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Free Haircuts and School Supplies at Allen Park Crestview

School is almost back in. We will be providing free haircuts, free school supplies and free food while supplies last. ...

Emerald Coast Exceptional Families Special Needs Back-to-School Bash

Our Back to School Bash will be held at Surge Trampoline Park in Mary Esther. The park will not be ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Surge Adventure Park, 300 Mary Esther Blvd, Suite 117, Mary Esther, FL, 32569
  • Cost: $10 per jumper. Free for adults not jumping.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Special Needs

Skater's Choice Panama City Sunday Fun Skate

Bring the family to Skater's Choice on Sundays for our Family Fun Skate!

  • 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: iskatepc.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

The Big Chill 30A Family Movie Night

Join us for family movie nights at The Big Chill! We will be playing movies on the Jumbotron and under ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: The Big Chill 30A, 7000 E County Highway 30A, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: thebigchill.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Destin Commons Splash Pad Parties

Start your day with a splash! Join us for weekday Splash Pad Parties, where families can cool off, play, 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 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $35 Members/$40 Nonmembers, $10 off additional siblings
  • Website: escience.org
  • Category: Classes

Valparaiso Library Music and Me

Join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 am - 10:00 am for Music & Me with Mrs. Hillary. ...

AJ's Grayton Beach Moms and Mimosas Back to School Celebration

Get ready for our fabulous Moms & Mimosas back-to-school extravaganza! After a fantastic summer with the little ones, it's finally ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: AJ's Grayton Beach, 63 DeFuniak St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • Cost: Free to attend. Food/drink an additional cost.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Valparaiso Library Storytime

Join us for age-appropriate story times on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. MONDAYS will be stories for ages 3-5, WEDNESDAYS will ...

Valparaiso Library Stay and Play

Join us on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after Story Time from 10:30am-11:00am for socialization and playtime! The children can meet ...

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 on School Days, 1:45-3:00. ...

Crestview Library Youth Chess

Calling all budding chess players! Youth Chess Club meets every Monday evening 3-4:30 PM. It is designed to teach all ...

Valparaiso Library 'Microcosmos' - Nature Movie

The Valparaiso Library presents, 'Microcosmos'. This move explores the tiny world of bug, snails and other creepy crawly friends. Popcorn ...

Urban Air Adventure Park Destin Jumperoo

Join us for Jumperoo Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8AM-10AM for you and your little adventurer 5 and under! For just ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Urban Air Destin, 14081 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541
  • Cost: $15.99 for child aged 5 & Under. Parents are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Destin Commons Splash Pad Parties

Start your day with a splash! Join us for weekday Splash Pad Parties, where families can cool off, play, 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 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $35 Members/$40 Nonmembers, $10 off additional siblings
  • Website: escience.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 (0-5). We offer a ...

Walton-DeFuniak Library Children’s Storytime

Stories come alive with Ms. Lynn! Enjoy stories, songs, engaging activities, and a craft. Perfect for sparking young imaginations!

Glenwood Community Center Kaleidoscope Play and Learn

Join us in meeting other caregivers while your children learn through play! For ages 0-5. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Glenwood Community Center, 722 E 9th Ct, Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Shalimar Library Summer Lego Club

Join us for Lego Club! Build the suggested theme or create your own masterpiece. For ages 6-12. Space is limited.

St. Andrews State Park: Nature Through the Looking Glass

Join a Ranger at the Gator Lake overlook to try and spot American Alligators, Bald Eagles, various wading bird, and ...

Skater's Choice Panama City Homeschool Skate

Join us for Homeschool Skate the 2nd Tuesday of every Month! Only $10 - includes skate rental!

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Skater's Choice Panama City, 5413 Hickory St Panama City, FL 32404
  • Cost: $10. Skate rental included.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 on School Days, 1:45-3:00. ...

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.

The Big Chill 30A Starfish Family Workshop and Book Signing

Get creative at The Big Chill with artist & author John Hollan! Create your own Starfish Family character and pick ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Big Chill 30A, 7000 E County Highway 30A, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
  • Cost: $20 per character made.
  • Website: thebigchill.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Coastal Branch Library Kids Chess Tuesdays

Chess with Mr. Owens is held every Tuesday at 3:30 pm at the Coastal Branch Library. All ages and all ...

Walton County 4-H Open House

Are you interested. Learning what 4-H has to offer? Join us for our 4-H open house on Tuesday, August 12, ...

Skater's Choice Panama City Learn to Skate Class

Does your child want to learn to skate and earn a pair of their very own roller skates? Sign up! ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Skater's Choice Panama City, 5413 Hickory St Panama City, FL 32404
  • Cost: $12 per lesson. Skate rental included.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Huck and Lilly Kids Music Performance in Seaside

Join Huck & Lilly for a fun-filled evening of characters and music for kids and the grown-ups who love them! ...

Neons Beach Shack Panama City Family-Friendly Karaoke Tuesdays

Let the Good Times Roll at Neons Beach Shack! Here’s what’s happening: 7-10 PM: Family-Friendly Karaoke every Tuesday – Show ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Neons Beach Shack, 8501 Thomas Dr, Panama City, FL 32408
  • Cost: Free to participate. Food/drink additional cost.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Village of Baytowne Wharf Boomin' Tuesdays

Turn your eyes on the sky and watch as we light up the night with a breathtaking fireworks show over ...

Destin Commons Splash Pad Parties

Start your day with a splash! Join us for weekday Splash Pad Parties, where families can cool off, play, and ...

Valparaiso Library Music and Me

Join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 am - 10:00 am for Music & Me with Mrs. Hillary. ...

Freeport Library Storytime

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

The Drip Coffee Co Panama City Back to School Story Time

Join us for our Back to School Story Time at The Drip! We will: - Read books - Sing songs - Create a ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:45 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 Storytime

Join us for age-appropriate story times on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. MONDAYS will be stories for ages 3-5, WEDNESDAYS will ...

Fort Walton Beach Library Storytime with Local Author Susan McLain

Come meet local Christian author Susan McLain and listen as she reads her new book "Sammie and Sue: The Rescue." ...

Mary Esther Library Baby Toddler StoryTime (Ages 0-2)

Ages 0 - 2! Lots of fun every story time with songs, books, and activities to encourage a love of ...

Niceville Library Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-6)

Join us for exciting stories, rhymes, music, and activities selected just for children ages 3-6 years. Children enjoy doing themed ...

Valparaiso Library Stay and Play

Join us on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after Story Time from 10:30am-11:00am for socialization and playtime! The children can meet ...

Emerald Coast Science Center Creature Feature

Learn about some of our Animal Ambassadors during a Creature Feature! We have over 55 exotic animals that call the ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Included with general admission. $15 adults/$15 seniors/$15 kids/Kids 2 and under are free
  • Website: ecscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Emerald Coast Science Center sciPad featuring SMALLab

sciPad featuring SMALLab Learning is an embodied learning environment where every learner is up, moving, and collaborating. You'll work together ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $15 adults/$15 seniors/$15 kids/Kids 2 and under are free
  • Website: www.ecscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

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 on School Days, 1:45-3:00. ...

Emerald Coast Science Center Planetary Show

Wednesday and Friday at 2 p.m. / Thursday at 10:30 a.m. (no show August 14) Experience our exciting shows on Wednesday ...

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

Young chess enthusiasts, unite! Our Children’s Chess Club welcomes all ages and skill levels every Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 PM. Learn, play, ...

Crestview Library Friendship, Feelings, and Me Class

These life skills classes (for grades K-5th) help to prevent future domestic violence by helping youth build skills for healthy ...

Destin Commons Summer Parties on the Lawn

Get ready to dance, play, and celebrate summer at our Summer Parties on the Lawn — happening every Wednesday and ...

Urban Air Adventure Park Destin Jumperoo

Join us for Jumperoo Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8AM-10AM for you and your little adventurer 5 and under! For just ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Urban Air Destin, 14081 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541
  • Cost: $15.99 for child aged 5 & Under. Parents are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Destin Commons Splash Pad Parties

Start your day with a splash! Join us for weekday Splash Pad Parties, where families can cool off, play, and ...

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 ...

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. Please ...

Emerald Coast Science Center Mini Makers and Experimenters

Join Emerald Coast Science Center for a preschool activity hour! With different activities each event, you and your little ones ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $15 adults & kids; kids 2 and under free
  • Website: www.ecscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

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 on School Days, 1:45-3:00. ...

Freeport Library Pokemon Club

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

Valparaiso Library Anime Club

The Library's Anime Club will meet to watch anime. The Anime will be rated from G to PG13 & TV14. ...

Walton-DeFuniak Library Lego Club

Let your imagination soar with LEGO creations! Join us every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. Open to ages 6-18. ...

Walton-DeFuniak Library Pokeman Club

Gotta catch ’em all! Join our Pokémon Club every Thursday at 3:30 PM. Bring your cards to play or trade ...

Crestview Library Lego Free Play

Ages 5-17. Come build to your heart's content using the Legos provided and have fun with other Lego enthusiasts. Younger ...

Huck and Lilly Kids Music Performance in Seaside

Join Huck & Lilly for a fun-filled evening of characters and music for kids and the grown-ups who love them! ...

Watersound Town Center: Sounds Like Summer

This summer, enjoy live music, theater and more under the shade of The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center. Enjoy a ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Watersound Town Center Farmers Market, 85 Main St, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Village of Baytowne Wharf Thursdaze Lights Show

This one-of-a-kind aerial display blends technology and coastal charm, making it the perfect way to celebrate the magic of the ...

Destin Commons Splash Pad Parties

Start your day with a splash! Join us for weekday Splash Pad Parties, where families can cool off, play, 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 (0-5). We offer a ...

Valparaiso Library Music and Me

Join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 am - 10:00 am for Music & Me with Mrs. Hillary. ...

The Drip Coffee Co Panama City Preschool Dance Class

LET’S DANCE! Here’s what you need to know about our Preschool Dance Class: - Each child attending needs a ticket. - This fun ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: The Drip Coffee Co, 2440 St Andrews Blvd, Panama City, FL 32405
  • Cost: $7.71
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Valparaiso Library Storytime

Join us for age-appropriate story times on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. MONDAYS will be stories for ages 3-5, WEDNESDAYS will ...

Niceville Library Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-6)

Join us for exciting stories, rhymes, music, and activities selected just for children ages 3-6 years. Children enjoy doing themed ...

Valparaiso Library Stay and Play

Join us on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after Story Time from 10:30am-11:00am for socialization and playtime! The children can meet ...

Emerald Coast Science Center Creature Feature

Learn about some of our Animal Ambassadors during a Creature Feature! We have over 55 exotic animals that call the ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Included with general admission. $15 adults/$15 seniors/$15 kids/Kids 2 and under are free
  • Website: ecscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Crestview Library Early Steps Storytime Class (Ages 0-3)

First 15 children each class (preference given to Early Steps families). For ages 0-3. Older children welcome if they want ...

Emerald Coast Science Center sciPad featuring SMALLab

sciPad featuring SMALLab Learning is an embodied learning environment where every learner is up, moving, and collaborating. You'll work together ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $15 adults/$15 seniors/$15 kids/Kids 2 and under are free
  • Website: www.ecscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Surfside Music Theatre Mommy and Me Reading Moments

Tea and A Good Book is here — and it’s the sweetest storytime on 30A! Join us for a magical ...

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 on School Days, 1:45-3:00. ...

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Sea Turtle Patrol: Meet Tina the Turtle

Bring the kids and let Tina the Turtle teach you about local Sea Turtles and what the Destin-Fort Walton Beach ...

Emerald Coast Science Center Planetary Show

Wednesday and Friday at 2 p.m. / Thursday at 10:30 a.m. (no show August 14) Experience our exciting shows on Wednesday ...

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 ...

Freeport Library Reading with Bear the Therapy Dog

Come and read to Bear, the therapy dog! 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 3:30-4:30. No signups required. ...

City of Destin Friday Night Bites

The City of Destin will be hosting it's “Friday Night Bites” event on August 15. This is a free entry, ...

  • 4:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Destin Elementary School, 630 Kelly St, Destin, FL 32541
  • Cost: Free to attend. Food/Drinks additional cost.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Destin Commons Summer Parties on the Lawn

Get ready to dance, play, and celebrate summer at our Summer Parties on the Lawn — happening every Wednesday and ...

Fort Walton Beach Library Healthy Connections: A Shelter House Middle School Program

Help youth build skills for healthy relationships through learning about power, responsibility, bullying, boundaries, anger, and more! Middle schoolers are ...

The Big Chill 30A Face Painting and Crafts with Uniquely Clever

Join us for Face Painting and DIY Kids Crafts! Get creative with Katlyn from Uniquely Clever as she brings the ...

  • 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

Main Street DeFuniak Springs Farmer's Market

Join us for something new every Saturday morning on Mainstreet. Our vendors have fresh goods, locally produced foods, meat, eggs, ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Main Street DeFuniak Springs, 766 Baldwin Ave, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
  • Cost: Free to attend. Products/Food additional cost.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center Jr Sea Turtle Rescue Experience

Only 5 participant tickets per experience to allow for a more private and VIP Experience with our rescue volunteers. During ...

  • 8:30 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, 8740 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, FL 32566
  • Cost: $75 per participant. $10 per guest (limit of one guest per participant; guest tickets only available with purchase of participant ticket)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Pineapple Willy's Summer Beach Cleanup

We’re cleaning up the beach every Saturday from June 7th to September 13th — and giving back to a different ...

  • 8:30 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: Pineapple Willy's, 9875 S Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park 70th Anniversary Special Admission Days

Join us as we celebrate 70 years of marine life, education, and unforgettable memories at Gulfarium! In honor of our ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, 1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $19.55 per person
  • Website: gulfarium.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

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 ...

Lowe's DIY-U Kids' Workshops

Join us for free monthly Kids' workshops! New project each month. Registration is required.

Man in the Sea Museum Panama City Beach Back to School Free Admission Saturdays

Join us this August as we celebrate the start of a new school year by honoring the educators and students ...

The Drip Coffee Co Panama City Football 101

It’s time to get your head in the game and our local ESPN radio host, Max Daleiden, is here to ...

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach Meet Misty the Mermaid

A “must-do” while you’re at The Island – meeting our real-life resident Mermaid, Misty! Stop by the Grotto pool to ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach, 1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free for guests and available to the public with the purchase of a day pass.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Mary Esther Library Lego Club

Who doesn't love Legos? Come prepared to be creative! Creating with Legos allows us to bring our visions to life. ...

Destin Library "A Minecraft Movie"

You are invited to the Destin Library Saturday, August 16th for a special movie showing of A Minecraft Movie (PG). ...

Back to School Foam Party at Lincoln Park

Back-to-School Foam Party hosted by Foam Me Up! One hour of nonstop foam fun! Great for kids of all ages! ...

Henderson Beach State Park Destin Star Gaze

NWFAA provides outreach pertaining to astronomy by setting up opportunities for the publics use of telescopes and educating the community ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Henderson Beach State Park, 17000 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin, FL 32541
  • Cost: Star Gaze program is free, with paid park entry. Members of NFWAA will have the entry fee waived.
  • Website: www.floridastateparks.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours
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