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February Mardi Gras festivities in south Walton and Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach Mardi Gras and Music Festival Feb. 3 – 4 Combine the excitement of an authentic Mardi Gras celebration with the spectacular views of our emerald green water and sugar-white sand, and you’re in for a real treat at the Panama City Beach Mardi Gras and Music Festival February 3-4, 2023. In conjunction with the Krewe of Dominique Youx’s great Mardi Gras at the Beach parade, the festival features entertainment for the whole family. Learn more at https://www.visitpanamacitybeach.com/mardi-gras/...

Mardi Gras parade and Gras Fest in DeFuniak Springs Jan. 28

The Krewe de Yak’s annual Mardi Gras Parade and fest will be held on Jan. 28, 2023 on Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs. A street fair and car show will be held from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. along the Lakeyard, with the parade starting at 3 p.m. An after party will be held at 4C BBQ at 4:30 p.m. located at 1045 US Hwy 331, suite H, Defuniak Springs. For more information, visit the Krewe’s website at www.krewedeyak.org or...

Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park Feb. 2

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 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...

Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 11

The Friends of Eden invite you to their annual Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be live music playing on the bayou stage, food vendors near the pavilion, and many educational booths set up throughout the park. There will also be camellias for sale starting at 10 am until they sell out. Food Vendors: Sports to Geaux Food Truck Panhandle Concessions Kettle Corn The Flour Garden...

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center hosting fundraiser events Jan. 14 and Feb. 4

The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center in Freeport is hosting two fun-filled fundraisers this January and February. The first on Jan. 14, 2023 and the second Feb. 4, 2023. Birds & Brews: Call the sitter and fly on over for some local craft beers at the Center’s Birds & Brews event on Saturday, January 14. Enjoy yard games, bird encounters, and snag some lunch with Scoops or Taco30a! Admission price for 21+ includes a souvenir cup and (6) drink tickets. Sober driver admission includes...

Enjoy a first day hike at area Florida State Parks

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Enjoy a guided hike at 9 a.m. to ring in the new year anytime during park hours at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Begin at day use parking lot. Free with park entry. Contact Julie.Combs@FloridaDEP.gov for more information. 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 –  $6.00 per vehicle (up to 8 people)...

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...