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The wild places of Florida and the animals that call them home are taking center stage this summer as two premier advocacy organizations team up for a massive milestone. Alaqua Animal Refuge is throwing open its gates to host The Wild Within: Florida Wildlife Federation 90th Birthday Celebration. This free community event takes place on Saturday, June 7, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. at Alaqua’s beautiful 100-acre home in Freeport.

While many know Chef Jim Shirley as one of the most successful business owners in South Walton, few truly know the quiet, humble heart behind the apron. He doesn’t seek the spotlight for his generosity, but Jim is a cornerstone of our SoWal community, working tirelessly behind the scenes to lift up those around him.

Art Month presented by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), is a month-long celebration of the arts held each May in Walton County, Florida.

Get ready to jam for a cause May 9th, 2026, as DwightFest takes over the beautiful Watersound Pavilion at Watersound Town Center on the east end of SoWal!

The music rolls from 3 PM to 8 PM, showcasing an incredible lineup of live music that you won’t want to miss. Featured artists include: Sam Bush and the Sam Band, Dread Clampitt, Waco Ramblers, Duke and TK Bardwell, Saunders Boyz.

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) kicks off Art Month in Walton County with the 38th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival on May 2 & 3, 2026.

The vibrant greens of the golf links at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in SoWal are calling for a cause that supports our four-legged friends.

The 5th Annual FORE! The Love of Animals Golf Tournament, presented by Sandestin Investments, returns to The Links Golf Club at Sandestin on Saturday, May 9, 2026. This fan-favorite scramble offers a competitive yet lighthearted way to support local animal rescue efforts.

Get your lines ready—something exciting is coming to SoWal: the first-ever Battle of the Bayou Fishing Tournament, benefiting Point Washington Medical Clinic - it's a brand-new fundraising event benefiting the free, volunteer-driven primary care clinic serving uninsured and underinsured residents across the Florida Panhandle.

Get tickets/register online.

Celebrating the donation of 2,295 acres for the Choctawhatchee River Delta Preserve in Walton County, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 9, at 10 a.m.

Hosted by the Northwest Florida Water Management District and The Nature Conservancy, the event will take place at 87 Pitts Bayshore Drive in Freeport. Officials and partners will gather to commemorate the preservation of this significant tract of land along the Choctawhatchee River and Bay.

Join Caring & Sharing of South Walton for the Spring Fashion Show, presented by Emerald Coast Hospice, on Sunday, March 29th, 2026, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. 

Alys Beach is set to host an evening of elegance and purpose this March, blending the art of fine spirits with a mission to support local healthcare.

The Valor Tequila Dinner & Tasting Weekend kicks off on Friday, March 6, offering a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy world-class tequila while supporting the Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC).