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123 upcoming events · What's on this weekend

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Saturday October 10

78°Partly Sunny4% rainWind 15 to 20 mph W

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 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.

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.

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.

Sunday October 11

81°SunnyWind 10 mph W

Live Music & Performances30A

Watersound PorchFest

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Watersound Origins · Free

Front porches across Watersound Origins turn into concert stages for an afternoon of neighborhood live music.

EntertainmentDestin

Emerald Coast Mahj Classic

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Henderson Beach Resort · $214

A one day NMJL mahjong tournament at Henderson Beach Resort in Destin, October 11, 2026.

Monday October 12 Columbus Day

84°SunnyWind 5 to 10 mph NW

Charity Golf Tournaments30A

Tom Glavine’s Field of Dreams Golf Outing

6:00 PM · Camp Creek Inn · Registration required

A charity golf tournament hosted by MLB Hall of Famer Tom Glavine at Camp Creek, benefiting The Seaside School.

Tuesday October 13

84°SunnyWind 5 to 10 mph W

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.

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.

Wednesday October 14

85°Sunny1% rainWind 5 to 10 mph SW

Thursday October 15

84°Sunny1% rainWind 5 to 10 mph SE

Wine & Spirits Tastings30A

Grayton Beach Wine Walk

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.

Wine & Spirits Tastings30A

Harvest Wine & Food Festival

Cerulean Park, WaterColor · $100-$588 depending on event/tier

A four-day wine and food festival with winemaker dinners, a Grand Tasting, and jazz brunch at WaterColor.

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.

Friday October 16

83°Sunny6% rainWind 5 to 10 mph SE

Beer FestivalsPanama City Beach

Panama City Beach Oktoberfest

4:00 PM · Aaron Bessant Park · $20 GA (advance, 3-day); kids 12 & under free; Stein Pass/VIP pricing not independently confirmed

A German-style beer festival at Aaron Bessant Park with multiple ticket tiers.

Beer FestivalsSandestin

Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival

6:00 PM – 5:00 PM · The Village of Baytowne Wharf · $45-$95 depending on ticket tier

A weekend craft beer festival at the Village of Baytowne Wharf featuring 100+ beers, a Friday preview bash, and Saturday grand tasting.

Destin

2nd Annual Mayor’s Charity Gala

5:30 PM · Henderson Beach Resort · From $86

An evening of fine dining, live entertainment, and auctions at Henderson Beach Resort benefiting Northwest Florida youth programs.

Live Music & PerformancesDestin

Bachata Weekender in Destin

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Bric à Brac · See ticket link for pricing

A weekend of Bachata dance workshops and socials at Bric à Brac in Destin, October 16 to 18, 2026.

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat EventsPensacola

Beach-O-Ween

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Pensacola Beach Boardwalk · Free

A free Halloween celebration on the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk with a bounce house, costume contest, and games.

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat EventsDowntown Pensacola

Gallery Night: Ghoul-ery Night

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Palafox Street, Downtown Pensacola · Free

Downtown Pensacola's monthly Gallery Night goes Halloween with a costume contest and artists along Palafox Street.

Saturday October 17

Charity Galas & FundraisersFort Walton Beach

Black Cat Ball

6:00 PM – 9:30 PM · Fort Walton Beach Elks Lodge #1795 · $75 general admission; $425 table of 6

A charitable gala at the Fort Walton Beach Elks Lodge on Okaloosa Island benefiting SOCKS.

Theater & Performing ArtsNiceville

NFSO – Fire and Fate

7:00 PM · Mattie Kelly Arts Center · See box office for pricing

A Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra concert at Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville, October 17, 2026.

Monday October 19

Artisan & Craft MarketsNiceville

Niceville Bazaar

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Mullet Festival Grounds · Free

A free community market at the Mullet Festival Grounds with about 200 vendors, food trucks, and live music.

Wednesday October 21

Thursday October 22

Jeep & Off-Road EventsDestin

Jeepalooza Beach Jam

9:00 AM · Destin Event Grounds · Free for spectators; Jeep registration $7-$750 by tier

A three-day Jeep festival in Destin featuring a poker run, show-n-shine, and Saturday sunset parade.

Live Music & Performances30A

SOWAL Jazz Fest

Multiple Venues (SOWAL House, Distillery 98, Obscure 30Ave) · Tickets vary by show

A multi-venue jazz festival across South Walton, presented by the SOWAL Foundation with a-la-carte show tickets.

Friday October 23

Arts & Craft FestivalsDestin

Festival of the Arts

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · MKAF Cultural Arts Village · Free

A free, juried fine arts festival at the MKAF Cultural Arts Village with a Friday kickoff and a full festival weekend.

Saturday October 24

Destin

Destin Songwriter Festival

Destin Harbor Boardwalk · Varies

Hit songwriters tell the stories behind their songs on intimate waterfront stages along Destin Harbor.

Destin

McGuire’s Halloween Run

McGuire's Irish Pub · Varies

Destin's most festive fall road race, starting and ending with a costume party at McGuire's Irish Pub.

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat EventsDestin

HarborWalk Village Halloween Spooktacular

3:00 PM – 10:00 PM · HarborWalk Village · Free

An afternoon carnival, costume contest, and harbor fireworks make up HarborWalk Village's Halloween celebration.

Running Races & Marathons30A

Run Watersound

The Pavilion at Watersound Origins · Free

A community fun run through Watersound Origins starting at The Pavilion.

Charity Galas & FundraisersDestin

Fleets & Eats: Sip, Sail, Repeat

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM · The Edge Seafood Restaurant & SkyBar · From $55.20

A catamaran harbor crawl and afterparty on Destin Harbor benefiting Emerald Coast Autism Center, October 24, 2026.

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.

October 2026

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat EventsDestin

Boo Bash at Destin Commons

Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Destin Commons · Free

A free, family-friendly Halloween weekend at Destin Commons with a pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, and a costume contest.

Arts & Craft Festivals30A

Alys Beach Fall Festival

Sun, Oct 25 · Alys Beach Amphitheatre · Free

A family fall festival at the Alys Beach Amphitheatre with games, treats, and live entertainment.

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat EventsDestin

City of Destin’s 26th Annual Fall Festival

Mon, Oct 26 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Destin Community Center · Free

The City of Destin's annual Fall Festival brings family-friendly fun to the Destin Community Center every October.

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat EventsDestin

Destin Library Halloween Hike

Wed, Oct 28 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Destin Library · Free

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

Arts & Craft FestivalsPensacola

Foo Foo Festival

Thu, Oct 29 · Multiple venues throughout Pensacola · Mixed - some events free, some ticketed

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

Destin

Hairball at Club LA

Thu, Oct 29 · Club LA · Varies

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

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat Events30A

Noche de los Muertos at Alys Beach

Fri, Oct 30 · Caliza Pool · Tickets required, 21+

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

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat Events30A

The Big Chill 30A Halloween Party

Fri, Oct 30 · 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 EventsCrestview

Downtown Crestview Fall Festival

Sat, Oct 31 · 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.

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat Events30A

Seaside Trick-or-Treat: The Wizard of Oz

Sat, Oct 31 · Seaside Town Center · Free

Seaside's annual themed trick-or-treat night, with Town Center shops decorated around a movie theme.

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat EventsDowntown Pensacola

Palafox Market Halloween Market

Sat, Oct 31 · 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.

Halloween & Trunk-or-Treat EventsPanama City Beach

ZooWorld Panama City Beach: Zoo Boo

Sat, Oct 31 · 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.

November 2026

Wine & Spirits Tastings30A

Seeing Red Wine Festival

Thu, Nov 5 · 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.

Live Music & PerformancesSandestin

Tribute Weekend at Baytowne Wharf

Fri, Nov 6 · 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

Fri, Nov 6 · 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

Fri, Nov 6 · 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

Fri, Nov 6 · 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.

Arts & Craft FestivalsDowntown Pensacola

Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival

Fri, Nov 6 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Seville Square · Free

A free, three-day juried arts festival with a children's festival at Seville Square in downtown Pensacola.

Air Shows & SpectaclesPensacola

NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show

Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 AM · Naval Air Station Pensacola · Free general admission; paid premium seating available

A free weekend air show featuring the Blue Angels at Naval Air Station Pensacola.

Live Music & PerformancesPanama City

Panama City Songwriters Festival

Fri, Nov 6 · 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.

TriathlonsPanama City Beach

IRONMAN Florida

Sat, Nov 7 · 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

Sat, Nov 7 · 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.

Destin

Pirate Brew Fest Destin

Sat, Nov 7 · 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.

Arts & Craft Festivals30A

Flutterby Arts Festival

Sun, Nov 8 · 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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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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