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Discover creatures great and small at Emerald Coast Zoo in Crestview

Off the beaten path just off of Highway 90 sits is a sweet little zoo with a variety of creatures great and small. Nestled along Deer Springs Drive in Crestview, Emerald Coast Zoo is a fun way to spend some family time learning about animals from across the world. New owners Sara and Rick de Ridder have been working hard revitalizing the five-acre zoo. Purchased in 2017, the couple and their three children have been busy remodeling and making numerous...

Flutterby Arts Festival at Watersound Origins Oct. 20, 21

CANCELLED The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County is calling all kids to flitter to Watersound Origins to celebrate 26 years of the Flutterby Arts Festival. This year’s event takes place Saturday, October 20 and Sunday, October 21, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, daily, on the green located directly behind Watersound Origins Café. Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, The Flutterby Festival is a two-day event filled with arts, nature, science and fun in celebration of the...

Stargazing at Eden Gardens State Park Sept. 14

If you have visited Eden Gardens State Park on a clear night you are aware of how spectacular the night sky can be. With the help of advanced telescopes and local astronomers with the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association, you will be taken on a celestial tour, observing the constellations, galaxies, planets, their moons, and dying stars. This one-night event is open to eager stargazers of all ages and will take place on the Historic Wesley House lawn. Stargazers are welcome...

Washington County Heritage Festival Sept. 28 – 29

Florida Farm Bureau and Farm Bureau Insurance is proud to present the 4th Annual Washington County Heritage Festival. This year’s event will be held on Friday, September 28, 2018 and Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 9 a.m. – 4 pm. Come out and experience how life used to be lived by visiting with our demonstrators that will include anything from a blacksmith to a flint knapper to a full agricultural display complete with 4-H show animals, antique tractors and farm...

Scarecrows, Creek Indian and local history in Chipley Sept. 22

Celebrate the fall season with the Chipley Garden Club and Washington County Historical Society as they host the 7th Annual Scarecrow Building Contest and History Festival along with Creek Indian and local history exhibits. The event will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The festival will be held on the lawn at the Washington County Historical Society in downtown Chipley from 10 – 5 pm. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. offering new Creek...

Sea turtle baby shower at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Aug. 18

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park for a Sea Turtle Baby Shower on August 18, 2018 from 4:30 – 7:30p.m.  Through games, activities and interactive displays event attendees will learn about sea turtles, sea turtle hatching season and all the animals that share the Gulf with them.  They will also be celebrating the 20th anniversary of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park being a Florida State Park.  To add to the celebration, the first 250 event attendees will receive cupcakes as...

Movies and More at Camp Helen State Park July 25

The fifth annual Movies & More series at Camp Helen State Park offer a family fun series will on Wednesdays June and July. The evenings begin at 5:30 p.m. in the park’s Recreation Hall with a brief interpretive program led by a Camp Helen Park Ranger or other expert. The program will be followed by an old-fashioned campfire cookout of hot dogs and s’mores provided by the Friends of Camp Helen. Each evening will conclude with a family-oriented movie in...

Mosquito Dash 5K fun run at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park July 28

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the South Walton Mosquito Control for Mosquito Dash, a 5K Fun Run/Walk on July 28, 2018 from 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.  While on a paved trail through the park race participants will enjoy a beautiful view meandering through stations about mosquitoes and other insects and bugs.  This is a true fun run with no times or bibs or chips or awards only costumes and...