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)
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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
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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
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Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach

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

June Events along 30a!

by Katarina | Jun 6, 2025 | Blog, Local Events

June Events along 30a!

Rumpelstiltskin – Seaside Amphitheater
Monday evenings – Now through June 30
6:30 p.m.
Complimentary Event for the Family
Bring blankets and chairs
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The Enchanted Carnival of Magic- Julian & Melody Pittman

Enchanted Carnival of Magic – Rosemary Beach
Tuesdays – Now through June 24
Performed by Julian and Melody Pittman
Complimentary Event
6:30 p.m. @ St. Augustine Green/Owners Center
Fun for the family and suggest bringing blankets & Chairs
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Snow White - Live performed by THE REP Theatre

Snow White – Live Theatre
Wednesdays – Now through June
Complimentary Event
6:30 p.m. @ St. Augustine Green at Rosemary Beach
Fun for the family and suggest bringing blankets & Chairs
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Moonlight & Movies + Face Painting!
Thursdays – Now through June 26
8:00 p.m. – 9:30p.m.
Rosemary Beach Eastern Green
Family fun!
Bring blankets & Chairs

SOWAL House – Jazz Nights
Fri. & Sat. – Now through June 27
No Ticket Required
Rosemary Beach
Happy Hour: 6:00 p.m.
Music begins: 7:00 p.m.
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SOWAL House Groove Theory – Open Jazz Session
Sundays – Now through June 29
No Ticket Required
Rosemary Beach
Music 6:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.
RSVP required
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Huck & Lilly Kids Music Performance
Thursdays – Now through June 26
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Seaside Central Amphitheater
Fun for the family and suggest bringing blankets & Chairs
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Trucker Hat Bar
Fridays – Now through June 27
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
East Long Green – Rosemary Beach
For Children and Teens – Limit of 150 hats/week

Central Square Cinema – Seaside Amphitheater
Friday evenings
June 6 – June 29
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Free Family Fun!
Suggest bringing blankets & Chairs

Movies
June 6: Charlotte’s Web
June 13: The Game Plans
June 20: Inside Out
June 27: Over the Hedge

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Live @ TheREP – Seaside
Sat., June 14
Alex Rogers Concert
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $40/$32 for REP Members
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Live @ TheREP – Seaside
Sat., June 21
Mike Kinnebrew Concert
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $40/$32 for REP Members
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Seaside Farmer’s Market
Saturdays – Now through June 28
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Rosemary Beach Farmers Markets
Sundays – Now through June 29
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
West Long Green

Central Square Cinema – Seaside Amphitheater
Sunday evenings
June 8 – June 29
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Free Family Fun!
Suggest bringing blankets & Chairs

Movies
June 8: Babe
June 15: Space Jam
June 22: Inside Out 2
June 29: Open Season

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