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History tour at Camp Helen State Park Nov. 4

Enjoy a history tour of Camp Helen State Park from 10 – 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month. Join park staff and volunteers on a walk through the rich history of the park. Learn about the early indigenous people who occupied this land all the way through to the 1920s when the park was developed as a private residence for the Hicks family and later turned into a summer retreat for Avondale Textile mill employees and their families....

Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park Nov. 2

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 from 10 – 11 a.m. Join in for a ranger-guided nature hike. Camp Helen boasts nine distinct natural communities throughout the park with varied flora and fauna. Learn about our rare coastal dune lake, Lake Powell, as well as the park wildlife. Hike is suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather; water and bug spray are recommended. The Friends of Camp Helen are excited to be open...

Mountainfilm on tour comes to Santa Rosa Beach Nov. 3, 4

The annual Mountainfilm on Tour returns to the WaterColor Marina Park Amphitheater on Nov. 3 and 4, 2023. Gates open at 5:45 p.m., film starts at 7 p.m. This 2-night outdoor film festival is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and motivating audiences about issues that matter. Each year Mountainfilm on Tour travels around the globe featuring a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and enlightening documentary short films selected from the best-loved films from the annual festival in Telluride. The films selected...

Blues and Brews Festival in Chipley Oct. 14

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their inaugural Blues & Brews Fall Music Festival on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 2:00 – 9:00 p.m.  The festival will be held near the old train depot at 785 7th Street.  Blues & Brews features 4 regional blues bands, craft beer, and food vendors.  This is a free festival EXCEPT for those wishing to consume alcohol.  Those wishing to consume alcohol will be ID’d and charged $10 for a wristband and...

October Halloween and fall happenings in north and south Walton

Enjoy a variety of Halloween fun in north and south Walton during October 2023. North Walton Every Friday and Saturday night in October and Oct. 31 – Freakshow, 852 Baldwin Ave., DeFuniak Springs from 7 – 10 p.m. each night. Get your fright night terror fix and brace yourself for a night of heart-pounding scares, spine-chilling surprises, and hair-raising screams. All ages welcome, but ages 13+ recommended. Tickets $10 cash at the door. Hosted by Fright Nights on Main Street....

Camp Helen State Park pumpkin sale and Saturdays in the Patch in October

The Friends of Camp Helen’s 8th Annual Pumpkin Patch officially opens Saturday, September 30 at 9 am and will remain open daily from 9 am – 4 pm throughout October. On Saturdays from 11 am – 3 pm, the patch will have various entertainment. This year, Saturdays in the Patch will feature: Nature Day (wildlife crafts, interpretive programs, educational games), a fishing expo for kids, face painting, a haunted history tour, live music, including Huck and Lily, food trucks, and...