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Guided moonlight paddle at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Jan. 30

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park for a moonlight paddle on January 30, 2018 from 4:30  – 7:30 p.m. Experience Campbell Lake on a Ranger guided paddling tour.  Participants must be experienced canoers/kayakers over 12 yrs old. Program is $40 per person. Space is limited. Advanced online registration is required and can be done at www.topsailparkfriends.org. Program fee includes watercraft rental, PFD, paddle, park admission fee, glow sticks, tram ride to Campbell Lake and a donation to the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve...

Americana music in the lodge at Camp Helen State Park Jan. 20

The 2018 Americana Music at The Lodge concerts at Camp Helen State Park will continue on January 20th featuring sultry voiced Sally Spring and partner Ted Lyons from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Sally creates magical moments with her beautiful lyrics and haunting melodies and dulcet tones while Ted Lyons accompanies her with percussive guitar and sweet harmonies. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and the doors open at 6 pm. You will be given a number upon your arrival at the lodge...

Americana music in the lodge at Camp Helen State Park Jan. 6

The 2018 Americana Music at The Lodge concerts at Camp Helen State Park will kick off on Saturday, January 6th with The Currys. These young men are a delight to see, hear and simply enjoy playing Americana Pop in its finest form. It will be a great way to begin another season of some of the best Americana Music in the country. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and the doors open at 6 pm. You will be given a number...

Polar Bear Plunge in Santa Rosa Beach Jan. 1

Come celebrate the new year with South Walton Fire District as the “rinse off” 2017 and welcome 2018 by taking a plunge into the Gulf of Mexico. The event will be held at Gulf Place with registration at 11 a.m. and the plunge at 1 p.m. Cost is a $20 donation for ages 12+. There will be a costume contest, bonfire, food, and hot drinks. Gulf Place is located at the corner of CR393 and Scenic Hwy. 30A. The plunge...

Guided nature walk at Grayton Beach State Park Dec. 27

Time: 10 a.m. Join in on a guided nature walk at Grayton Beach State Park on Dec. 27. Assistant Park Manager, Patrick, along with Park Ranger Jacob, will lead visitors on a walk through dune habitat. Learn of the many plant varieties which help support and protect the dunes. Parking will be available at the beach parking day use area. Picture taking is encouraged, so don’t forget your camera. The degree of difficulty for this event is “Moderate”.  Pets are not...

Holiday and New Year activities around Walton

Christmas Reflections in DeFuniak Springs through Dec. 31 Christmas Reflections in DeFuniak Springs runs from 5 – 9 p.m. nightly Nov. 24 – Dec. 31. See how six million Christmas lights multiply to 12 million when reflected on the perfectly round lake which is the centerpiece of the DeFuniak Springs Historic District. This incredible display on the original grounds of Florida’s Historic Chautauqua has no equal. $3/person, Season Passes $35, ages 6 and under free. Enter at Live Oak Ave....

30A Songwriters Festival Jan. 12 – 15

The 9th annual 30A Songwriters Festival is set for January 12-15, 2018. The festival, held in venues along scenic Highway 30A in South Walton, will feature main stage performances in presenting partner Grand Boulevard’s Town Center by esteemed artists Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, The Zombies, North Mississippi Allstars and Lee Ann Womack. Also confirmed for premier nighttime performances are Charles Kelly of Lady Antebellum, Patty Griffin, Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls with her solo Murmuration Nation band, Shawn Mullins and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame members Mike Reid and Craig Wiseman....