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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...

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...