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Veterans Day events in Walton County Nov. 11 and 12

Sunday, Nov. 11: Magnolia Cemetery: The annual Veterans Day ceremony will take place on November 11th at 11:11a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery Veteran’s Memorial in DeFuniak Springs. Local veteran’s groups will participate. Free entrance to Florida State Parks: In honor of our nation’s veterans and active military personnel, day-use entry will be free to everyone at Florida’s state parks on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11. Pick your favorite outdoor activity – hiking, bicycling, bird watching or looking for shells on the...

Enjoy a Seaside holiday tradition with Turn on the Town Nov. 23-24

Enjoy a weekend of fun in Seaside with movie, farmer’s market, parade, Santa Claus and tree lighting The Merchants of Seaside welcome the holidays with events for the entire family. on Nov. 23 and 24. Combine the small-town atmosphere of a beach community parade, throw in a dash of Santa Claus, add a festive farmers market and mix with the official lighting, and you have the perfect makings to kick off the Holiday season in beautiful Seaside. The festivities begin...

Walton ecologist educates children on monarch butterfly migration

Sharing the wonders of nature through education Joe Wyatt, ecologist at Hammock Bay in Freeport has been tagging migrating monarch butterflies for the last six years. As part of a study with the University of Kansas, tiny paper tags are placed on the butterfly to document its travel. Weighing less than a gram, the tag has unique alpha numeric number, a phone number to call if you recapture the butterfly, and a website address to Monarch Watch, the sponsors of...

Terrifying Tram Ride and Fantasyland at Topsail Oct. 26 – 27

Fun for all ages! Time: 6 – 10 pm. Come enjoy some scary and not so scary fun at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Oct. 26 and 27, 2012. Head out on the terrifying tram ride recommended for adults and older children for $5 a person. Young children will be able to explore Fantasyland, with trick or treating, fun games with prizes, and face painting starting at $1. Drinks and food will be available, with all of the proceeds...

Flutterby Festival flitters into Rosemary Beach, Nov. 10-11

The annual Flutterby Festival is returning to Rosemary Beach, Nov. 10-11, 2012. Presented by the Merchants of Rosemary Beach and the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), the annual Flutterby Festival celebrates art, nature, and the migration of the Monarch Butterfly. The family-friendly event returns with fan favorites along with some special new elements, including interactive presentations by the team at Zoo World in Panama City Beach. Each day from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., children create their own butterfly...

Halloweener Derby Day at Seaside Amphitheater Oct. 27

The 3rd Annual Halloweener Derby Day will be held in the Seaside Amphitheater on Saturday morning, October 27, 2012. Sponsored by the Merchants of Seaside, the Halloweener Derby Day is a fundraiser for 30A Radio, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Alaqua Animal Refuge. Events include: the dachshund-only race, a pet costume contest, and a live musical performance. Schedule of Events: •   Same-day registration and check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. •   Dachshund races begin at 10:00 a.m. •   Race final...