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
More Info

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!

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
More Info

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
More Info

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
More Info

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.
More Info

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
More Info

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
More Info

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

More Info

Live @ TheREP – Seaside
Sat., June 14
Alex Rogers Concert
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $40/$32 for REP Members
More Info

Live @ TheREP – Seaside
Sat., June 21
Mike Kinnebrew Concert
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $40/$32 for REP Members
More Info

Seaside Farmer’s Market
Saturdays – Now through June 28
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
More Info

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

More Info

May Events along 30A!

by Katarina | May 7, 2025 | Blog, Local Events

May Events along 30A!

Huck & Lilly Kids Music Performance
May 8, 15, 22, 29
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Seaside Central Amphitheater
More Info

Sock Joplin Trio – A Day in the Life
May 9 & 10
7:30 p.m.
The REP Theatre in Seaside Tickets: $60
More Info

Central Square Cinema
Friday evenings
May 9 thru 30
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
More Info

Movies
May 9: Princess Diaries
May 11: The Parent Trap
May 16: Lilo & Stitch
May 18: Big Hero 6
May 23: Underdog
May 24: Bolt
May 30: Moana

Art on the Avenue – 30a
Supporting May Art Month
May 10
2:00 p.m. – 5:p.m.
More Info

Children’s Theatre – Rumpelstiltskin
Central Square Theater
Monday’s: May 12, 19, 26
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Santa Rosa Beach
More Info

Digital Graffiti – Alys Beach
Thursday – Saturday
May 16 & 17
Special educational panels with designers
Evening event to view graphic images on the white walls of Alys Beach homes
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Tickets & More Info

Jazz at the SoWal House
Friday and Saturday Nights
May 9 thru May 31
No tickets required
More Info

Stirred - A Cabaret Experience at the SoWal House

Shaken, Not Stirred – A Cabaret Experience
Wednesday and Thursday
May 21 & May 22
Tickets: $75
More Info

April Events in Destin & South Walton

by Katarina | Apr 11, 2025 | Blog, Local Events

April Events in Destin & South Walton

20th Destin Charity Wine Auction Weekend

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).

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

June Events along 30a!

June Events along 30a!

May Events along 30A!

May Events along 30A!

April Events in Destin & South Walton

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