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Flutterby Festival and Monarch Art Trail opening in Watersound Nov. 12 – 14

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce the anticipated official opening of the Watersound Monarch Art Trail (MAT), an outdoor sculpture project created by the CAA with support from The St. Joe Community Foundation. The November 12th grand opening will kick off a weekend of festive events that offer creative education and fun for the whole family. It is well-known that Northwest Florida is part of the migratory path of the Monarch butterfly, and every...

Family Halloween and movie night at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Oct. 22

Join the Friends of Topsail on Friday, October 22nd for a Family Movie Night at the park amphitheater. Activities and offerings will include showing Hocus Pocus, face painting, kids crafts, costume contest, food truck, specialty drinks, concessions, candy and more. All participants are encouraged to wear a costume. Food truck and crafts begin at 5:00 p.m. Movie at 6:20 p.m. Event participation fees are a suggested donation of $5 for individuals and $10 for families (up to 5). All proceeds...

Guided plant walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Oct. 18

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Master Gardener Bill Kuenstler on Monday, Oct. 18 from 9 – 11 a.m. for a guided plant stroll. Take a stroll through the park and the campground to explore the plants visible and to see what is in bloom. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes as you’ll be walking on uneven terrain. Meet at Tram Stop #2. This program is free with regular park admission. Driving Directions Located in Santa...

Open air market at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Nov. 6

Visit Topsail Hill Preserve State Park for an open air market hosted by the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. The event will be held on Nov. 6, 2021 from 9 a.m. – 12 Noon. The market will be just inside park entrance near the parking lot. Park admission of $6.00 allows you to stay all day and enjoy the dune lakes, free tram to the beach, hike, bike or stroll our paths. Topsail is located in Santa Rosa...

Northwest Florida championship Rodeo in Bonifay Oct. 7 – 9

The Bonifay Kiwanis Club will host their Annual Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo, on Thursday, October 7 through Saturday, October 9, 2021 starting at 7:30 p.m. nightly at Memorial Field. Gates will open daily at 5:30 p.m. The Bonifay Kiwanis Club Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo is a PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association) Rodeo. In conjunction with the rodeo, there will be a Rodeo parade through downtown Bonifay on Friday and Saturday. Go to http://www.bonifayrodeo.com/ for more information. ::MAP::...

Stargazing at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Oct. 9

Join Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association (NWFASTRO) in “Topsail Under the Stars,” an evening of viewing the sun, moon and stars through telescopes on October 9, 2021 from 3:30 to 10:00 p.m. Participants need to be in the park day use area by 6:30 p.m. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459....

Night hike at the Biophilia Center in Freeport Oct. 23

Enjoy a night hike from the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center to Camp Longleaf for some s’mores around the fire and channel your nocturnal creature with glow in the dark games, space exploration in the World of Wonder, Owl chats, concessions and more. The hike is on Sat., Oct. 23, 2021 from 6 – 9 p.m. The hike is $8 adults, 5 kids, and free for members. Bring your flashlights to guide you along the trail. *This trail is not stroller...

Henderson Beach State Park Wildlife Bash Oct. 16

Join Friends of the Emerald Coast State Parks as they host Wildlife Bash at Henderson Beach State Park on Sat., Oct. 16, 2021 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Henderson Beach State Park’s Wildlife Bash is an event to celebrate the Florida’s wildlife and ecosystems. Multiple wildlife agencies will be present with their animal ambassadors, displays, freebies and hands on activities to educate the public on the importance of our wildlife within our State parks. Park entrance fees apply. Featuring:...