April is a momentous time for discriminating palates to enjoy the high-octane charity fundraising events Benefiting Children in Need in Northwest Florida: 20th Anniversary Destin Charity Wine Auction (Friday April 25 through Sunday April 27, dcwaf.org) and the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival (SoWal Wine Festival) during April 25 -28 at Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach. Includes world class wine and culinary events, live entertainment, and educational seminars. Details: grandboulevard.com/events and bigtickets.com/e/sowal-wine/2025/

Other options to pique your interest:

SOFO Cinema Night – Local Environmental Shorts & Grant Recipient Announcement. A non-profit who supports the development of the film industry in the Florida Panhandle. The Second Grant Award winner will debut their short film and the Third Grant will be announced and held on Wednesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 pm. (Film begins: 7:30 p.m.) Located at Watercolor Marina Park, 238 Watercolor Blvd N W, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (sowalfoundation.org)

Good Friday Concert @ Alys Beach Amphitheatre, Friday, April 18, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. A fun family evening to enjoy in your chairs and or blankets. (alysbeach.com).