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Tuesday October 27

80°SunnyWind 5 to 10 mph NE

EntertainmentFort Walton Beach

Trivia Night at Rick’s Crab Trap

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Rick's Crab Trap on Eglin Parkway · Free to attend and participate

Free weekly trivia night every Tuesday at Rick's Crab Trap on Eglin Parkway in Fort Walton Beach.

Live Music & PerformancesPensacola

Bands on the Beach

7:00 PM · Gulfside Pavilion · Free

A free weekly Tuesday-evening concert series at the Gulfside Pavilion on Pensacola Beach through late October.

EntertainmentDestin

Trivia Night at Destin Brewery

6:00 PM · Destin Brewery · Free

Weekly trivia at Destin Brewery, a laid-back local taproom with a rotating lineup of house-brewed beer.

Wednesday October 28

80°Mostly SunnyWind 15 mph NE

Live Music & Performances30A

Red Bar Jazz Band

5:30 PM – 9:00 PM · The Red Bar · No cover

Live jazz four nights a week at The Red Bar, Grayton Beach's beloved dive-bar-meets-bistro on 30A.

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat EventsDestin

Destin Library Halloween Hike

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Destin Library · Free

A free, preschooler-friendly trick-or-treat hike through stations at the Destin Library.

Thursday October 29

81°SunnyWind 15 mph NE

Entertainment30A

Karaoke Night at AJ’s Grayton Beach

9:00 PM – 12:00 AM · AJ's Grayton Beach · See venue for details

Thursday night karaoke from 9pm to midnight at AJ's Grayton Beach, one of 30A's liveliest bars.

Destin

Hairball at Club LA

Club LA · Varies

Arena rock tribute act Hairball brings a high-energy '80s rock show to Club LA in Destin.

Arts & Craft FestivalsPensacola

Foo Foo Festival

Multiple venues throughout Pensacola · Mixed - some events free, some ticketed

A 12-day, citywide arts festival spanning ballet, symphony, and cultural events across Pensacola.

Friday October 30

81°Mostly SunnyWind 5 to 15 mph E

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat Events30A

The Big Chill 30A Halloween Party

5:00 PM – 9:30 PM · The Big Chill & The Shops · Free to attend, fees apply for crafts

A free-to-attend Halloween party for the whole family at The Big Chill & The Shops on 30A.

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat Events30A

Noche de los Muertos at Alys Beach

Caliza Pool · Tickets required, 21+

Alys Beach's adults-only Dia de los Muertos-themed costume party at Caliza Pool.

Saturday October 31

79°Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms20% rainWind 10 to 15 mph E

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat EventsCrestview

Emerald Coast Zoo Trick or Treat

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Emerald Coast Zoo · Child $9.95, Adult $14.95

Two days of costumes, candy, and animal encounters at Emerald Coast Zoo in Crestview.

Theater & Performing ArtsFort Walton Beach

Comedy Night at The Block

8:15 PM · The Block · See venue for ticket pricing

Weekly Saturday stand-up comedy at The Block in Fort Walton Beach, featuring nationally touring comedians.

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat EventsGulf Breeze

Boo at the Zoo

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Gulf Breeze Zoo · Adult $29.95, Child $22.95, Members $10

Four Halloween weekends of trick-or-treating through Gulf Breeze Zoo.

EntertainmentSandestin

Latin Night at Bosforo

8:00 PM – 2:00 AM · Bosforo · See venue for cover charge

Saturday Latin Night at Bosforo in Miramar Beach, with Latin music, dancing, and coastal dining.

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat EventsPanama City Beach

ZooWorld Panama City Beach: Zoo Boo

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · ZooWorld Zoological & Botanical Park · Adult $25.95, Child $19.95

ZooWorld's two-day Halloween trick-or-treat trail with nearly 30 vendors and holiday animal encounters.

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat EventsDowntown Pensacola

Palafox Market Halloween Market

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Palafox Market North · Free

Palafox Market's Halloween edition, with trick-or-treating, a free haunted trolley, and a Creepy Crawly Zoo.

Farmers Markets30A

Seaside Farmers Market

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Seaside Amphitheater · Free to browse

A weekly Saturday morning farmers market at the Seaside Amphitheater on Central Square.

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat EventsCrestview

Downtown Crestview Fall Festival

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Main Street · Free

Main Street Crestview's annual Fall Festival with vendors, food trucks, a free Kid Zone, and trunk-or-treat.

Sunday November 1

79°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms40% rainWind 5 to 10 mph SE

Thursday November 5

Wine & Spirits Tastings30A

Seeing Red Wine Festival

6:00 PM · Seaside · Sold per event, roughly $125-$450 depending on tasting/dinner tier (per resort-partner listing)

A multi-day wine festival in Seaside featuring acclaimed wineries, chefs, and live music.

Friday November 6

Live Music & PerformancesSandestin

Tribute Weekend at Baytowne Wharf

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Events Plaza · Free

Two free nights of live tribute band performances (Pandora's Box, The 77 Experience) on the Events Plaza lawn at Baytowne Wharf.

Film Screenings30A

Mountainfilm on Tour at WaterColor

5:45 PM · WaterColor Marina Park Amphitheater · $43.35/night; $75.86 weekend pass; kids 8 & under free

A two-night outdoor documentary film festival at the WaterColor Marina Park Amphitheater.

Cultural & Heritage EventsNiceville

Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow

Twin Oaks Park (Mullet Festival Grounds) · $5 adults; $3 ages 12 & under; 3 & under free

A three-day Native American cultural celebration with dance and drumming at Twin Oaks Park in Niceville.

Food FestivalsDowntown Pensacola

Pensacola Greek Festival

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church · Free admission (food & drink sold separately)

A three-day cultural festival with Greek food, dance, and church tours at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.

Live Music & PerformancesPanama City

Panama City Songwriters Festival

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Historic Downtown Panama City · $60 GA / $100 VIP plus fees

A two-night songwriters festival across multiple venues in Historic Downtown Panama City.

Saturday November 7

Destin

Pirate Brew Fest Destin

Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill · Varies

Craft beer, live music, and pirate costumes at Destin's biggest pirate-themed beer festival, held at Fudpucker's.

TriathlonsPanama City Beach

IRONMAN Florida

Panama City Beach (Gulf swim start) · See official site (athlete registration)

A full-distance triathlon with a Gulf swim start and a bike/run course through Panama City Beach.

Food FestivalsMiramar Beach

Eggs on the Beach EggFest

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort · $56 advance / $65 day-of (adult); $15/$20 ages 13-17; 10 & under free with paid adult

A Big Green Egg cooking competition and public tasting at Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort in Miramar Beach.

Sunday November 8

Arts & Craft Festivals30A

Flutterby Arts Festival

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · The Pavilion at WaterSound Town Center · Free

A free, single-day family arts festival at The Pavilion at WaterSound Town Center.

November 2026

Arts & Craft Festivals30A

Alys Beach Crafted

Wed, Nov 11 · Alys Beach · See official site

A multi-day culinary and arts celebration in Alys Beach benefiting the Cultural Arts Alliance.

Running Races & MarathonsDowntown Pensacola

Pensacola Marathon

Wed, Nov 11 · Historic Downtown Pensacola · See official site

A downtown Pensacola marathon, half marathon, and relay race in November.

Car Shows & Cruise-InsPanama City Beach

Emerald Coast Cruizin’ Fall

Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Aaron Bessant Park · $20/day spectator admission; under 12 free

A three-day fall classic car show at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach.

Wine & Spirits Tastings30A

Rosemary Beach Uncorked

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Rosemary Beach · $225 General Admission / $350 VIP

A ten-restaurant wine and culinary walking tour through Rosemary Beach, now in its 15th year.

Destin

Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · HarborWalk Village · Tickets required; early bird pricing

Smoky BBQ, cold craft brews, and live blues on the sparkling Destin Harbor at HarborWalk Village.

Wine & Spirits Tastings30A

Grayton Beach Wine Walk

Thu, Nov 19 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Shacks Art & Mystic Porte Shops · $25

A monthly evening wine walk with live music at Shacks Art and the Mystic Porte Shops in Grayton Beach.

Artisan & Craft MarketsDestin

Destin Commons Market

Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Destin Commons · Free

Every 3rd Saturday of each month

Wine & Spirits TastingsSandestin

Sparkling Wine & Holiday Lights

Sat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · The Village of Baytowne Wharf · See ticket site

A holiday tree lighting and sparkling wine tasting event at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, now in its 14th year.

Running Races & MarathonsSandestin

Sandestin Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 22 · 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Baytowne Marina, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort · $45 adults; $35 ages 17 & under

A 5K run and 1-mile walk at Baytowne Marina with a post-race tailgate celebration.

Running Races & Marathons30A

30A 10K Thanksgiving Day Races

Thu, Nov 26 · Scenic Highway 30A · $75 (10K/5K), $30 (1-Mile Fun Run), plus signup fee

A Thanksgiving morning 10K, 5K, and 1-mile fun run along Scenic Highway 30A in Rosemary Beach.

Christmas & Holiday LightsDestin

Santa’s Arrival at Harborwalk Village

Sat, Nov 28 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · HarborWalk Village · Free

Santa kicks off Holiday on the Harbor with a grand entrance, treasure hunt, and photos at Harborwalk Village.

December 2026

Christmas & Holiday LightsSandestin

Tuba Christmas at Baytowne Wharf

Sat, Dec 12 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Events Plaza Stage, Baytowne Wharf · Free

Over 30 brass instruments perform holiday classics on the Events Plaza stage at Baytowne Wharf.

Christmas & Holiday LightsPanama City

Boat Parade of Lights

Sat, Dec 12 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Panama City Marina · Free for spectators

A free holiday boat parade of lights along the Panama City Marina, now in its 40th year.

Christmas & Holiday LightsDestin

City of Destin’s 42nd Annual Christmas Parade

Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM · Beach Drive & Harbor Blvd · Free

Floats travel down Beach Drive and Harbor Blvd in the City of Destin's annual Christmas Parade, a holiday tradition since 1984.

Christmas & Holiday LightsDestin

Destin Harbor Lighted Boat Parade

Sun, Dec 13 · 6:00 PM · Destin Harbor · Free

Decorated, illuminated boats parade along Destin Harbor followed by fireworks in this annual holiday tradition.

New Year's EveSandestin

Baytowne NYE Countdown

Thu, Dec 31 · 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM · The Village of Baytowne Wharf · See official site

A New Year's Eve celebration at Baytowne Wharf with live entertainment and two fireworks shows.

January 2027

Live Music & Performances30A

30A Songwriters Festival

Fri, Jan 15 · Multiple Venues Across 30A · Tickets vary by venue

A four-day festival bringing 125+ artists to 25+ venues across 30A every January, benefiting the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County.

February 2027

EntertainmentDowntown Pensacola

Pensacon

Fri, Feb 19 · 1:00 PM · Pensacola Bay Center · See website for ticket pricing

A three-day pop culture convention at the Pensacola Bay Center spanning comics, anime, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and fantasy.

April 2027

Live Music & PerformancesPanama City Beach

Seabreeze Jazz Festival

Wed, Apr 21 · Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater · From $350 (4-day GA)

A four day smooth jazz festival at Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater in Panama City Beach, April 21 to 25, 2027.

June 2027

Live Music & PerformancesPanama City Beach

Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam

Thu, Jun 3 · Frank Brown Park · Varies by pass type, see official site

A four day country music festival at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach, June 3 to 6, 2027.

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