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14December

Crestview Fire Department Santa Run

Our much-anticipated Santa Runs are back, bringing holiday cheer straight to your neighborhoods within Crestview's city limits! Join Santa as ...

The Blue Tee Niceville Breakfast with Santa

Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa is coming to The Blue Tee, and he’s hungry for pancakes and Christmas cheer! Bring the ...

Destin Commons Jolly Jubilee

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

Gulf Breeze Zoo Christmas Zoobilee

Celebrate the season with family fun at the Gulf Breeze Zoo during our 7th Annual Christmas Zoobilee on December 6, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Gulf Breeze Zoo, 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL, 32563
  • Cost: Zoo Members: $10, Adult (13-64): $28.95, Senior (65+): $26.95, Children (2-12): $21.95, Under 2: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Props Brewery Freeport Breakfast with Santa and The Grinch

Join us at Props Brewery for Breakfast with Santa & the Grinch! Tickets are just $16 and include complimentary photos. ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Props Brewery Hammock Bay, 1799 Great Hammock Bend, Freeport, FL 32439
  • Cost: $16 breakfast tickets (includes photo)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

ZooWorld Panama City Cajun Christmas with the Green Christmas Monster

We are kicking off the Christmas Season with a visit from the Grinch himself! Walk through a snow blizzard and ...

City of Destin Holly Jolly on the Harbor and Holiday Market

The Destin Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting family-friendly events in December, “The 2nd Annual Holly Jolly on the ...

Soundside Fort Walton Beach Santa Brunch

Kick off the holiday season with a magical day on the waterfront at Soundside! Enjoy a delicious brunch while the ...

HarborWalk Village Mistletoe Market

Get into the holiday spirit at our Mistletoe Market, the ultimate destination for your holiday shopping needs! Join us for ...

Holland Farms Christmas on the Farm (Milton)

Take a train ride and hayride to visit Santa! While there have a visit with the Grinch! Includes one craft ...

North Pole at OWA (Foley, AL)

*DAY TRIP* This holiday season, bring the family to North Pole in Downtown OWA! From November 28th to December 30th, ...

  • 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: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free

DanceLife DanceStudio Panama City "The Toymaker's Workshop"

Step into a world of wonder, whimsy, and handcrafted enchantment. Dance Life proudly presents The Toymaker’s Workshop — a magical ...

FWB Community Chorus "Keep on Following the Star"

The Fort Walton Beach Community Chorus invites you to share in the Christmas spirit with some timeless classics and new ...

First Baptist Church Fort Walton Beach Christmas Concert "Come Jesus, Come"

Celebrate the joy of the season with Come Jesus Come, a beautiful Christmas concert featuring the FBC FWB Worship Ministry ...

Seaside Photos with Santa

Capture the magic of the season with Photos with Santa in SEASIDE®’s enchanting Christmas Village (Pop-Up District) for a festive, ...

Seaside Photos with Santa

Capture the magic of the season with Photos with Santa in SEASIDE®’s enchanting Christmas Village (Pop-Up District) for a festive, ...

First Baptist Church Panama City "Come Adore Him"

Our First Baptist Music Ministry will deliver a beautiful Christmas Worship Experience on December 14. “Come Adore Him” will be ...

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 ...

Destin Holiday on the Harbor Boat Parade

Get ready for one of Destin’s most magical nights of the year! Join us on Sunday, December 14, 2025, as ...

High Praise Church Crestview Christmas Campout Experience

Parents, grab your calendars and mark it for a Christmas Camp Out Interactive Experience your kids won’t forget! Kids ages ...

15December

Seaside Photos with Santa

Capture the magic of the season with Photos with Santa in SEASIDE®’s enchanting Christmas Village (Pop-Up District) for a festive, ...

Seaside Photos with Santa

Capture the magic of the season with Photos with Santa in SEASIDE®’s enchanting Christmas Village (Pop-Up District) for a festive, ...

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 ...

16December

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!

Walton-DeFuniak Library Storytime with Santa

Join us for a magical holiday event at the library as we read festive stories with the jolly man himself. ...

Seaside Photos with Santa

Capture the magic of the season with Photos with Santa in SEASIDE®’s enchanting Christmas Village (Pop-Up District) for a festive, ...

Seaside Photos with Santa

Capture the magic of the season with Photos with Santa in SEASIDE®’s enchanting Christmas Village (Pop-Up District) for a festive, ...

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 ...

Shoreline Church Destin "Joy Factory"

Experience the magic of Christmas at the Joy Factory - an immersive, family-friendly Christmas open house at Shoreline! Step into ...

17December

The Boom Boom Room Freeport Homeschool Baseball Class

Cold outside? Boom is warm, loud, and full of baseball. All ages welcome. We’ll cover fielding, hitting, skills, footwork, and ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: The Boom Boom Room, 605 N County HWY 393 Unit C-4, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: book.runswiftapp.com
  • Category: Classes

Seaside Photos with Santa

Capture the magic of the season with Photos with Santa in SEASIDE®’s enchanting Christmas Village (Pop-Up District) for a festive, ...

Seaside Photos with Santa

Capture the magic of the season with Photos with Santa in SEASIDE®’s enchanting Christmas Village (Pop-Up District) for a festive, ...

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 Wednesday Night Concert Series- Holiday Edition + Visits with Santa

Come find the holiday spirit with us and tap your feet to some of your favorite sing-a-long classics. Come on ...

18December

Seaside Photos with Santa

Capture the magic of the season with Photos with Santa in SEASIDE®’s enchanting Christmas Village (Pop-Up District) for a festive, ...

Seaside Photos with Santa

Capture the magic of the season with Photos with Santa in SEASIDE®’s enchanting Christmas Village (Pop-Up District) for a festive, ...

Baytowne Wharf Grinchmas

During this holiday season, put a little snark in your holiday spirit with The Grinch! Meet the maven of mischief himself ...

Grand Boulevard Coastal White Christmas

Celebrate the Season at Grand Boulevard! Join us December 18–23 for a week of holiday cheer, featuring magical horse-drawn carriage ...

Winter Wonder Watersound

Celebrate the magic of the season at Winter Wonder Watersound! Join us for a day filled with holiday cheer as ...

HarborWalk Village Chanukah Celebration

Join us for a festive evening by the HarborWalk Village main stage as we kick off the beginning of Chanukah ...

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 ...

AV Arts Society Panama City: The Christmas Series Outdoor Movies

Join us for a night of laughter, cocoa, and community as Smokehouse Cinema screens everyone’s favorite modern holiday classics. We’ll ...

19December

Panama City Beach Last Minute Christmas Market

oin us under the beautiful oak trees at Aaron Bessant Park for the Panama City Beach Last Minute Market! Shop ...

Freeport Library Stuffy Sleepover

Have you ever wondered what happens at the library at night? Drop off: drop off your stuffy by 3pm on Friday ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Rebecca Blount Buxton Memorial Library – Freeport, 76 State Hwy 20 W., Freeport, FL 32439
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Library Programs, 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 ...

Seaside Photos with Santa

Capture the magic of the season with Photos with Santa in SEASIDE®’s enchanting Christmas Village (Pop-Up District) for a festive, ...

Seaside Photos with Santa

Capture the magic of the season with Photos with Santa in SEASIDE®’s enchanting Christmas Village (Pop-Up District) for a festive, ...

The Big Chill 30A Holiday Party and Market

Celebrate the holiday season with us on December 19th from 4-8pm at The Big Chill’s annual holiday party! Pictures with ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: The Big Chill, 7000 E County Hwy 30A, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
  • Cost: Free to attend. Photos and merchandise are an additional cost.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Grand Boulevard "Christmas Dreams" with ECTC

Join us this holiday season as Emerald Coast Theatre Company performs “Christmas Dreams” — a live song and dance revue. ...

Baytowne Wharf Grinchmas

During this holiday season, put a little snark in your holiday spirit with The Grinch! Meet the maven of mischief himself ...

Grand Boulevard Coastal White Christmas

Celebrate the Season at Grand Boulevard! Join us December 18–23 for a week of holiday cheer, featuring magical horse-drawn carriage ...

HarborWalk Village Movies on the Lawn: Holiday Edition

Join us for a festive family-friendly Holiday movie on the Lawn! Gather your family and friends, grab a blanket, a ...

Main Street DeFuniak Springs Festive Food Truck Fridays

Join us for Festive Food Truck Friday, December 12 and 19th. Wear your festive holiday gear and come grab food ...

Panama City Jingle Bell Express

All aboard the Jingle Bell Express! This magical holiday experience connects Downtown Panama City and St. Andrews for riders to ...

Community Church of SRB Parents' Night Out: Christmas Edition

Need a night to finish up your Christmas shopping — or maybe enjoy a festive date night? We’ve got you ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Community Church of Santa Rosa Beach, 3524 US-98, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • Cost: $10 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Holiday Events

Ballet Conservatory "The Nutcracker" at South Walton High School

Join us this December for our annual performance of The Nutcracker. This magical tale tells the journey of Clara as ...

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

Begin your holiday season with a magical night at the ballet! Studio6twenty5 presents its annual production of The Nutcracker, featuring ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: FWB Civic Auditorium, 109 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $15.99-30.99
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts
20December

Crestview Fire Department Santa Run

Our much-anticipated Santa Runs are back, bringing holiday cheer straight to your neighborhoods within Crestview's city limits! Join Santa as ...

Chick-fil-A Crestview Pictures with Santa

Gather the family and join us for complimentary photos with Santa! We’ll share the finished photos on Facebook for you ...

Emerald Grande Destin Breakfast with Santa

All Aboard! The most magical mornings of the season are pulling into the Emerald Grande. Slip into your coziest PJs ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Emerald Grande Grande Ballroom, 10 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
  • Cost: Adults: $35, Kids (3-12yrs): $23, Kids 2 & Under: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Shelby's Beach Bar & Grill SRB Breakfast with Santa

Join us for a magical morning as you enjoy a delicious breakfast and meet the jolly man himself, Santa Claus! ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Shelby's Beach Bar & Grill, 37 Town Center Loop, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • Cost: $19.10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Holiday Events

The Windmills at Hammock Bay Reindeer Dash & Family Fun Run

Get ready to dash through the snow at our Reindeer Dash and Ugly Sweater 5k Family Fun Run! Join us ...

Blue Mountain Bakery Santa Rosa Beach Cookies & Cocoa with Santa

Hot Cocoa, Christmas Cookie Decorating & Arts & Crafts on the bakery patio! The Real Santa of 30A will arrive ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Blue Mountain Bakery, 2217 CR-30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • Cost: Photos with Santa: Free, Cookie Decorating Kits: $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Holiday Events

Destin Commons Jolly Jubilee

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

Emerald Coast Zoo Crestview Wild Christmas

Experience a Wild Christmas December 13 and 20 at the Emerald Coast Zoo! It is an extraordinary way to celebrate ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Emerald Coast Zoo, 5262 Deer Springs Dr, Crestview, FL 32539
  • Cost: Child (2-12 yrs): $9.95, Adult (13 + yrs): $14.95
  • Website: emeraldcoastzoo.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Panama City Beach Aquatic Center Kidzmas Day Camp

Discover this holiday camp at the PCB Aquatic Center, where your child can delight in recreational activities and engage in ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Panama City Beach Aquatic Center, 16200 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
  • Cost: $20
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Classes

Panama City Beach Last Minute Christmas Market

oin us under the beautiful oak trees at Aaron Bessant Park for the Panama City Beach Last Minute Market! Shop ...

ZooWorld Panama City Beach Cajun Christmas

Walk through a snow blizzard to meet Santa and his "elf"igator" and get the most unique holiday photos around. Visit ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: ZooWorld, 9008 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
  • Cost: Free for Zoo Members. Contact Zoo for pricing.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Fort Walton Beach Library Pictures with Santa

Meet Santa at the Fort Walton Beach Library!

Puzzle Piece Markets Panama City Last Minute Christmas Market

Join us for Our Last-Minute Christmas Market! Puzzle Piece Markets is having our annual last-minute Market! We are in a ...

Rosemary Beach S'mores with Santa

Join us in South Barrett Square for S’mores with Santa! Bring the entire family and enjoy complimentary professional Santa photos ...

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

The Island Resort is delighted to welcome everyone’s favorite green and grouchy holiday character, The Grump on Saturday, December 20 ...

Heritage Museum Valparaiso Victorian Christmas Tea

Celebrate Christmas at our Victorian-inspired Christmas Tea! Enjoy a delightful afternoon with elegant teas, vintage decor, and soft music in ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, 115 Westview Ave, Valparasio, FL 32580
  • Cost: $25 nonmembers, $20 members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Holiday Events

North Pole at OWA (Foley, AL)

*DAY TRIP* This holiday season, bring the family to North Pole in Downtown OWA! From November 28th to December 30th, ...

  • 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: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free

Panama City Center for the Arts Storytime with Mrs. Claus

Mrs. Claus is coming to the Center for the Arts for two Saturdays in December! She will read her favorite ...

Black Rifle Coffee Company Niceville Santa Comes to Town

Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming back to Black Rifle this year, but they’re only in town for 1 day ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Black Rifle Coffee Company, 510 W John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL 32578
  • Cost: Free to attend. Coffee additional cost.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Main Street DeFuniak Springs Mistletoe Market

Join us for holiday festivities including Mistletoe Market, our open-air vendor fair, visits from the man himself, Santa and Mrs. ...

Seaside Photos with Santa

Capture the magic of the season with Photos with Santa in SEASIDE®’s enchanting Christmas Village (Pop-Up District) for a festive, ...

Seaside Photos with Santa

Capture the magic of the season with Photos with Santa in SEASIDE®’s enchanting Christmas Village (Pop-Up District) for a festive, ...

Grand Boulevard "Christmas Dreams" with ECTC

Join us this holiday season as Emerald Coast Theatre Company performs “Christmas Dreams” — a live song and dance revue. ...

Grand Boulevard Coastal White Christmas

Celebrate the Season at Grand Boulevard! Join us December 18–23 for a week of holiday cheer, featuring magical horse-drawn carriage ...

Panama City Jingle Bell Express

All aboard the Jingle Bell Express! This magical holiday experience connects Downtown Panama City and St. Andrews for riders to ...

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

Begin your holiday season with a magical night at the ballet! Studio6twenty5 presents its annual production of The Nutcracker, featuring ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: FWB Civic Auditorium, 109 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $15.99-30.99
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts
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