Coastal Dune Lakes Week (Oct 13-18)
CBA and Walton County are kicking off Coastal Dune Lakes Week by inviting you to a paddle clean-up on Western Lake. Beginning at 9AM on Friday, October 18th, meet at the boat ramp inside Grayton Beach State Park. The event is free, but park entrance fee will apply. RSVP to CBA@nwfsc.edu
Available kayaks are first come, first served. If possible, please bring your own board or kayak. Be sure to pack your water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and bug spray. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided.
Come join us and do your part to take care of our rare coastal dune lakes!
Friends of Eden Gardens State Park Fall Film Series
Thursday Oct 17th - Beetlejuice (1988)
Thursday Oct 24th - Frogs (Filmed at Eden in 1972)
Join us for Eden's Annual Fall Film Series played on an outdoor screen under the oak trees at Eden. The event is free with paid park admission ($4 per vehicle). Films will be shown on the lawn near the pavilion starting at 6:30 pm.
Guests are welcome to bring chairs, blankets, bug spray and coolers. Support the park by visiting our concessions where we will have popcorn, candy, soda, water and other beverages available for donations.
A huge thank you to the Cultural Arts Alliance, Central Square Records & Grayton Beer for supporting this event!
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 3
Thursday - Saturday at 7PM
Sundays and Wednesdays at 2PM
No Show October 31, 2024
FIELD TRIPS:
Thursday, October 24 at 10AM
The play’s afoot in Ken Ludwig’s murderously funny twist on Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles. The male Baskerville heirs are being dispatched one by one. To find their ingenious killer, Holmes and Watson must brave the desolate moors before a family curse dooms the next heir. Our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, and disguises, as five actors deftly portray more than forty characters. Can our heroes discover the truth in time? Join the fun and see how far from elementary the truth can be. More details HERE
The Festival of the Arts -Oct. 26 & 27
The Festival of the Arts, produced by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, is a celebration of art, music, food and family fun. Head to the Cultural Arts Village in Destin Saturday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to browse original artwork by more than 100 premier artists from across the United States (and Europe!). Watch live artist demos, hear live music, enter the art drawing, purchase souvenir Festival merchandise, enjoy hands-on creative children’s activities, street performers, snap a keepsake “masterpiece” photo, savor food truck fare, sip beer, wine, Bloody Marys and more. Join in the festivities by casting your vote for the People’s Choice Award (Saturday). Free admission
Proceeds benefit MKAF and its ArtsReach community outreach education initiatives.
The 29th Festival of the Arts is right around the corner. Check of the 2024 Festival Guide for helpful hints to fully enjoy the festival experience!
Alaqua Fall Festival - October 26th
Join Alaqua Animal Refuge for a delightful Fall Festival on October 26th from 11 AM to 4 PM at 155 Dugas Way, Freeport, FL! This family-friendly event is the perfect way to celebrate the season with a wide array of activities for all ages.
Event Highlights:
- Live Music by Buffalo Nickel
- Hayrides through scenic areas
- Doggie Costume Parade for your furry friends
- Face Painting and Kids’ Games
- Kids Costume Contest with prizes
- Flag Raising Ceremony by Walton High School Color Guard
- Photo Opportunities with festive backdrops
- Vendors and Food Trucks offering seasonal treats
- Cat Café with seasonal food and beverages
Tickets:
- Adults: $10
- Kids 12 and under: $5
- Kids 2 and under: Free!
Sponsorship opportunities are also available starting at $100. Contact Tess at tjohnson@alaqua.com for more details.
Enjoy a fun-filled day of pumpkin picking, live music, hayrides, and so much more with your family and friends while supporting the animals of Alaqua Animal Refuge!
46th Annual Destin Seafood Festival, spanning all along the Destin Harbor!
One of Destin’s most celebrated traditions, the Destin Seafood Festival kicks off the Destin Fishing Rodeo that extends the entire month of October.
Schedule:
September 28th | 10am-10pm
September 29th | 10am-6pm
The main festival is FREE TO ATTEND! Visit over 75 vendor booths, 5 music stages, Kids Zone, tons of local seafood vendors and more. Seafood and more available for purchase up and down the Destin Harbor.
VIP Tickets will be required to enter the VIP area where attendees will sample a variety of food from local chefs. VIPs will also have access to private bathrooms, additional live music, private bar, and seating area.
Buy your VIP Tickets: https://app.eventliveus.com/event/10013/call-to-chef-vip-tickets-destin-seafood-festival-2024
Visit www.destinseafoodfestival.com for more information!
For a property map, parking info, schedule of events, music list and more -- check out the website!
WaterColor Mountain Film Festival
November 1 & 2 | Located at WaterColor® Marina Park Amphitheater
Gates Open At 5:45 PM | Films Begin At 7 PM
The 24th Annual Mountainfilm on Tour returns to the WaterColor® Marina Park Amphitheater! This 2-night outdoor film festival is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and motivating audiences about issues that matter.
Each year Mountainfilm on Tour travels around the globe featuring a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and enlightening documentary short films selected from the best-loved films from the annual festival in Telluride. The films selected for the show will explore themes connected to the Mountainfilm mission of exploring cultures, preserving environments, and promoting adventure. The amphitheater offers a breathtaking outdoor setting for these moving films with a starry backdrop to enhance the unfolding clips of thought-provoking films. A Mountainfilm presenter will guide the audience through the program providing insight on the films, filmmakers and subjects.
Flutterby Children's Arts Festival - Sun, Nov 10
The Pavilion at Watersound® Town Center
The beloved Flutterby Children's Arts Festival returns for its 32nd year on November 10, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at The Pavilion at Watersound® Town Center!
The Flutterby Festival, produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, celebrates its 32nd year of the migration of the Monarch butterfly through our area with children's art activities, live music, theatre and dance performances, student art exhibits, a butterfly parade and more!
Crafted - Alys Beach, Nov. 13-17
Alys Beach Crafted was created to celebrate the collaboration of talents that come together to enrich the 30A experience. Crafted will be a weekend of events here in Alys Beach, a gathering of renowned craftspeople from around the country sharing the process, the inspiration, and the product of their craft at the Holiday Makers Market, Firkin Fête, Spirited Seminar, the Spirited Soirée, Cocktail Dinners and Pickleball & Picklebacks. Alys Beach Crafted is pleased to announce that all proceeds will benefit one of Walton County’s local non-profits, the Cultural Arts Alliance.
To learn more about the stories that craft tells, please visit alysbeachcrafted.com.
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