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Monarch Butterfly Tagging Festival in Panama City Beach Oct. 28

Panama City Beach Parks Department is hosting a Monarch Butterfly Tagging Festival at Conservation Park on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 12 Noon – 2 p.m. The festival is a citizen science project where the public can get hands on experience with tagging and tracking their own butterflies. There will be educational video clips and displays as well as the live butterflies. This year’s guests will be the Florida Native Plant Society who will be sharing information on host and nectar...

Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo in Bonifay Oct. 5 – 7

The 73rd annual Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo will be held Oct. 5 – 7 in Bonifay, FL. Events start on Thursday with Kids Night – Free admission for children under 10 years old.There will be stick horse races for children 10 and under. (children pre-register for race at booth inside stadium) Friday and Saturday kick off with parade at 1 p.m. Route: Begins at the north end of Bonifay in front of the Piggly Wiggly and travels south on Waukesha Street/Highway 79, turns right...

Walton County Fair in DeFuniak Springs Oct. 9 – 14

The Walton County Fair, a tradition since 1924, kicks off six days of family fun on Monday, Oct. 9, 2016. Sticking to its roots as an agricultural fair, there will be livestock competitions every day including rabbit, poultry, hog, horse, lamb, goat and cattle shows. The Fair also provides an opportunity for youth and adults to showcase their artwork, handicrafts, growing crops. Other activities will include a greased pig contest, hot dog and pie eating contests, baked goods for sale...

Haunted House at old Lakeside Hospital in DeFuniak Springs Oct. 13, 20, 21, 27, 28

The DeFuniak Springs Art Co-Op, Inc. in cooperation with the Florida Chautauqua Association transforms the former Lakeside Hospital at 1290 Circle Drive in DeFuniak Springs, Florida into a fright night this October. “An Evening with Jason – Long Night at Camp Blood” premieres on Friday, Oct. 13 from 7 pm – midnight. Encore presentations take place the following weekends: Friday, Oct. 20, Saturday, Oct. 21, from 7 – 10 pm and Friday and Saturday, Oct 27 and 28, from 7...

Coastal Dune Lake Day at Grayton Beach State Park Oct. 21

Date/time: Sat. Oct. 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Coastal Dune Lake Day will celebrate our rare coastal dune lakes in South Walton county. Come out and enjoy a day along Western Lake at Grayton Beach State Park, and learn all there is to know about this local treasure. Take a tour on foot, kayak, or SUP from the experts. Hear about local history and folklore surrounding the lakes. Grayton Beach State Park is located in Walton County, South of...

Rock the Falls Festival at Falling Waters State Park Oct. 21

Date/time Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Falling Waters State Park and the Washington County TDC are proud to present the 2nd Annual Rock the Falls Music Festival. Live music will be played by award winning recording artists along with crafters all set to the backdrop of what has been called the most amazing geological feature in Florida. Crafters will include woodworkers, soap makers, glassworks, ceramics, jewelry, custom knives and much more. A kid’s zone will be set...

Vintage RV show at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Oct. 7

CANCELLED Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park for “Rollin’ Through the Decades” a Vintage and Antique RV Show on October 7, 2017 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Attendees will get to visit with performer Tim Jackson, explore a 1953 New Moon Trailer made famous by the popular couple Lucy & Ricky as well as view other vintage and antique RVs and campers. Attendees will also be able to enjoy presentations and activities in camping related exhibits. Event is free...

Art in the park at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Oct. 13

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is offering a watercolor class with local artist Carol Dickson on Oct. 13.  Class fee is $25 and includes all materials needed. The class will be from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Classes are limited to 10 participants and participants must be at least 12 years of age.  Registration is due 7 days before class date and can be done in the park store or online at www.topsailparkfriends.org.  The park store is open seven days a...