Oct 16–18

Things to Do This Weekend on the Emerald Coast

This weekend in the Emerald Coast, October 16 through October 18, there are 35 events on the calendar, including Bachata Weekender in Destin, Bourbon Blending Experience and Beach-O-Ween. Updated as listings come in.

35 events

Friday October 16

83°Sunny1% rainWind 5 to 10 mph NW

Live Music & PerformancesDestin

Bachata Weekender in Destin

Fri & Sat & Sun · 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.

Wine & Spirits TastingsCrestview

Bourbon Blending Experience

Fri & Sat · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Timber Creek Distillery · $100

This guided experience blends education, tasting, and interaction into one clear and engaging process. Create a bourbon that fits your taste!

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.

EntertainmentFront Beach Road Corridor

Karaoke Night at Shuckums

Fri & Sat & Sun · 4:00 PM · Shuckums Oyster Pub & Seafood Grill · See venue for details

PCB's legendary nightly karaoke bar on Front Beach Road, singing every night starting at 4pm.

Beer FestivalsPanama City Beach

Panama City Beach Oktoberfest

Fri & Sat & Sun · 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.

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.

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 & Performances30A

Red Bar Jazz Band

Fri & Sat · 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.

Beer FestivalsSandestin

Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival

Fri & Sat · 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.

Film Screenings30A

Eden Gardens October Film Series

Fri & Sat & Sun · Eden Gardens State Park · Park admission

An outdoor film series at the historic antebellum-style Eden Gardens State Park in Santa Rosa Beach.

Wine & Spirits Tastings30A

Harvest Wine & Food Festival

Fri & Sat & Sun · 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.

Saturday October 17

74°Sunny1% rainWind 15 to 25 mph NE

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

Sat & Sun · 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.

Community & CharityPanama City

Trash to Closet Pop-Up Market

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Shop The Closet

Upcycle and thrift pop-up at Shop The Closet! Shop one-of-a-kind upcycled pieces from local artists, bring your own clothes to upgrade, or grab something from the "blanks rack" and make your own wearable design. Free to attend. Proceeds support Save The Closet, a local nonprofit providing free cloth

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.

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.

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.

Sunday October 18

76°SunnyWind 15 to 20 mph NE

Good to know

What counts as "this weekend" in the Emerald Coast?

Friday through Sunday, currently Oct 16–18. When a holiday falls on the Thursday before or the Monday after, the weekend stretches to include it. From Monday to Thursday the page shows the coming weekend; from Friday it shows the one under way.

How current is this list?

It is built live from the The Emerald Coast Guide events calendar every time the page loads, so a new the Emerald Coast event appears here as soon as it is approved. Times, venues and prices come from the event listing itself. A weekend roundup story is also published each Thursday morning.

How do I get an event in the Emerald Coast listed?

Submit it free through the Submit an Event form with the date, time, venue and a photo. Approved events show on the calendar, on this page and, when they fall on a weekend, in the weekly roundup.

Looking further ahead? See all upcoming events. Hosting something? Submit an event.