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Editors Note: Events and times are subject to change without notice. We recommend calling ahead before traveling long distances to attend events.
Spring and Summer Concert Series at The Market Shops of Sandestin.
Evening concerts are held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Monday at The Market Shops in Sandestin. Children’s entertainment includes magic shows, face painting and balloon sculptures. Outside café service is available. 850-267-8092
The Sunset Serenade Series
Relax to the sounds of local musicians. June through August, every Tuesday evening, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., the Sunset Serenade Series takes place at the Seaside Amphitheater. 850-231-5424
Wednesday Night Concert Series
The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Concerts are held Wednesday nights 7 - 9 p.m. January - October in the Village Events Plaza. 850-267-8117
Family Beach Blast
Seaside. All types of children’s activities on the beach such as volleyball, relay races and more every Tuesday, January - June. 850-231-5424
Sunday Evening Concert Series
Santa Rosa Beach. Every Sunday evening between April 4th and September 5th from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Gulf Place Amphitheater. 850-267-9018
Great Southern Gumbo Cook-Off
The Market Shops at Sandestin. Area restaurants compete for best gumbo award. 850-267-8092
Winter Sale
Silver Sands Factory Stores. Annual sale with $1,000 shopping spree giveaway. 850-654-9771
Community Yard Sale
Seaside Amphitheater, Lyceum and Ruskin Place. Local merchants and residents offer bargains on a variety of items. 850-231-5424
Mardi Gras/Cajun Celebration
The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Enjoy live Cajun music as well as lots of beads being tossed from side streets and balconies during this weekend-long celebration. 850-267-8117
Annual Half Marathon and 5K Run
Seaside. All runners welcome to participate in this 13.1-mile course. 850-231-6190
Fat Tuesday Celebration
The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Cajun specialties, beads and specials lend the flavor of New Orleans to the Village. 850-267-8117
St. Patty’s Day Delight
The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Enjoy the sounds of traditional Irish/Celtic music through bagpipes, fiddlers and other bands. 850-267-8117
The Gulf Coast Comedy Festival
The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Presented by the Seaside Repertory, including stand-up, improv, sketch and musical comedy. 850-231-3033
Classic Car Show and Sock Hop
Seaside Amphitheater. Free event held 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 850-231-5424
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Santa Rosa Beach. Join in the Easter festivities at Gulf Place Amphitheater. 850-267-9018
Easter at Eden
Eden State Gardens. Live music, Easter egg hunt and parade. 850-231-4214
Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt
Seaside. Fun-filled day of activities for children on the playground and croquet lawn. 850-231-5424
Seebreeze Jazz Festival
Santa Rosa Beach. One of the top smooth jazz events in the Southeast. Held at the Gulf Place Amphitheater. 850-267-9018
Sandestin Wine Festival
The Market Shops of Sandestin. Four-day festival offers a unique opportunity to taste, learn about and purchase more than 500 wines. 850-267-8092.
ArtsQuest Week and ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival
The Village of Baytowne Wharf and other locations. Weeklong celebration of the arts, including a 5K Road Race and one-mile Fun Run, fashion luncheon, Champagne Shopping Tour, Gallery Demonstrations and the ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, one of the Top 200 fine art shows in the country. 850-267-0885
“Architects as Artists”
Seaside. Meet the guest artist at Newbill Collection by the Sea. Held the Saturday of Seaside’s Spring Wine Festival, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 850-231-4500
Spring Wine Festival
Seaside. Special tastings and lectures. 850-231-5424
Memorial Day Weekend Crab Fest
The Market Shops of Sandestin. All-you-can-eat crab specials, live music, children’s events and more. 850-267-8092.
Memorial Day Weekend Activities
Seaside. A variety of events, including an outdoor family movie and concerts at the Amphitheater. 850-231-5424
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin
The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. The Village brings a classic, family-style, weeklong Billfish tournament to the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. 850-267-8117
Red, White & Baytowne
Sandestin. Enjoy a variety of kid’s crafts and activities, as well as live music in the Events Plaza well into the summer evening. 850-267-8117
Seaside July 4th Activities
Seaside. July 4th activities beginning with a parade at 8 a.m. down Scenic Highway 30-A. Events in the Amphitheater and a concert from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. 850-231-5424
Shrimp Fest
The Market Shops of Sandestin. All-you-can-eat shrimp specials, live music, children’s events and more. 850-267-8092
Sandestin Triathlon
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Participate in a half-mile Gulf of Mexico swim, a 20-mile bike along the coast and a four-mile run throughout Sandestin. 850-267-7000
Labor Day Weekend Activities
Seaside. Concerts, films and more at the Amphitheater. 850-231-5424
Seafood & Mini Wine Fest
The Market Shops of Sandestin. There will be a mini wine tasting and a bounty of fresh seafood. Live music. 850-267-8269
Endless Summer Movie Series
Seaside. Each Friday in September, 8 p.m., free at the Amphitheater. 850-231-5424
Race for the Coast
Various beach communities. Event dedicated to keeping our beaches safe, clean and an enjoyable location for families to visit. 540-373-1436
Baytowne Film Festival
Sandestin. Enjoy a weekend of a variety of independent and student films. Relax in the Village and view films and documentaries created and produced by some of the best independent filmmakers and film school students. 850-267-8117
Via Colori
Seaside. Italian street painting festival 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Downtown Seaside. 850-231-6190
Harvest Fest Sale-abration
The Market Shops of Sandestin. Take advantage of great bargains 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 850-267-8092.
Flutterby Children’s Art Festival
Santa Rosa Beach. Event focusing on children’s art with more than 100 arts & crafts booths, children’s interactive art projects and more at the Gulf Place Amphitheater. 850-267-9018
Community Yard Sale
Seaside Amphitheater, Lyceum and Ruskin Place. Local merchants and residents offer bargains on a variety of items. 850-231-5424
Best of the Emerald Coast
The Village at Baytowne Wharf. Enjoy specialties from the finest Gulf Coast chefs, taste world-class wines and cocktails, and bid on dining and travel packages during an exciting auction. 850-267-8117
Autumn Playwright Festival
Seaside. Celebrating the works of a renowned playwright through a weekend full of play productions, poetry readings, guest lectures and more. 850-231-3033
Halloween Hullabaloo
The Market Shops at Sandestin. Trick-or-treating and pumpkin decorating. 850-267-8092
Baytowne Wharf Trick-or-Treat and Spooky Movie Night
Baytowne Wharf. Tons of treats for kids trick-or-treating at Village merchants followed by a Halloween horror flick. 850-267-8117
Trick-or-Treating
Silver Sands Factory Stores. Store-to-store trick-or-treating. 850-654-9771
Neptune Festival
The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Honoring the Gulf and coast’s unique environment every Saturday in November with educational exhibits. 850-267-8117
“Jewelry and Fiber Trunk Show”
Seaside. Meet the guest artist at Newbill Collection by the Sea. Held the Saturday of Seaside’s Seeing Red Wine Festival, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 850-231-4500
Seeing Red Wine Festival
The Merchants of Seaside. Winemaker dinners, tastings and other events held during the weekend. 850-231-5424
CARE Canine Carnival
Santa Rosa Beach. Fun for you and your dog at the Gulf Place Amphi-theater. 850-267-9018
MountainFilm Festival
WaterColor. Event uses outdoor amphitheater lawn seating and features outdoor, adventure, cultural and action films by independent artists. 866-426-2356
Back To Nature Eco-Tourism Festival
Various locations. Two-days’ worth of outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, biking, bird watching and more. 850-314-3749
All That Jazz, Wine, & Art Festival
The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Appreciate different styles of local artwork, unique wine blends with special tastings, and jazz music during this unique festival held in the Events Plaza. 850-267-8117
Holiday Fest
The Market Shops at Sandestin. Holiday fun for everyone with Dickens carolers and Santa Claus visits throughout the holiday season. 850-267-8092
Christmas Parade and Turn on the Town
Seaside. Celebrate with Christmas activities beginning at 4 p.m. in downtown. 850-231-5424
Village Holiday Kick-Off
The Village of Baytowne Wharf. The Nautical Christmas at the Village Holiday Kick-Off will get anyone ready for the Christmas holidays! 850-267-8117
Candlelight Tour at Eden
Eden State Gardens. Enjoy a beautiful, illuminated old-fashioned Christmas complete with caroling, Civil War reenactment and tour of Wesley Gardens. 850-231-4214
Santa’s Arrival
Silver Sands Factory Stores. Santa arrives! He knows if you’ve been naughty or nice. 850-654-9771
Rockin’ Village New Year’s Eve Celebration
The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Enjoy live music in the Events Plaza all night long leading up to the fireworks extravaganza over the lagoon at midnight. 850-267-8117