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Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park Dec. 7

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 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...

Guided plant walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Dec. 18

You’re invited to a plant identification walk at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on the third Monday of the month. The walk starts at 9:00 am at tram stop #2, and is led by Bill Kuenstler, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist. Learn about the many native plants at the park. Driving Directions Located in Santa Rosa Beach, the park is located 1/4 south of U.S. Hwy 98 on western end of Scenic Hwy. 30A.  ::MAP:...

Holiday events, markets and Santa sightings in north and south Walton

Lots of holiday fun in store for the 2023 Christmas season across north and south Walton County. Nov. 24 – Dec. 31 – Christmas Reflections in DeFuniak Springs – 5 – 9 p.m. Enjoy a holiday family tradition that is a delight to all ages as the City lights up Chipley Park with the annual Christmas Reflection displays. A variety of Victorian, animal, and toy soldier cutouts, Santa’s workshop, and the grandfather clock ticking away are among the thousands of...

Wesley House at Eden Gardens State Park dressed up for the holidays

Candelight tour scheduled for Dec. 16 The stately Wesley House at Eden Gardens State Park, and the Christmas celebration that has become a welcome herald of the holiday season will kick off again on November 15, 2023. The Wesley House will be decorated and offering guided tours Thursday through Monday, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on an hourly basis. The House will remain decorated until January 9, 2024. All visitors are invited to vote on which room in the...

Holiday parades in north and south Walton

Both north and south Walton gear up for holiday fun with an assortment of parades across the County. holiday parade and tree lighting in Seaside Nov. 25 The Seaside Christmas parade and festivities are back. Celebrate turn on the town, the holiday parade and tree lighting in Seaside on Nov. 25, 2023. Usher in the festive season in Seaside as they transition into a winter wonderland. Join in on their Turn On The Town event, where we countdown to to...

Turn on the Town, holiday parade and tree lighting in Seaside Nov. 25

The Seaside Christmas parade and festivities are back. Celebrate turn on the town, the holiday parade and tree lighting in Seaside on Nov. 25, 2023. Usher in the festive season in Seaside as they transition into a winter wonderland. Join in on their Turn On The Town event, where we countdown to to the grand tree and town lighting with Santa. It all begins with the highly anticipated return of the holiday parade at 3 p.m., where Santa and friends...

Christmas Reflections light up Chipley Park in DeFuniak Springs Nov. 24 – Dec. 31

Bring the entire family any night of the week or come and stay the weekend in beautiful, historic DeFuniak Springs, Florida Nov. 24 – Dec. 31, 2023. The annual Christmas Reflections display will show off more than 10 million lights reflecting off a perfectly round spring-fed lake glowing in holiday splendor. Enjoy a holiday family tradition that is a delight to all ages as the City lights up Chipley Park with the annual Christmas Reflection displays. A variety of Victorian,...