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Halloween happenings around north and south Walton Oct. 30, 31

Witches of South Walton Ride Oct. 30 The Witches of South Walton will be riding again along Scenic Hwy. 30A for the 12th year in a row. The event will be held on Fri., Oct. 30, 2015 at 6:30 a.m. The witches ride for a cause of course, as a benefit for the Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN. The registration cost is $30.00 which includes access to the Gathering Brunch and 3 tickets for Mimosas. Raffle tickets are $5.00. Access to...

Pumpkin Fest at Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides Oct 24-25

Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Enjoy the Pumpkin Fest at Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free to come on the grounds or buy a combo pack of fun for $20 that includes picking out your pumpkin and painting, feed cups for the horses, pony rides, bounce house and more. Food, beverages and candy will be available for purchase. Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides is located at 613 CR...

North Bay Clan of Lower Creek Muskogee Tribe hosting Pow Wow in Chipley Nov. 13-15

The North Bay Clan of Lower Creek Muskogee Tribe is hosting an inter tribal Pow Wow November 13-15, 2015. The event will feature drumming, story telling, exhibition dancing, arts & crafts, horseshoe games, bow and arrow shoots, food and more. Primitive camping is available with on-site bathrooms. Hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day with children’s day on Friday. The event is free to the public and fun for the entire family. Location: North Bay Creek Indian Village...

Mattie Kelly Arts Festival in Destin Oct. 24 – 25

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) celebrates 20 years in the cultural arts by enhancing the offerings of its annual Festival of the Arts set for Oct. 24–25 at the scenic MKAF Cultural Arts Village in Destin, Florida. The two-day event features exhibits of more than 100 artists from 12 states (and one from Europe) showcasing a diverse palette of artistic styles in 18 different art mediums. Art lovers of all ages will be able to watch artists create works of...

Sights and sounds of night tour with Nonie’s Ark Animal EVEntures Oct. 23

Time: 7:30 -9:00 pm The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), in partnership with Northwest Florida State College, are offering the fall season of their popular eco-tourism initiative, Eco Adventures of Walton County. Discover the sights and sounds of nature at night!  Nonie’s Ark Animal Encounters will guide evening Eco-Adventure’s for the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance this summer on Wednesday’s. A minimum of five Eventurers are needed and a maximum of 25. We will meet at some of Walton County’s exceptional biodiverse habitats...

Halloween Happening in DeFuniak Springs Oct. 30

The DeFuniak Springs Business and Professional Association is hosting a Halloween Happening from 6 – 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.  The event will be held along Baldwin Avenue. Children’s Trick or Treat along with a costume contest for ages up to 10 years old. There will also be a Pumpkin Patch People contest for area businesses in DeFuniak Springs. Click here to download rules and guidelines. For more information call Carolyn Mora at 892-3950 or Sara Comander at...

Explore The Outdoors Festival a huge success

It was a perfect day outdoors for all explorers at the Sixth Annual Explore The Outdoors Festival. Hundreds of children and adults enjoyed a variety of activities along Black Creek at Live Oak Landing. Hands on activities included fishing, rod/reel giveaways, kayaking, wildlife encounters, interactive educational exhibits, nature-based crafts and much more. Walton Outdoors would like to extend a hearty thanks to the wonderful exhibitors that participated in making the day a huge success: • Live Oak Landing an RVC...