest Gulf Coast with the mission of redefining the symphony experience. Under the guidance of founder and Music Director Demetrius Fuller and a dedicated board of directors, the nonprofit orchestra is dedicated to curating innovative musical programming, designed to entertain, educate and inspire the community.
Join the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance for a Coastal Dune Lakes Paddle Clean-Up on Eastern Lake.
Beginning at 9AM on October 31st at the Eastern Lake Boat Ramp on Lakeview Drive, attendees are encouraged to bring their paddle craft and personal safety gear. A very few kayaks will be available to first comers. Please RSVP to CBA@nwfsc.edu.
Do not forget your water bottle, sunscreen, hat and bugspray. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided.
