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The Big Scoop! Free ice cream event in Fort Walton Beach

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida will host the second annual Big Scoop in Okaloosa County. The community is invited to take part in this free ice cream social at Emerald […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida will host the second annual Big Scoop in Okaloosa County.

The community is invited to take part in this free ice cream social at Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson in Fort Walton Beach on September 10, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Guests will be able to indulge in all-you-can-eat ice cream and can enjoy all sorts of games, face painting, arts and crafts, chance to win prizes and more! There will be various flavors of ice cream and popsicles and Okaloosa Dippin’ Dots will be handing out samples of its signature frozen treat.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is the presenting sponsor for this year’s Big Scoop event. Members of its Crime Prevention Unit, as well as its K-9 Unit, will be on hand to educate the public about their services.

Ocean City-Wright Fire Control District will also have an inflatable house to educate children about fire safety.

Any and all donations at this event will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida’s programs and services in Okaloosa and Walton counties.

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