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Free admission for veterans and their families to Florida State Parks on Nov. 11

In honor of the courageous men and women who have served and are currently serving in our nation’s military, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is proud to offer free admission to Florida State Parks for veterans and active-duty military personnel and their families on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Click here for area State Parks. To receive free admission, tell the park ranger at a park’s entrance that you or someone in your party is a U.S....

DeFuniak Springs Christmas parade Dec. 14

The annual DeFuniak Springs Christmas parade will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM CST on Circle Drive at Lake DeFuniak. The parade is sponsored by The DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club. To participate download application here. or more info email dfswomansclub@gmail.com or call Rebekah Glover at 850-307-2938 or Peggy Jewell at 360-280-3281....

Baytowne On Ice open until Feb. 8

Dust off those skates and get in the winter spirit at The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s Baytowne on Ice. For those visitors who miss the cold and ice, our seasonal ice rink is the perfect opportunity to share some of your favorite holiday traditions. Ice rink is open October 31, 2024 – February 8, 2025. Hours vary daily. Skaters must be at least 3 years of age and fit into appropriately sized skates. Children under the age of 6 must...

Seaside holiday parade Nov. 30

Kick off the holiday season with Seaside joyful holiday parade on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Starting at 3:00 p.m. in Seagrove Plaza, the parade will make its merry way down 30A, spreading cheer as it heads toward Central Square. Gather along the route to watch as festive floats, jolly performers, and a special guest from the North Pole light up the afternoon. Join us for this beloved tradition, and celebrate the spirit of the season in the heart of Seaside....

Christmas Reflections light up Lake DeFuniak Nov. 29 – Dec. 31

Bring the entire family any night of the week or come and stay the weekend in beautiful, historic DeFuniak Springs, Florida Nov. 29 – Dec. 31, 2024. The annual Christmas Reflections display will show off more than 10 million lights reflecting off a perfectly round spring-fed lake glowing in holiday splendor. Enjoy a holiday family tradition that is a delight to all ages as the City lights up Chipley Park with the annual Christmas Reflection displays. A variety of Victorian,...

Flutterby Arts Festival in Panama City Beach Nov. 10

The beloved annual Flutterby Festival, produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, celebrates the migration of the Monarch Butterfly through our area with kid’s art activities, live performances, lawn games, a student art exhibit, curated professional artist market, a butterfly parade, science station, book nook and so much more. The festival will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Pavilion at Watersound Town Center, 170 N. Watersound Parkway, Panama City...

Freeport Bayfest Nov. 2

The annual Freeport Bayfest will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Freeport Regional Sports Complex. Family friendly and free event with live music, bounce houses, pony rides, mullet toss, cooking contest, kids zone, Jeep enthusiast show, food and craft vendors, and more. 9:00 a.m.: Ribbon cutting, Miss Bayfest and Miss Freeport 2024 9:00 a.m.: Festival starts, vendors open 9:30 a.m. – Entertainment by Sandpiper singers 10:00 a.m.: Jeep show begins at soccer...

Enjoy stargazing at Henderson Beach State State Park Nov. 8

Join the members of the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association on Friday Nov. 8, 2024 and view the beauty of the universe. They start by setting up solar telescopes about 3 hours prior to sunset and safely observe our closest star, the Sun. Once the Sun sets, we transition to night time observing. Different size and design telescopes will be set up by dusk and celestial objects will be chosen with an eye to visual observation and variety. The objects visible...