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Local and Visitor School Calendars for 2025-2026: Spring Break 2026

February 28, 2026
Here is the 2025-2026 School Calendar from Visit Sout

New: Free Beach Trams To Connect Public Parking And Beach Accesses

February 24, 2026
Walton County Tourism is expanding its free Beach Tram service on

Annual Events and Festivals in South Walton

February 19, 2026
South Walton has many great events, festivals, live music and performance

37th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival Feb 20-21

February 19, 2026
The air in the Village of Baytowne Wharf changes ev

Seagrove Beach Regional Beach Access Nearing Debut

February 19, 2026
The heart of Seagrove is about to get a whole lot more accessible.

Accessibility Guide For The Public Beach Accesses In South Walton

February 17, 2026
Finding your perfect spot along South Walton’s 26 miles of shoreline is a breeze,...

Enjoy Resort-Style Senior Living In South Walton At Watersound Fountains

February 13, 2026
South Walton is an enviable vacation spot — and just off the beach at the growing and...

Alys Beach Tequila Dinner & Tasting Weekend Benefiting The Point Washington Medical Clinic March 6

February 13, 2026
Alys Beach is set to host an evening of elegance an

Stand-up Showcase Brings High Energy Comedy to Grand Boulevard March 12

February 13, 2026
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is clearing th

Enchanting "La Vie en Rouge" Fundraiser Returns to ECTC March 6

February 6, 2026
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (E

Walton County Parks Launches New Real-Life Treasure Hunt With Geocahing Challenge

January 29, 2026
Adventure seekers in Walton County have a new reason to explore our local parks and...

Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant In Seaside Celebrates 40 Years On Scenic 30A

January 29, 2026
As the sun touched the horizon on the Gulf of Mexico on a recent evening in Seaside, a...

Let The Good Times Roll: February Events At The Village Of Baytowne Wharf

January 29, 2026
February at the Village of Baytowne

Fore Her Pink Run Returns to Baytowne Wharf Jan 31

January 26, 2026
The Village of Baytowne Wharf

2026 Jubilee At The Point Washington Medical Clinic Jan 24

January 23, 2026
An extraordinary evening of compassion and communit

Pedal Through Paradise: A Local’s Guide To The Spectacular Scenic 30A Bike Trail

January 23, 2026
There is no better way to get up close and personal with South Walton's b

Hotel Effie Sandestin: A Destination Designed For Leadership, Vision, And Meaningful Momentum

January 23, 2026
The days of stuffy, windowless boardrooms are fadin

Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park Feb 7

January 23, 2026
Winter in South Walton brings a special kind of mag

Sinfonia Gulf Coast Presents Toast ’N Jam: Sincerely, Sondheim With Nicholas Rodriguez Feb 15

January 23, 2026
Valentine's Day weekend in South Walton just got a

8th Annual Hard Hats & High Heels At Hilton Sandestin Beach Feb 13

January 22, 2026
There is a special kind of magic that happens when a community trades its beach flip-...

SoWal Photo Galleries of Every Beach, Bay & Lake Access in South Walton FL

January 22, 2026
Did you know we have more than 1,400 photos of every public Beach

SoWal Insider's Guide to 30A Songwriters Festival 2026

January 16, 2026
The 30A Songwriters Festival

Grayton Beach Central Parking: Catch The Trolley To The Beach Or Walk To Dining & Shopping

January 15, 2026
Just north of Grayton Beach and Scenic 30A is a large parking lot with tr

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