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Annual Polar Bear Plunge in Santa Rosa Beach Jan. 1

Rinse off the old, welcome the new and join the South Walton Fire District on New Year’s Day for a Polar Bear Plunge. Funds collected at the event will benefit community education and fire prevention activities such as free CPR courses and fire prevention materials. In-person sign-up starts at 11 a.m. at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar on January 1, 2023. There will be a costume contest at 12 p.m. open to all plunge participants. We will officially plunge into the...

Trail Tales unveiled at Padgett Park in Santa Rosa Beach

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners, along with staff from the Library System, Parks and Recreation, and the Walton County Department of Health, participated in an unveiling ceremony of Trail Tales story posts at Padgett Park on December 6, 2022. Trail Tales is a wonderful way for adults and their young children to combine literacy skills and healthy exercise as they walk along the park’s pathway to visit the reading stands. The first story displayed is Big Dance by...

Guided plant walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Dec. 19

You’re invited to a plant identification walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on the third Monday of the month. The walk starts at 9:00 am at tram stop #2, and is led by Bill Kuenstler, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist. Learn about the many native plants at the park. Driving Directions Located in Santa Rosa Beach, the park is located 1/4 south of U.S. Hwy 98 on western end of Scenic Hwy. 30A.  ::MAP: Park Fees Admission Fees – ...

Discover the tall ship Pinta in Fort Walton Beach Dec. 23 – Jan. 2

A replica of Christopher Columbus’ famous ship will be open for dockside educational tours at Brooks Bridge Marina, 1198 Miracle Strip Parkway, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, 32548 Friday Dec. 23 – Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.  Tours will be open from 9 am – 4 pm daily. The Pinta was the first ship to sight land in the “New World” on October 12th, 1492. The Pinta tours as a ‘sailing museum’ for the purpose of educating the public and school children...

Merry Main Street holiday events every Saturday in downtown DeFuniak Springs

Main Street DeFuniak Springs will host its annual holiday events, Merry Main Street, presented in partnership with Visit South Walton. Beginning Saturday, November 26, 2022 – Saturday, December 17, 2022, the free events will include live music and performances, the weekly outdoor Mistletoe Market, festive Food Truck Friday, rides on the Choctaw Express Train, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, kids character appearances, and more family fun – all taking place in historic downtown DeFuniak Springs. Fittingly, Merry Main Street...

Chipley Christmas parade and festival Dec. 2 – 3

The holiday season is upon us and the Chipley Christmas Fest is excited to be able to offer a full slate of beloved activities (and more!) this year on December 2nd & 3rd, 2022. The Annual Christmas Parade will begin on Dec. 2nd at 5:30 pm in Downtown Chipley. And for the very first time EVER, there will be a SKATING RINK in Chipley on Saturday morning the 3rd of December. It will be FREE and located in the parking...