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December 22 - 28

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

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

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Painting with a Twist, 255 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Suite B-8, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $29
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes, 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 ...

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Soundside Cruiser, 189 Brooks St SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Contact for pricing.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Holiday Events

The REP Theatre Holiday Show in Seaside

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

3rd Planet Brewing Niceville Kidz Paint

Join us for an afternoon of painting fun. This event allows kids to create a painting using acrylic paint on ...

Puzzle Piece Markets Lynn Haven Last Minute Christmas Extravaganza

How about some last-minute Christmas shopping and a day of fun to boot! Puzzle Piece Markets will be at Sharon ...

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Navarre Beach Cookies with Santa at Whitecaps

Join Santa at Whitecaps Sweets and Treats, located within SpringHill Suites by Marriott Navarre Beach for Cookies with Santa! Children ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Beach House Social at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Navarre Beach, 8375 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, FL 32566
  • Cost: Donations accepted.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach Cookies and Crafts with Grump

Join us at The Island Resort for some holiday fun with Grump, the Emerald Coast’s favorite Christmas grouch with a ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Island Resort, 1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Eagle's Nest at Blackwater Brunch and Crafts with Mrs. Claus

Join us for a magical afternoon with Mrs. Claus! She’s taking a break from her busy Christmas preparations to have ...

  • 12:30 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Eagle's Nest at Blackwater, 4927 Antioch Rd, Crestview, FL 32536
  • Cost: Contact for pricing.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

(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 ...

  • 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: visitowa.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

HarborWalk Village Visits with Santa

Join us every Saturday and Sunday, November 30 through December 22, from 1pm-4pm for a magical holiday experience with St. ...

Fudpucker's Destin Free Photos with Santa

Get ready for a holiday photo-op like no other! Join us December 20th, 21st, or 22nd from 2pm - 6pm ...

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

Neon's Bar 72 Panama City Family Gingerbread Decorating Contest

Bring the Family together for a sweet Holiday showdown in our Gingerbread Contest!

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 ...

Studio 6Twenty5 The Nutcracker

Experience the Magic of the Season with Studio6twenty5’s The Nutcracker! Join us for a family-friendly journey into the enchanting world ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: FWB Auditorium, 109 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $15-30
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

(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 ...

  • 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: visitowa.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Santa Rosa Mall Visits with Santa

Santa Claus is coming to town… and he’s making a stop at Santa Rosa Mall! Join us for a magical ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Santa Rosa Mall, 300 Mary Esther Blvd, Mary Esther, FL 32569
  • Cost: Contact mall for pricing.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 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

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 ...

Fort Walton Beach Library STEAM Kids

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

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

Bay County Public Library Afterschool Nintendo Switch League (Ages 8-12)

Hang out and enjoy Nintendo Switch Games in the Youth Services Program Room! Program geared for ages 8 - 12.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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