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Okaloosa County, Walton County and Bay County Family Events Calendar

The Fun 4 Emerald Coast Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Okaloosa County, Walton County and Bay County area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit Your Event Today!

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December 12

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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Bay County Public Library Read and Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 with Caregiver)

Two start times for the same class - 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Books, songs, and rhymes geared for preschoolers! Class ...

Niceville Library Baby Bookworms Lapsit Storytime (Pre-walkers)

Give them a head start! Storytime attendance increases reading, listening and motor skills, attention span, music and rhythm, social development ...

Valparaiso Library Art at the Library

Join us for Art at the Library. Please dress for mess! This lesson is for ages 5 and up. Registration ...

Coastal Branch Library Preschool Storytime

Join us in the meeting room for preschool activities- stories, songs, and crafts with Coco. Dates may be subject to ...

Destin Library Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5

Preschool Storytime for ages 3 to 5. Children's Librarian, Sadie, leads preschoolers through a morning of stories, song and dance, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Drip Coffee Co Preschool Dance Class

Join us for a Christmas themed Preschool Dance Class! This fun time is led by Mandi from Audience of One ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: The Drip Coffee Co, 2440 St Andrews Blvd, Panama City, FL 32405
  • Cost: $5.50
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Bay County Public Library Discovering Art History for Homeschool (Ages 8-12 / Registration Required)

Join us in Youth Services for a short art history lesson with a craft! Dress to mess! Registration required.

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, ...

PNB Bank Niceville Breakfast with Santa and The Grinch

Enjoy delicious waffles, cheesy eggs, sausage, coffee, water, and orange juice! Tickets are $10 with proceeds benefitting the Emerald Coast Autism ...

Niceville Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run

Put on your worst, tackiest holiday apparel for the 9th Annual Niceville Ugly Sweater Run/Walk 5k! This run/walk benefits the ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Hurricane Grill and Wings, 4579 Highway 20 E, Suite 2, Niceville, FL 32578
  • Cost: 5k: $40, Kids Fun Run: $25
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

Fort Walton Beach Reindeer Dash 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

On Saturday, December 14th at 8am find your Holiday Happy and help out Fort Walton Beach Fire Department's Toy Drive ...

Church at Shalimar Breakfast with Santa

Santa is coming to town! Join us for breakfast, storytelling, photos, and activities with the children in the Family Life ...

Bay Education Foundation Strides for Scholars Ugly Sweater 10K/5K and Fun Run

Join us for the Bay Education Foundation's annual fundraiser, Strides for Scholars. Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater and get sweaty ...

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: Trinity Lutheran Church Parking Lot, 1001 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: 10K: $45, 5K: $35, Student 5K: Free, Ages 11 and under: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

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

ZooWorld Panama City Beach Photos with the Green Christmas Monster

Get ready for a festive visit from the Green Christmas Monster himself! He’ll be stopping by the zoo for some ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: ZooWorld, 9008 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
  • Cost: Adults: $ 25.95, Seniors (65 +): $ 24.95, Children (ages 2-12): $ 19.95, Children under 2: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

The REP Theatre Holiday Show

Grab your chairs and join us in front of the SEASIDE® Post Office for Every Christmas Story Ever Told by ...

Destin Commons Jolly Jubilee

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

Soundside Cruiser FWB Christmas Cruise with Santa

Hop aboard the Soundside Cruiser for a magical Christmas cruise with Santa, complete with festive holiday music and breathtaking waterfront ...

Emerald Coast Science Center Homeschool Acadamy

We invite all young explorers (ages 6-12) to take part in our Home School Science Academy. Students will participate in ...

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 SW Memorial Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $35 Members, $40 Non-Members. 15% off additional siblings.
  • Website: www.ecscience.org
  • 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 ...

Valparaiso Library Storytime

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

Crestview Library Ages 0-2 Storytime Classes

Mondays OR Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Story Room. Pre-register and arrive on time for a guaranteed spot, or ...

Destin Library Babytime Ages 0-2

Lapsit storytime for ages 0-2. Join Children's Librarian, Sadie, for a morning full of songs, dancing, rhymes, and, of course, ...

Emerald Coast Science Center Homeschool Acadamy

We invite all young explorers (ages 6-12) to take part in our Home School Science Academy. Students will participate in ...

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 SW Memorial Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $35 Members, $40 Non-Members. 15% off additional siblings.
  • Website: www.ecscience.org
  • Category: Classes

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 ...

Crestview Library Ages 0-2 Storytime Classes

Mondays OR Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Story Room. Pre-register and arrive on time for a guaranteed spot, or ...

Coastal Branch Library Music and Movement Toddler Time

Music, movement and more with Ms. Deanna and Ms. Shirles! Tuesdays at 10:00 am at the Coastal Branch Library. May ...

Nature Immersion and Kids Yoga at Coastal Branch Library

Inspired by Steve van Matres, the "earth speaks" experiential learning curriculum. Story time, guided nature play, child led learning, art, ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Coastal Branch Library, 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459
  • Cost: Donation based.
  • 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 ...

Valparaiso Library Storytime

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

Crestview Library Ages 3-5 Storytime

Wednesdays at 10 a.m. First 30 children each class! Younger siblings (accompanied by an adult) and older children welcome. Start ...

Freeport Library Storytime

Come and join us for story, song, craft, and snack! Every Wednesday at 10AM.

Bay County Public Library Read and Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 with Caregiver)

Two start times for the same class - 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Books, songs, and rhymes geared for preschoolers! Class ...

Destin Library Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5

Preschool Storytime for ages 3 to 5. Children's Librarian, Sadie, leads preschoolers through a morning of stories, song and dance, ...

Crestview Library Ages 6-11 Storytime Classes

Thursdays (dates below) in the Meeting Room -10 a.m. (Pick up at 11 a.m.) Aug. 15 Underwater Sept. 5 Grandparents ~Bring biological ...

Crestview Library Ages 6-11 Storytime Classes

Thursdays in the Meeting Room. Beginning at 10 a.m. (Pick up at 11 a.m.) Aug. 15: Underwater Sept. 5: Grandparents ~Bring ...

Coastal Branch Library Preschool Storytime

Join us in the meeting room for preschool activities- stories, songs, and crafts with Coco. Dates may be subject to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Valparaiso Library Storytime

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

Valparaiso Library Stay and Play

After storytime enjoy 30 minutes of unstructured play. A perfect time for caregivers and children to socialize.

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

Panama City Center for the Arts Storytime and Cookies with Jovie the Elf

“Elves love to tell stories. I bet you didn’t know that about elves.” Jovie the Elf from the movie ‘Elf’ is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Painting with a Twist FWB All Ages Paint Session: Christmas Squishies

Join us for a family-friendly painting event! Create your own masterpiece with family or friends. All ages welcome. No experience ...

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, ...

Destin Commons Jolly Jubilee

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

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 ...

Valparaiso Library Storytime

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

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

The REP Theatre Holiday Show

Grab your chairs and join us in front of the SEASIDE® Post Office for Every Christmas Story Ever Told by ...

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.

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, ...

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

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 ...

Freeport Library Kids Chess Club

Chess club is every Friday from 3:00-4:00pm for kids. Bring a friend or play a game with someone new. Just ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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. ...

The Beach Bar at Royal Palm Grille Beach Bonfire

Free Beach Bonfire, every Monday and Friday all year long! Located at The Beach Bar at Royal Palm Grille beginning ...

  • 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Royal Palm Grille,1096 Scenic Gulf Drive, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

Fudpucker's Destin Noon Year's Eve Celebration

Join us to ring in the New Year for an all ages celebration! Our Noon Year's Eve is a free ...

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 ...

Fort SK8 Noon Years 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
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