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September 29 - October 5

Take a Kid Fishing Day at The Island Pier

Kids 6-12 can fish for free! First 50 kids receive a free Rod and Reel combo. Gear available to use ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Island Pier, 1030 Miracle Strip PKWY SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Destin Seafood Festival

Join us for the Annual Destin Seafood Festival, spanning all along the Destin Harbor! One of Destin’s most celebrated traditions, the ...

Pensacola Seafood Festival

Savor delicious seafood, enjoy live music by bay all weekend and immerse yourself in historic downtown Pensacola during the Annual ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Seville Square, 311 E Government St, Pensacola, FL 32502
  • Cost: Free to attend, food and drink additional cost.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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 "In My Girl Scout Era" Sign Up Extravaganza Event

Calling all girls and families! Join us for an unforgettable event where you can learn about Girl Scouts and channel ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:45 pm 
  • Location: The Episcopal Church, 424 Garden Street, Crestview, FL 32536
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Coastal Branch Library, 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: waltonlibraries.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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.

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Walton-DeFuniak Library, 3 Circle Dr., DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: waltonlibraries.com
  • Category: Free

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.

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Rebecca Blount Buxton Memorial Library – Freeport, 76 State Hwy 20 W., Freeport, FL 32439
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: waltonlibraries.com
  • Category: Free

Bay County Public Library Teen Sewing Basics: Fall Leaf (Registration Required)

Learn how to hand sew a fall leaf. No sewing experience needed. Class size is limited. Program geared for ages ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Freeport Library Storytime

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

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Rebecca Blount Buxton Memorial Library – Freeport, 76 State Hwy 20 W., Freeport, FL 32439
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: waltonlibraries.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Ft Walton Library, 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: okaloosa.librarycalendar.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Niceville Public Library, 206 Partin Drive North Niceville, FL 32578
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: okaloosa.librarycalendar.com
  • Category: 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Coastal Branch Library, 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: waltonlibraries.com
  • Category: Free

Freeport Library Anime Club

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

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Rebecca Blount Buxton Memorial Library – Freeport, 76 State Hwy 20 W., Freeport, FL 32439
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: waltonlibraries.com
  • Category: Free

Walton-DeFuniak Library Children’s Chess Club

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

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Walton-DeFuniak Library, 3 Circle Dr., DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: waltonlibraries.com
  • Category: Free

Bay County Public Library Teen Game Night (Ages 12-18 / Registration Encouraged)

Play various Switch games in the Meeting Room. Program in the Meeting Room. Program geared for ages 12 - 18. ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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 ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Niceville Public Library, 206 Partin Drive North Niceville, FL 32578
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: okaloosa.librarycalendar.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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, ...

Crestview Library Early Steps Storytime Class (Birth-36 months)

First 15 children each class (preference given to Early Steps families). Older children welcome if they want to be there. ...

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Ft Walton Library, 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: okaloosa.librarycalendar.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Niceville Public Library, 206 Partin Drive North Niceville, FL 32578
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: okaloosa.librarycalendar.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Rebecca Blount Buxton Memorial Library – Freeport, 76 State Hwy 20 W., Freeport, FL 32439
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: waltonlibraries.com
  • Category: Free

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.

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Walton-DeFuniak Library, 3 Circle Dr., DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: waltonlibraries.com
  • Category: Free

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. ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Walton-DeFuniak Library, 3 Circle Dr., DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Al's Beach Club Okaloosa Island Movies on the Beach

It's movie time... under the stars! Join us at Al's Beach Club and Burger Bar at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Al’s Beach Club and Burger Bar, 1450 Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.alsbeachclub.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Niceville Public Library, 206 Partin Drive North Niceville, FL 32578
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: okaloosa.librarycalendar.com
  • Category: 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 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 ...

  • 2:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Crestview Library, 1445 Commerce Dr, Crestview, FL 32539
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Rebecca Blount Buxton Memorial Library – Freeport, 76 State Hwy 20 W., Freeport, FL 32439
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: waltonlibraries.com
  • Category: Free

Bay County Public Library Trading Card Game Day

Bring your card collections (such as Pokémon cards) to show, share, and trade. Program geared for children ages 6+. Trading ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Coastal Branch Library, 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: waltonlibraries.com
  • Category: Free

Silver Sands Premium Outlets Family Fun Nights

Join us in the courtyard by Saks OFF 5TH for live music, yard games and a glow party! Also, enter ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Sands Premium Outlets, 10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.premiumoutlets.com
  • Category: Free

The REP Theatre Friday Friends and Family Finale

The REP Theatre presents the Friday Friends and Family Finale featuring the stars of Improv Bootcamp! Enjoy the high-energy hilarity ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: The REP Theatre, 216 Quincy Cir, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Grand Boulevard, 585 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: grandboulevard.com
  • Category: Free

HarborWalk Village Friday Film Fest

Lights, Camera, Action - It's Friday Film Fest! Every Friday in October bring your boos and ghouls to our spooky ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: HarborWalk Village, 10 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32451
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Big Chill 30A DJ Dance Party

Hit the stage for a family friendly dance party with DJ Dan Davis!

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: The Big Chill 30A, 7000 E County Highway 30A, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: thebigchill.com
  • Category: Free

Dogs and Drinks Panama City Frightfully Fun Movie Night

We are showing Hocus Pocus (1993 rated PG). The movie will be out in the yard and it starts at ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Dogs and Drinks, 1108 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Windmills at Hammock Bay Pumpkin Patch

Join us for a day full of fun with farmers market vendors from The Hammock Bay Farmers Market, live music, ...

  • 8:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Windmills at Hammock Bay, 420 Victory Blvd, Freeport, FL 32439
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

FWB Dog Daze presented by Friendship Veterinary Hospital

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at Dog Daze at The Landing in Downtown Fort Walton Beach! This highly ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Fort Walton Beach Landing Park, 139 Brooks Street SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.fwbchamber.org
  • Category: Free

Home Depot Kids Workshops

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Local Home Depot Stores
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.homedepot.com
  • Category: Free

City of Crestview Skate Jam Tournament

Skateboarders of the View, get ready! Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, this is your opportunity ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 581 Brookmeade Dr. Crestview, FL 32539
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Panama City Reel Kids Fishing Rodeo

Join us for a day of unforgettable adventure at the 3rd Annual Reel Kids' Fishing Rodeo! With brand new rods ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Captain Anderson's Marina, 5550 N Lagoon Dr, Panama City, FL 32408
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Garden at Peach Creek Harvest Celebration

Please join us for our Annual Harvest Celebration at The Garden! Our Pumpkin Patch will be officially open and will ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Garden at Peach Creek, 4401 U.S. Highway 98 East, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • Cost: Free to attend. Pumpkins/gourds available for purchase.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Victory Baptist Church Crestview Fall Festival

Free games, food, Face Painting, cotton candy, photo booth, petting zoo, a 22-foot slide, and more!

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Victory Baptist Church, 5451 Old Bethel Rd, Crestview, FL 32536
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Ft Walton Library, 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: okaloosa.librarycalendar.com
  • Category: Free

Mary Esther Library STEAM Kids

A fun and interactive experience for tweens and teens. Focus is on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math!

The REP Theatre "Jack and the Beanstalk"

Another favorite fairy tale brought to life by The REP Theatre! Join Jack, a quick-witted youngster with a talent for ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Seaside Amphitheatre, 216 Quincy Cir, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fort Walton Beach Library Teen Anime Club (Ages 12+)

Do you love anime? Do you want to watch anime, but aren't sure where to start? Join FWB Library's Anime ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Ft Walton Library, 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: okaloosa.librarycalendar.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Grand Boulevard, 585 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: grandboulevard.com
  • Category: Free

HarborWalk Village Harbor Rocktober Concert Series

Live music on the Main Stage by a variety of bands. Beverage samplings sponsored by Lewis Bear brands and Coca ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: HarborWalk Village, 10 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32451
  • Cost: Free event **$20 On-Site Parking Fee
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Lightwire Theater’s Dino Light at Grand Boulevard

NFB's 2024-2025 season begins with Lightwire Theater’s Dino Light, sponsored by Grand Boulevard’s Coastal Culture Art, Entertainment and Events at ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: Grand Boulevard North Park, 525 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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