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November 16 - 22

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Kids Free Weekend

Kids Free Weekend is BACK! On November 15 and 16, 2025, all children ages 12 and under will receive free ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, 1010 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Children ages 12 and under will receive free admission with the purchase of an adult ticket.
  • Website: gulfarium.com
  • Category: Free

LJ Schooners Niceville Free Sunday All-Ages Bingo

New to LJ Schooners - Sunday Bingo! Sunday's at 2:00 - 4:00. Inside LJ Schooners Restaurant. All Ages Welcome!

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: LJ Schooners Dockside Restaurant and Oyster Bar, 290 Yacht Club Dr, Niceville, FL 32578
  • Cost: Free to play. Food/drink additional cost.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Drip Coffee Co Panama City Play and Learn

Join us every Monday October 6 - December 8 at The Drip for Northwest Florida’s Early Learning Coalition’s Kaleidoscope Play ...

  • 8:00 am -  9:00 am 
  • Location: The Drip Coffee Co, 2440 St Andrews Blvd, Panama City, FL 32405
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 Story Time

Grab your little besties and come hang with us for this fun, free event! Theme: Gratitude and Generosity -Read books -Sing songs -Create ...

  • 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: Free

Valparaiso Library Maker Space

The Valparaiso Library will be opening up their Makerspace Lab to the public. This Month the lab will be open ...

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. ...

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 Beach Book Babies (Ages 0-2)

Stop by for delightful stories and silly songs! Space limited to 24 people per class. Two classes, one at 10:00am ...

  • 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 Art lesson. We will be creating art with various mediums in these lessons, please dress ...

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!

  • 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 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.

  • 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

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 ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Coastal Branch Library, 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: waltonlibraries.com
  • Category: Free

Bay County Public Library Teen Anime Club (Ages 12-17/Registration Required)

Talk about anime/manga with fellow fans, do fun activities, and learn about Japanese culture! *Registration required. Call 850-522-2118 or message ...

  • 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

Fort Walton Beach Library Art Beyond Limits

Join guest instructor, Ms. Megan, for Art Beyond Limits, an art class for neurodivergent kids and their siblings! She will ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Fort Walton Beach Library, 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: okaloosa.librarycalendar.com
  • Category: Free

Panama City Beach Library LEGO Club (Registration Required)

Make new friends while creating cool, themed LEGO builds! Registration Required. Call to register.

  • 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: Free

Destin Library Financial Literacy (ages 6+) with First Security Bank

Join us for a fun and interactive class where kids learn the basics of money management. Through games, challenges, 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.

  • 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

Growing Green Families Valparaiso Mom and Tot Group

A safe supportive space to connect, learn and grow with your little ones. We will meet at 10 AM on ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Growing Green Families, 127 N John Sims Pkwy, Valparaiso, FL 32580
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Drip Coffee Co Panama City Family Movie Morning

We’ll be showing Free Birds at 10am! $6.50 Snack Packs available for purchase (popcorn, gummies, juice). The indoor playground is ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: The Drip Coffee Co, 2440 St Andrews Blvd, Panama City, FL 32405
  • Cost: Free, Snack packs available for $6.50
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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 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: live-okaloosa.pantheonsite.io
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 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

Panama City 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: Free

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. ...

Niceville Library Board Game Day in the Teen Space

Ready to roll the dice and level up your afternoon? Join us in the Teen Space for Board Game Day—a ...

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

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

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

Fort Walton Beach Library All Ages Storytime

Join Ms. Meghan on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month for stories and a craft!

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Ft Walton Library, 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: live-okaloosa.pantheonsite.io
  • Category: Free

Bath Bomb Workshop at Lush Destin Commons

Mark your calendars! every 20th of the month at 3PM, join us at Lush Destin Commons for a fun, hands-on ...

  • 3:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Lush Cosmetics, 4100 Legendary Dr, Destin, FL 32541
  • 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

Destin Library Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Preschool Storytime for ages 3 to 5. Join our Children's Librarian, Miss Sadie, for a morning of song & dance, ...

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

Get ready to learn with engaging stories, songs, and crafts! Space limited to 24 people.

  • 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

Bay County Public Library Read and Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 with Caregiver)

Enjoy stories and songs with your preschooler while they learn early literacy skills.

  • 10:30 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

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 ...

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

Oakland Terrace Park Kaleidoscope Play and Learn (Ages 3-5)

Kaleidoscope Play and Lean groups offer caregivers and parents a space to connect with one another and build relationships while ...

  • 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 on School Days, 1:45-3:00. ...

Valparaiso Library Anime Club

Every Thursday in November (excluding Thanksgiving) at 3:00pm-4:00pm, The Library's Anime Club will meet to watch anime. The Anime will ...

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. ...

  • 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

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

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

Niceville Library Kids Around the World: Russia (Ages 7-12)

We are excited to begin another year of monthly After School Programs. Children will learn about the history, culture, people ...

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. ...

Destin Commons Jolly Jubilee

Experience the spirit of the holidays at Destin Commons with our Jolly Jubilee! Bring your family and friends to enjoy ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Destin Commons, 4100 Legendary Dr, Destin, FL 32541
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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 ...

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 ...

  • 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

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 Homeschool Meet-up

Join us for our Homeschool Meetup! We will be discussing some of the pre-Columbian Native American tribes from our area. ...

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 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 ...

  • 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

Coastal Branch Library Robotics and Coding for All Ages

All ages are welcome to spend your Friday afternoon coding and building robots with various kits to explore starting at ...

  • 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

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

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 ...

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

Destin Commons Santa's Arrival and Tree Lighting

Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting at Destin Commons! Join us for a magical evening as we kick off the holiday ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Destin Commons, 4100 Legendary Dr, Destin, FL 32451
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fort Walton Beach Library Family Movie Series

Join us once a month for our Family Movie Series! Popcorn will be provided. Movie will begin at the time ...

  • 3:30 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Ft Walton Library, 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: live-okaloosa.pantheonsite.io
  • Category: Free

Destin Commons Jolly Jubilee

Experience the spirit of the holidays at Destin Commons with our Jolly Jubilee! Bring your family and friends to enjoy ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Destin Commons, 4100 Legendary Dr, Destin, FL 32541
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fort Walton Beach Library Lego Club

Join us for Lego Club! This is a drop-in event, and children will be free building whatever they would like. ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 pm 
  • Location: Ft Walton Library, 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: live-okaloosa.pantheonsite.io
  • Category: Free

Fort Walton Beach Library Yoyo! Check this out!

Calling yoyo enthusiasts of all experience levels! Carlos, a local yoyo enthusiast, will be at the library on the 4th ...

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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Rebecca Blount Buxton Memorial Library – Freeport, 76 State Hwy 20 W., Freeport, FL 32439
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: waltonlibraries.com
  • Category: Free

Silver Sands Premium Outlets Beach Santa Event

Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us in the Courtyard by Saks OFF 5TH for photos with Santa, face ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Silver Sands Premium Outlets, 10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.premiumoutlets.com
  • Category: Free

Niceville Library Lego Club (Ages 6-12)

If you love to create and use your imagination, this is the club for you! We provide the LEGOs, and ...

Niceville Library Lego Club (Ages 6-12)

If you love to create and use your imagination, this is the club for you! We provide the LEGOs, and ...

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

Adventure through a session of Dungeons & Dragons, Fifth Edition. Beginners welcome. Registration required. Call 850-522-2118 to register.

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Bay County Public Library, 898 W 11th Street Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Windmills at Hammock Bay Christmas Festival of Lights

Christmas Festival of Lights at Hammock Bay! Join us at The Windmills in Hammock Bay for our Annual Christmas Festival ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Windmills at Hammock Bay, 420 Victory Blvd, Freeport, FL 32439
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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