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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...

Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park Nov. 7

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 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...

History tour at Camp Helen State Park Nov. 2

Enjoy a history tour of Camp Helen State Park from 10 – 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month. Join park ranger staff for a guided history tour of the grounds at Camp Helen. Follow along as staff share park history from the Hicks family building the historic structures that still stand on the grounds, all the way through the colorful history of Avondale Textile Mill’s utilizing the property as their employee summer retreat. Please dress appropriately for...

Halloween events in north and south Walton

Put on your costume and head out for fun 2024 Halloween events around Walton county. Here is a list of a few scary and not so scary happenings: Oct. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 31 from 7 – 9:30 p.m. – Horrors In Cell Block 666 by Fright Night promises to be a very scary Halloween event in Walton. Suggested ages 13+. Tickets $10. 852 Baldwin Ave, DeFuniak Springs. For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/FrightNightspage Oct. 26...

Fall film series at Eden Gardens State Park Oct. 10, 17, 24

The Friends of Eden Gardens State Park are hosting spooky classic films played on an outdoor screen under the oak trees at Eden Oct. 10, 17, and 24, 2024. The event is free with paid park admission ($4 per vehicle). Films will be shown on the lawn near the pavilion starting at 6:30 pm. Guests are welcome to bring chairs, blankets, bug spray and coolers. Support the park by visiting our concessions where we will have popcorn, candy, soda, water...