Walton County Events this March!

by Katarina | Mar 2, 2026 | Blog, Local Events

Walton County Events this March!

March is marching forward with surprises and potential. Consider these wonderful options to enthrall in the wonders of Florida’s Emerald Coast!

Special Celestial event: A total Lunar Eclipse – Blood Moon
View of the Moon: 11:04 pm to 12:03 am – March 3
Before Sunrise in the Americas
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Seaside Farmers Market Every Saturday
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Underwater Museum of Art Mon thru Fri
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
357 Main Park Road, Santa Rosa Beach
.93 miles off Grayton Beach
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Camp Helen State Park Ranger Guided Nature Hike
Thu., Mar. 5
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
23937 Panama City Beach Parkway (West of Phillips Inlet Bridge)
More Info

PCB Scottish Festival – Highland Games
Fri. – Sat., Mar. 6 – 7
3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: Here
16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, PCB 32413

Watersound Block Party
Sun, Mar. 8
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center
Free Family fun
85 Origins Main Street, Inlet Beach
Live Music, face painting, ballon animals, photo booths, food trucks, prizes and more!

Bands on the Blvd – Spring Music Series
(Every Thursday) Mar. 12, 19, 26
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Free fun and bring your chairs or blankets
Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach
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March 12 – The Captain Midnight Band (Part Funk, Part Classic Rock)
March 19 – 12Eleven (Soulful R&B and Pop)
March 26 – Boukou Groove (Funk, Soul, and Jam Band)

Huck & Lilly – Kids Music Performance
Thu., Mar 12 – 19
5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Seaside Central Square
Free family fun

Central Square Cinema Night
Fridays, Mar. 13- 29
Movie begins 7:30 p.m.
Free family fun
Bring chairs and blankets

March 13: Inside Out
March 15: Finding Nemo
March 20: Paper Bear
March 22: Monsters, Inc.
March 27: Paper Bear
March 29: The Incredibles

7th Annual Westonwood Ranch PCA Rodeo
Fri.- Sat., Mar. 27-28
Freeport Regional Sports Complex
Gates Open: 6:00 p.m. – Live Music & Food Vendors
Rodeo Begins: 7:30 p.m.
Cash and Venmo at gate, No ATM or advance ticket purchase
More Info

February Events Along 30A

by Katarina | Jan 29, 2026 | Blog, Local Events

February Events Along 30A

February unfolds many entertaining options: Literature, music, Camellia’s to Gumbo & Bloody Mary Festivals….so many wonderful choices…!

Coastal Branch Library Winter Program
Wednesdays, Now thru Mar. 4
10:00 a.m.
437 Greenway Trail (adjacent to Hwy 331 South)
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Bark for Books @ Coastal Branch Library
Wednesdays, Now thru May 20
Unique literacy program for children
Verbal reading skills with animal companions
Sign Up for complimentary program: 850.267.2809
437 Greenway Trail (adjacent to Hwy 331 South)

Americana Concerts in the Lodge at Camp Helen
Saturday, Feb. 7, 21, 28
6:00 p.m.
Call 850.233.5059
Camp Helen, 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway

2026 Camellia Festival @ Eden Gardens State Park
Saturday, Feb. 7
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Browse educational booths throughout the park
Purchase Camellias
Live entertainment, food vendors and more
Free with paid parking admission ($4/car, $2/pedestrian)

Forever Plaid – The Musical
Thursday, Feb. 12 –Sunday, Mar. 1
Various Times
Emerald Coast Theatre Company
Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach
Tickets Here

Chautauqua Quilters Guild, 50th Anniversary Quilt Show
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20, 21
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Defuniak Springs Community Center
361 N. 10th Street, Defuniak Springs

The Sandestin Gumbo & Bloody Mary Festival
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20, 21
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (both days)
Live Zydeco Music and activities
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Tickets Here

Happy New Year!

by Katarina | Dec 23, 2025 | Blog, Local Events

Happy New Year!

Kicking off January 2026 with fun memorable activities, so enticing, to extend your stay to catch these extraordinary Emerald Coast events!

Emerald Coast Storytellers
Thursday, Jan. 8
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Theme: The Things I know Now
Distillery 98, 835 Serenoa Road, Santa Rosa Beach
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Baytowne Wharf Winter Wonderland
Saturday, Jan. 10
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Village at Baytowne Wharf
Special festive events for the entire family

SOFO Cinema – Debut of Independent Film
Wednesday, Jan. 13
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SOWAL House, 82 S. Barrett Square, Inlet Beach
RSVP Here
Premiere of Kerri Parker’s film and awarding the next Grant Recipient

Emerald Coast Theatre Company presents Murder on the Orient Express

Murder on the Orient Express
Thursday thru Sunday, Jan. 15 – Feb. 1
Emerald Coast Theatre Company
Various times/performances
More Info
Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach

30a Songwriters Festival
Headliner – Mavis Staples + more
Thursday thru Monday, Jan. 16-19
Multiple performances
Grand Boulevard, various locations
More Info

Swooshing into December….It’s a Wonderful Time!

by Katarina | Dec 1, 2025 | Blog, Local Events

Swooshing into December….It’s a Wonderful Time!

The Emerald Coast glistens and sparkles for the holiday season and beckons you, friends and family to marvel at so many choices….

Christmas Reflections in Defuniak Springs
Fridays, now thru Dec. 31
5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Admission $5 per person, Free: Children 5 and under
Walking visitors are welcomed with donations accepted
Season passes and Tuesday military discounts available
Details here

A Christmas Carol at Seaside
Friday thru Sunday: Dec. 5 – 7
Saturday thru Sunday: Dec. 13 – 14
Thursday thru Tuesday: Dec. 18 – 23
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presented by Emerald Coast Theatre Center and Seaside
Seaside Pavilion
Free Family Fun

Art Bazaar, Winter Social & First Friday Concert Series
Friday, Dec. 5
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Presented by Cultural Arts Alliance
Watersound Town Center – Inlet Beach
More Info

7th Annual Rosemary Beach Holiday Tour of Homes
Saturday, Dec. 6
11:00 a.m.
Self-guided tour of the architecturally unique beach homes in Rosemary Beach
Benefits Alaqua Animal Refuge Center and Sharing and Caring of South Walton
Tickets here

Photos with Santa at Seaside
Sunday thru Sunday, Dec. 14 – 21
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Memories at Seaside with Santa!

Celebrations are in the Air!

by Katarina | Oct 31, 2025 | Blog, Local Events

Celebrations are in the Air!

In addition, to our national observation of the “Feast for Thankfulness” – Thanksgiving, we honor milestones achieved within the 30A community, businesses who bring tradition and unique experiences for all!

Clay Garden, (clay30a.com), a distinctive well-appointed array of garden accouterments celebrates the holiday season with a festive “Holiday Open House” on Sunday November 9th at 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. with operational hours from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. During the festivities, songs will fill the air, carolers (from the Emerald Coast Theatre) dressed in festive costumes convey good cheer of the season. Visually stunning are the displays, lighted ornaments, garden accents among the seasonal flora to select for enhancing your home.

The ubiquitous The Blue Giraffe, an exceptional Gift and Art Gallery (bluegiraffe30a.com) celebrates its 15th year Anniversary and Holiday Open House on Wednesday, November 12th from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. A special Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. to kick off this special occasion!

Consider jumpstarting your holiday shopping or coming to mingle, sip, enjoy artist demonstrations, and participate in raffle giveaways. The ambiance of this well curated store tantalizes the eyes with its colorful arrangements of all things “Amazing!”