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2010 Flutterby Festival comes to Rosemary Beach Nov. 13-14

Enjoy a day outdoors celebrating the annual migration of the Monarch butterfly Cultural Arts Association of Walton County is hosting their 20th annual Flutterby Children’s Arts Festival in Rosemary Beach Nov. 13 & 14.  This fall family tradition is a perfect chance for residents and visitors to enjoy a culturally-filled, fun weekend outdoors in the South Walton.  The Flutterby Festival is sponsored by the Merchants of Rosemary Beach and will take place from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days....

Harbor Docks Charities hosting Take A Kid Fishing Day Nov. 7

Annual event gives nearly 300 children opportunity to go fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and Choctawhatchee Bay Harbor Docks Charities is hosting the 16th Annual Take-A-Kid-Fishing Day on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. Last year many area children spent a glorious day fishing aboard 57 of Destin’s finest charter boats. This year they have nearly 300 openings for kids and chaperones who don’t often get the chance to fish in the beautiful waters around Destin including the Gulf of Mexico...

Kids of all ages are enjoying the Walton County Fair

Head over to the fair for some family fun Jayden Roe enjoys one of the rides Oct. 12 at the Walton County Fair. The fair runs through Oct. 17. Sticking to its roots as an agricultural fair, there will be livestock competitions every day including rabbit, poultry, hog, horse, lamb, goat and cattle shows. The Fair also provides an opportunity for youth and adults to showcase their artwork, handicrafts, growing crops. Other activities will include a dog show, hot dog...

Seacrest Wolf Preserve hosting Howl-O-Ween event Oct. 22-24

Seacrest Wolf Preserve offers weekend of wildlife encounters Camp out with the wolves at The Oaks Farm in Chipley, Florida and enjoy a unique experience. The weekend long Howl-O-Ween camping events offers learning and fun along with wolf encounters at the Seacrest Wolf Preserve. Gates open 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 for campers. Camping near the wolves requires reservation in advance with deposit. Unlimited primitive camping with limited electrical hook-ups. Events: Sat., Oct. 23, 2010 – 9:30 a.m. to 9:00...

Explore The Outdoors Festival a huge success

Hundreds attended the outdoor experience at Camp Timpoochee Walton Outdoors and Walton County 4-H hosted the Explore The Outdoors Festival at Camp Timpochee on Oct. 9 with great success. More than 400 children and their families attended the festival focusing on the outdoor experience. The day was enjoyed by the young and old as attendees enjoyed outdoor sports such as fishing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and archery. Hands-on exhibitions geared towards education were also highlights of the outdoor event....

Walton area Halloween events and fall festivals

Halloween festivities and Fall Festivals Butler Elementary PTO Pumpkin Patch Oct. 14 – 30 Location: Van Ness Butler Elementary School, Santa Rosa Beach. Pumpkins started at $5. Come and take a family photo in the patch! Weekdays 2:45 – 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sundays Noon – 4 p.m. Noche de los Muertos Costume Party Oct. 29 8 – 11:30 p.m. at Caliza Pool at Alys Beach Get ready for a frightful Night of the Dead Costume...

Fall Pioneer Day at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Nov. 6

Step back in time with a day of pioneer reenactment Saturday, Nov 6th – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park  will host the Friends of the Emerald Coast State Parks Annual Pioneer Day. Experience a day of authentic pioneer activities to include period artisans, demonstrating spinning, weaving, soap making, butter churning and other pioneer skills. Dip candles, make rag dolls and try your skill with a saw. Guest speakers will...