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Family Estuary Festival in Niceville April 8

Date/time: Saturday, April 8th from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The 10th Annual Family Estuary Festival, a free family and community event for all ages, will be held Saturday, April 8th from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, located at 4281 Highway 20 East in Niceville. There is no park entrance fee for the festival which offers fun activities, hand-on displays and environmental awareness. The event is hosted by the Mattie M. Kelly Cultural...

Washington County Heritage Festival in Chipley April 1 – 2

Come experience and enjoy an eclectic mix of unique old world demonstrators, wild animals, antique camper and cars, Indian encampment, Civil War reenactors and much more all to the back drop of one of the Panhandle’s hidden gems. There will be many artists including a blacksmith, chainsaw wood carver, flint knappers and soap makers with a variety of homemade crafts, artwork and jewelry for sale. There will be plenty of live music, food and drinks and good old fashion fun for the whole family.  While...

Art in the Park at WaterColor March 18

On Saturday, March 18, 2017, the WaterColor Community Association will host their 12th annual Art in the Park from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in WaterColor’s Cerulean Park and Town Center. This event is open to WaterColor residents, guests and the public and is free of charge. Artists of all genres will feature mediums including but not limited to: Oil, Acrylic and Watercolor Paintings, Charcoal, Chalk, Pastel and Color Pencil Drawings, Photography, Printmaking, Digital Art, Glass Art, Jewelry, Fabric Art,...

Moonlight paddle at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park March 10

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park for a Moonlight Paddle on March 10, 2017 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.  Experience Campbell Lake on a ninety minute ranger guided paddling tour.  Participants must be experienced canoers/kayakers over 12 yrs old. Program is $40 per person.  Space is limited. Advanced online registration is required and can be done at www.topsailparkfriends.org.  Program fee includes watercraft rental, PFD, paddle, park admission fee, glow sticks, tram ride to Campbell Lake, hot chocolate and a donation...

Fun run or walk in Seagrove benefits Special Olympics March 11

Date/time: Saturday, March 11, 8 a.m. – 12 Noon Join in the fun for a good cause on Saturday, March 11 in Seagrove. A benefit run/walk will be held at NatureWalk for the Special Olympics Florida-Walton County. The event will be a family friendly 2-mile run/walk through the community. The event will be held starting at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. Arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. A $10 entry fee is required and collected at...

Marvel of Flight festival in DeFuniak Springs March 31 – April 1

The 7th annual Marvel of Flight at the DeFuniak Springs Airport to be held March 31 & April 1, 2017, will be the largest fly-in and aviation expo in Northwest Florida, and the City of DeFuniak Springs is promising to deliver the best line up of special guest speakers, exhibits, and aircraft static displays to-date. The event is open to the public and en lieu of admission fees, the City of DeFuniak Springs is requesting everyone bring a food pantry...

St. Patrick’s Day parade and festival in Santa Rosa Beach March 18

Date/time: Sat., March 18, 2 – 6 p.m. St. Patrick’s official day might be the 17th this year but a bonus St Patrick’s celebration is taking place in Santa Rosa Beach March 18th. The St. Patrick’s celebration kicks off the parade at 2 p.m. and the festival at 3 p.m. at Gulf Place, located at the intersection of Scenic Hwy. 30A and CR393. The parade begins on Florida Scenic Highway 30a and heads 4 miles west, ending at Gulf Place,...