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T's Farm Baker Farm Tours

Join us on Saturdays and Sundays for a full day of nature, relaxation, and fun at T’s Farm. Experience the ...

  • 7:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: T's Farm, 1956 L G Russel Rd, Baker, FL 32531
  • Cost: $25 per vehicle for guided tour. Day Pass: $12/adult, $8/child, Kids 3 and under free.
  • Website: www.tsfarmfl.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Camp Timpoochee Niceville Winter "Warbler"-land Camp Day

December environmental education camps are here! At Winter "Warbler"-land Camp Day, campers will spend the day learning from our AmeriCorps ...

  • 7:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 4-H Camp Timpoochee, 4750 Timpochee Ln, Niceville, FL 32578
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Classes

City of Fort Walton Beach Baseball Training Clinic

The City of Fort Walton Beach Recreation Department and the United Way Emerald Coast are teaming up for a baseball ...

  • 8:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Preston Hood Athletic Complex, 132 Jet Dr NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $50
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Crestview Fire Department Santa Run

Our much-anticipated Santa Runs are back, bringing holiday cheer straight to your neighborhoods within Crestview's city limits! Join Santa as ...

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

Find your Holiday Happy and help out Fort Walton Beach Fire Department's Toy Drive at the Reindeer Dash 5K/1 Mile ...

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

'Tis the season to be tacky! Saturday, December 13, put on your worst OR tackiest holiday apparel for the 10th ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 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

PNB Bank Niceville Breakfast with Santa and The Grinch

Fuel up before you go holiday shopping! Join us as PNB Community Bank hosts Breakfast with Santa and The Grinch ...

Big Orange House Designs Niceville Family Glass Art Open Studio

You are booking a SMALL BLOCK- and saving your seat! Upgrades available on the day, however, you need to make ...

Christmas at the Bush House in Crestview

Get ready for a fun morning and early afternoon at our annual Christmas at the Bush House! Meet classic storybook ...

Heirloom Donuts SRB Kids' Christmas Market

We’re hosting our first-ever Kids’ Christmas Market where kids can be the boss — showcase their talents and sell their ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Heirloom Donuts, 38 Thompson Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459
  • Cost: Free to attend.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

SWAN Aviation Ministries DeFuniak Springs Santa Fly-in

Join us at the DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport (54J) on Saturday, December 13 and watch the magic as Santa makes ...

The Big Chill 30A Children's Business Holiday Market with Acton Academy

Children’s Business Fair Holiday Market - Come sell. Come shop. Come be inspired. Do you know a young person bursting ...

The Drip Coffee Co Panama City Cookies with Mrs. Claus

The most magical Mrs. Claus is back! At this free event, together we will hear stories about the North Pole, ...

The Yoga Garden Collective Freeport Children's Craft and Sound Bath

Book your children (ages 8-12. 6- and 7-year-olds must be accompanied by a parent) into this Children’s themed workshop - ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: The Yoga Garden Collective, 48 Commerce Ln #6, Freeport, FL 32439
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

City of Destin Christmas Parade

The City's Christmas parade will be Saturday, December 13th at 10 a.m. The floats will start at Destin Methodist Church ...

Coastal Elite Sports Freeport Softball Pitching Clinic

You asked and we’re bringing her back! Leanna Johnson from AllZones Fastpitch Academy is returning to Coastal Elite Sports for ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Coastal Elite Sports, 13295 Business 331, E100 Freeport, FL 32439
  • Cost: $75/session
  • Website: www.coastalelitesports.com
  • Category: Classes

Destin Commons Jolly Jubilee

Experience the spirit of the holidays at Destin Commons with our Jolly Jubilee! Bring your family and friends to enjoy ...

Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson FWB Christmas Party

Kick off the holiday season with us at Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson! Join us for a full-day Christmas celebration packed with ...

Emerald Coast Zoo Crestview Wild Christmas

Experience a Wild Christmas December 13 and 20 at the Emerald Coast Zoo! It is an extraordinary way to celebrate ...

  • 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

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 ...

Gulf Breeze Zoo Christmas Zoobilee

Celebrate the season with family fun at the Gulf Breeze Zoo during our 7th Annual Christmas Zoobilee on December 6, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Gulf Breeze Zoo, 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL, 32563
  • Cost: Zoo Members: $10, Adult (13-64): $28.95, Senior (65+): $26.95, Children (2-12): $21.95, Under 2: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Heritage Museum Valparaiso Yule of Yesteryear

Welcome to Yule of Yesteryear! Come join us for a magical journey back in time! Experience the enchantment of the ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, 115 Westview Ave, Valparaiso, FL 32580
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Niceville-Valparaiso Community Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 13, 2025 - The Niceville Valparaiso Christmas Parade, 10am. Theme: Unite for the Holidays. Parade Hosted & Sponsored ...

Panama City Center for the Arts Kids Sketching Class (ages 7-15)

Join instructor Steven in this sketching workshop on how to use basic techniques for sketching in pencil. The foundation of ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E 4th St, Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: $25 Member / $35 Non-member
  • Website: bayarts.square.site
  • Category: Classes

ZooWorld Panama City Beach Saturday Stories at the Zoo

Saturday Stories at the Zoo! Join us Every Saturday at 10am for a magical Storytime adventure! We’ll be reading a ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: ZooWorld, 9008 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
  • Cost: Free for Passholders. Non-passholders require a zoo admission ticket. Contact Zoo for pricing.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

ZooWorld Panama City Cajun Christmas with the Green Christmas Monster

We are kicking off the Christmas Season with a visit from the Grinch himself! Walk through a snow blizzard and ...

Eglin AFB Winter Jubilee *Base Access*

All Team Eglin personnel and families are invited to the Bayview Community Center for Winter Jubilee! — presented by the ...

Fort Walton Beach Library Girls Empowered with Math and Science (GEMS) Workshop

Our GEMS Workshops are aimed at providing girls with hands-on activities and experiences to keep them involved in STEM. Each ...

Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach Grinch Photos

Stop by PCB Harley-Davidson in your finest Christmas attire because the.. the.. THE GRINCH is coming to town! Come get ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach, 14700 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Panama City Beach Library Beach Kids Book Club (Registration Required)

Join us for our quarterly Kids Book Club, geared for school ages (6-11). This month's book is Ferris by Kate ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach Breakfast with Santa

Get into the holiday spirit with a delightful morning of festive fun at The Island Resort! Enjoy a delicious holiday ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: The Island Resort, 1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $30 per adult (ages 12 and up), $14 per child (ages 4–11), Free for children 3 and under.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

HarborWalk Village Mistletoe Market

Get into the holiday spirit at our Mistletoe Market, the ultimate destination for your holiday shopping needs! Join us for ...

Rosemary Beach S'mores with Santa

Join us in South Barrett Square for S’mores with Santa! Bring the entire family and enjoy complimentary professional Santa photos ...

The Boom Boom Room Freeport Infield Camp

Sharpen your defensive game with Coach Brody Westmoreland, former professional infielder in the Houston Astros organization and longtime Boom Boom ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Boom Boom Room, 605 N County HWY 393 Unit C-4, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • Cost: $60
  • Website: book.runswiftapp.com
  • Category: Classes

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach Beachy Little Christmas

Kick off the holiday season with a unique beach twist at The Island Resort! Join us for a festive day ...

DeFuniak Springs Christmas Parade

The DeFuniak Springs Woman's Club Presents the 22nd Annual Christmas Parade! Parade Starts at Circle Drive, around the Lake Yard.

HarborWalk Village Visits with Santa

Join us every Saturday & Sunday, November 29th through December 21st, from 1pm-4pm for a magical holiday experience with Santa ...

Lou Lou Beans Gift Shop Crestview Meet Santa

Two Dates: Saturday, December 6th & Saturday, December 13th, 2025 It’s that magical time of year again! Come meet Santa at ...

Lulu's Restaurant Destin Billy Claus and The LuLuBelles

Billy Claus is back! Santa’s warm-weather-loving brother is leaving the Caribbean to help collect and deliver letters to Santa during ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Lulu's Destin, 4607 Legendary Marina Dr, Destin, FL 32541
  • Cost: Free to attend. Must reserve for table and food.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

North Pole at OWA (Foley, AL)

*DAY TRIP* This holiday season, bring the family to North Pole in Downtown OWA! From November 28th to December 30th, ...

  • 1:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: OWA, 101 S Owa Blvd, Foley, AL 36535
  • Cost: The North Pole is free to attend. Pictures with Santa are available for purchase. Personal photography is not permitted.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free

Ovide at Hotel Effie Sandestin: A Nutcracker Holiday Afternoon

Step into a winter wonderland as Ovide welcomes the Northwest Florida Ballet for a special live Nutcracker performance. While Clara ...

Panama City Center for the Arts Storytime with Mrs. Claus

Mrs. Claus is coming to the Center for the Arts for two Saturdays in December! She will read her favorite ...

Fort Walton Beach Library Teen & Adult Crafternoon (Ages 12+)

Teens (12+) and adults are welcome to join us for Saturday "Crafternoons" once a month. Supplies will be provided when ...

Lady Ray's Destin Gingerbread Giggles Cookie Decorating

Gingerbread Giggles at Lady Ray’s! Where Frosting, Fun, and Holiday Magic Meet! Bring your little bakers for a sweet afternoon ...

Panama City Ballet: The Nutcracker

Experience the 3rd annual performances of The Nutcracker with a live orchestra, brought to you by Panama City Ballet! Immerse yourself ...

Salt and Story Niceville Holiday Cookie Decorating

Holiday Cookie Decorating at Salt & Story! Bring the kiddos and your holiday spirit for a fun afternoon of decorating ...

Main Street DeFuniak Springs Mistletoe Market

Join us for holiday festivities including Mistletoe Market, our open-air vendor fair, visits from the man himself, Santa and Mrs. ...

Mochas & Minis Panama City Christmas Plushie Adoption

Join us for a festive and adorable holiday event at Mochas & Minis! Kids will get to “adopt” their very ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Mochas & Minis, 2808 Highway 77, Panama City, FL 32405
  • Cost: $35 for the first child, $30 for the second, $20 for members, $15 for member siblings.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Holiday Events

Somethin's Cookin' PCB Kids Christmas Baking Class

Our Cookin’ Class Chefs, Beth and Michelle, are bringing Christmas magic to SCD! They’ll be demonstrating made from scratch cookies ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Somethin's Cookin, 32 W Oak Ave, Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: $30 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Santa's Camp Christmas

Join the family fun at the 5th annual “Santa's Camp Christmas” at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on December 12th ...

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, 7681 CR-30, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • Cost: Free to attend event. $6/person suggested donation to ride Polar Express.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Christmas at H.G. Harder's Park

Join us for an evening of holiday fun at H.G. Harder's Park! Enjoy: -Food Trucks -Photos with Santa -Free Face Painting And don’t miss Santa’s ...

Crestview's Christmas Village in the Park

Experience the magic of Christmas at Twin Hills Park! Stroll the festive village, shop the holiday market, and enjoy carols ...

Grand Boulevard Festival of Trees

Experience the magic of the Festival of Trees! Join us on Tuesday, December 2 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at ...

Seaside Photos with Santa

Capture the magic of the season with Photos with Santa in SEASIDE®’s enchanting Christmas Village (Pop-Up District) for a festive, ...

Baytowne Wharf Tuba Christmas and Visits with Santa

Join us for a unique holiday event at The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin. Enjoy some of your favorite ...

Chick-fil-A Niceville Dinner with Santa

Santa’s coming to dinner! Photos, crafts, and a FREE Kid’s Meal for every child who takes a pic with Santa. ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Chick-fil-A Niceville, 1348 E John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL 32578
  • Cost: Free kid's meal.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

City of Crestview Movie Night: The Polar Express

Mark your calendars for a free movie night showing The Polar Express at the Community Center. There will be hot ...

City of Niceville "A Very Niceville Christmas"

A Very Niceville Christmas is back! Join us for two magical nights of holiday cheer at the Niceville Municipal Complex! ...

Eden Gardens State Park Christmas Candlelight Open House

Come enjoy the magic of Eden Gardens State Park after dark. The park pathways will be lined with luminaries, the ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Eden Gardens State Park, 181 Eden Gardens Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Panama City Jingle Bell Express

All aboard the Jingle Bell Express! This magical holiday experience connects Downtown Panama City and St. Andrews for riders to ...

City of Freeport Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Join us for the Freeport 2025 Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony! There will be food trucks, craft areas, live ...

Capt. Anderson’s Marina Bethlehem Christmas Village

Join Us for the 13th Annual Bethlehem Christmas Village - December 10–13 Step back in time and experience the wonder ...

Panama City Boat Parade of Lights

The holiday season has officially set sail in Panama City, Florida and Destination Panama City is thrilled to announce the ...

Fort Walton Beach Police Department's Winter Wonderland

2025 Winter Wonderland is already in the works! Set a reminder in your calendar for December 12th and December 13th, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Northwest Florida Fairgrounds, 1958 Lewis Turner Blvd. Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  • Cost: Free admission. Please bring a toy for Toys for Tots.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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 ...

Church at Shalimar "Christmas at Shalimar"

Get ready to celebrate the season in the most festive way—Christmas at Shalimar 2025 is almost here, and it’s gearing ...

Birth to Resurrection Hayride in Baker

You’re Invited! A Journey Through the Life of Jesus. Step into the true meaning of Christmas and follow the story ...

Valparaiso First Church Live Nativity

Live Nativity – Celebrate the True Meaning of Christmas! Experience the Christmas Story come to life with live actors, adorable ...

DanceLife DanceStudio Panama City "The Toymaker's Workshop"

Step into a world of wonder, whimsy, and handcrafted enchantment. Dance Life proudly presents The Toymaker’s Workshop — a magical ...

Emerald Coast Theatre Company: Annie

Join your favorite red headed orphan Annie, Daddy Warbucks, and the eternally grumpy Miss Hannigan for this feel-good story of ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Emerald Coast Theatre Company, 560 Grand Blvd Suite 200, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: $35 - $60
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

FWB Community Chorus "Keep on Following the Star"

The Fort Walton Beach Community Chorus invites you to share in the Christmas spirit with some timeless classics and new ...

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