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Topsail Hill Preserve State Park hosting Veterans Day event Nov. 11

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in “Honoring Veterans: Past, Present and Future” on November 11, 2017 from 8:30 am to Noon.  The park will be celebrating Veterans Day with programs, exhibits and activities honoring the connection between the park, the Florida panhandle and the local military history.  The festivities will kick off with an opening flag ceremony, vintage airplane flyover and Breakfast with a Ranger sponsored in part by the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, Hardee’s and...

Flutterby Festival at Watersound Nov. 11 – 12

The Flutterby Festival celebrates its 25th year of the migration of the Monarch Butterfly through our area with art activities, live music, theatre and dance performances, art exhibits, a butterfly parade and more. Join in for this free, family-fun, two day event on Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12 in beautiful Watersound Origins. There will also be a 25th birthday celebration and ice cream social each afternoon. Proceeds benefit the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County’s ‘Art For All’...

Barley’s Monster Mash mountain bike race at Pine Log State Forest Oct. 28

Join in on the mountain bike fun at Barley’s Monster Mash 3-hour and 6-hour Mountain Bike Race at Pine Log State Forest. The event is presented by Hammer Down Multisport and includes a great single track race through Florida’s First established State Forest in Ebro, Florida. The 5.8 mile course runs through large stands of pine trees and palmetto’s across native vegetation and wetlands. Camping is available on site but reservations must be made through Reserve America. Come join us...

Fall Festival at Wee Care Park in DeFuniak Springs Oct. 27

Date/time: Friday, Oct. 27, 4 – 6 p.m. The Matrix Community Outreach Center would like to invite you to their 2017 Fall Festival sponsored by the Salvation Army of Ft. Walton Beach. Come out and join us for all the festivities! Music provided by Jump & Jive Entertainment, activities, food, drinks, and more. The entire event (including food and drinks) is free to the public. Wee Care Park is located at 552 Walton Road, DeFuniak Springs....

Downtown Arts Night in DeFuniak Springs Nov. 3

Historic Baldwin Avenue will be the site of DeFuniak Springs Downtown Arts Night. More than 70 artists, craftsmen, and food vendors will line the streets of Historic Downtown DeFuniak Springs from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. including wood workers, jewelers, authors, quilters, basket weavers. There will be a children’s area this Arts Night with a Wacky Deluxe Slide, a children’s art tent and face painting. You can expect food vendors with a great variety of treats that will include BBQ, cookies,...

October outdoor movies at Eden Gardens State Park

The Friends of Eden Gardens State Park are hosting three films under the oaks on Thursdays in October.  Films are free, with paid park admission.  Chairs, blankets, and coolers are welcome.  There will also be a small concession stand serving popcorn, candy, and drinks. Movies start at 6:30 p.m. October 12th – E.T. October 19th – Frogs October 26th – Young Frankenstein Directions Eden Gardens State Park is located in Point Washington, off U.S. 98 on C.R. 395. For more...

Cypress Cattle and Produce Corn Maze Oct. 7 – Nov. 5

Cypress Cattle and Produce Farm swings open their farm gate for some fall fun with a corn maze and an assortment of family activities from Oct. 7 – Nov. 5. The enjoyment includes a 6-acre corn maze, with more than 2 miles to navigate. There will also be tractor-pulled hayrides, farm animals, cash only full food concessions and more. Enjoy a day of fall fun as you experience a working farm in Ponce De Leon on the Walton County line....