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Learn about alligators March 22 at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. These formidable creatures were once hunted to near extinction, but have made an incredible recovery. Come learn the full history of Florida’s most famous reptile at a informative slideshow presentation at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Park staff will direct you to the clubhouse upon entering the park. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459....

Special needs in nature day at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center March 8

Register in advance for this special day On Saturday, March 8th, the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center will host its second “Special Needs in Nature Day.”  If you have someone in your family with special needs, come join in on a great day exploring at the Center. Activities will be focused to engage people with predominantly the Autism and Asperger spectrums.  This event provides an opportunity for people with special needs to connect with nature.  Several of the wildlife species at...

Walton County Antiques Day at Walton County Fairgrounds March 8

Old fashioned family fun with tractor pull, car show, and history fair The 2014 Walton County Antique Show will be Saturday, March 8, 2014, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Walton County Fairgrounds in DeFuniak Springs. Cost is $7/person with kids 6 and under free. The Walton County Heritage Association is hosting the History Fair portion of the event, and the Walton County Fair Association is hosting the antique farm equipment exhibit and tractor pull. Tractor pulls, the...

Jail and Bail fundraiser at Tractor Supply in DeFuniak Springs April 11

On April 11, 2014, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., members from the City of DeFuniak Springs, DeFuniak Springs Police, Walton County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Corrections and several other local law enforcement agencies will partner with The Matrix Community Outreach Center to host their 2nd Annual Jail and Bail fundraising drive to be held at Tractor Supply Co., 931 U.S. Highway 331 S. in DeFuniak Springs. Their goal this year is to raise $15,000.00.  You may participate...

Learn about spiders March 7 at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Date/Time: March 7, 2014 – 2- 3 p.m. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park presents the world of spiders. Learn which spiders in Florida are poisonous, which are beneficial, where they live, what they eat, and the benefits they bring to us.  This indoor slide program is great for all ages. Park entry fee is $6 per vehicle; park staff will direct you to the clubhouse parking lot upon entering the park A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park....

Gulf Place hosting Sunday concert series in March and April

Gulf Place on 30A are hosting a Sunday Concert Series, kicking off March 9, 2014. The series will be every Sunday in March and April, and between Memorial Day weekend through mid October. Each week will feature a different local or regional group, ranging in genres. Performances will be appropriate for attendees of all ages. Concerts are from 6-9 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets to enjoy...

30A St Patrick’s Parade and Festival in Santa Rosa Beach March 15th

The 7th Annual 30A St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival is slated for Saturday, March 15th 2014. Nationally recognized, Texas based Celtic Rock Band Cleghorn will headline the entertainment along with the Drake School of Irish Dance. Cleghorn combines stadium rock with blues and folk influences laced with a strong Celtic brew. More than 50 floats and parade entries in all shapes and sizes are anticipated. Parade lineup begins at 3.30 p.m. and heads 4 miles west down Scenic Hwy. 30A,...