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Explore The Outdoors Festival in Freeport Nov. 2

A great day for outdoor family fun Walton Outdoors will be hosting our 10th annual Explore The Outdoors Festival on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. The event will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the beautiful waterfront location of Live Oak Landing Outdoor Destination, 229 Pitts Avenue in Freeport, Florida. 32439 ::MAP:: This fun-filled day will introduce children to the wonders of exploring nature and the outdoor experience. Hands on activities will include fishing, kayaking, wildlife, archery, interactive...

Bayfest in Freeport Nov. 2 

Come celebrate the joy of the Bay at Bayfest in Freeport at the Freeport Regional Sports Complex, Hammock Bay, on Saturday, November 2nd from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Bayfest promises to be a fun day for the entire family, there will be a “A Taste of the Bay” cook-off, fishing tournament, disc golf tournament, mullet toss, craft and food vendors, pony rides, a kid’s zone with bouncy houses, slide and an obstacle course.  Giggles the clown, will be available...

Monarch butterfly science project at Henderson Beach State Park Nov. 2

Come out and experience the beauty of the monarch butterfly at Henderson Beach State Park on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. By participating in a citizen science project, you will get to tag your very own monarch butterfly. There will be a short talk about the monarchs, their migration, food source, native plants and pollinators within Florida. The Florida Native Plant Society will also be joining in. This is a great opportunity for you and your family to help such a...

Pirates of the High Seas Fest in Panama City Beach Oct. 11 – 13

Columbus Day weekend will bring waves of fun-filled adventures to Panama City Beach with the annual Pirates of the High Seas Fest. Setting sail October 11-13, 2019 from 12 Noon – 9:30 p.m., this year’s free festival is sure to take pirate fun to a whole new level. Get ready to enjoy live music, pirate parades, pirate costumes, an 8,000 beach ball drop from the sky, fireworks and more. The event will be held at Pier Park Friday and Saturday,...

Campfire stories at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Oct. 25

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park for good ol’ family friendly stories around the campfire on Fri., Oct. 25 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Be sure to arrive before the gates close at sunset. This program is free with regular park admission. For more information about “Monthly Campfires” and the park, please call the Ranger Station at 850-267-8330. Driving Directions Located in Santa Rosa Beach, the park is located 1/4 south of U.S. Hwy 98 on western end of Scenic...

Flutterby Arts Festival at Watersound Oct. 20

Flutterby Arts Festival will feature live entertainment for the entire family, including music, theatre, and dance. Art activities like the butterfly wing creation station, craft-making, pottery hand-building, and face-painting will be available all weekend. Kids can also enjoy the “Clay 30A” butterfly learning center, carnival games, bounce houses and a butterfly parade at the end of each day. The family-fun, two day event will be held on Sunday, October 20 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Watersound Origins. Flutterby...

Destin Seafood Festival Oct. 4 – 6

The Destin Seafood Festival is one of Destin’s most celebrated traditions, kicking off the Destin Fishing Rodeo that extends the entire month of October. The event was started in 1978 by the Destin Charter Boat Association Women’s Auxiliary. While the festival has grown into its new home on the Destin Harbor Boardwalk, the Destin Seafood Festival remains the primary fundraiser for the Destin Charter Boat Association. Formed in 1954, the Destin Charter Boat Association is a Non Profit Organization that...