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

The Enchanted Carnival of Magic- Julian & Melody Pittman

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

April Events Along 30A

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

April Events Along 30A

Spring is welcomed as April launches the season for emerging foliage and wonderful family times with these curated diversions everyone will treasure. Happy Moments!

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

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

Camp Helen State Park Ranger Guided Nature Hike
Thu., April 2
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
23937 Panama City Beach Parkway (West of Phillips Inlet Bridge)
Call: 850.233.5059

Huck & Lilly – Kids Music Performance
Tue. & Thu. Apr. 2 thru 30
5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Seaside Central Square
Free family fun

Central Square Cinema Night – Friday’s
Apr. 3 thru 26
7:30 p.m.
Free family fun
Bring chairs and blankets

April 3: Up
April 5: Wreck It Ralph
April 10: Big Hero 6
April 12: The Truman Show
April 17: Over The Hedge
April 19: Paper Bear
April 26: Paper Bear

Spring it On! Concert Series at Rosemary Beach
Wed., Apr. 1, 8
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
St Augustine Green
Free family fun: Please bring blankets and chairs

Moonlight & Movies + Facepainting
Thu., Apr. 2, 9
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Rosemary Beach Western Green Lawn
Free Family fun – bring chairs and blankets

Belt Bag Bar
Fri., Apr. 3, 10
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
North Barrett Square
Open to children and teens: limited to 150 each

Nicole Paloma Fashion Show
Thu., Apr. 9
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Benefiting SOWAL Foundation, directly funding artist grants, creative programming, and cultural initiatives that strengthen the arts across our region.
Tickets here
Auction, runway show, DJ music/dancing
SoWal House, 82 S. Barrett Square, Inlet Beach, 32461

Gulf Coast Salute Air Show ~ Pier Park
Fri., Apr. 10: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Friday Night Block Party
Sat – Sun, Apr. 11 -12
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lineup of Military, civilian aerial performances at the Russell-Fields City Pier
Free Family Fun – Bring hearing protection, sunscreen, blankets, cameras, binoculars, fully charged cell phones
Text PCBAIRSHOW to 888-777 for updates
More Info

Wings of Courage – National Tour Fundraiser
Sat., Apr. 18
6:30 p.m.
Steamboat Landing Club House, Freeport
Grit & Grace hosting the screening “The Flight of Jackie Cochran” documentary
Q&A Panel with Emmy nominated filmmakers
Tickets here

2026 Summit on the Circle: America’s 250th Celebration
Thu. – Sat., Apr. 23 – 26
Culture, Art, and Community across America’s 250 years
DeFuniakLandmarks@uwf.edu
More Info
DeFuniak Springs (Circle Drive and surrounding historic sites)
The city’s Chautauqua era legacy, reconnect through shared cultural experiences

Spring Ballet – A Night of Four Seasons
Fri., Apr., 24
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Central Square – Seaside
Performance by: Ballet Pensacola