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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...

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...