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Stargazing at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park July 6

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association for an evening of viewing the sun, moon and stars through telescopes on July 6, 2018 from 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. Solar telescopes will be out until the sun sets for you to safely view the sun.  Then the astronomy association will switch telescopes and assist you in viewing any constellations, planets and other celestial objects that are visible. The program is weather dependent, and a decision is...

Movies and More at Camp Helen State Park June 27

The fifth annual Movies & More series at Camp Helen State Park offer a family fun series will on Wednesdays June and July. The evening begin at 5:30 p.m. in the park’s Recreation Hall with a brief interpretive program led by a Camp Helen Park Ranger or other expert. The program will be followed by an old-fashioned campfire cookout of hot dogs and s’mores provided by the Friends of Camp Helen. Each evening will conclude with a family-oriented movie in...

Panhandle Watermelon Festival in Chipley June 22 – 23

A Northwest Florida tradition, the 62nd Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival will feature live entertainment on Friday, June 22, 2018 by country recording artists Joe Nichols and Deana Carter. There will also be activities for the children and good eats supplied by the Chipley Fire Department. Gates open at 5 pm and the concert is free to all participants. The performances will be held at Pals Park, Chipley. Saturday kicks off the traditional festival with loads of arts and crafts vendors,...

Movie and more at Camp Helen State Park June 13

Camp Helen State Park is hosting their annual movies and more summer series. Enjoy a great summer evening that’s perfect for the whole family. Beginning at 5:30 pm, an interpretive program will be led by a Florida Park Ranger or another expert followed by a campfire cookout and movie. On June 13, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will provide a marine touch tank interpretive program about sea life followed by a showing of the Little Mermaid. Admission into the...

Benefit for Herman Lodge in Freeport June 16

A benefit for the Herman Lodge in Freeport will be held on Saturday, June 16 from 6 – 9 p.m. Eric Lindell and the Grand Nationals will perform to raise funds for the historical Herman Lodge Restoration Project. The Herman Lodge #108 is located at 314 Madison Street, Freeport, FL. Some refreshments and light snacks will be provided. All proceeds go to the project. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here. About Eric Lindell: Eric Lindell is accomplished on...

Impact Barn open house at Grace Rides in DeFuniak Springs May 19

Time: 2 – 5 p.m. Come and celebrate with the Grace Rides community as they host a grand opening of their new barn and campus. An afternoon of fun that kicks off with a blessing and a ribbon cutting at 2:30 p.m. to officially open the barn doors. The “barn-warming” party will continue all afternoon with hay-rides, sweet treats and refreshments, barn tours and a chance to roam and enjoy our beautiful new campus on the hill. Grace Rides are...

LakeFest in DeFuniak Springs May 19

LakeFest is an annual festival in DeFuniak Springs, Florida celebrating sports and exercise on the water. Held in Chipley Park on the banks and on the water of Lake DeFuniak, one of the world’s rare, naturally round spring-fed lakes. The event will be held on Saturday, May 19 from 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy a 5K race, kids zone, exhibits, cardboard boat races, live music, food vendors, and more. Click here to register for 5K race. Schedule 6 a.m....

Celebrate Kids to Parks Day at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park May 19

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Kids to Parks Day for a Kid Safety Expo and a “Cache In, Trash Out” Adventure on May 19, 2018 from 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.  Participants will be exploring the park by foot while looking for thirteen geocache locations.  At each location visited, event participants will learn more about the area of the park they are in and help maintain it by picking up trash as they go.  The Kids Safety Expo will be...