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DeFuniak Springs Christmas parade Dec. 10

The annual DeFuniak Springs Christmas parade will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 1:00 PM CST on Circle Drive at Lake DeFuniak. The parade is sponsored by The DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club. To participate or more info email dfswomansclub@gmail.com or call Chris Guzowski at (850) 218-7327....

History tour at Camp Helen State Park Dec. 3

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 Dec. 1

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 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...

Freeport Christmas parade Dec. 3

Enjoy holiday fun at the annual Freeport Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. The parade starts a new time this year at 5:15 pm. This allows judges to better see entries with lights and the residents enjoy it as well. The parade starts at Freeport Elementary, 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....

Christmas Reflections in DeFuniak Springs Nov. 25 – Dec. 31

Bring the entire family any night of the week or come and stay the weekend in the beautiful, historic DeFuniak Springs. Come see more than 10 million lights reflect off a perfectly round spring-fed lake glowing in holiday splendor around Lake DeFuniak on Circle Drive. Enjoy a holiday family tradition that is a delight to all ages as the City of DeFuniak Springs lights up Chipley Park with the annual Christmas Reflection displays. A variety of Victorian, animal and toy...

Ghentsville Park now open in Paxton

On Tuesday, October 18th, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (WCBCC) hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Ghentsville Park, the only county park located in the city of Paxton. The project was designed and constructed in-house by the Walton County Public Works and Facilities Maintenance teams. Park amenities include two basketball courts, a playground, two pavilions, picnic tables, grills, restroom facilities, and parking. On December 11, 2018, the WCBCC approved a donation agreement of an approximately 90-acre parcel of...

Freeport Bayfest Nov. 5

The annual Freeport Bayfest will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Freeport Sports Complex. Family friendly and free event with live music, bounce houses, pony rides, mullet toss, cooking contest, kids art contest, Jeep enthusiast show, food and craft vendors, and more. Schedule: 10 am – Ribbon cutting by Miss Freeport Queens 10 am – Vendors open 11 am – Taste of the Bay Cook-Off begins Noon – Introductions by M.C Brian Goddin...