Emerald Coast

Okaloosa County, Walton County and Bay County Family Events Calendar

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December 21

Family fun events like festivals, carnivals, fairs, family fun days and more.

Events and programs for families with kids with special needs.

Races, walks, 5Ks that kids and families can participate in.

Tours and informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.

Family friendly shows and concerts.

Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.

Auditions and casting calls for productions and performances in need of kids under 18; and tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.

Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category.

Sporting events and home games for local sports teams.

One time classes open to kids and families.

Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.

Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.

Ongoing family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.

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Crestview Fire Department Santa Run

Santa is Coming to Your Neighborhood! Crestview families, get ready because Santa will be making his way around the city ...

Emerald Grande Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa at Emerald Grande! Ho ho ho! The most magical mornings of the season are here! Join us ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Emerald Grande Grande Ballroom, 10 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
  • Cost: Adults $32 | Children (3-12) $25 | plus 22% Service Charge and 7% Sales Tax 2 and younger are complimentary, but must be added into guest count when reserving a table.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Coconut Kidz Boutique and Art Studio Kids Art Classes

Art classes by a local artist! We are offering mommy and me classes for 6 months up to 3 years ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Coconut Kidz Boutique and Creator's Corner Art Studio, 102 Cannery Ln, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: $40 per class
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Emerald Coast Zoo Wild Christmas

Experience a Wild Christmas at Emerald Coast Zoo! It is an extraordinary way to celebrate the season! Activities: Watch the animals open ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Emerald Coast Zoo, 5262 Deer Springs Dr, Crestview, FL 32539
  • Cost: Child (2-12 yrs): $9.95, Adult (13 + yrs): $14.95
  • Website: emeraldcoastzoo.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Destin Commons Jolly Jubilee

Experience the joy of the holidays while surrounded by reindeer topiary, live musical performances, Christmas caroling, and of course, our ...

Crestview Fire Department Santa Run

Santa is Coming to Your Neighborhood! Crestview families, get ready because Santa will be making his way around the city ...

Blue Mountain Bakery Santa Rosa Beach Cookies with Santa

Come out on Sunday for a meet and greet with Santa! We will have our bakery mural decorated for Christmas ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Blue Mountain Bakery, 2217 CR-30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • Cost: Free to attend. Food and drink purchases additional cost.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Emerald Grande Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa at Emerald Grande! Ho ho ho! The most magical mornings of the season are here! Join us ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Emerald Grande Grande Ballroom, 10 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
  • Cost: Adults $32 | Children (3-12) $25 | plus 22% Service Charge and 7% Sales Tax 2 and younger are complimentary, but must be added into guest count when reserving a table.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Northstar Church Panama City Snow Much Fun Day

Bring your family and invite your friends to a FOR Bay County Snow Much Fun Day! We'll have real snow, ...

Jolly Bay Farm Freeport Jolly Bay Christmas

Join us on our beautiful local family farm for a weekend of holiday fun! Meet Santa and snap free photos, ...

Coconut Kidz Boutique and Art Studio Kids Art Classes

Art classes by a local artist! We are offering mommy and me classes for 6 months up to 3 years ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Coconut Kidz Boutique and Creator's Corner Art Studio, 102 Cannery Ln, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: $40 per class
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Valparaiso Library Music and Me

Join Miss Beth for Music and Me on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays at 9:30am. Music and Me focuses on having ...

ZooWorld Panama City Beach Cajun Christmas Photos with Santa

It's that time a year again! Santa and his "elf"igator will be making their annual stop at ZooWorld for Cajun ...

Emerald Coast Science Center Winter Workshops

Join us for new activities December 23, 26, and 27 to celebrate the season! The museum is open from 10 ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $12 general admission
  • Website: ecscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Valparaiso Library Storytime

Join Miss Beth for a themed storytime and craft! New themes and crafts each week. This event is now a registered ...

Flip and Fun Gymnastics Crestview: Flippin Out Tuesdays and Fridays

Flippin Out Tuesdays and Fridays is a unique experience for children who are crawlers through VPK. We offer a parent ...

ZooWorld Panama City Beach Cajun Christmas Photos with Santa

It's that time a year again! Santa and his "elf"igator will be making their annual stop at ZooWorld for Cajun ...

Baytowne Wharf Nights of Lights

This December, enjoy a festive light show every night of December! Watch three dazzling shows on the Village tree and ...

Baytowne Wharf Nights of Lights

This December, enjoy a festive light show every night of December! Watch three dazzling shows on the Village tree and ...

The Big Chill 30A Paint Party Fundraiser for LightZ Of Hope

Paint small wooden ornaments to take home! Dolphins, sea turtles, flowers, hearts, sharks, and many more. 100% of the funds ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Big Chill 30A, 7000 E County Highway 30A, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
  • Cost: Donations accepted.
  • Website: thebigchill.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Emerald Coast Science Center Winter Workshops

Join us for new activities December 23, 26, and 27 to celebrate the season! The museum is open from 10 ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $12 general admission
  • Website: ecscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Fort Walton Beach Library Lapsit Storytime (Ages 0-3)

Join us every week for stories, songs, rhymes, cookies, and play time! For babies 0-3. Lapsit takes place on: Thursdays at 10:30am 1st ...

Freeport Library Kids Bingo

We’re bringing monthly bingo back for 2024! It will be the last Thursday of the month from 3:00-4:00pm. Prizes will ...

Fort Walton Beach Library STEAM Kids

Join us every month for a fun, hands-on STEAM activity. For ages 3-6. Registration required.

Coconut Kidz Boutique and Art Studio Kids Art Classes

Art classes by a local artist! We are offering mommy and me classes for 6 months up to 3 years ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Coconut Kidz Boutique and Creator's Corner Art Studio, 102 Cannery Ln, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: $40 per class
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Flip and Fun Gymnastics Crestview: Flippin Out Tuesdays and Fridays

Flippin Out Tuesdays and Fridays is a unique experience for children who are crawlers through VPK. We offer a parent ...

Fort Walton Beach Library Baby Social Hour (pre-walkers)

Babies (pre-walkers) and their caregivers are warmly invited to join us for a delightful session of free play with bubbles, ...

Coastal Elite Sports Freeport Holiday Sports Fun Camps

Join us for a Holiday Sports Fun Camp for ages 7-11! Activities include baseball/softball, golf, pickleball, sports sim arcade, and ...

Emerald Coast Science Center Winter Workshops

Join us for new activities December 23, 26, and 27 to celebrate the season! The museum is open from 10 ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $12 general admission
  • Website: ecscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Freeport Library Creative Craft Collective

Come join us every Saturday for a different art or craft! Call the library to find out what craft we ...

Fort Walton Beach Library Lego Club

Get creative with Lego Club! Join us twice a month for Lego Club -- on 2nd Wednesdays at 3pm and ...

Niceville Comics and Collectibles Disney Lorcana League

Register Lorcana League play on melee.gg. Earn a point each time you register for different league days. It’s free entry ...

  • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Niceville Comics and Collectibles, 96 S John Sims Pkwy, Valparaiso, FL 32580
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Fort Walton Beach Library Lapsit Storytime (Ages 0-3)

Join us every week for stories, songs, rhymes, cookies, and play time! For babies 0-3. Lapsit takes place on: Thursdays at 10:30am 1st ...

Grand Boulevard Coastal White Christmas

‘Tis the season! Enjoy complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides around the Town Center while taking in the Coastal White Christmas lights ...

Skater's Choice Panama City Sunday Family Fun Skate Party

Bring the family to Skater's Choice on Sundays for our Family Fun Skate Party!

  • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Skater's Choice Panama City, 5413 Hickory St Panama City, FL 32404
  • Cost: $13 admission/$5 skate rental
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

HarborWalk Village Chanukah

Join HarborWalk Village in a special Menorah Lighting starting at 5PM. Spend a special night with friends and family celebrating ...

Baytowne Wharf Nights of Lights

This December, enjoy a festive light show every night of December! Watch three dazzling shows on the Village tree and ...

The Drip Coffee Co Frozen Movie Morning

This was such a fun and highly requested event last year that we knew we had to bring it back ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: The Drip Coffee Co, 2440 St Andrews Blvd, Panama City, FL 32405
  • Cost: Free, Snack packs available for $6.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Emerald Coast Science Center: Winter Break Fun for Everyone

The holiday break isn't over yet! Enjoy the museum each day with special activities beginning at 10:30 a.m. All activities ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $12 general admission
  • Website: ecscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Grand Boulevard Holiday Farmers' Market

Handmade products and food. Elevate your holiday feasts! Join us at Grand Boulevard for our festive Farmers' Markets on December ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Grand Boulevard Farmers' Market, 600 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: Free to attend.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Holiday Events

Crestview Library Youth Chess

Calling all Budding Chess Players! Youth Chess Club meets every Monday evening 3-4:30 PM. Designed to teach all the wonderful new ...

Bay County Public Library STEM Select (Ages 6-12 / Registration Required)

Explore a variety of STEM-themed activities at the library. Registration Required. Call or visit the Youth Services Department to register. ...

Bay County Public Library Bouncin’ Babies and Toddlin’ 2s (Ages 0 – 2 with Caregiver)

Two start times for the same class - 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Stories, bounces and rhymes for littles to build ...

Flip and Fun Gymnastics Crestview: Flippin Out Tuesdays and Fridays

Flippin Out Tuesdays and Fridays is a unique experience for children who are crawlers through VPK. We offer a parent ...

Fort SK8 Noon Year's Eve Balloon Bash

You won't want to miss the biggest event of the year! Noon Years Eve Family Bash on December 31st! 2 ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Fort SK8, 202 Racetrack Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  • Cost: Starting at $24.99/person. Group packages available.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Alys Beach Noon Year’s Eve Party

Ring in the New Year a little early at the Alys Beach Noon Year’s Eve Party! Join us in the ...

Crabs on the Beach Gulf Breeze Noon Year's Eve Ball Drop

Ring in the new year with our Noon Year's Eve Ball Drop! Ball drop at noon. Live music, mocktails, drink ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Crabs on the Beach, 6 Casino Beach Boardwalk, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
  • Cost: Free Admission. Food/drinks additional cost.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
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