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September 8 - 14

Sensory Days at WonderWorks Panama City Beach

WonderWorks is excited to host our next Sensory Day on Sunday, September 8th! Parents, caretakers, and children can visit for ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: WonderWorks, 9878 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
  • Cost: $12 plus tax per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Special Needs

Painting with a Twist FWB Paint your Pet (All Ages)

Create a custom masterpiece of your beloved pets with the help of our talented artists! Send in a photo and ...

Emerald Coast Science Center Maker Days

​Our student scientists explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics during hands-on, creative workshops. Maker Days gives learners the opportunity ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 SW Memorial Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $25 Members, $30 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 ...

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 ...

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.

Valparaiso Library Teen Hang-out (Ages 11-17)

Teens, ages 11-17, are welcome to join us at our Teen Hang-out! Teen Hang-Out is Monday-Friday. We will have activities ...

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 Fall Craft Camp (Ages 8-12 / Registration Required)

Make fall themed crafts in Youth Services. Dress to mess! Registration Required. Call to register. Program geared for ages 8 ...

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 Elite Sports Freeport Fall Indoor PGA Junior Golf Series

Join us for an Indoor Junior Golf Series at Coastal Elite Sports! Learn etiquette, full swing, short game, and have ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Coastal Elite Sports, 13295 Business 331, E100, Freeport, FL 32439
  • Cost: $60 per session/$175 for series. CES Members: $50 per session/$150 for series.
  • Website: www.coastalelitesports.com
  • Category: Other, Classes

Expand Your Toolbox: Understand Your Child's Behavior at Fort Walton Beach Library

Join us for an insightful workshop designed specifically for parents. "Parenting Tools: Understanding Your Child's Behavior" will introduce the ABC's ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Fort Walton Beach Library, 185 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes, Free

Oakland Terrace Park Free Zumba Classes (Ages 10+)

Mondays are for moving! Join our Zumba program designed for all fitness levels. It's a fun and energetic way to ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Oakland Terrace Park, 1900 W 11th St, Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes, 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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Library Programs

Emerald Coast Science Center Maker Days

​Our student scientists explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics during hands-on, creative workshops. Maker Days gives learners the opportunity ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 SW Memorial Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $25 Members, $30 Non-Members. 15% off additional siblings.
  • Website: www.ecscience.org
  • 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Panama City Beach Library Book Babies (Ages 0-2)

Bring your baby and enjoy a time of interactive stories, songs, and scarf play. Class sizes are limited to 24 ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

Valparaiso Library Mystery Storytime

Sit back and listen to the story unfold and take notes on your Suspect sheet. See if you can solve ...

Valparaiso Library Tot Art

Join us for a Tot-PreK Art lesson. We will be creating art with various mediums in these lessons, please dress ...

Walton-DeFuniak Library Children’s Storytime

Join Ms. Lynn every Tuesday for Children’s Storytime! Enjoy stories, songs, activities, and a craft.

Valparaiso Library Teen Hang-out (Ages 11-17)

Teens, ages 11-17, are welcome to join us at our Teen Hang-out! Teen Hang-Out is Monday-Friday. We will have activities ...

Freeport Library Lego Club

Come join us at the library from 3:00 to 4:00pm on Tuesdays for free build time with Legos and friends.

Bay County Public Library Teen Advisory Board (Registration Required)

Program geared for ages 14-17. Earn volunteer hours and help your library! Discuss books you enjoy and potential teen library ...

Panama City Beach Library LEGO Club (Registration Required)

Program geared for 7 to 11 years old. Join us every month for a different theme to create with LEGOs. ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 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

Niceville Library Draw-A-Book Club (Ages 7-12)

Monthly young illustrators club for ages 7-12. Illustrate your favorite book (or make your own!) in a company of peers. During ...

Bay County Public Library Flippin’ Awesome Presentation: Meet a Marine Biologist (All Ages)

Meet local marine biologist and eco-tourism guide, Capt. Chris from Flippin' Awesome Adventures, and learn about what can be found ...

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 ...

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.

Valparaiso Library Storytime

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

Fort Walton Beach Library Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-6)

Join Ms. Meghan every Wednesday for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities made for children ages 3-6! After storytime, children can ...

Niceville Library Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5)

Join us for exciting stories, rhymes, music, and activities selected just for children ages 3-5 years. Children enjoy doing themed ...

Pre-K and Parent Social

Join other parents, toddlers, and EEC for free and fun programs that will connect you with community resources and parenting ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Oakland Terrace Clubhouse, 1900 W. 11th St. Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Valparaiso Library Stay and Play

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

Surfside Music Theatre "Stagebabies" For the Young at ART

Nurture your child's budding talent with "Stagebabies", a delightful "Mommy and me" class designed for young stars ages 2.5-5 years ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:50 am 
  • Location: 80 East County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459 STE C Upstairs in Back
  • Cost: $159.00 a month (4 classes) or $275 for 2 months (8 classes)
  • Website: www.Surfsidemusictheatre.com
  • Category: Classes

Valparaiso Library Science at the Library: Investigate Dinosaurs

It's back and better than ever! Join Miss Beth for Science at the Library! After a small informative video, we ...

Emerald Coast Science Center PATHWAYS: Middle School Workshops

We invite all middle schoolers in grades 6-8 to our Pathways program. With these workshops, home school students will design, ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 SW Memorial Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $25 Members, $30 Non-Members. Book all lessons for each themed segment at the same time and receive 10% off the total price.
  • Website: www.ecscience.org
  • Category: Classes

Valparaiso Library Teen Hang-out (Ages 11-17)

Teens, ages 11-17, are welcome to join us at our Teen Hang-out! Teen Hang-Out is Monday-Friday. We will have activities ...

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 ...

Valparaiso Library Anime Club

The Library's Anime Club will meet. Come and watch Anime, read Manga, and connect with like minded individuals! All movies ...

Coastal Branch Library Lego Club

Lego Club meets on Wednesdays from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm in the community meeting room. Build your own Lego ...

Crestview Library Life Skills (Ages 15+)

This class series is designed to teach teens and young adults basic skills that will help them in life (ages ...

Freeport Library Anime Club

Bringing Anime Club back! Come and watch anime with us…ages 12 and up.

Walton-DeFuniak Library Children’s Chess Club

Children’s Chess Club is held every Wednesday. All ages and all skill levels are welcome!

Walton-DeFuniak Library Crafty Kiddos

Crafty Kiddos is held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 3:30-4:30 pm. All supplies provided. Ages 5+ ...

Bay County Public Library Youth Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 8-12 / Registration Required)

Adventure through a table-top session of Dungeons and Dragons, Fifth Edition. Beginners welcome. Registration Required. Program geared for ages 8 ...

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park C.A.R.E.ing for Turtles

The Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center is partnering with Destin-Fort Walton Beach to bring awareness to sea turtle conservation and our nesting ...

Emerald Coast Science Center Planetarium Special Feature: Women of the Stars

Join us for this extra special planetarium event that celebrates the brilliant and brave women who wrote their names in ...

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 ...

Panama City Beach Library Sail into School (Ages 3-5 / Class size limited)

Join Miss Ann for an hour of fun stories, songs, and crafts! Class size is limited to 24 people. Make ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Library Programs, Free

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, ...

The Drip Coffee Co Kid's Story Time

Join us for a back-to-school themed Kids Story Time! We’ll read books, sing songs, and end with a craft!

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

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 ...

Emerald Coast Science Center Mini Makers and Experimenters Preschool Lab

Join our preschool activity hour! At every lab, kids ages 3-5 will join in on story time followed by a ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Adults/Children (ages 3+): $12, Children 2 and Under: Free. Museum Members: Free. Military: 10% off with active ID.
  • Website: www.ecscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes

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 ...

Mary Esther Library Story Time (Ages 3-6)

Every Story Time will be filled with activities, stories, and a fun take home craft! All to encourage a life ...

Niceville Library Toddlers Storytime (Walkers to Age 3)

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

Valparaiso Library Teen Hang-out (Ages 11-17)

Teens, ages 11-17, are welcome to join us at our Teen Hang-out! Teen Hang-Out is Monday-Friday. We will have activities ...

Freeport Library Pokemon Club

Gotta catch em’ all! Pokémon club is for all trainers (novice and pro) where you can play the card game, ...

Kid Craft Crestview Public Library

Ages 3-5 with an adult helping Ages 6-11 with an adult in the library Second Thursdays Watch our Facebook page for specific projects ...

Surfside Music Theatre "Disneybration" Musical Theatre Class for Ages 5-7

Do you have a budding star age 5-7? Do you have a Disney fan in your fam? Does your car ...

Walton-DeFuniak Library Lego Club

Join us for LEGO Club at the Walton-DeFuniak Public Library, Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm. Ages 6-18 welcome. All supplies provided.

Bay County Public Library Youth Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 8-12 / Registration Required)

Adventure through a table-top session of Dungeons and Dragons, Fifth Edition. Beginners welcome. Registration Required. Program geared for ages 8 ...

Game Night at Enlightened Studios

Every Thursday night from 5 PM until we close is GAME NIGHT!! That means you receive an additional 10% off ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:59 pm 
  • Location: 142 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Games are free. Get 10% food and drinks
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Destin Library Nonie's Ark Animal Encounter

Nonie's Ark presents a fun, educational, and hands-on animal encounter using rescued animals and other educational materials. All ages welcome, ...

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 ...

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, ...

Valparaiso Library Storytime

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

Niceville Library Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5)

Join us for exciting stories, rhymes, music, and activities selected just for children ages 3-5 years. Children enjoy doing themed ...

Valparaiso Library Stay and Play

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

Valparaiso Library Teen Hang-out (Ages 11-17)

Teens, ages 11-17, are welcome to join us at our Teen Hang-out! Teen Hang-Out is Monday-Friday. We will have activities ...

Crestview Library Teen Time

Grades 6-12 come hang out with others and play various video and board games! Each week there is a different ...

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 ...

Coastal Branch Library Tween/Teen E-Sports Games

Tween and teen E-Sports (Electronic) League on Fridays starting at 3:30 to 4:30 playing electronically Smash Brothers! Pop in anytime ...

City of Freeport: A Night at the Park

Free Food and Entertainment, Live Music, Bouncy Houses, Smores, Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Hot Chocolate, Bottled Water! Come join the fun!

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Freeport Regional Sports Complex, 563 Hammock Trl E, Freeport, FL 32439
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Face Painting and Crafts at The Big Chill

Come to The Big Chill for face painting and DIY kid's crafts with Katlyn of Uniquely Clever! Fees apply, no ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Big Chill 30A, 7000 E County Highway 30A, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
  • Cost: Fees apply. Contact for pricing.
  • Website: thebigchill.com
  • Category: Other

Grand Boulevard Fall Lawn Games on The Green

Grand Boulevard invites you to bring the entire family out to enjoy some fun in Grant Park! Fall Lawn Games ...

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Fort Walton Beach Bunks Across America Bed Build Day

Save the Date for Saturday, September 14 and join us for Bunks Across America – a nationwide day of volunteering ...

  • 7:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: De'France Indoor Fleamarket Antiques and Collectibles, 230 Eglin Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

NERD Lab Niceville STEM Saturdays

Join us for STEM SATURDAYS at NERD Lab, where students VPK-12th grade can explore the exciting worlds of science, technology, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: NERD Lab, 119 Partin Dr, Niceville, FL 32578
  • Cost: $20 per lab
  • Website: nerd-lab.com
  • Category: Classes

Silver Sands Premium Outlets Hometown Heroes Event

Join us in the parking lot by Old Navy Outlet to meet and greet local Hometown Heroes! Get the chance ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Sands Premium Outlets, 10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.premiumoutlets.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

WSRE PBS Kid's Day at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Join Daniel Tiger and Clifford the Big Red Dog for some PBS KIDS fun at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park! Along ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, 1010 Miracle Strip Parkway SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: See Gulfarium's website for ticket options and prices.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

ZooWorld Panama City Beach Back to School Bash Ice Cream Social

Join us on September 14th and 15th for a sweet celebration as we kick off the school year with a ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 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: Family Fun

Niceville Library Waffle House Storytime (Ages 3-8)

Enjoy waffles and a reading of the book A Waffle Can Change the World. Suggested ages 3-8.

Parker Public Library Lego Club (Ages 6-11)

Join us for LEGOs in the library! Program geared for ages 6 – 11.

Youth Village 25th Anniversary Celebration

We’re celebrating BIG with a “Circus Theme” with our kids, their families and the entire community and your support can ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Youth Village, Inc., 642 Anchors St NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Fort Walton Beach Hispanic Street Festival

Are you ready to dance in the streets in downtown Fort Walton Beach with live music, food and fun for ...

  • 1:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: United Fidelity Bank Emerald Coast, 133 Perry Ave SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bay County Public Library Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 12-17 / Registration Required)

Adventure through a table-top session of Dungeons and Dragons, Fifth Edition. Beginners welcome. Program geared for ages 12 - 17. ...

Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson 2024 Big Scoop!

You won't want to miss the 2024 Big Scoop! It's a free, family-friendly event at Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson in Fort ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson, 788 Beal Pkwy NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

Mary Esther Library Roll with It Dungeons and Dragons (14+)

Looking for a new party? Or maybe it's your first time slaying dragons? Either way, we'd be happy to have ...

Grand Boulevard Fall Lawn Games on The Green

Grand Boulevard invites you to bring the entire family out to enjoy some fun in Grant Park! Fall Lawn Games ...

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