The City of Fort Walton Beach Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Bunny Hop Trail event from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026. Hop along the Bunny Hop Trail for fun & games, bouncy houses, face painting and treats from our vendors. This free outdoor event is held on […]
REGISTRATION: Online registration closes March 22nd CHALLENGE: Family teams must design a self-contained, free-falling device to protect a raw, Grade A egg during a ~15-30’ drop. DEVICE REQUIREMENTS: - Must be built by your team (no pre-made devices) - Must fit within a 6×6×6 cube and weigh under 5 lbs - Must allow easy egg […]
Theme: Earth Science. Get ready to dive into a sea of fun this April with our Earth Science activities that are sure to make a splash! Through our NISE Network kits, experience the tides of change as we explore how rising sea levels affect our planet, and then get your hands dirty (in a good […]
What do a 100- foot octopus, 80- foot panda, and a 50- foot gator have in common? They’ll all be flying high over the Fort Walton Beach Boardwalk. Join Kitty Hawk Kites and the Emerald Coast Kite Fliers Club for two days of FREE kite-flying fun. Enjoy larger-than-life show kites, professional stunt kite flying demonstrations, […]
Bring the whole family for Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt! Enjoy a complimentary Easter Egg Hunt on the Beach Patio, then head to Coastal Kitchen for a special Easter Brunch buffet. Enjoy all of your favorite breakfast options, along with brunch favorites to celebrate your Easter Holiday! A carving station, omelet station, and seasonal selections […]
What do a 100- foot octopus, 80- foot panda, and a 50- foot gator have in common? They’ll all be flying high over the Fort Walton Beach Boardwalk. Join Kitty Hawk Kites and the Emerald Coast Kite Fliers Club for two days of FREE kite-flying fun. Enjoy larger-than-life show kites, professional stunt kite flying demonstrations, […]
LuLu’s Destin Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Dash Sunday – April 5 - Noon to 2 pm Easter Egg Dash – 1 pm At the foot of the Mid Bay Bridge Hop on over to LuLu’s to enjoy a free family fun afternoon from Noon to 2 pm on Easter Sunday, April 5th. The tropically […]
Our GEMS Workshops are aimed at providing girls with hands-on activities and experiences to keep them involved in STEM. Each month, GEMS will study the work of a renowned female scientist while engaging in hands-on lessons. GEMS is a free drop-off program that is fun, educational, and shows the numerous ways STEM topics can be […]
We're hosting our Fourth Annual Homeschool Science Fair! Both competitive and non-competitive divisions are available for participation. Students ages 6 and up are invited to participate in the fair; students must be able to present their experiments on their own for our judges. This is an excellent opportunity for all homeschool students looking to explore […]
Our GEMS Workshops are aimed at providing girls with hands-on activities and experiences to keep them involved in STEM. Each month, GEMS will study the work of a renowned female scientist while engaging in hands-on lessons. GEMS is a free drop-off program that is fun, educational, and shows the numerous ways STEM topics can be […]
