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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. Times are subject to change. Stop by...

Bay County Audubon hosting bird walk at Conservation Park Dec. 14

The Bay County Audubon will be hosting a bird walk at Conservation Park in Panama City Beach on Sat., Dec. 14. The walk will be from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. The walks are free along with binoculars available. Conservation Park is located at 100 Conservation Drive, Panama City Beach. The park has over 2900 acres to explore, 14 miles of trails and board walks. Click here to learn more about Conservation Park. For information call Panama City Beach Parks...

Wildlife Winter Wonderland at Biophilia Center Dec. 7

The Biophilia Center presents Wildlife Winter Wonderland on Saturday, Dec. 7. Activities include live penguins at 12 Noon, holiday photo booth, a visit from Santa with arts and crafts workshop, story time with hot chocolate and cookies, Christmas tree decorating, nature presentations and silent auction items for adults. Support the Center while getting shopping out of the way. Bid on Disney park hopper passes, vacations, golf, jewelry, spa packages, and more. General Admission: Adults (ages 13+): $8.00 Children (ages 3-12):...

Annual South Walton Elf Ride Dec. 8

Be a fun part of making a child’s Christmas happy this year and join in on the South Walton Elf Ride on Dec. 8, 2013. Adults and children meet at the Seaside Post Office in Seaside at 1:30 p.m. Participants will shove-off at 1:45 p.m. biking, walking or longboarding approximately 1.5 miles to the SWFD Watercolor Fire Station. A gift to benefit the South Walton Fire District’s Angel Tree Program is appreciated. A visit from Santa, face painting, refreshments, fire...

Christmas Reflections light up the Lakeyard in DeFuniak Springs Nov. 29 – Dec. 31

Celebrate the season of lights along the lake Location: Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs Time: 5 – 9 p.m. nightly Nov. 29 – 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...

Choctawhatchee Audubon events for December 2013

  December 5: Monthly Meeting and Program: Pictorial Survey of Birds that are Rare or Difficult to Identify during the Christmas Bird Count by Alan Knothe, biologist.  The Christmas Bird Count is an internationally recognized survey monitoring the population of birds.  Alan, a noted birding expert, will explain the key identification features for rare or unusual sightings using high quality digital photography. The meeting will be held in Room 130 of the new Student Services Building at Northwest Fla. State...

Scottish Christmas celebrations in DeFuniak Springs Dec. 13, 14

Saturday events cancelled The City of DeFuniak Springs Economic Development and Tourism Committee is hosting a Scottish Christmas Festival Dec. 13 – 14, 2013.  The honored clan this year Clan Macleod.  Kick off the holidays off with a traditional Ceilidh (Kaylee) party at 4-C’s BBQ on December 13, 2013, from 6 – 11 p.m.  There will be a Scottish band and open microphone for storytelling and poetry.  Come sample some traditional Scottish grub and be sure to wear your tartan...