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Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow in Niceville Nov. 4-6

The Thunderbird Intertribal Council is hosting their annual Powwow Nov. 4-6, 2016. Celebrate Native American and Alaskan Heritage Month with activities educating the local community about Native Americans and their role in the past and the present. The event is to promote cultural understanding, and to encourage participation and goodwill between Native and non-Native persons. Location: Twin Oaks Park, FL-85, Niceville, FL 32578 Schedule of events Friday Children’s Day: 9 am – 2 pm; Powwow: 7pm Grand Entry; Intertribal Dancing...

A fun-filled day at the Explore The Outdoors Festival

Oh what a great day it was sharing the wonders of nature and the outdoors at the Explore The Outdoors Festival Oct. 15. More than 800 attendees participated in hands on activities that included fishing, hydrobiking, boating, wildlife encounters, archery, interactive educational exhibits, nature-based crafts, giveaways and much more. Activities included: • Learning to fish on Black Creek • FISH FLORIDA fishing rod/reel giveaways • Freshwater fishing education with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission • Emerald Coast Hydrobike cruises...

Stargazing at Eden Gardens State Park Oct. 28

Date/time: Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m. Eden Gardens State park will be host a star gazing program on Friday, Oct. 28. Volunteers from the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association will set up several telescopes for viewing of star clusters, planets and galaxies. They will answer questions about the night sky. All ages are invited to enjoy an evening of star gazing. The Park will close at sunset at 6.01 PM. Those attending the star gazing should arrive prior to sunset. Program is...

DeFuniak Springs Downtown Arts Night Nov. 4

DeFuniak Springs Downtown Arts Night returns November 4, from 6   – 9 p.m. Artisans and highly skilled craftsman, music, food and fun will line beautiful historic Baldwin Avenue in DeFuniak Springs. The event sponsored by Nook and Cranny, Art Nook and DeFuniak Springs Art Co-Op will be a quarterly event where fine quality artists and artisans including wood workers, jewelers, authors, quilters, basket weavers and many other hand selected crafters will showcase their fine goods. We’re looking forward to...

Haunted carnival at Rocky Bayou State Park Oct. 29

Date/time: Sat., Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join the Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park staff and volunteers on Friday, October 29th, 2016 for a Haunted Carnival hosted by The Friends of the Emerald Coast State Parks. The Carnival will feature 12 booths featuring face painting, ring toss, balloon darts, and many other games. The Haunted Carnival will be from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Haunted Carnival is known to inhabit ghosts, spiders, wolves, and spooky sights....

Fire prevention pancake breakfast at SWFD WaterColor station Oct. 15

The SWFD Department Relations Committee (DRC) will be hosting its 4th Annual All You Can Eat pancake breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 at the SWFD Station 2 located at 2109 S. County Highway 395 (Watercolor) from 8 – 11:30 am. Executive Chef Brian Murray, formerly of Watercolor Inn & Resort, Emeril’s Restaurants and current owner of DIG Eatery along with Chef Kyle Swift of Swiftly Catered will be this year’s Celebrity chefs. This event coincides with our Fire Prevention...