September 30, 2016

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Biophilia night hike Oct. 8

Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm The E..O. Wilson Biophilia Center is offering a night hike Oct. 8 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. The event includes a guided sensory night hike, bonfire, meet and greet with nocturnal animals, star gazing, World of Wonder, smore treats. Bring your own flashlight and additional food will be available for purchase. Biophilia at Night is free for members. Not a member? Become a Bio-Member! Your gift does more than just keep the lights on at...

Witches of South Walton Ride Oct. 31

The Witches of South Walton, an organization dedicated to supporting the Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) is hosting The 13th Annual Witch Ride on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 6:30am. Ticket cost is $30 and includes a charity bike ride from Gulf Place to Stinky’s Fish Camp complete with a Gathering Brunch at La Playa. Tickets can be purchased online at www.witchride.com. This event would not be possible without the help of local residents and businesses. A special thanks to...

Defuniak Springs Haunted Hospital Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29

Headless bodies, petrified mummies, experiments gone terribly wrong and a sadistic surgeon gone mad come to life at the old Lakeside Hospital where evil loves to party. Can you handle THE HAUNTED HOSPITAL featured in the 1999 campy horror classic, “House on the Haunted Hill?” Time will tell if you can manage to hold on to your senses and escape this chamber of terror, witnessing cauldrons of blood, gory ghosts and something even more…the “darkness.” The DeFuniak Springs Art Co-Op,...

Walton County fishing report for Sept. 28

Fishing is good Bay: Trout bite has started back up along with all sizes of redfish. A few black drum, ladyfish, and Crevalle jacks. River: A few bass, shellcracker, and crappie. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon....

Enjoy a movie under the stars at Eden Gardens State Park Oct. 13 and 27

Dates/time: October 13 and 27, 6:30 p.m. The Friends Eden Gardens State Park will host the third Annual Vintage Film Series at Eden Gardens State Park. Come and enjoy Hocus Pocus on October 13 and Addams Family on October 27. Enjoy a fun evening under the stars watching these two classic fun filled movies. Come dressed in costume if desired. Concessions for donations will be available. Movies are rated PC and PG13. Event times are 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Event...

Camp Helen State Park Fall Festival Oct. 8

Camp Helen State Park will be hosting a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 8 from 12 noon – 5 pm. There will be fun, food, and games for the whole family. Admission into the park for this event is free, although donations are accepted.  Donations will go directly to the Friends of Camp Helen State Park to benefit the park’s resource management projects and interpretive programs. A parent or guardian must accompany all children. Parking at the state park is...

Walton County fishing report for Sept. 21

Fishing is good Gulf: Lots of flounder being gigged. Bay: Still a great redfish bite, and still trout biting. A few flounder. River: Good crappie and shellcracker bite. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6...

Learn about owls at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Sept. 29

Date/time: Thurs., Sept. 29 – 9 – 10 a.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invites you to enjoy an information program about “Owls” and their place in the food web. For this program you will learn how to examine the roles owls play in the food web by dissecting owl pellets. Enter the park through the main gate and park staff will direct you to the clubhouse. Standard state park entry fees will apply. $6.00 entry fee to the park...