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Niceville Library 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

Coastal Branch Library Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time– Join us on Thursday mornings starting at 10:00 am for preschool story time for stories, songs, crafts ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Coastal Branch Library, 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: waltonlibraries.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 - 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

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

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

Valparaiso Library Mini Mania (Ages 12+)

Join us for Mini-Mania! This activity is for ages 12 and up. Space is limited so please register.

Niceville Library Teen Nintendo Switch Tournament

Join us for a Nintendo Switch Gaming Program! It is a fun and engaging way for teens to relax, connect, ...

Valparaiso Library Anime Club

Every Thursday, at 3:00pm-4:00pm, The Library's Anime Club will meet to watch anime. The Anime will be rated from G ...

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 Art for Kids

Join us for an arts and crafts project for kids ages 7-12. We will discuss a professional illustrator technique 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. ...

Valparaiso Library Storytime

Join us for an age-appropriate story time on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10am-10:30am. Mon- Ages 3-5 Wed- All Ages Fri-Ages 0-3

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

Help middle school youth build skills for healthy relationships through learning about power, responsibility, bullying, boundaries, anger, and more! Presented ...

  • 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

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 ...

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

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

Panama City Florida Luxe Arts Festival

Get ready for a bigger, brighter FLLUXE Arts Festival in 2026! Chalk artists, musicians, high-quality artist vendors will color the ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E 4th St, Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

City of Crestview Mardi Paddy

Came for the Mardi, Had to Stay for the Paddy! Get ready for Mardi Paddy, where Mardi Gras meets St. ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Crestview, Main St, Crestview, FL 32536
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Realty ONE Group Niceville Outdoor Movie Night

We’re hosting an Outdoor Movie Night and we’re showing How To Train Your Dragon (2025)! It’s free and open to ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Mattie Kelly Amphitheater, 100 College Blvd, Niceville, FL 32578
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Big Chill 30A Family-Friendly DJ Dance Party

Join us for a family-friendly DJ 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

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

LECOM School of Dental Medicine DeFuniak Springs "Give Kids a Smile Day"

LECOM School of Dental Medicine will be hosting a Give Kids a Smile Day. They will offer free dental services ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The LECOM Dental Clinic, 101 LECOM Way, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Leer Para Crecer Book Carnaval at Grand Boulevard

Join us at Grand Park for a vibrant celebration of books, community, and creativity! Bring a book to swap, bring ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Grand Park at Grand Boulevard, 470 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Panama City Florida Luxe Arts Festival

Get ready for a bigger, brighter FLLUXE Arts Festival in 2026! Chalk artists, musicians, high-quality artist vendors will color the ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E 4th St, Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Emerald Coast Customs "Motors in March" Car Show at Baytowne Wharf

Welcome to our 7th Annual Auto Show, MOTORS IN MARCH! Hosted by Emerald Coast Customs and 3M Window Tinting, with ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Village of Baytowne Wharf, 130 Fishermans Cv, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Parker Public Library Saturday Storytime (Ages 3 – 6)

Join us for a fun storytime with a craft! March: Spring has arrived! April: Sheep May: Going to the Beach!

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL 32404
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

City of Crestview Mardi Paddy

Came for the Mardi, Had to Stay for the Paddy! Get ready for Mardi Paddy, where Mardi Gras meets St. ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Crestview, Main St, Crestview, FL 32536
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Parker Public Library LEGO Challenge (ages 6-12)

Join your friends for a monthly Lego Challenge! March: Lego St. Patrick's Day April: Lego Easter May: Lego Beach Day

  • 12:30 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker, FL 32404
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Destin Commons Market

The Destin Commons Market happening every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month from 2PM – 6PM! Spend your Saturday ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Destin Commons, 4100 Legendary Drive, Destin, FL 32541
  • Cost: Free to attend.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Freeport Library Youth Beginners Crochet Class (Ages 12-18)

Join us for a 4-week Youth Beginner's Crochet class. For ages 12-18. Meets March 7, 14, 21, & 28. Sign ...

  • 2:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Rebecca Blount Buxton Memorial Library – Freeport, 76 State Hwy 20 W., Freeport, FL 32439
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Hammock Bay Farmer's Market

Join us this Saturday at the Windmills for our first farmers market of the season! Shop fresh, local goods, and ...

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

The Windmills at Hammock Bay Movie Night "Zootopia"

Join us at the Windmills for a fun evening under the stars! Bring your lawn chairs, cozy blankets, and settle ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: The Windmills at Hammock Bay, 420 Victory Blvd, Freeport, FL 32439
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Panama City Florida Luxe Arts Festival

Get ready for a bigger, brighter FLLUXE Arts Festival in 2026! Chalk artists, musicians, high-quality artist vendors will color the ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E 4th St, Panama City, FL 32401
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: The Big Chill 30A, 7000 E County Highway 30A, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: thebigchill.com
  • Category: Free

The Drip Coffee Co Panama City Play and Learn with ELC

Here’s what you need to know: -Kaleidoscope Play & Learn: a FREE playgroup designed especially for babies and toddlers. -Each session includes ...

  • 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 Pajamas and Pals Storytime

Springing forward is rough on everyone’s sleep schedule. That’s why we’re making things easy on Monday, March 9th. Don’t worry ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: The Drip Coffee Co, 2440 St Andrews Blvd, Panama City, FL 32405
  • Cost: Free. Food/drink additional cost.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Valparaiso Library Storytime

Join us for an age-appropriate story time on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10am-10:30am. Mon- Ages 3-5 Wed- All Ages Fri-Ages 0-3

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 Family Nature Movie - Born to be Wild

The Valparaiso Library presents: 'Born to be Wild'. This move is an "inspired story of love, dedication and the remarkable ...

Rosemary Beach Huck & Lily Kids Concert

Huck and Lilly are a beloved children’s music duo known for joyful, high-energy songs that connect kids and parents alike. ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: North Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: rosemarybeach.com
  • Category: Free

The Big Chill 30A Family-Friendly DJ Dance Party

Join us for a family-friendly DJ 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

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)

Enjoy interactive stories, songs, and play with your baby! Space limited to 24 people. There are two class times: 10:00 ...

  • 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

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 Homeschool Meet-up

Join other Homeschoolers for a meetup and craft/activity.

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

Panama City Beach Library LEGO Club (Registration Required)

Make new friends while creating cool LEGO builds! Registration is required; Registration for the next date always begins on the ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Panama City Beach Public Library, 12500 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Rosemary Beach Twisted Treats & Cotton Candy Sweets

Join us in South Barrett Square for complimentary cotton candy while one of our talented artists makes you a unique ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: South Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: rosemarybeach.com
  • Category: Free

Emerald Coast Science Center Science Social: Middle School Edition

Who: Ages 11-14 (drop-off only) // Cost: FREE Middle schoolers, this one’s just for you! Come take over the museum after ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center 31 Memorial Pkwy SW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ecscience.org
  • Category: Free

Emerald Coast Science Center Science Social: Middle School Edition

Parents, need an easy weeknight plan for your middle schooler? We’ve got you covered! Our Science Social: Middle School Edition ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Emerald Coast Science Center, 31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ecscience.org
  • Category: Free

Rosemary Beach Saltwater Secrets: An Evening of Coastal Illusion

Slip away with International Award-Winning entertainers, Julian and Melody Pittman, to their spectacular world of coastal magic! For 2026, Pittman ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: St. Augustine Green/Owners Center, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: rosemarybeach.com
  • Category: Free

Coastal Branch Library "Bark for Books" with Dog Harmony

Dog Harmony presents Bark For Books! A tail-waggingly fun way to build confidence by reading aloud to a friendly pup! Wednesdays: ...

  • 3:30 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Coastal Branch Library, 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459
  • 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. ...

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 us for an age-appropriate story time on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10am-10:30am. Mon- Ages 3-5 Wed- All Ages Fri-Ages 0-3

The Big Chill 30A: The WOW! Factor Science Show

The WOW! Factor Science Show brings highly interactive, educational, and energetic science experiments to the stage at The Big Chill! ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: The Big Chill 30A, 7000 E County Highway 30A, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: thebigchill.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 ...

Niceville Library Teen Cookies and Craft

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive craft day in the Teen Space! Teens can design shamrock-themed decorations, paint lucky ...

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

Heavy Cards TCG Valparaiso Wednesday Night Magic: The Gathering Game Night

Looking for midweek spells, epic plays, and good vibes? Join us EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR Magic: The Gathering Game night. ...

  • 4:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Heavy Cards TCG, 96 S John Sims Pkwy, Valparaiso, FL 32580
  • Cost: Free to attend.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: The Big Chill 30A, 7000 E County Highway 30A, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: thebigchill.com
  • Category: Free

The Big Chill 30A Gulf Coast Interactive Dueling Pianos Show

The Big Chill is excited to bring the Gulf Coast Interactive Dueling Pianos Show to our stage for the first ...

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

Rosemary Beach Spring It On! Concert Series

Join us for a musical concert under the stars. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a night of musical ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: St. Augustine Green, 121 Georgetown Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32461
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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