Kids & Family

The Sandestin Gumbo Festival takes place in The Village of Baytowne Wharf on Feb 23rd & 24th. The event is a beloved local winter tradition in South Walton, Florida. Featuring gumbo tasting throughout The Village as well as a bloody mary competition and live music. This year’s event is promising to serve up fun for everyone.

Visit SandestinGumboFestival.com for tickets and details, including a daily schedule of events and entertainment. Event will happen rain or shine.

Rinse off the old and welcome the new! South Walton Fire District will hold its 10th Annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day at Ed Walline Public Beach Access.

 In-person sign-up starts at 11 a.m. at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar on January 1, 2024, which will be followed by a costume contest at 12 p.m., and the Plunge itself at 1 p.m.

Grand Boulevard at Sandestin has an impressive line-up of events for this holiday season.

Included this year are Grand Boulevard’s signature holiday celebrations, Coastal White Christmas Holiday Celebration and Hometown Parade, and numerous festive, family-friendly activities. These events are open to the public at no cost.

Bring the whole family to the Brunch Buffet with Santa at Old Florida Fish House on Saturday, December 16th from 10AM - 2PM. Enjoy all your breakfast favorites paired with hot cocoa with marshmallows and photos with Santa himself!

Purchasing tickets in advance is encouraged: Adults $29, Kids $14. To purchase tickets & learn more, visit oldfloridafishhouse.com.

Join Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort for an unforgettable holiday celebration on Saturday, December 16 from 3 - 6 p.m. at The Grand Lawn in The Grand Sandestin.

What better way to get into the holiday spirit than with a Week of Holiday Cheer at Hilton Sandestin Golf Resort & Spa?

At the foot of the 331 bridge on the Choctawhatchee Bay, Chef Jim Shirley has built an emporium of fun, food, and entertainment on the shore!

All in one spot in SoWal you'll find something for everyone at North Beach Social, The Bay, and Farm & Fire.

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invites you to join them for Santa's Camp Christmas in the park on Friday, December 8th from 4-8PM and Saturday, December 9th from 3-8PM. Celebrate the season with lots of activities for the kids, crafts, music, and food for all!

Topsy's Polar Express will take you past Santa's Workshop to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole! Tickets for the Polar Express are a suggested donation of $5 each. A child two years of age or younger may sit on an adult's lap at no charge. Trams run until 7PM each night.

We are pawsitively thrilled to announce that we just received word from the North Pole that Santa Paws will be making his annual stop at AJ's Grayton Beach on Sunday, December 10th from 11am till 3pm.

Bring your fur babies out for Sunday brunch in our outdoor courtyard and get their photo taken with Santa! Enjoy Tito's Drink specials, live music with Will & Linda and grab some Tito's swag for your favorite fur baby from the Tito's team.

Tis the season for holiday cheer and shopping with a purpose! Join Alaqua Animal Refuge on Sunday, December 10th as they host a Holiday Bazaar Benefit. Beginning at 11AM, shop beautiful and unique handcrafted gift items by our local artists and craftsmen. Festive music and delicious brunch-style treats will also add to the enjoyment.