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 […]

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 […]

Get ready to EAT, DRINK, and B MARY at The Market Shops! This fall fest features unlimited tastes of unique, hand-crafted bloody marys made with Distillery 98’s Half Shell Vodka and prepared by a variety of the Emerald Coast’s best local restaurants, bars, and catering companies. From grilled cheese sandwiches to sushi, the toppings are […]