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Movie, food, and fun at Camp Helen State Park June 3

Date/time: June 3, 5:30 p.m. Camp Helen State Park is offering a summer full of movies, food and fun with a series of family-oriented movies, interpretive programs, and old-fashioned campfire cookouts. On Wednesday, June 3, the “The Little Mermaid” will be featured. In it, a mermaid princess named Ariel falls in love with a human prince on one of the forbidden trips she takes to dry land. She makes a dangerous deal with a sea witch to become human for...

Free movie night at DeFuniak Springs amphitheatre June 5

Date/time: June 5, 7:30 p.m. The DeFuniak Springs Special Events Committee will present “Happy Feet” on the big screen in the amphitheatre in the Lakeyard on Friday, June 5, 2015. The film will begin approximately 7:30 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy the recreational equipment and the pleasures of Lake DeFuniak and the Lakeyard until show time. Food vendors will provide a full range of choices for your dining pleasure as well. “Happy Feet” is a 2006 Australian-American computer animated...

Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides hosting Farm Day May 23

Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides will be hosting a Farm Day on Saturday, May 23 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Join in on a 20-acre horse farm for a family-friendly day featuring: – Live music by Dismal Creek – Bounce houses – Pony rides – Food by Grayton Beach Catering – T.V.’s for the sports fans – Beer and wine available Cost is $5 per person, ages 2 and under are free – pony rides available for $5 Arnett’s is...

World Turtle Day event at South Walton County Coastal Branch Library May 19

Date/time: May 19, 4 p.m. Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles an all-volunteer nonprofit group is kicking off efforts to meet their mission of sea turtle conservation through awareness and education with a special event to celebrate World Turtle Day at the South Walton County Coastal Branch Library on May 19th. World Turtle Day is celebrated around the globe on May 23 each year. Sponsored since 2000 by the American Tortoise Rescue to bring attention to and increase knowledge about and...

City of DeFuniak Springs hosting Lakefest May 30

The City of DeFuniak Springs is hosting their second annual “LakeFest” festival on Saturday, May 30, 2015, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Lake DeFuniak, 3 Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435. Water activities, fun, food, historical tours, arts and crafts, entertainment, car shows, children’s activities, 5K race, fun run and more will be on tap along Lake DeFuniak. For more information and registration information, go to http://www.defuniaksprings.net Schedule 6 a.m. –  5K & Fun Run/Walk Registration Click here to...

Guided tour of Western Lake May 19

Explore a coastal dune lake of South Walton County. This kayak tour will take you around Western Lake; one of the larger lakes of the coastal dune lake systems. Experience the diversity of wildlife and habitats that define these unique lake systems. This tour is led by the local and avid eco-tour guide Dave Posey. Moderate to high exertion level, depending on wind conditions.  Participants are asked to bring plenty of water, forecast compatible clothing and personal comfort items (i.e....