Join us on September 28 at Turkey Creek Park for a meaningful butterfly release honoring the lives and memories of those we love. The brief ceremony will include words of remembrance, a reading of names, and a collective butterfly release along the Path of Memories. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m., with the ceremony starting at […]
Crestview, this one's for you! Celebrate the grand opening of the new Walmart at 1150 Industrial Dr with a free, all-day community party packed with music, food, celebrity guests and giveaways, from a morning ribbon cutting to a live evening concert. Wednesday, September 30 · Starts 8:25am · Free and open to all The lineup: […]
Join the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce for the October Networking Breakfast, presented by Walmart! Connect with local business leaders, build valuable relationships and learn more about what’s happening throughout our community. Doors open at 7:00 a.m., and the program begins at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, October 1, 2026 Crestview Community Center 1446 Commerce Drive, Crestview […]
A fall evening with a Gulfarium twist 🎨🐢🎃 Celebrate the season with Paint, Pumpkins & Tortoises, a special adults-only Paint Night at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park featuring Painting with a Twist of Fort Walton Beach. Spend the evening creating your own fall-inspired tortoise and pumpkin painting while enjoying a unique night inside Gulfarium. Along the […]
The Fall 2026 Concerts at The Landing series continues at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, with the Country music and Southern Rock sounds of Below Alabama. Concerts at The Landing are free and held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday nights at the Fort Walton Beach Landing, located at 139 Brooks Street SE. […]
Gallery night is 3-6pm on October 3rd. Come down and meet the local artists, support our non profit raffle for Road Dogg Rescue, enjoy refreshments and receive a free art piece for stopping in. it's always an entertaining and arty night.
Join Us To Walk a Mile in Her Shoes? Join Shelter House as we Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® , raising awareness and funds to support survivors right here in our community. Every step taken helps provide services and hope for men, women and children rebuilding their lives. This meaningful event invites participants to […]
Encounter memorable figures from the Revolutionary era...George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, a Colonial Soldier and more! Food and drinks, photo ops included. Also a Silent Auction. Call us (850)678-2615 to reserve your spot.
Join us at 10:00am in the Sanctuary for our Traditional Service in celebration of our 80th Anniversary serving Christ in Fort Walton Beach. This service will include worship, history of Fort Walton Beach First United Methodist, scripture, and communion. After the service we will join together for a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall.
Join us for an afternoon of conversation and connection focused on breast health on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 3 p.m. as we kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event will be hosted at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast and will feature breast reconstructive surgeon Suma Maddox, MD. Space is limited, so RSVP today! Register […]
Join us for our annual Blessing of the Animals Thursday, October 8 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm on the waterfront at St. Simon's on the Sound Episcopal Church! Pie Faced food truck will be on site as well as adorable animals looking for a loving home.
Pillow Fighting Championship (PFC) is bringing professional pillow fighting to Northwest Florida for an action-packed night of competition, entertainment, and purpose. Hosted by Assure Entertainment with a portion of proceeds benefiting We Reign Sickle Sickle Cell Corporation and Angel Force Foundation. Halftime show performance by the legendary LL Cool J!
We are so excited to have our first outdoor market of the fall season. Meet with local vendors, artists and crafters as they display their one-of-a-kind creations, re-purposed items, jewelry, clothing, shabby chic furniture, art, yummy food and much more. Mark will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs for a local charity 10:00-2:00. We will […]
Meeting of local blacksmiths and those interested in blacksmithing. We will set up starting at 9am, expect the demonstration on forging a Viking ship candle holder to start around 9:30am. Events runs until we get to cold, to hot, to dark, or to tired. Dress appropriately - solid closed toed shoes (no crocks), cotton or […]
Scouting America’s Gulf Coast Council, with the support of the Okaloosa County America 250 Commission, is inviting the public to experience a one-of-a-kind free event at the America 250 Heritage Festival and Scouting Expo on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Rigdon Center (formerly the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds). This day-long event will […]
How do you get an entire community to understand not only when and how to vote, but why their participation matters? Join ECPRO on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, for a timely Lunch & Learn featuring Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections Paul Lux. Go behind the scenes to learn how the Supervisor of Elections Office uses […]
Jewels & Jeans - Dress It Up or Dress It Down - Just Add Your SPARKLE! Friday, October 16 join us for a silent auction, music, heavy hors d'oeuvres and a 50/50 raffle to rasie money for our outreach ministries. Doors open at 5pm - enter through the soundside doors! The event is free so […]
Join us for an evening celebrating art, creativity, and friendly competition at the Arts and Design Society of Fort Walton Beach! Opening Reception Friday, October 16, 2026 6:00–8:00 PM Come enjoy the artwork, meet local artists, and experience the excitement of our Battle of the Brushes! Bring your friends and family—admission is free and open […]
Dinner, mystery & intrigue in Gulfarium’s Living Sea Aquarium Something mysterious is unfolding beneath the surface… Join us on Friday, October 16 for an evening of dinner, suspense, and unexpected twists at Gulfarium. Death in the Living Sea combines a live murder mystery performance by Act4 Mystery with a delicious three course dinner, all inside […]
Join us for a day of amazing deals at DeFrance Antiques on Eglin Parkway!!!!! Search the booths for special “dollar deals” hidden away. You never know what the vendor will put in their booth for only a buck! This treasure hunt of sorts is a popular event that is anticipated by customers every time we […]
Are you a car enthusiast looking for a fantastic car show to visit or participate in? Well the Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club is hosting our Wheels & Wings America 250 Car Show on the grounds of the Eglin Armament Museum all day on Saturday, October 17th. Join us to see cars of all makes, […]
This Free seminar is for ladies, ages 13 & up and is sponsored by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office & hosted by Emerald Coast Martial Arts with Master Joe Cayer. Ladies learn statistics to learn from, self-protection tactics & awareness. Home security & cyber security are also addressed. Each participant also receives a free week […]
Annual Open House! We’ll have a fish fry, live music, caricature artist, photo booth and more! Swing by, meet City staff and enjoy. No cost to you. This year’s theme is red, white & blessed (blue)—Americana for our country’s 250th!
Come dressed in Halloween costumes and prepare to be scared! We’ll teach you about our favorite scary space facts in a terrifying tour of the solar system. Learn which planet is home to the Labyrinth of Night, why Pluto is named after the underworld, and which monster from Greek mythology was the scariest – do […]
If you need that one item to finish your cosplay costume this is it! During this class you will forge a wand with at least one captured crystal or marble. Techniques that your will learn include splitting metal, twisting and drawing out. In this class plan to learn about fire management as we will be […]
This is an ADVANCED class! However, this is a project you need to accomplish because you never know when the Zombie Apocalypse might happen. Call if you have questions about skill level. We will use a railroad spike for this project. With a lot of hammer work will draw out a small bearded axe, you […]
Join us for Halloween festivities at GulfScarium! On Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, children ages 3-12 in costume will receive free admission, limit two children per paying adult. The day will be full of Halloween-themed presentations and chats, scheduled trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, and more! This event will follow regular park hours, 9am-4:30pm, with […]
DeFrance Boutique will be having our semi-annual tent sale. All items under the tent will be marked $5, $10, $15, $20 and $25. We plan this sale twice a year to clear out inventory and make room for new merchandise. We have items we previously pulled from the floor and have been storing just for […]
Join us for Halloween festivities at GulfScarium! On Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, children ages 3-12 in costume will receive free admission, limit two children per paying adult. The day will be full of Halloween-themed presentations and chats, scheduled trick-or-treating, scavenger hunts, and more! This event will follow regular park hours, 9am-4:30pm, with […]
Join us for our Saturday Outdoor Market at DeFrance Antiques on Beal, 74-B Beal Parkway NW, Ft Walton Beach. Meet with local vendors, artists and crafters as they display their one-of-a-kind creations, re-purposed items, jewelry, clothing, shabby chic furniture, art, yummy food and much more. We only have this sale twice a year at DeFrance […]
🎃 Join Us for the Fall Festival! Looking for a fun, safe, and family-friendly way to celebrate fall and trick-or-treat together? Come out to The Church at Shalimar on Sunday, October 25th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for an unforgettable evening packed with festive fun for all ages! We are having a massive Trunk-or-Treat […]
Great prop for a Halloween costume Forge welding is often referred to as "the black art" of Blacksmithing, but you can learn how to join iron/steel consistently in this advanced class. In this class will teach you how to forge weld while making three chain links using scarf welds. You will also learn coal fire […]
Meeting of local blacksmiths and those interested in blacksmithing. We will set up starting at 9am, expect the demonstration on of something we learned at conference earlier this month to start around 9:30am. Events runs until we get to cold, to hot, to dark, or to tired. We will also load the trailer for our […]
