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World’s Greatest Baby Shower

Destin-FWB Convention Center 1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States

This is a free event for women in Okaloosa & Walton County who are currently pregnant and parents who have had a baby from November 2025 through April 2026. There will be over 50 exhibitors with information on various topics such as: parenting, prenatal health, new baby care, community resources, and more! We will also […]

Free

First Friday Coffee sponsored by Waste Management

Christian Life Center at First Baptist Church FWB 126 Harbeson Ave SE, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States

Join us for our First Friday Coffee sponsored by Waste Management! It's the most highly attended networking event in the area where you can make new connections and build on existing relationships. When: Friday, May 1st at 7:00 a.m. Where: 126 Harbeson Ave SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Registration is required! Chamber members, please […]

$40.00

Discover Science Saturday

Emerald Coast Science Center 31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States

Theme: Sea Turtle Science. Join Jessica Valek, Okaloosa's Natural Resources Manager, for a Shell-abration of Sea Turtle Science. We’re turning the tide on fun with a wave of activities that will leave you feeling fin-tastic! Activities include: Sea Turtle Surgery: Get hands-on with some shell-shocking science Jessica’s Sea Turtle Treasures: Discover some turtle-tastic items Turtle […]

$12.00

Hats & Horses

Capt. Anderson's Event Center 5550 N Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach, Florida, United States

SAVE THE DATE! Presented by VBA Design, the Sixth Annual Hats & Horses, a charity benefit for Club 360, takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 3:00 to 6:30 PM. This year the event is returning to Capt. Anderson’s Event Center, 5550 N. Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach. This event promises to bring a […]

$45.00

Lunch N Learn: Recruiting for Culture: How to Find Your People and Keep ‘Em Happy

Greater FWB Chamber of Commerce 34 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States

Join us for a Lunch N Learn at the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce! Topic: Recruiting for Culture: How to Find Your People and Keep ‘Em Happy Presented by: Thrive People Services WHEN: Monday, May 4th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: 34 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 […]

Free

Girls Empowered with Math and Science Workshops

Fort Walton Beach Library 185 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach

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 […]

Free

Okaloosa County America 250 Commission Grand Parade and Celebration

Downtown Crestview 114 N Main Street, Crestview, Florida, United States

The Okaloosa County America 250 Commission Grand Parade & Celebration is set to be one of the largest and most patriotic events in our country’s history as we honor the United States' 250 years of freedom and resilience. This unforgettable celebration will feature a spectacular countywide grand parade filled with vibrant floats, marching bands, veteran […]

Free

23rd Annual Bob Hope Memorial Charity Golf Classic

Fort Walton Beach Golf Course 1955 Lewis Turner Blvd., Fort Walton Beach

The 23nd Annual Bob Hope Memorial Charity Golf Classic presented by USAA will be held on Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, at the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club. This premiere golf event is a major annual fundraiser for the Air Force Enlisted Village (AFEV), a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide […]

$250.00

Gate To Gate Memorial Run/Walk

Eglin Air Force Base East Gate Sports Complex, Eglin AFB, Florida, United States

40th ANNIVERSARY Gate To Gate Memorial Run/Walk Saturday, May 16, 2026 A Legacy of Honor, A Return to Tradition This Armed Forces Day, we invite you to be part of a historic moment as the Gate To Gate Memorial Run/Walk celebrates its 40th Anniversary by returning to its roots as a true gate-to-gate race. As […]

$50.00

70th Annual Billy Bowlegs Torchlight Parade

Fort Walton Beach Eglin Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States

Get ready to drop anchor and join the legendary excitement of the 70th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival and Torchlight Parade!

Free

Planetarium Night: STEAM Wars

Emerald Coast Science Center 31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States

Tatooine, Endor, Kamino, and more! Have you ever wondered how realistic the planets that epic jedi battles take place on are? Join us on our journey through the moons and planets of Star Wars, and find out which planets in our solar system are incredibly similar. The "STEAM Wars” planetarium show will flow through the […]

$12.00

Contractors Connect Okaloosa County Meetup

AJ's on the Bayou 200 Eglin Parkway Northeast, Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States

Contractors Connect is a quarterly networking event hosted by Beespoke Consulting for contractors. Join us as we bring contractors, subcontractors and other home specialists along the Emerald Coast together with professionals in the construction industry and give them the opportunity to make meaningful business connections in a casual, fun environment. Tickets are $25 and sponsorships […]

$25.00

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