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Ice skating offered at Village of Baytowne Wharf through Feb. 2

For those visitors who miss the cold and ice, the ice skating rink at The Village of Baytowne Wharf is the perfect opportunity to get into the winter spirit. The seasonal ice skating rink has become a local holiday favorite. For $11* guests can skate for an hour and a half. Skate rental is available for $2*. The first hour of each day is reserved for “kids skate” for youths 12 and under. 2013-2014 Ice Rink Hours of Operation Times...

Enjoy Christmas Reflections along the Lakeyard in DeFuniak Springs Nov. 28 – Dec. 31

Celebrate the season of lights along the lake Location: Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs Time: 5 – 9 p.m. nightly Nov. 28 – Dec. 31 Enjoy a holiday family tradition in DeFuniak Springs as the Lakeyard lights up with the annual Christmas Reflections displays. A variety of Victorian, animal and toy soldier cutouts, Santa’s workshop, the grandfather clock ticking away; and the real reason for the season, the Nativity Scene surrounded by twinkling trees. More than 3 million lights reflect on...

Polar Express headed for DeFuniak Springs Nov. 28

The Polar Express, a 2004 computer animated musical Christmas fantasy will be shown on Friday evening, November 28, 2014, at 7 PM on Baldwin Avenue between Seventh and Eighth Streets in downtown DeFuniak Springs. Family Movie Night is a feature of the DeFuniak Springs Special Events Committee and is provided free of charge. This event is also sponsored by Monarch Aviation. The film will be shown outdoors on the street so patrons should bring blankets and chairs for their comfort....

Nutcracker ballet comes to Seaside Nov. 22

The Merchants of Seaside will host the Nutcracker ballet to be performed by Northwest Florida dancers and Alpharetta Dance Theatre. The one-time performance is free and open to the public Saturday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. in the Seaside Amphitheater. The performance is under the direction of Rose Barile, an honor graduate of Juilliard School and former Prima Ballerina of the Atlanta Ballet, who danced Sugar Plum Fairy for decades. Barile recently celebrated her 30th anniversary as Director of Alpharetta Dance Theatre...

South Walton holiday parade and Seaside lighting of Christmas tree Nov. 29

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…which means it’s time to show off your holiday spirit with the Annual South Walton Holiday Parade, Saturday, November 29 beginning at 4 p.m. As is the case each and every year, the parade will stage in front of the Seagrove Plaza (home to Garrett Realty & Bruno’s Pizza), and roll down Scenic Highway 30A, past the rows of spectators and end in Seaside. The celebration continues with Turn on the Town at...

Pioneer Day at Rocky Bayou State Park Nov. 15

The Friends of Emerald Coast State Parks are hosting Pioneer Day on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park in Niceville (4281 State Highway 20, just east of the Rocky Bayou Bridge).   It is a free, family-oriented event and everyone is invited. Park fees are waived and food will be available for purchase. For more information, call the park at 833-9144. The rain date is Sunday, November 16, 2014 from...

Learn about white tail deer at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Nov. 14

Date/time: Friday Nov. 14th, 3-4 p.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invites you come learn about our most ubiquitous mammal, the White Tailed Deer. This program will cover the general life cycle of our deer, where they bed down, what the rut is, and where to find them. This is an all ages program. Enter the park through the main gate and the staff will direct you to the park’s clubhouse. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park....

Free entry to Florida State parks Nov. 11

In honor of Veterans Day, there will be free entry for everyone at state parks* on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The Florida Park Service encourages residents and visitors to celebrate veterans and active military personnel by bringing them to one of the 171 state parks and trails to enjoy outdoor activities. To learn more about our local State Parks click the links below: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Grayton Beach State Park Eden Gardens State Park Deer Lake State Park Camp Helen State...