From local networking events to celebrations and festivals, we’ve gathered up a few of the most-anticipated events happening in the next few months so you can easily add them to your calendar!
October
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours
- Thursday, October 17th, 5:30 p.m. | Ashley HomeStore, Fort Walton Beach
8th Annual Harvest Wine and Food Festival
- Thursday, October 17th through Sunday, October 20th | Various Locations, WaterColor
- Saturday, October 19th, 10 a.m. | Emerald Coast Indoor Shooting and Sport, Valparaiso
- Sunday, October 20th, 10 a.m. | Emerald Coast Indoor Shooting and Sport, Valparaiso
Glock Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) Indoor League
- Monday, October 21st, 10 a.m. | Emerald Coast Indoor Shooting and Sport, Valparaiso
- Friday, October 25th, 4:30 p.m. | Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, Miramar Beach
Festival of the Arts: Arty Kick Off Party
- Friday, October 25th, 6 p.m. | Henderson Beach Resort, Destin
29th Annual Festival of the Arts
- Saturday, October 26th, 9 a.m. | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, Destin
- Saturday, October 26th, 11 a.m. | Alaqua Animal Refuge
Movie on the Beach: The Haunted Mansion
- Saturday, October 26th, 7 p.m. | The Boardwalk, Okaloosa Island
29th Annual Festival of the Arts
- Sunday, October 27th, 10 a.m. | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, Destin
- Sunday, October 27th, 11 a.m. | Seville Quarter, Pensacola
- Thursday, October 31st, 4 p.m. | Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, Miramar Beach
- Thursday, October 31st, 5 p.m. | The Boardwalk, Okaloosa Island
November
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Coffee
- Friday, November 1st, 7 a.m. | Christian Life Center at First Baptist Chuch, Fort Walton Beach
- Sunday, November 3rd, 5 p.m. | Rock Out Climbing Gym, Destin
Luminescence: Catalyst by Candlelight
- Thursday, November 7th, 7:30 p.m. | Seaside Chapel, Seaside
- Friday, November 8th, 5 p.m. | Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, Miramar Beach
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Nothing But Networking
- Thursday, November 14th, 11:30 a.m. | AJ’s on the Bayou, Fort Walton Beach
Glock Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) Indoor League
- Monday, November 18th, 10 a.m. | Emerald Coast Indoor Shooting and Sport, Valparaiso
Château and Charcuterie with Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation
- Wednesday, November 20th, 5 p.m. | The Salty Butcher 30A, Santa Rosa Beach
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours
- Thursday, November 21st, 5:30 p.m. | Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, Fort Walton Beach
Hometown Holiday Parade and Celebration
- Friday, November 22nd, 5 p.m. | Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, Miramar Beach
Thanksending Bouldering Competition
- Sunday, November 24th, 10 a.m. | Rock Out Climbing Gym, Destin
December
- Sunday, December 1st, 5 p.m. | Rock Out Climbing Gym, Destin
- Tuesday, December 3rd, 4 p.m. | Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, Miramar Beach
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce’s First Friday Coffee
- Friday, December 6th, 7 a.m. | Christian Life Center at First Baptist Chuch, Fort Walton Beach
- Fridays and Saturdays starting December 6th, 5 p.m. | Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, Miramar Beach
Holiday Open House and Shop-About
- Saturday, December 7th, 12 p.m. | Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, Miramar Beach
- Saturday, December 7th, 11 a.m. | Alaqua Animal Refuge, Freeport
Big Band Holiday Toast ‘n Jam feat Morgan James
- Sunday, December 8th, 10:30 a.m. | Henderson Beach Resort, Destin
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Party
- Wednesday, December 10th, 5 p.m. | Harvey F. Eckhoff Post 7674, Fort Walton Beach
- Saturday, December 14th, 7:30 p.m. | Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, Okaloosa Island