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December 7 - 13

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

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

Panama City Beach Christmas Scottish High Tea

'Tis the Season for a Scottish Christmas High Tea! Join us for a festive afternoon filled with the warmth of ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 17680 Ashley Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
  • Cost: $25 for adults (16 and up), $10 for children (4 to 15), and free for children under 3.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Shoreline Church, 140 Palmetto St, Destin, FL 32541
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

North Beach Social Santa Night

Join us for a magical evening at Santa Night at North Beach Social on December 10, 2025, from 5–8 PM! ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: North Beach Social, 24200 US 331, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • Cost: Free to attend. Food, drinks, and some activities are additional cost.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Baytowne Wharf Grinchmas

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

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Village of Baytowne Wharf, 9100 Baytowne Boulevard Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Little's Lunches and Kitchen Panama City Holiday Open House

Stop by and explore festive activity stations throughout the studio and enjoy a selection of exquisite dishes crafted by our ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Little's Lunches and Kitchen, 854 N Tyndall Pkwy, Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Santa's Camp Christmas

Join the family fun at the 5th annual “Santa's Camp Christmas” at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on December 12th ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, 7681 CR-30, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • Cost: Free to attend event. $6/person suggested donation to ride Polar Express.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Baytowne Wharf Grinchmas

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

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The Village of Baytowne Wharf, 9100 Baytowne Boulevard Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Niceville "A Very Niceville Christmas"

A Very Niceville Christmas is back! Join us for two magical nights of holiday cheer at the Niceville Municipal Complex! ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Niceville Municipal Complex, 208 N Partin Drive, Niceville, FL 32578
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: HarborWalk Village, 34 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32451
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1021 Baldwin Ave, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
  • Cost: Free to attend. Food and beverages an additional cost.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Market at St. Andrews: A Very Merry Night Market

Join us at our Very Merry Night Market on December 12th at 5pm! Shop till you drop with amazing local ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: The Market at St. Andrews, 2715 W 10th St, Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: Free to attend.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 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

Destin Commons Movies on the Lawn

Join us on the lawn for a holiday movie night brought to you by AMC Theatres. Enjoy "How the Grinch ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: Destin Commons, 4100 Legendary Drive, Destin, FL 32541
  • Cost: Free to attend.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Main Street DeFuniak Springs Holiday Golf Cart Parade

Calling all golf carts! We would love for you to participate in our first annual Holiday Golf Cart Parade! Decorate ...

  • 7:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1021 Baldwin Ave, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

PNB Bank Niceville Breakfast with Santa and The Grinch

Fuel up before you go holiday shopping! Join us as PNB Community Bank hosts Breakfast with Santa and The Grinch ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: PNB Bank Niceville, 1020 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, FL 32578
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holland Farms Milton Christmas on the Farm

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

  • 9:00 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Holland Farms, 2055 Homer Holland Road, Milton, FL, 32570
  • Cost: Admission - $15, Lap child (kids 2 and under) - Free
  • Website: hollandfarms.ticketspice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

SWAN Aviation Ministries DeFuniak Springs Santa Fly-in

Join us at the DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport (54J) on Saturday, December 13 and watch the magic as Santa makes ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport, 1931 US-90, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
  • Cost: Free, donations accepted
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas at the Exploreum Science Center (Mobile, AL)

*DAY TRIP* Throw on your favorite PJs and get ready for a cozy day of science, snacks, and surprises for ...

  • 9:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Exploreum Science Center, 65 Government St., Mobile, AL 36602
  • Cost: FREE for Exploreum Members, $12 Special Event Pricing for Non-Members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: ZooWorld, 9008 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
  • Cost: Free for members. Contact for pricing.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach Breakfast with Santa

Get into the holiday spirit with a delightful morning of festive fun at The Island Resort! Enjoy a delicious holiday ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: The Island Resort, 1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: $30 per adult (ages 12 and up), $14 per child (ages 4–11), Free for children 3 and under.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach Beachy Little Christmas

Kick off the holiday season with a unique beach twist at The Island Resort! Join us for a festive day ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Island Resort, 1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E 4th St, Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Salt and Story Niceville Holiday Cookie Decorating

Holiday Cookie Decorating at Salt & Story! Bring the kiddos and your holiday spirit for a fun afternoon of decorating ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Salt and Story, 1103-B E John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL 32578
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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. ...

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1021 Baldwin Ave, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
  • Cost: Free to attend.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Santa's Camp Christmas

Join the family fun at the 5th annual “Santa's Camp Christmas” at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on December 12th ...

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, 7681 CR-30, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • Cost: Free to attend event. $6/person suggested donation to ride Polar Express.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas at H.G. Harder's Park

Join us for an evening of holiday fun at H.G. Harder's Park! Enjoy: -Food Trucks -Photos with Santa -Free Face Painting And don’t miss Santa’s ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: H.G. Harder's Park, 8110 John Pitts Rd, Panama City, FL 32404
  • Cost: Free, Food Truck purchases additional.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Crestview's Christmas Village in the Park

Experience the magic of Christmas at Twin Hills Park! Stroll the festive village, shop the holiday market, and enjoy carols ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Twin Hills Park, 260 N Hathaway St, Crestview, FL 32539
  • Cost: Free to attend. Food/drink additional cost.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Crestview Movie Night: The Polar Express

Mark your calendars for a free movie night showing The Polar Express at the Community Center. There will be hot ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Dr, Crestview, FL 32539
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Niceville "A Very Niceville Christmas"

A Very Niceville Christmas is back! Join us for two magical nights of holiday cheer at the Niceville Municipal Complex! ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Niceville Municipal Complex, 208 N Partin Drive, Niceville, FL 32578
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

City of Freeport Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Join us for the Freeport 2025 Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony! There will be food trucks, craft areas, live ...

  • 5:15 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Freeport City Hall, 112 FL-20, Freeport, FL 32439
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: DanceLife DanceStudio, 525 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: $35
  • Website: www.pcdancelife.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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