Here is what is happening across the Emerald Coast this weekend, Oct 23–25. Times and prices come straight from each event listing, so tap through for tickets, directions and the latest details.
Friday October 23
79°SunnyWind 5 to 10 mph NE
Thunder Beach Fall Motorcycle Rally
A five-day fall motorcycle rally across multiple venues in Panama City Beach.
Festival of the Arts
A free, juried fine arts festival at the MKAF Cultural Arts Village with a Friday kickoff and a full festival weekend.
Jeepalooza Beach Jam
A three-day Jeep festival in Destin featuring a poker run, show-n-shine, and Saturday sunset parade.
Bourbon Blending Experience
This guided experience blends education, tasting, and interaction into one clear and engaging process. Create a bourbon that fits your taste!
Karaoke Night at Shuckums
PCB's legendary nightly karaoke bar on Front Beach Road, singing every night starting at 4pm.
Red Bar Jazz Band
Live jazz four nights a week at The Red Bar, Grayton Beach's beloved dive-bar-meets-bistro on 30A.
Concerts at The Landing
Free Friday night concerts at Fort Walton Beach Landing, running through October 23, 2026.
Karaoke Night at 5 O’Clock Somewhere
Friday night karaoke at 5 O'Clock Somewhere in the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin.
Karaoke Night at Harry T’s Lighthouse
Weekend karaoke at Harry T's Lighthouse in HarborWalk Village, a Destin Harbor landmark.
Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons at Bric à Brac
Weekly Friday salsa and bachata dance lessons at Bric à Brac in Destin, open to all skill levels.
Karaoke Night at Donovan’s Reef
Panama City Beach's go-to karaoke bar on Front Beach Road, singing nightly starting at 9pm.
Alys Beach Howl-O-Ween & Pet Parade
A costume parade for pets and their owners through Alys Beach's Fonville Press courtyard.
SOWAL Jazz Fest
A multi-venue jazz festival across South Walton, presented by the SOWAL Foundation with a-la-carte show tickets.
Stinky’s Fall Pompano & Grand Slam Fishing Tournament
A month-long inshore fishing tournament out of Stinky's Fish Camp on 30A, with prizes for pompano and grand slam catches.
Saturday October 24
76°SunnyWind 15 mph NE
Downtown Fort Walton Beach Saturday Market
A twice-monthly local vendor market at Landing Park in Downtown Fort Walton Beach.
Grand Boulevard Farmers Market
A weekly Saturday morning farmers market in the park at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach.
Seaside Farmers Market
A weekly Saturday morning farmers market at the Seaside Amphitheater on Central Square.
Boo at the Zoo
Four Halloween weekends of trick-or-treating through Gulf Breeze Zoo.
Emerald Coast Zoo Trick or Treat
Two days of costumes, candy, and animal encounters at Emerald Coast Zoo in Crestview.
Science and Discovery Center Panama City: Spooky Science
Halloween-themed hands-on experiments and crafts for kids at the Science and Discovery Center of Northwest Florida.
HarborWalk Village Halloween Spooktacular
An afternoon carnival, costume contest, and harbor fireworks make up HarborWalk Village's Halloween celebration.
Fleets & Eats: Sip, Sail, Repeat
A catamaran harbor crawl and afterparty on Destin Harbor benefiting Emerald Coast Autism Center, October 24, 2026.
Karaoke Night at Fatboys Destin
Weekly karaoke at Fatboys Destin, a burger joint on the Destin Harbor with a lively bar scene.
Rocktober Concert Series at HarborWalk Village
Free live bands and harbor fireworks every Saturday in October at HarborWalk Village.
Latin Night at Bosforo
Saturday Latin Night at Bosforo in Miramar Beach, with Latin music, dancing, and coastal dining.
Comedy Night at The Block
Weekly Saturday stand-up comedy at The Block in Fort Walton Beach, featuring nationally touring comedians.
Destin Songwriter Festival
Hit songwriters tell the stories behind their songs on intimate waterfront stages along Destin Harbor.
McGuire’s Halloween Run
Destin's most festive fall road race, starting and ending with a costume party at McGuire's Irish Pub.
Run Watersound
A community fun run through Watersound Origins starting at The Pavilion.
Seaside Halloweener Derby and Dog Costume Contest
A dachshund derby and dog costume contest on the Seaside Amphitheatre lawn.
Sunday October 25
77°SunnyWind 15 to 20 mph NE
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