Parents, need an easy weeknight plan for your middle schooler? We’ve got you covered! Our Science Social: Middle School Edition is a free, drop-off event for ages 11-14. Kids get […]
Learn about some of our Animal Ambassadors during a Creature Feature! We have over 55 exotic animals that call the center home...which will you get to meet today? Stop by every Monday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Friday at 1 p.m. to get an up-close encounter with our critters. Safely interact […]
All aboard the STEAM Machine! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. from June 2 to July 30. Enjoy different activities every week while exploring creative ways to solve challenges with the whole family. Space on the STEAM Machine available on a first come, first served basis. You can RSVP […]
Enjoy a visual Chem Demo at 11:00 a.m. followed by fun, hands-on chemistry activities from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. where you get to be the Mad Scientist! Enjoy various activities and demonstrations every Friday from June 5 - Aug 7. Ever wondered how to make slime? Or wanted to watch a fire-breathing watermelon? We […]
When: June 12, 2026 at 12:00pm. Where: Cost: FREE On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia presented a resolution to the Second Continental Congress, that the “United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States.” Lee's resolution met with resistance in the ensuing debate. Congress appointed the Committee of […]
Learn about some of our Animal Ambassadors during a Creature Feature! We have over 55 exotic animals that call the center home...which will you get to meet today? Stop by every Monday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Friday at 1 p.m. to get an up-close encounter with our critters. Safely interact […]
This is one of a series of classes we are running through the summer to make the hardware for a Viking era toolbox For any blacksmith class you must wear natural fabric (cotton) long trousers and closed toe shoes (leather is best, no Crocks!). Long sleeve natural fabric shirt is recommended as bare arms can […]
On June 12, a gala dinner will run from 6 to 10 p.m. featuring a 1776 reenactment and a patriotic drone show at the Rigdon Center, located at 1958 Lewis Turner Blvd. in Fort Walton Beach. The gala includes VIP seating for the drone show, a social hour, a formal dinner, the reenactment and a […]
Stage Crafters Community Theatre is delighted to announce its upcoming production of Anne of Green Gables. This heartwarming stage adaptation of L.M. Montgomery's iconic novel will transport audiences to the idyllic world of Prince Edward Island for two weekends of charm, humor, and poignant storytelling. Performances will be held at the Fort Walton Beach Civic […]
Navigating US is a fun, highly interactive relationship program designed to help couples build deeper connection, stronger communication, and practical skills that last a lifetime. Whether your marriage is thriving or you simply feel stuck in old patterns, Navigating US gives you tools you can use immediately to create a happier, healthier relationship. SPECIFIC EVENT […]
Lunch included in the cost This one-day class starts with a healthy dose of blacksmithing safety and then progresses into hammer control exercises where you make several nails and then a hook. You will learn drawing out, hot punching, hardening, quenching, tapers, bending and finishing. For any blacksmith class you must wear natural fabric (cotton) […]
The Republican Club of Okaloosa County (RCOC) will host the Grand Old Celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Fort Walton Beach Landing, located at 139 SE Brooks Street in Fort Walton Beach. This patriotic community celebration honors America’s 250th Anniversary and will bring together residents, families, local […]
