August Events in Walton County

by Katarina | 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
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

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 – 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

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

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

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 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

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 – 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 – 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
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!

July is a time for cheering and parades!

by Katarina | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog, Local Events

July is a time for cheering and parades!

This 4th of July commemorates the 250th anniversary of America! Fireworks are waiting anxiously to explode in colorful array while recognizing this milestone and for you to experience festivities planned at Rosemary Beach!

Rosemary Beach Star-Spangled Spectacular
Thu., Jul. 2
7:30 a.m. – Bike Decorating Contest & Breakfast in N. Barrett Square
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Western Green Bike Parade & Block Party
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Will Thompson Band Concert on Western Green
9:00 p.m. – Fireworks Extravaganza at Western Green

Rosemary Beach Farmer’s Market Every Sunday
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
78 N. Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach, 32461
More Info

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 – Live Music Performances
Monday’s, Jul. 6, 13, 20, 27
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

Children’s Theater – Treasure Hunt with Bud, Peaches, Tex & Dolly
Mondays, Jul. 6, 13, 20, 27
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

Saltwater Secrets – Magical Variety Show – Julian & Melody Pittman Presents
Tuesdays, Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
St. Augustine Green / Owner’s Center, Rosemary Beach
Suggest bringing blankets or chairs
More Info

Here Comes the Summer – Rosemary Beach
Wed., Jul. 8, 15, 22, 29
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
St. Augustine Green / Owners Center
Free Family Fun
Bring your blankets and chairs

Bands:
8th – Davis and The Love
15th – Scratch 2020
22nd – Killer Robot Army
29th – Run Katie Run

Moonlight Movies & Face painting
Thursdays: Jul. 9, 16, 23, 30
5:00 p.m. Facepainting
8:00 p.m. Movie
Rosemary Beach – Western Green
Free Family Fun
Bring blankets and chairs

Movies:
9th – The Lion King
16th – Zootopia 2
23rd – Cars
30th – Despicable Me 4

Belt Bag Bar – For Children and Teens!
Friday’s, Jul. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
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

Holding Our Own - Grit & Grace Production

Grit & Grace – “Holding Our Own”
Original Folk Production of Walton County Citizens – Held annually
Celebrating local history, heritage, community spirit – rooted in real stories

Freeport Community Center: July 10 11 @ 6:00 p.m., July. 12 @ 2:00 p.m.
541 Kylea Laird Drive, Freeport, 32439

A Simple Faith Church: July 14 @ 6:00 p.m.
360 WRM Circle, Santa Rosa Beach 32459

Florida Chautauqua Theater: July 18 @ 6:00 p.m., July 19 @ 2:00 p.m.
840 Baldwin Avenue, Defuniak Springs 32435

Tickets here

June Offers Sizzling Options to Kick Off the Summer Fun!

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

June Offers Sizzling Options to Kick Off the Summer Fun!

May showered upon the Emerald Coast with unique rainstorms, leaving spectacular skies featuring voluminous clouds, shimmering reflections upon the blue-green waters and exploring these entertaining activities will enhance your visit with us!

Huck & Lilly – Live Music
Monday’s, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Live performance of pure family fun
North Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach
Bring blankets and chairs

Children’s Theater – A Mid-summer Night’s Dream
Monday’s, June 1, 8,15, 22, 29
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Performed by the ECTC Children’s Theater at Seaside
Seaside Amphitheater – Central Square, Santa Rosa Beach
Suggest bringing blankets or chairs
Free Family fun
More Info

Saltwater Secrets – Magical Variety Show – Julian & Melody Pittman Presents
Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
St. Augustine Green / Owner’s Center, Rosemary Beach
Suggest bringing blankets or chairs

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

Here Comes the Sun Summer Concert Series – Rosemary Beach
Wed., Jun. 3, 10, 17, 24
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
St. Augustine Green
Bring blankets/chairs to enjoy the free open-air concert
More Info

Moonlight Movies and Face Painting
Thur. June 4, 11, 18, 25
Face painting: 5:00 p.m.
Movie: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Western Green, Rosemary Beach
Bring blankets/chairs

Watersound Pavillion – Sounds Like Summer
Thursday’s, June 4, 11, 18, 25
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Family Friendly Events
Music or theater performances
More Info

Belt Bag Bar – For Children and Teens!
Friday’s, June 5, 12,19, 26
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