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Americana concerts return to Camp Helen with a music festival finale

Americana Concerts in the Lodge at Camp Helen State Park are back and better than ever Saturdays from January 11-March 1 at 6:00pm. Tickets will be available for purchase for a suggested donation of $15 directly on the Friends of Camp Helen website (www.friendsofcamphelen.org) beginning Friday, November, 29 at 8 am. Members of the Friends of Camp Helen will receive a secret link Friday, November 22 to purchase their tickets early. Ticket price includes park admission, food, and beverages. There...

Enjoy a first day hike at one of our area Florida State Parks

First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors. On New Year’s Day, hundreds of guided hikes will be organized in all 50 states. Kids and adults all across America will be participating in First Day Hikes, getting their hearts pumping and enjoying the beauty of a state park. Camp Helen State Park – 10 am Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:00 am – 11:00 am CST Join a Park...

Santa’s Camp Christmas at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Dec. 13 – 14

The Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park are hosting Santa’s Camp Christmas on Friday Dec. 13 from 4 – 8, and Saturday Dec.14, 2024 from 3 – 8 p.m. Kids will enjoy music, food, crafts, and Topsy’s Express to the North Pole to see Santa. For more information, call 850-267-8330. A $6 donation is suggested. Park entry is waived for this event. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located in Santa Rosa Beach, 1/4 mi. north of U.S. Hwy....

Holiday outdoor markets in north and south Walton

Enjoy a variety of hand-crafted art, food, and fun around Walton County this holiday season. Annual Old Florida Holiday and Winter Market Nov. 30 The 17th annual Old Florida Holiday & Winter Market kicks off the season on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 3-9 p.m. in WaterColor’s Town Center and Cerulean Park. This nostalgic holiday event is complete with falling snow, carriage rides around the park, bonfires and s’mores, pictures with Santa, tree lighting, holiday music, strolling carolers, food trucks,...

Christmas parade and tree lighting in Freeport Dec. 7

The City of Freeport is hosting their annual Christmas parade and tree lighting on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. The parade will start at Freeport Elementary School, then goes to Business 331, S.R. 20 to Blueberry Road. The Christmas tree lighting begins after the parade at City Hall. Enjoy live music, food vendors, photos with Santa, and the Festival of Trees inside City Hall. If any business, organization or individual would like to participate in the parade, please...

Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park Dec. 5

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 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...

Free admission for veterans and their families to Florida State Parks on Nov. 11

In honor of the courageous men and women who have served and are currently serving in our nation’s military, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is proud to offer free admission to Florida State Parks for veterans and active-duty military personnel and their families on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Click here for area State Parks. To receive free admission, tell the park ranger at a park’s entrance that you or someone in your party is a U.S....