Kids & Family

Save the date for the 2022 SWFD Junior Lifeguard Program. Mark your calendars for registration starting at noon on April 8th, 2022!

The Village of Baytowne Wharf & Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort announces great gumbo paired with first-rate family fun at the Gulf Coast’s favorite winter food event – the 33rd  Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival, held on Saturday, February 19th at The Village of Baytowne Wharf.

The Seaside School Half Marathon + 5K will be back in-person for the 20th anniversary running on Sunday, February 20th, 2022, in Seaside.

The Friends of Eden Gardens State Park invite the community to the annual Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park on Saturday, February 12th from 10:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m. 

Visitors are invited to stroll through amazing gardens full of unique Camellias, see displays and demonstrations, historic re-enactments, and learn about Camellia propagating and growing. Camellias will be available for a donation from the nursery. 

On the bay in Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort is The Village of Baytowne Wharf, the place to be on Wednesday evenings  where live music concerts take place in the Baytowne Events Plaza from 7-9 p.m. Excellent local and regional artists perform throughout the year, beginning in March.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets the concerts are free and open to the public, beginning in March and continuing through the year.

Fish Out of Water, located at Watercolor Inn, invites you to enjoy brunch featuring live music every Sunday from 11 AM - 1 PM. Fish Out of Water focuses on the fresh flavors of the coast combined with one of SoWal's most impressive Gulf views. 

Brunch: 8 AM – 2 PM | Live Music: 11 AM - 1 PM

Upcoming Lineup
Jan 30 | Kyle Lamonica
Feb 6 | Joey Shaling
Feb 13 | Kyle Lamonica
Feb 20 | Otha Allen
Feb 27 | Ken Johnson

The 12th annual Swamp Writer Music Festival will take place January 13-16, 2022 in Dune Allen Beach on the west end of Scenic 30A.

Make a splash on New Year's Day! The South Walton Fire District will host the annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day at Ed Walline Regional Beach Access across from Gulf Place Town Center.

You don't want to miss The Village of Baytowne Wharf's end-of-the-year celebration!

Ring in the New Year with an evening to remember, with two breathtaking fireworks displays at 8pm & midnight.

Enjoy a family-friendly evening from 6pm-8pm with face painting, kids activities, and LIVE music from DJ Vladi on the Baytowne LIVE stage. Finish off the family-friendly evening with the first fireworks display at 8pm.