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Florida State Parks offering free admission Nov. 11

Florida State Parks will be offering free admission at Florida’s 174 state parks for all families and visitors Nov. 11, Veterans Day, in recognition of all those who have served and are currently serving in our U.S. military. Year-round, Florida’s state parks offer special deals on Annual Entrance Passes to those who currently serve or have served in the U.S. military branches, veterans with service related disabilities and surviving spouses of members of the U.S. military who have fallen in...

30A Avenue hosting fall festival Nov. 23

Date/time: Wed., Nov. 23 – 12 – 6 p.m. Join in celebrating the Thanksgiving season with an Inaugural event at 30Avenue. Free and open to the public, and serving as the exclusive destination as package pick up for 30A 10K, 30Avenue will be the place to be the day before Thanksgiving. Live music by Forest Williams Band from 12-3 p.m. and then Chris Alvarado 3-6 p.m., balloon art, and face painting, 30Avenue will be a festive place to gather friends...

Seaside holiday parade, Santa, and tree lighting Nov. 26

The Merchants of Seaside welcome the holidays with events for the entire family on Nov. 26. Combine the small-town atmosphere of a beach community parade, throw in a dash of Santa Claus,  and you have the perfect makings to kick off the Holiday season in beautiful Seaside. Stake your spot along 30A for the Annual South Walton Holiday Parade. This Seaside tradition begins at 4 p.m. in front of Seagrove Plaza. Residents and visitors share in the glory as participants...

Old Florida Holiday and Winter Market at WaterColor Nov. 26

On Saturday, November 26th, 2016, the WaterColor Community Association will host their 9th annual Old Florida Holiday and Winter Market from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at WaterColor’s Town Center & Cerulean Park. A holiday extravaganza complete with snow, carriage rides, bonfires, pictures with Santa, lighting of the tree, music, beautiful lighting around Town Center and of course a winter market full of gifts, sights, smells and tastes of the season. This event is open to WaterColor residents, guests and...

South Walton Fire District Elf Ride in Santa Rosa Beach Dec. 4

The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) will be hosting their 9t Annual Elf Ride on Dec. 4, 2016. Elves of all ages will meet at the Western Lake Beach Access in Watercolor at 1:00 p.m. and bicycle/walk to the SWFD’s Water Color Station located at 2109 CR 395 South, Seagrove (approx. 1.5 miles). Bring an unwrapped toy to benefit the SWFD Angel Tree. Refreshments and a tour of the fire station as well as the fire trucks will be available....

Learn about the Florida black bear at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Nov.17

Time: 9 a.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invites you to enjoy an informational program about the Florida black bear. Florida black bears are the largest land mammals in the state. Loss of large forested lands and swamps is the biggest challenge to long-term conservation of the Florida black bear; especially in a growing state of nearly 20 million people. Enter the park through the main gate and park staff will direct you to the clubhouse. Park admission is $6...

Baytowne on Ice through Feb. 10

Dust off those skates and get in the winter spirit at The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s Baytowne On Ice. For those visitors who miss the cold and ice, Baytowne’s seasonal ice skating rink is the perfect opportunity to share some of your favorite holiday traditions. Rink hours vary daily. Admission $11 for an hour and a half, $3 skate rental. Click here for hours. The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West, Miramar...

Pioneer Day at Rocky Bayou State Park Nov. 12

Date/time: Sat., Nov. 12, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Join the Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park staff and volunteers on Saturday November 12th, 2016 for their annual Pioneer Day festival sponsored by The Friends of the Emerald Coasts State Parks. Family activities will include candle-dipping, rag doll making, butter churning, shingle making and campfire cooking demonstration. Displays will also include early folk toys, and a 19th century chuck wagon. The Pioneer Day festival will begin at 10:00am and last...