Outdoor Family Fun

Category

Movies and More at Camp Helen State Park July 11

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...

Independence Day celebrations in Walton County

July  3 Seaside – 7:30 p.m. Stars and Strips POPS Concert featuring the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra at the Seaside Amphitheater. Free July 4 Grayton Beach – 8:30 a.m. parade starts The South Walton Youth Football & Cheer host the Grayton Beach 4th of July Day parade. They will be passing out beads and American flags. Wear your red white and blue with your football jerseys or cheer uniforms. Anyone who wishes to participate in the parade meet at 7:50 a.m....

Movies and More at Camp Helen State Park June 27

The fifth annual Movies & More series at Camp Helen State Park offer a family fun series will on Wednesdays June and July. The evening 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...

Panhandle Watermelon Festival in Chipley June 22 – 23

A Northwest Florida tradition, the 62nd Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival will feature live entertainment on Friday, June 22, 2018 by country recording artists Joe Nichols and Deana Carter. There will also be activities for the children and good eats supplied by the Chipley Fire Department. Gates open at 5 pm and the concert is free to all participants. The performances will be held at Pals Park, Chipley. Saturday kicks off the traditional festival with loads of arts and crafts vendors,...

Movie and more at Camp Helen State Park June 13

Camp Helen State Park is hosting their annual movies and more summer series. Enjoy a great summer evening that’s perfect for the whole family. Beginning at 5:30 pm, an interpretive program will be led by a Florida Park Ranger or another expert followed by a campfire cookout and movie. On June 13, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will provide a marine touch tank interpretive program about sea life followed by a showing of the Little Mermaid. Admission into the...

Wausau Possum Festival Aug. 4

Beginning with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. and the annual ‘Possum Trot’ 5k Run, locals and visitors alike enjoy a full day of festivities, including the annual Possum Parade, Possum Auction and culminating at 8 p.m. with an old-fashioned square dance. The square dance and other ‘retro’ aspects of the festival, including cross-cut saw contests, sack races and greasy pole contests, are indicative of a regional trend toward more family-friendly, heritage amusement. To enter parade, participate in the Little...

Benefit for Herman Lodge in Freeport June 16

A benefit for the Herman Lodge in Freeport will be held on Saturday, June 16 from 6 – 9 p.m. Eric Lindell and the Grand Nationals will perform to raise funds for the historical Herman Lodge Restoration Project. The Herman Lodge #108 is located at 314 Madison Street, Freeport, FL. Some refreshments and light snacks will be provided. All proceeds go to the project. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here. About Eric Lindell: Eric Lindell is accomplished on...

Impact Barn open house at Grace Rides in DeFuniak Springs May 19

Time: 2 – 5 p.m. Come and celebrate with the Grace Rides community as they host a grand opening of their new barn and campus. An afternoon of fun that kicks off with a blessing and a ribbon cutting at 2:30 p.m. to officially open the barn doors. The “barn-warming” party will continue all afternoon with hay-rides, sweet treats and refreshments, barn tours and a chance to roam and enjoy our beautiful new campus on the hill. Grace Rides are...