Events

Join the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) in Destin for Concerts in the Village on Thursday Nights April 4 through June 6.

The Florida Travel Guide named The Concerts in the Village as one of the “Top Ten Things to Do” in Northwest Florida. The Foundation presents annual concerts in a spring and summer series featuring a diverse genre of music suitable for all ages and families spanning four generations. National, regional and local musicians perform annually on the Dugas Stage.

Celebrate Earth Day with Sandestin on Saturday, April 20 at Baytowne Marina. Beginning at 7:30AM, help clean the shoreline by removing plastics and other debris harmful to local wildlife, bay water and natural resources along the Sandestin boundary of Choctawatchee Bay. Refreshments will be provided.

7:30 - Gather, mingle, meet and greet with morning refreshments
7:45 - Welcome and appreciation
7:50 - Start Pickup
9:30 - Raffle Costa Sunglasses and Prize
10:00 - Gather collections and take a picture!

The E.O Wilson Biophilia Center will benefit from the Sip for Sustainability initiative this Earth Day in an effort to preserve our beautiful Florida ecosystem.

This upcoming May is Hibiscus Guesthouse's 30th anniversary and you're invited to join in the celebration!

"Be" Word Contest

Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) will host La Vie En Rouge, an inaugural signature event, on Thursday, March 28 from 6-9 p.m.

The non-profit theater company, located at 560 Grand Boulevard, Suite 200 in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, will be transformed into a 19th-century Parisian cabaret, courtesy of décor sponsor, Clay 30A. The event will feature live performances, dazzling costumes, and a vibrant atmosphere inspired by the hit musical, Moulin Rouge.

Stinky's Bait Shack Annual Pompano Tournament, the longest running fishing tournament in Walton County, is set for March 31 - May 5 with daily weigh-ins open at The Shack from 8am - 8pm. 

Cash and prizes rewarded. All participants are invited to register online and view tournament rules & regulations at stinkysbaitshop.com. For registration and information stop by Stinky's Bait Shack or call 850-622-BAIT.

The 2024 Emerald Coast Songwriter's Spring Festival is set for Saturday, March 30th at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin, Florida from Noon til 10PM. 

Get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating melodies and heartfelt lyrics of talented songwriters from around the world. Featured artists include: Jada Cato, Bruce Smelley, Jessie Ritter, Faithe Franklin, and more!

Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) will be offering many summer camp options for children this summer. Dance, sing, act, or be behind the scenes in one (or more) of these fantastic summer camps. Many of the camps are being held at ECTC in Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, but there are a few options in Seaside, Panama City and Defuniak Springs. Payment plans are always available.

Join Old Florida Fish House this spring for an unforgettable music experience at the Lakeside Songwriters Concert Series on Friday evenings, March through May, from 6-8pm.

Enjoy some of today's favorite artists and songwriters as they take the stage for intimate concerts. Tickets available online at oldflfishhouse.com/lakesidesongwritersconcert. 

North Beach Social is celebrating three years in business with a Spring Kickoff Party all day March 2, 2024. The event will feature a shrimp and crab boil along with other food and drink specials. Patrons will enjoy live music with Mark and Krissa from 1-4PM and DJ Naura 6-9PM with a photo booth to capture the memories. Face painting and crafts for the kids will be available from 12-4PM. Make your favorite specialty drink a double and get it in a Bacardi bucket for an additional $3. Plus, there will be a Bacardi Bike giveaway!