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Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park June 3

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, June 3 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. Park Fees There is an honor entrance station. The fee is...

Movie and smores at Camp Helen State Park June 10

The seventh annual Movies & Smore’s series at Camp Helen State Park is back and moving totally outdoors for this family fun event. The series continues with the movie “The Princess and the Frog” and they will have an interpretive display featuring information about our favorite beach creatures, sea turtles. The event will be held on Thursday, June 10 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. They will feature a different food truck each week that will be parked at Camp Helen...

Tupelo Honey Festival in Wewahitchka May 15

Under the great mossy oaks of Lake Alice, people come from all over the world to Wewahitchka, Florida to taste and take home the country’s finest Tupelo Honey. The Tupelo Honey Festival will be held on Sat., May15, 2021 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Lake Alice Park, Wewahitchka, FL. Food, fun, music… it’s all here, along with loads small-town charm. For more information, go to http://www.tupelohoneyfestival.com...

Explore the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center and Camp Longleaf May 15

Come spend a day exploring the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center’s exhibits, cherished and new, and enjoy a hike to experience everything Camp Longleaf has to offer. The event will be held on Saturday May 15th, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is a public event with two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children 3 to 12 years old.  Admission is free to members.  Registration is required –...

Guided kayak tour at Rocky Bayou State Park April 30

The Friends of Emerald Coat State Parks is hosting a guided interpretive kayak tour of Rocky Bayou on Fri., April 30 from 9 – 11 a.m. Meet local wildlife and enjoy the scenic views of the bayou on an interpretive guided tour with park staff. This beginner-level tour will last 2 hours and is open to anyone 10 or older. Children 10 to 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Kayaks, life vests and paddles will be provided...

LakeFest in DeFuniak Springs May 14-16 

The City of DeFuniak Springs will host its annual LakeFest festival weekend event beginning Friday, May 14, through Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Chipley Park on Circle Drive in historic DeFuniak Springs, FL.  The event is free. LakeFest 2021 is a 3-day festival hosted and orchestrated by the City of DeFuniak Springs celebrating safe, family-friendly outdoor recreational activities in the water and on the banks of beautiful Lake DeFuniak.  In addition to educational booths and exhibits relating to the City’s,...

South Walton Street Art Festival at Grand Boulevard May 7-9

The South Walton Street Art Festival is a new CAA Signature Event making its debut in 2021. The festival is planned for Mother’s Day weekend, May 7 – 9, in Grand Boulevard Town Center and will feature dozens of visual artists and students creating works of art using only pastel chalk and their imagination. The socially distanced event joins the Art Month South Walton line-up and will also feature live music from regional singer-songwriters and lawn games in Grand Park...