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Mattie M. Kelly Environmental Institute Family Festival in Niceville April 15

Mattie M. Kelly Environmental Institute 16th Annual Family Festival is coming Saturday, April 15, 2023, to the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Amphitheater on the Niceville Campus of Northwest Florida State College. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., local organizations will provide fun activities, hands-on displays and environmental awareness. In this family and community event for all ages, you can learn about the local environment in our region and the people living and working there. The event is FREE and open...

Great 30A Easter race at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park April 8

The 2023 Great 30A Easter Race, presented by Good News Church, will be taking place at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Saturday, April 8, 2023. The race starts at 7 a.m. Runners will have two courses to choose from: the CLEAN FEET 5K course and the STINKY FEET 10K course. There will be an awards ceremony beginning at 8:45 a.m., where the men’s and women’s winners + runner ups for both courses will receive their awards. Age-group awards for...

Camp Helen State Park annual fundraiser with the Currys April 29

Saturday, April 29 at 7pm, the FOCH will host their annual fundraiser concert featuring The Currys at Camp Helen State Park. Tickets are available directly on the Friends of Camp Helen website for $50. The ticket price will cover park admission, dinner, and drinks. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Camp Helen State Park. This event is sponsored by Carpe Diem Community Solutions and Edward Jones, Panama City Beach. Click here to make your reservation: https://www.friendsofcamphelen.org/happenings/ Driving Directions Camp Helen...

Replica of the Nao Trinidad ship in Panama City April 5 – 9

The replica of the captain ship of what was called the Armada del Maluco (1519-1522) commanded by Ferdinand Magellan will be available for tours at St. Andrews Marina, Panama City April 5 – 9, 2023. This replica is a beautiful life-size ship of 200 t., 29 m. long and 8 m. wide, four masts, five sails and five decks, built with exquisite work in iroko and pine wood by the hands of master craftsmen master carpenters of the riverside. A...

Nick’s annual Pigs on the Beach April 23

Come on out and enjoy the fun at Nick’s Seafood Restaurant on Sunday, April 23, 2023 from 12 Noon – 6 p.m. Nick’s 3rd Annual Pigs on the Beach and 60th anniversary celebration is a free community event featuring The Velcro Pygmies, Michael Brant, and DJ Viper. Nick’s Seafood Restaurant is located at 7585 SR 20, Freeport. For more information call 850-835-2222....

Easter egg scavenger hunt at Camp Helen State Park April 8

Cancelled due to weather. The Friends of Camp Helen State Park Easter egg scavenger hunt will be Saturday, April 8. Guests are encouraged to visit the park anytime between 10 am – 2 pm, pay $4 park admission, ask volunteers for an egg hunt card, and enjoy a color-coded hunt that encourages kids to explore and learn about the park at their own leisure. The scavenger hunt will have 3 different age groups: 0-3, 4-6, and 7-12. After finding an...

Spring kite festival in Fort Walton Beach April 1 – 2

What do a 100- foot octopus, 80- foot panda, and a 50- foot gator have in common? They’ll all be flying high over the Fort Walton Beach Boardwalk. Join Kitty Hawk Kites and the Emerald Coast Kite Fliers Club for two days of FREE kite flying fun on Saturday and Sunday, April 1 – 2, 2023 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy larger-than-life show kites, professional stunt kite flying demonstrations, free kite flying lessons, a family fun fly perfect...