The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island is set to become a Halloween hotspot again this year, offering a family-friendly celebration packed with activities for all ages.
- The event, scheduled for Thursday, October 31, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, promises an evening of trick-or-treating, live entertainment, carnival games, and costume contests.
Visitors will start their adventure at The Boardwalk’s Main Entrance, where they’ll receive a Treasure Map and a Kids Eat Free voucher. The map will guide participants to various merchants, each offering a unique “X” mark. Once completed, maps can be turned in at The Crab Trap for a special treat.
The event features an impressive lineup of entertainment.
- Star Wars Parjai Squad Characters will roam the Parking Lot Walkabout Parade, providing photo opportunities for attendees.
- DJ Mantra will keep the Halloween spirit alive with spooky tunes throughout the night.
- For pirate enthusiasts, Captain Davy + Kirby-Jake and The Crossbones will bring their swashbuckling antics to Al’s Beach Club & Burger Bar from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Adding to the festive atmosphere, stilt walkers, jugglers, and balloon artists will perform live throughout the event.
The Parking Lot Walkabout Parade will showcase local community participation, featuring organizations such as Grow Your Gift Conservatory of Music, Panhandle United Roller Derby, Okaloosa Island Fire Department, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, Fort Walton Beach Public Library, Okaloosa County Beach Safety, Little Adventures, Emerald Coast Science Center, HCA Florida Fort Walton Destin Hospital, The Island Resort and more.
The celebration will conclude with a Grand Finale Fireworks Show at 8:00 PM, capping off the night’s festivities. The event is free and open to the public, offering a wide range of activities designed to include and entertain visitors of all ages.
