August Events in Walton County

August Events in Walton County

by | Jul 30, 2026 | Blog, Local Events

August Events in Walton County

August signals the waning of a lazy summer filled with sunshine, blue-green surf, and Gulf Coast white sands. Rosemary Beach offers enticing events for the family to wring out those last moments before school bells toll and transitions into seasonal cooler weather.

Enjoy and savor these mementos which will beckon your return. Happy Summer!

Underwater Museum of Art

Underwater Museum of Art
Mon thru Fri
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
357 Main Park Road, Santa Rosa Beach
.93 miles off Grayton Beach
Scuba diving required
More Info
850.622.5970

SOWAL house jazz sessions

Live Music at SOWAL House – Jazz Sessions
Tue., Fri., Sat., Sun
6:00 p.m. – 10:00p.m.
RSVP here
82 S. Barrett Square, Inlet Beach

Huck & Lilly Kids Music Performance

Huck & Lilly – Live Music
Monday, Aug. 3
5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Live performance of pure family fun
North Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach
Bring blankets and chairs
More Info

Treasure Hunt with Bud, Peaches, Tex & Dolly
Children’s Theater – Treasure Hunt with Bud, Peaches, Tex & Dolly
Monday, Aug. 3
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Performed by the ECTC Children’s Theater at Seaside
Celebrating laughter, music, audience participation and magic of community
Seaside Amphitheater – Central Square, Santa Rosa Beach
Free Family fun
Suggest bringing blankets or chairs
Ranger Led Hike - Eden Gardens State Park
Ranger Led Hike at Eden Gardens State Park
Tue., Aug. 4
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Meet at screened-in pavilion
Information about the flora and fauna throughout the park
Hike: ¾ of a mile long
Bring water bottle, walking shoes and appropriate sunscreen protection
Event is free with $4 parking fee
Eden Gardens State Park, 181 Eden Gardens Road, Santa Rosa Beach
The Enchanted Carnival of Magic- Julian & Melody Pittman

Saltwater Secrets – Magical Variety Show – Julian & Melody Pittman Presents
Tuesday, Aug. 4
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
St. Augustine Green / Owner’s Center, Rosemary Beach
Suggest bringing blankets or chairs
More Info

Belt Bag Bar

Here Comes the Summer – Rosemary Beach
Wed., Aug. 5
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Will Thompson Band: Tribute to TomPetty & Journey
St. Augustine Green / Owners Center
Free Family Fun
Bring your blankets and chairs

Seaside Amphitheater

Sounds of Seaside – Local Musical Artists
Wed., Aug 5, 12, 19, 26
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Seaside Amphitheater
Free Family fun
Bring blankets and chairs

Performers:
5th – Max McCann
12th – BOUKOU GROOVE
19th – Flow Tribe
26th – Fred Domulot

moonlight and movies in Rosemary Beach
Moonlight Movies & Face painting
Thursday, Aug. 6
5:00 p.m. Facepainting
8:00 p.m. Movie
Rosemary Beach – Western Green
Free Family Fun
Bring blankets and chairs

Movie:
Inside Out

WaterSound Sounds like Summer

Sounds Like Summer – 30a Songwriters Summer Series
Thursday, Aug 6, 13
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Family Friendly Events
Music or theater performances
Watersound Pavillion –
85 Origins Main Street, Watersound, 32461
More Info

Central Square Cinema Night
Central Square Cinema Night – Friday’s and Sunday’s
Fri. & Sun., Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28
7:30 p.m.
Free family fun
Bring chairs and blankets

Movies:
7th – Monsters University
14th – Zootopia
21st – Zootopia 2
28th – The Truman Show

Belt Bag Bar
Belt Bag Bar – For Children and Teens!
Friday, Aug. 7
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
North Barrett Square
Create your very own custom belt bag as a Beach Memento .
Limited 150 per week
Biophilia Center Back to Nature

Biophilia Center Back to Nature
Sat., Aug. 22
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 13+: $15
Ages 4-12: $10
Bio-Members free
Bring towels, spare clothes for water activities
Games, Animal Chats, Games and more!