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Become a mad scientist at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Jan. 4

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Learn and have fun with science at the Biophilia Nature Center on Sat., Jan. 4. Live science shows by Mad Science at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Hands on stations with cotton candy science, slippery, slimy experiments, and make and take projects. Live animals throughout the day. Fire and Ice: everyone will be dazzled and entertained as they interact with the Mad scientists! Foggy dry ice storms, giant beach balls floating in the air,...

Bike safety program and trail ride at Grayton Beach State Park Dec. 14

Saturday December 14  at 10: a.m. join the Ranger Slade for a program on biking safety followed by a trail ride. Learn important safety tips on bike riding, trail riding, and the importance of wearing a bike helmet. The interpretive talk will be followed by a trail ride on the Grayton Beach State Park forest trail. Bring your bike helmet, bottled water, and meet at the boat ramp parking area. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle. Grayton Beach State Park is...

Freeport Christmas parade and tree lighting Dec. 6

Parade, ornament making, Santa and more Santa will arrive in Freeport via fire truck for the Town Planters Society of Freeport’s 2013 Christmas parade on Friday, Dec. 6.  The parade theme this year is “Sounds of Christmas.”  Lineup will be at Freeport Elementary School starting at 3 p.m. with the parade kicking off at 4 p.m.  The parade route will follow Hwy. 331 S to Kylea Laird Dr. turning onto Hwy. 20 W continuing past City Hall and ending at...

Freeport Festival of Trees Dec. 13, 14, 15

Get into the spirit of Christmas by attending the Freeport Town Planters Festival of Trees. The event will be at the Freeport Community Center on Fri., Dec. 13, from 3 – 7 p.m., Sat., Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and on Sun., Dec. 15, from 1 – 5 p.m. The trees have been decorated by individuals, organizations, and business and are competing for the People’s Choice award, to be presented at the end of the show on...

Holiday lantern parade at Village of Baytowne Wharf Dec. 14

Time: Workshops 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Parade: 6 p.m. In celebration of the holiday season, The Village of Baytowne Wharf present its annual holiday paper lantern parade. This community event will feature commissioned paper lanterns in the shapes of iconic symbols of the holiday season. Come make your own paper lantern for the Holiday Lantern Parade! Decorate a globe lantern with colored paper or build an angel lantern! Treat yourself to some relaxing creative playtime, make new friends, and be...

Solaris sets sail for charity Christmas cruse with Santa Dec. 14

SunQuest Cruises is proud to announce its Cruisin’ with Santa charity luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 from noon to 2 p.m. Celebrate the season with family and friends with a sailing around the scenic Choctawhatchee Bay aboard the majestic Solaris Yacht conveniently moored at the Baytowne Marine at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach. Guests to this first-time, festive fete will enjoy holiday music, a tasty, two-course chef-prepared luncheon and a keepsake photo portrait with the celebrity of the...

Old Florida Holiday and Winter Market at WaterColor Town Center Nov. 30

Buy the perfect gift from a local artisan On Saturday, November 30 from 5 – 9 p.m., the WaterColor Community Association will host their 6th Annual Old Florida Holiday & Winter Market in WaterColor’s Town Center. This holiday event is complete with falling snow, horse-drawn carriage rides around Cerulean Park, bonfires and s’mores, pictures with Santa Claus, lighting of the tree, music, luminaries around the park, beautiful lighting around Town Center, holiday eats, hot chocolate and of course a Winter...