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05April

Rosemary Beach Easter Celebration

The Easter Bunny is on his way to Western Green! Join us for egg hunts, bunny photos, music, and plenty ...

  • 9:45 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Rosemary Beach Western Green, 135 New Providence Ln, Rosemary Beach, FL 32413
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Kitty Hawk Kites Fort Walton Beach Fly Into Spring Kite Festival

What do a 100- foot octopus, 80- foot panda, and a 50- foot gator have in common? They’ll all be ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Boardwalk, 1450 Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church FWB Egg Hunt

Easter Sunday: Our community Easter Egg hunt starts at 10:45am, following our 9:30am worship. A delicious Easter breakfast follows the ...

  • 10:45 am 
  • Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 363 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32458
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Seaside Easter Celebration

Join us in Seaside, Florida, for an unforgettable Easter celebration on Easter Sunday! Bring the whole family for a day ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Seaside Central Square, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

LuLu's Destin Easter Egg Dash

Hop over to LuLu's Destin for the annual Easter Egg Dash! Our tropical clad Easter Bunny will be hopping around ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Lulu's Destin, 4607 Legendary Marina Dr, Destin, FL 32541
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Big Chill 30A Easter Celebration

Join us for a full day of family fun! Photos with the Easter Bunny: 1-3pm. Easter Egg Hunt: 2-2:30pm *timing ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Big Chill 30A, 7000 E County Highway 30A, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
  • Cost: Free to attend.
  • Website: thebigchill.com
  • Category: Free
06April

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. ...

Niceville Children's Park Messy Mondays

Messy Mondays are coming to the Niceville Children’s Park! Get ready for hands-on fun! Bring your little one to explore ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Niceville Children's Park, 204 N Partin Dr, Niceville, FL 32578
  • 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 Art at the Library

Join us for Art at the Library. Please dress for mess! This lesson is for ages 5 and up. Please ...

Al's Beach Club Okaloosa Island Pirate Show

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for adventure every Monday and join us at Al's Beach Club & Burger Bar for a ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Al’s Beach Club and Burger Bar, 1450 Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.alsbeachclub.com
  • Category: Free

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
07April

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

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 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

Bay County Public Library Teen Advisory Board (Registration Required)

Earn volunteer hours and help your library! Talk about books you enjoy and ideas for teen library programs. Registration required. ...

  • 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

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

Village of Baytowne Wharf Boomin' Tuesdays

Enjoy singing and dancing with DJ Mike Whitty in the Events Plaza from 6:30-8:30pm. Then watch as we light up ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf, 9100 Baytowne Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
08April

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

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

The Big Chill 30A Animal Encounter hosted by Animal Tales: Animal Science

We are excited to host an animal encounter hosted by Animal Tales! It’ll be an interactive, educational, and fun addition ...

  • 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 ...

Bay County Public Library Youth Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 8-12 / Registration Required)

Adventure through a tabletop session of Dungeons and Dragons, Fifth Edition. Beginners welcome. Due to the popularity of the class ...

  • 2:00 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

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

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

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: Free
09April

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

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 ...

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

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

Bay County Public Library Youth Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 8-12 / Registration Required)

Adventure through a tabletop session of Dungeons and Dragons, Fifth Edition. Beginners welcome. Due to the popularity of the class ...

  • 2:00 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

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

Chick-fil-A Crestview Kids Eat Free Night

Bring the family to dinner at Chick-fil-A Crestview! Children 10 years old or younger will receive a Kid's Meal, on ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Chick-fil-A Crestview, 3000 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Crestview Library, 1445 Commerce Dr, Crestview, FL 32539
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Grand Boulevard "Bands on the BLVD" Spring Music Series

Introducing Bands on the BLVD, a brand-new live music series coming to Grand Boulevard this spring. Join us for laid ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Grand Park at Grand Boulevard, 585 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

NWF Reads Presents: Author of "The Princess Diaries" Meg Cabot

Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is thrilled to announce that New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot will be the ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: Mattie Kelly Arts Center, 100 E College Blvd, Niceville, FL 32578
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Village of Baytowne Wharf Thursdaze Lights Show

Join us Thursdaze during Spring Break as we light up the sky with drones that will form images of our ...

  • 8:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf, 9100 Baytowne Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
10April

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 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

The Big Chill 30A Family-Friendly DJ Dance Party

Don’t Miss the Ultimate Family Dance Party! Get ready to hit the stage and bust a move with DJ Dan ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: The Big Chill 30A, 7000 E County Highway 30A, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: thebigchill.com
  • Category: Free
11April

City of Niceville Big Truck Day

Join us at the softball complex parking lot, located at the rear of the municipal complex, for the 3rd Annual ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Parking Lot of the Niceville Softball Complex, 200 Campbell Dr, Niceville FL 32578
  • 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

Gulf Coast Salute Air Show in Panama City Beach

Get ready to witness the skies come alive in Panama City Beach at the Russell-Fields City Pier! Whether you're an ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Russell-Fields City Pier, 16101 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach, FL 32413
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.visitpanamacitybeach.com
  • Category: Free

Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center Seas the Day

Join us at the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center for our annual Seas the Day community shellabration! We’re honoring ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, 8740 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, FL 32566
  • Cost: $5
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Niceville Library Take and Make Craft (Ages 3-7)

Do you love crafts but can't make it to our pre-school Storytime? Take our Storytime craft (for ages 3-7) and ...

Fort Walton Beach Library Girls Empowered with Math and Science (GEMS) Workshop

Our GEMS Workshops are aimed at providing girls with hands-on activities and experiences to keep them involved in STEM. Each ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Fort Walton Beach Library, 185 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.ecscience.org
  • 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 ...

  • 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: Free
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