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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 […]
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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: […]
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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 […]
$10.00
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 […]
$65.00
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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. […]
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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.
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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 […]
$40.00
Bringing 250 years of American history to life as you move through four reenactments enjoying appetizers, wine and more as we celebrate the birth of our nation. If any want to wear period colonial garb, please do so.
$60.00
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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.
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Unwind after hours with a guided yoga class inside Gulfarium’s Living Sea Aquarium. Surrounded by marine life and the soft glow of the aquarium, Yoga in the Living Sea offers a calm setting to move, stretch, and slow down at the end of your day.
$40.00
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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 […]
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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.
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FREE SESSION: Join our midday learning session—we’ll provide the knowledge, just bring your favorite lunch! Inspired by Celebrate America 250!, Marie Hallion will present "The Road to Independence: Siege of Boston (1775-1776) and Colonial Resistance".
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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!
$35.00
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Start your morning with movement, fresh air, and dolphins in one of Gulfarium’s most scenic settings. Yoga with the Dolphins brings a guided, all-levels yoga class to Dolphin Oasis, with our resident Atlantic bottlenose dolphins swimming nearby as you move through your practice.
$40.00
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
$40.00
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Start your morning with movement and dolphins in one of Gulfarium’s most scenic settings. Pilates with the Dolphins brings a guided, all-levels Pilates class to Dolphin Oasis, with our resident Atlantic bottlenose dolphins swimming nearby as you move through your morning workout.
$40.00
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The HSU Educational Foundation is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for our community to celebrate our nation’s 250 year history. Please help us share this news across our region! *******JOIN US FOR EVENT: From October 16–18, 10 AM to 5 PM, the Freedom250 Mobile Museum will be visiting our HSU Foundation Headquarters FieldWerx Tech […]
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Join Shalimar Library featuring the Flying Needle Quilt Guild on Friday, October 16, 4 - 6pm. Meet the fiber artists and learn about a resurgence of creativity of modern day quilt making by local artists. Enjoy refreshments.
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We have made the decision to postpone the event until after the first of the year. There were several factors that went into this decision: Everyone is tired! We have all been through a lot, and could use little time to catch our breath. Some of our parish family is still without power. We want to be mindful […]
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Start your morning with movement and dolphins in one of Gulfarium’s most scenic settings. Pilates with the Dolphins brings a guided, all-levels Pilates class to Dolphin Oasis, with our resident Atlantic bottlenose dolphins swimming nearby as you move through your morning workout.
$40.00
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 […]
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Beast Code would like to invite you to cover the ribbon cutting ceremony for our new building on Tuesday, October 20 at 3:00 p.m. at 690 Liberty Lane NW, Ft Walton Beach FL32547. The new space is home to our team of engineers and specialists who build solutions for complex and critical systems. The ceremony […]
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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!
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Unwind after hours with a guided yoga class inside Gulfarium’s Living Sea Aquarium. Surrounded by marine life and the soft glow of the aquarium, Yoga in the Living Sea offers a calm setting to move, stretch, and slow down at the end of your day.
$40.00
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All Sports Association Casino Night + Raffle Royale will be a fun evening filled with casino gaming and a Raffle Royale where one lucky winner will take home a $10k cash prize. Ticket prices are $100 and includes Dinner by The Bald and Beard Restaurant Group, Casino Gaming Ticket, and Raffle Royale Drawing Entry. We […]
$100.00
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 […]
$12.00
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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 […]
$101.00
Rockstarfish will bring their high-energy mix of party rock to the stage at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, as part of Concerts at The Landing brought to you by Eglin Federal Credit Union. Concerts at The Landing is a concert series held at the Fort Walton Beach Landing, located at 139 Brooks Street SE […]
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Join us for trunk-or-treating in the Recreation Center parking lot. Put on your favorite Halloween costume and grab your candy basket! VOLUNTEERS WANTED! We need volunteers to decorate their trunks and hand out treats to the little ghosts and goblins. For more information, contact Polly-Jo Pangelinan at 850-833-9580 or ppangelinan@fwb.org.
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Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at The Barn at Laurel Oaks Farm in Laurel Hill, Florida for Building The Hub, a special evening benefiting The Hub Comprehensive Autism Center, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit currently being developed in Crestview, Florida. The Hub is being created to bring comprehensive resources for children with autism and […]
$65.00
Start your morning with movement, fresh air, and dolphins in one of Gulfarium’s most scenic settings. Yoga with the Dolphins brings a guided, all-levels yoga class to Dolphin Oasis, with our resident Atlantic bottlenose dolphins swimming nearby as you move through your practice.
$40.00
support.IOCDF.org/emerald Who: Invictus Counseling LLC, IOCDF (International OCD Foundation) and other local businesses (Crunch Fitness, Publix, and Dunkin Donuts) When: This Saturday, 10/24/2026 @ 8:30 am will be a Fun Walk for OCD Awareness Month (October). Where: Ferry Park, Fort Walton Beach What-- This is a 2 mile fun walk that will include spirit, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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🎃 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 […]
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Start your morning with movement and dolphins in one of Gulfarium’s most scenic settings. Pilates with the Dolphins brings a guided, all-levels Pilates class to Dolphin Oasis, with our resident Atlantic bottlenose dolphins swimming nearby as you move through your morning workout.
$40.00
We are SO excited to celebrate this incredible milestone! Please plan to join us Wednesday, October 28, at 3rd Planet Brewing in Niceville! So much has changed over the last decade, but one thing has remained constant: our mission to ensure children have a place of their own to sleep each night. And that mission […]
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Castle Haunt returns to Navarre for its fourth year. This free Halloween attraction is built and run by local first responders, teachers and retired military members. Visitors walk through seven scare rooms with more than 20 live characters and life-sized animatronics, and there’s candy along the way. The haunt is open from 7 to 10 […]
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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 […]
$105.00
Concerts at The Landing brought to you by Eglin Federal Credit Union presents Cat Rhodes & The Truth. Enjoy this free concert from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in the heart of downtown Fort Walton Beach. The Fort Walton Beach Landing is located at 139 Brooks Street SE.
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Start your morning with movement and dolphins in one of Gulfarium’s most scenic settings. Pilates with the Dolphins brings a guided, all-levels Pilates class to Dolphin Oasis, with our resident Atlantic bottlenose dolphins swimming nearby as you move through your morning workout.
$40.00
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 […]
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Come visit Destin’s Premier Pumpkin Patch at FaithCoast! Bring the family and enjoy a beautiful fall outing while choosing the perfect pumpkins for your home. Pumpkins for a Purpose is more than a pumpkin patch — every purchase helps support Disaster Relief, Local & World Missions, FaithCoast Academy, and efforts to fight human trafficking. The […]
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Turkey Creek Nature Trail (Pavilion) · Niceville
Free
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park · Fort Walton Beach
$65
Fort Walton Beach First United Methodist Church · Fort Walton Beach
Free
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce · Fort Walton Beach
$40
HSU Foundation Headquarters FieldWerx Tech Campus · Fort Walton Beach
Free
St. Simon's on the Sound Episcopal Church · Fort Walton Beach
Free
DeFrance Indoor Flea Market, Antiques and Collectables · Fort Walton Beach
Free
Emerald Coast Science Center · Fort Walton Beach
$12
Fort Walton Beach Landing · Fort Walton Beach
Free
Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center · Fort Walton Beach
Free
3rd Planet Brewing · Niceville
Free
Fort Walton Beach Landing Park · Fort Walton Beach
Free
