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November 17 - 23

Emerald Coast Theatre Company: Shrek The Musical Jr.

We are proud to present Shrek Jr. The Musical November 7 - 17, 2024. Come watch the stellar students of ...

Alys Beach Crafted: Holiday Makers Market

These thoughtfully chosen artisans will present their works, showcase their craft, their inspiration, and their stories. These products, representing the ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Alys Beach Amphitheatre, 40 N Somerset St, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

North Beach Social Family Movie Nights

North Beach Social is so excited to offer Family Movie Nights. Every Saturday and Sunday, families can enjoy kids' movies ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: North Beach Social, 24200 US 331, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • Cost: Free to attend. Food and drinks are additional cost.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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, ...

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.

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 ...

Niceville "In My Girl Scout Era" Sign Up Extravaganza Event

Calling all K-8 girls and their guardians! Join us for a fun, girl-centered event where you can learn about Girl ...

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 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

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 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.

Homeschool Art Club Turkey Day

Come paint a cute FALL TURKEY w/ JoJo and then make a SUGAR COOKIE Turkey with Baker Mery. Homeschool Mama's, let ...

  • 10:30 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: 4652 E Hwy 20, Niceville, FL, USA
  • Cost: $50
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Science and Discovery Center Fall Science Spots for Tots

These classes are geared toward the 2-5 age group, but we welcome all ages. The activities are adaptable so that ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Science and Discovery Center, 308 Airport Rd, Panama City, FL 32405
  • Cost: Members: $6/child, Non-members: $7/child, One accompanying adult is free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

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 Anime Club (Ages 12-17/Registration Required)

Talk about anime/manga with fellow fans, participate in fun activities, and learn about Japanese culture! Program geared for ages 12-17. ...

Crestview Library Lego Free Play

Ages 5-17. Younger children are welcome if accompanied by an adult and/or older sibling. All Legos provided come ready to ...

Destin Library Open Art Night (Ages 6-12)

Embrace your inner artist at our Open Art Night series. Art will be displayed at a special Gallery Night on ...

Niceville "In My Girl Scout Era" Sign Up Extravaganza Event

Calling all K-5 girls and their guardians! Join us for a fun, girl-centered event where you can learn about Girl ...

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 ...

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.

The Drip Coffee Co Bluey Morning

Hooray for a morning of fun! We’ll watch a little Bluey, play Keepy Uppy, maybe have a dance mode moment, ...

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.

Valparaiso Library Homeschool Meet-up

Come meet other local homeschool families and socialize and work on various arts and crafts. Meets on the 1st and ...

Emerald Coast Science Center PATHWAYS: Middle School Workshops

A drop-off program with lessons tailored to grades 6th-8th. ​We invite all middle schoolers in grades 6-8 to our Pathways ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 SW Memorial Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $25Members, $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

The Yoga Garden Collective Freeport Kids Fly Yoga Class

Let your child soar in our Kid’s Fly Yoga at The Yoga Garden Collective, designed for kiddos. This playful and ...

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 ...

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!

Bay County Public Library Japanese Language Club (Ages 6-12 / Registration Required)

Learn basic words and phrases in this beginner-friendly Japanese class. Registration required. Program geared for ages 6 - 12.

Niceville Comics and Collectibles Wednesday Trade Night (Ages 12 and under)

Every Wednesday Trade Nights we offer a place we're kids 12 and under can trade Pokémon, sports, Yu-Gi-Oh cards, comics, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Niceville Comics and Collectibles, 96 S John Sims Pkwy, Valparaiso, Florida 32580
  • Cost: Free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Valparaiso Library Crafty Corner (Ages 11+)

Crafty Corner happens monthly at 10 am. This activity is for ages 11 and up. Space is limited so please ...

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 ...

Tot N Play Panama City

Calling all energetic little ones! Join us for our Tot n Play classes where imaginations run wild, and playtime knows ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Oakland Terrace Park Clubhouse, 1900 W. 11th St, Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Freeport Library Reading with Bear the Therapy Dog

Come and read to Bear, the therapy dog! 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 3:30-4:30. No sign ups ...

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.

Walton-DeFuniak Library Pokeman Club

Every Thursday we'll have Pokemon Club at 3:30 pm! In this club, we play the card game and trade cards. ...

Fort Walton Beach Library Curiosity Club

Join us once a month for this fun STEAM class! Every month we will read a different nonfiction book and ...

Emerald Coast Science Center Planetarium Nights

Do you know how the planets were first discovered? Or when we discovered the Milky Way? Join us for our ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $12 per person. Free for active museum members.
  • Website: www.ecscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Grand Boulevard Hometown Holiday Parade and Celebration

Join our annual old-fashioned holiday parade down the Boulevard! The parade culminates in Grand Park with holiday music, the lighting ...

St. Paul Lutheran Church Niceville Christkindl Market

Crafts, music, gifts, and yummy food! Find the perfect gifts for family and friends. Enjoy Scandanavian and German Foods! Friday: 5-8pm Saturday: ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1407 E John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL 32578
  • Cost: Free to attend. Food/drink/merchandise an additional cost.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Holiday Events

Destin Commons Santa's Arrival and Tree Lighting

Join us at the most magical holiday celebration in Destin as we bring back our beloved parade, Santa's Arrival and ...

Northwest Florida Ballet: The Nutcracker

NFB takes center stage at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center on Fri. and Sat., Nov. 22 and 23 at 7:30 ...

Niceville Children's Park Turkey Trot

Treats, games, and fun for the whole family! Please bring canned food for Sharing and Caring.

St. Paul Lutheran Church Niceville Christkindl Market

Crafts, music, gifts, and yummy food! Find the perfect gifts for family and friends. Enjoy Scandanavian and German Foods! Friday: 5-8pm Saturday: ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1407 E John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL 32578
  • Cost: Free to attend. Food/drink/merchandise an additional cost.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Holiday Events

Emerald Coast Science Center Military Appreciation Day

It's Military Appreciation Day at the museum! All active duty members, veterans, and their families receive free admission to the ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 SW Memorial Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free for military; $12 general admission for non-military
  • Website: www.ecscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

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 ...

Silver Sands Premium Outlets Beach Santa Event

The most magical time of year is almost here! Join us for a Beach Santa Event starting with Santa’s grand ...

The Drip Coffee Co Driplet Friendsgiving

A Driplet Friendsgiving for your littles to enjoy! Fun with friends while you listen to a story, enjoy a snack, ...

(Day Trip) North Pole at OWA

This holiday season, bring the family to Downtown OWA and step into the magical North Pole! From November 23rd to ...

  • 2:00 pm -  8:30 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: visitowa.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

30A Sandcastle Holiday Photos

30A, and Panama City Beach, are you ready? For what you may ask! A free holiday themed photoshoot by the ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Clara Regional Beach Access, 3468 E County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • 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 ...

Last Stop Brew Vault DeFuniak Springs Fall KidZ Paint

Join us for an afternoon of painting fun at our KIDZ Paint event! This event allows kids to create an ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Last Stop Brew Vault, 630 Baldwin Ave, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
  • Cost: $30
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Mary Esther Library Movie Matinee

Come experience a movie adventure at your local library. Check out the movie matinee at the Mary Esther Library to ...

The Windmills at Hammock Bay Christmas Festival of Lights

Join us for our annual Christmas Festival of Lights at The Windmills in Hammock Bay! Bring your family and friends ...

Northwest Florida Ballet: The Nutcracker

NFB takes center stage at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center on Fri. and Sat., Nov. 22 and 23 at 7:30 ...

(Day Trip) OWA Tree Lighting

Celebrate the magic of the holidays at our 8th annual Tree Lighting, hosted by American Idol winner, Taylor Hicks at ...

North Beach Social Family Movie Nights

North Beach Social is so excited to offer Family Movie Nights. Every Saturday and Sunday, families can enjoy kids' movies ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: North Beach Social, 24200 US 331, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • Cost: Free to attend. Food and drinks are additional cost.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Emerald Coast Theatre Company: Shrek The Musical Jr.

We are proud to present Shrek Jr. The Musical November 7 - 17, 2024. Come watch the stellar students of ...

Northwest Florida Ballet: The Nutcracker

NFB takes center stage at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center on Fri. and Sat., Nov. 22 and 23 at 7:30 ...

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