?? DECEMBER 2025 EVENTS CALENDAR

30A • Destin • Miramar Beach • Fort Walton Beach • Freeport • DeFuniak Springs & More

All Month Long

• Baytowne on Ice – Hours vary daily – Village of Baytowne Wharf

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1

• 5:00 pm – Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night – Royal Palm Grille


• 6:30 pm – Trivia Night – Destin Brewery


• 7:00 pm – Trivia Night – Beachview Breakfast & Grill


• 7:00 pm – Trivia Night – Soundside FWB

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2

• 4:00 pm – Festival of Trees – Grand Boulevard


• 5:30 pm – Multi Chamber YP Ugly Sweater Holiday Party – 3rd Planet Brewing


• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – AJ’s on the Bayou


• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – Hooters Destin


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Karaoke – Fat Boys Destin


• 6:00 pm – Trivia Night – Rick’s Crab Trap FWB


• 6:30 pm – Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade – Eglin Pkwy, FWB


• 7:00 pm – Open Mic Night – Soundside FWB

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3

• 11:00 am – 393 Municipal Parking Facility Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony


• 4:00–6:00 pm – Sounds of Seaside Concert Series – Seaside


• 5:00 pm – Bonfire on the Beach – The Bay


• 5:00 pm – Music Match Game Night – The Island Resort


• 5:00 pm – Trivia Night – Down Island


• 5:00 pm – Business Entrepreneur Night – Soundside FWB


• 5:00 pm – Dinner with Santa – Chick-fil-A South Walton


• 5:00–8:00 pm – Mahjong Christmas – The Courtyard at Pescado


• 5:30 pm – Run Club – Destin Brewery


• 5:30–9:00 pm – The Red Bar Jazz Band – The Red Bar


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Will Thompson Band – Local Catch Bar & Grill


• 6:00–8:00 pm – Wednesday Night Concert Series: Holiday Edition + Visits with Santa – Baytowne Wharf


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Stinky’s Bait Shack Live Music + Comedy Night – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Zack Miller – Red Fish Taco


• 6:00 pm – Holly Jolly Baytowne – Baytowne Wharf


• 6:00 pm – Rock n Roll Bingo – Fatboys Niceville


• 6:00 pm – Paint & Sip – 311 Main Street, Destin


• 6:00 pm – Trivia Night – Craft Bar @ The Harbor


• 6:30–9:30 pm – Alex Napier – Old Florida Fish House


• 7:00 pm – Music Bingo – Hooters Destin


• 7:00 pm – Trivia Night – Boardroom Pub FWB


• 7:00 pm – Karaoke – Kenny D’s


• 7:00 pm – Karaoke – AJ’s Oyster Shanty


• 7:00 pm – Dion Jones – AJ’s Grayton Beach

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4

• 8:00 am–12:00 pm – Grayton Locals Market – Grayton Beach


• 10:00–11:00 am – Ranger-Guided Nature Hike – Camp Helen State Park


• 5:00–7:00 pm – Bingo Nights – Hotel Effie


• 5:00–7:00 pm – Michael Johnson – Havana Beach Bar & Grill


• 5:30–9:00 pm – The Red Bar Jazz Band – The Red Bar


• 6:00–8:00 pm – Iron & Grape Prohibition Party – Iron & Grape


• 6:00 pm – Opus Vintage Release Dinner – The Bay


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Outro – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – The B Bar Niceville


• 6:00 pm – City of Destin’s 39th Annual Tree Lighting – Destin Community Center


• 6:30–9:30 pm – Little Black Dress Night – Marina Café


• 7:00 pm – Annie – Emerald Coast Theatre Company


• 7:00 pm – Fort Comedy Open Mic Standup – Downtown Music Hall


• 7:00 pm – Karaoke with Mary-aoke – Soundside FWB


• 7:00–10:00 pm – Dueling Pianos – Old Florida Fish House


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Live Music – Hotel Effie Lobby Bar


• 9:00 pm – Karaoke Night – AJ’s Grayton Beach


• 9:00 pm – Karaoke Night – Harry T’s Lighthouse


• 10:00 pm – Ladies Night – McGuire’s Destin

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5

• 11:00 am – ECTC: A Christmas Carol – Seaside Post Office


• 11:00 am–4:00 pm – Alys Beach Blood Drive – Alys Beach


• 11:00 am–4:00 pm – Friday Martini Lunch – Skybar Destin


• 3:00 pm – Photos With Santa – Wood Foot Beer


• 4:00 pm – Fire Pit Friday – 30A Distilling Co


• 4:00 pm – Bryan Bludworth – AJ’s Grayton Beach


• 4:30–8:30 pm – Russ Whitten – Old Florida Fish House


• 5:00–8:00 pm – CAA Creative Kids Night – Cultural Arts Alliance


• 5:00–7:00 pm – Michael Johnson – Havana Beach Bar & Grill


• 5:00 pm – Jolly Jubilee – Destin Commons


• 5:00 pm – Movies on the Lawn – HarborWalk Village


• 5:00 pm – Free Beach Bonfire – Royal Palm Grille


• 5:00 pm – Cocoa with a Cop & Toys For Tots – Niceville Police Department


• 5:30–9:00 pm – The Red Bar Jazz Band – The Red Bar


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Jamah Terry – Fish Out of Water


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Cadillac Willy – Red Fish Taco


• 6:00–8:00 pm – Watersound First Friday Concert Series – Watersound


• 6:00–8:00 pm – Baytowne Wharf Ice Skating Extravaganza – Baytowne Wharf


• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – Kluges Rucken Fidiculous BBQ


• 6:30 pm – Movies on the Lawn – Destin Commons


• 7:00 pm – Karaoke – Island Wing Company


• 7:00 pm – Annie – Emerald Coast Theatre Company


• 7:00–10:00 pm – Rhino Jockeys + Matt Miller – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Dueling Pianos – Old Florida Fish House


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Live Music – Hotel Effie Lobby Bar


• 8:00 pm – DJ Charles – AJ’s Grayton Beach


• 8:00 pm – Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons – Bric a Brac


• 8:00 pm–2:00 am – Latin Night – Bosforo (Miramar Beach)


• 8:00 pm – Karaoke – 5 o’Clock Somewhere – Baytowne Wharf


• 9:00 pm – Jarred McConnell & High Aces – AJ’s Grayton Beach

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

• 8:00 am–2:00 pm – Brunch & Live Music – Fish Out of Water


• 8:00–11:00 am – Breakfast With Santa – Aegean Shalimar


• 8:00 am – Gingerbread Man Ornament Kids Workshop – Home Depot


• 8:00 am – Farmers Market – The Landing, FWB


• 9:00 am–1:00 pm – Grand Boulevard Farmers Market


• 9:00 am–1:00 pm – Seaside Farmers Market – Seaside


• 9:00 am–4:00 pm – Seaside Holiday Market – Seaside


• 9:00 am – Main Brew Merry Market – Main Brew Coffee


• 9:00 am – Winter Sandyland – The Island Resort


• 9:00 am – City of Destin’s Painting at the Park – 206 Harbor Blvd


• 9:00 am – Christmas Donut Decorating – Heirloom Donuts, Santa Rosa Beach


• 9:00 am–12:00 pm – Breakfast With Santa & Mrs. Claus – Ovide at Hotel Effie


• 10:00 am – Farmers Market – HarborWalk Village


• 10:00–11:00 am – Guided History Tour – Camp Helen State Park


• 10:00 am – Breakfast With Santa – The Henderson Resort


• 10:00 am – Scoops with Santa – Pink Coyote Dessert Co


• 10:00 am – Jolly Jubilee – Destin Commons


• 10:00 am – Holiday Sip & Shop – Grand Boulevard


• 10:00 am – Christmas ZOObilee – Emerald Coast Zoo


• 10:00 am–3:00 pm – DHS Holly Jolly Market – Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation


• 10:00 am – Discover Science Saturday – Emerald Coast Science Center


• 10:00 am–5:00 pm – DeFuniak Springs Christmas Tour of Homes – DeFuniak Springs


• 11:00 am–1:00 pm – Gingerbread House Decorating – The Pearl Hotel


• 11:00 am–5:00 pm – Rosemary Beach Holiday Tour of Homes – Rosemary Beach


• 11:00 am – ECTC: A Christmas Carol – Seaside Post Office


• 12:00–5:00 pm – Grand Boulevard Holiday Open House & Shop-About – Grand Boulevard


• 12:00–3:00 pm – The Mean & Green One Holiday Toy Drive – Crab Trap, Okaloosa Island


• 12:00 pm – Photos With Santa – Parkway Veterinary Hospital


• 1:00 pm – Visits with Santa – HarborWalk Village


• 2:00 pm – Destin Commons Market – Destin Commons


• 3:00–8:00 pm – DeFuniak Springs Mistletoe Market – DeFuniak Springs


• 4:30–8:30 pm – Russ Whitten – Old Florida Fish House


• 5:00–8:00 pm – Eden Gardens Christmas Candlelight Open House & Luminaries – Eden Gardens State Park


• 5:00 pm – Baytowne Wharf Lantern Parade – Baytowne Wharf


• 5:00 pm – Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – 2 Cherokee Road, Shalimar


• 5:00 pm – Holiday Pops Concert in Seaside – Seaside


• 5:00–7:00 pm – Michael Johnson – Havana Beach Bar & Grill


• 5:30–9:00 pm – The Red Bar Jazz Band – The Red Bar


• 6:00–10:00 pm – Café Thirty-A Charity Christmas Ball – Café Thirty-A


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Squirrel Hunters – Red Fish Taco


• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – Fat Boys Destin


• 7:00 pm – Annie – Emerald Coast Theatre Company


• 7:00–10:00 pm – Steve Monce – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Dueling Pianos – Old Florida Fish House


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Live Music – Hotel Effie Lobby Bar


• 8:00 pm – DJ Boom – AJ’s Grayton Beach


• 8:00 pm – Karaoke – 5 o’Clock Somewhere – Baytowne Wharf


• 9:00 pm – Karaoke – Fubar

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7

• 8:00 am–2:00 pm – Brunch & Live Music – Fish Out of Water


• 9:00 am–1:00 pm – Destin Community Farmers Market – Bealls Parking Lot, Destin


• 10:00 am – DJ Brunch – Azul @ HarborWalk


• 10:00 am – Seaside Holiday Market – Seaside


• 10:00 am – Brunch with Santa – AJ’s on the Bayou


• 10:00 am – Christmas ZOObilee – Emerald Coast Zoo


• 10:00 am – Jolly Jubilee Holiday Festival – Destin Commons


• 10:00 am–2:00 pm – Aaron Sheppard – Old Florida Fish House


• 10:00 am–3:30 pm – Stinky’s Brunch & Live Music – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 10:30 am – Sinfonia Gulf Coast: Toast ’n Jam


• 11:00 am – Santa Paws: Bark Street Market – HarborWalk Village


• 11:00 am – ECTC: A Christmas Carol – Seaside Post Office


• 11:00 am–5:00 pm – AJ’s Grayton Brunch & Live Music – AJ’s Grayton Beach


• 12:00–3:00 pm – The Mean & Green One – Holiday Toy Drive – Crab Trap Okaloosa Island


• 12:00 pm – Christmas Extravaganza – Palm Folly Hard Seltzer


• 1:00 pm – Visits with Santa – HarborWalk Village


• 1:00–4:30 pm – Polar Express – Ovide at Hotel Effie


• 2:00 pm – Annie – Emerald Coast Theatre Company


• 2:00–5:00 pm – Winter Wonder Watersound – Watersound


• 4:00–8:00 pm – Sunday Pickin’ w/ Mike Whitty & Friends – The Bay


• 4:00–6:00 pm – Free Bingo – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 5:00–8:00 pm – The Pickled Pickers – AJ’s Grayton Beach


• 5:15 pm – Freeport Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting – Freeport


• 6:00 pm – Trivia Night – The Wharf 850


• 6:30–9:00 pm – A Tribute to Elton John – Old Florida Fish House


• 7:00 pm – Annie – Emerald Coast Theatre Company


• 9:00 pm – Karaoke – Fubar


• 9:00 pm – Karaoke – Outcast Bar & Grill

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8

• 5:00 pm – Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night – Royal Palm Grille


• 6:30 pm – Trivia Night – Destin Brewery


• 7:00 pm – Trivia Night – Beachview Breakfast & Grill


• 7:00 pm – Trivia Night – Soundside FWB


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Dion Jones – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 6:30–9:30 pm – Alex Napier – Old Florida Fish House


• 7:30 pm – Sinfonia Gulf Coast: Simply The Best

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9

• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – AJ’s on the Bayou


• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – Hooters Destin


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Karaoke – Fat Boys Destin


• 6:00 pm – Joy Factory – Shoreline Church


• 6:00 pm – Trivia Night – Rick’s Crab Trap FWB


• 6:30 pm – Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade – Eglin Pkwy, FWB


• 7:00 pm – Open Mic Night – Soundside FWB


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Meco – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 6:00–9:00 pm – The Remnants Trio – Red Fish Taco


• 6:30–9:30 pm – Alex Napier – Old Florida Fish House

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10

• 2:00 pm – Annie – Emerald Coast Theatre Company


• 4:00–6:00 pm – Sounds of Seaside Concert Series – Seaside


• 5:00 pm – Bonfire on the Beach – The Bay


• 5:00 pm – Music Match Game Night – The Island Resort


• 5:00 pm – Trivia Night – Down Island


• 5:00 pm – Business Entrepreneur Night – Soundside FWB


• 5:00–8:00 pm – Santa Night – North Beach Social


• 5:30 pm – Run Club – Destin Brewery


• 5:30 pm – Run Club – Destin Commons x lululemon


• 5:30–9:00 pm – The Red Bar Jazz Band – The Red Bar


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Will Thompson Band – Local Catch Bar & Grill


• 6:00–8:00 pm – Wednesday Night Concert Series: Holiday Edition + Visits with Santa – Baytowne Wharf


• 6:00 pm – Holly Jolly Baytowne – Baytowne Wharf


• 6:00 pm – Rock n Roll Bingo – Fatboys Niceville


• 6:00 pm – Trivia Night – Craft Bar @ The Harbor


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Stinky’s Bait Shack Music Bingo – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 7:00 pm – Music Bingo – Hooters Destin


• 7:00 pm – Trivia Night – Boardroom Pub FWB


• 7:00 pm – Karaoke – Kenny D’s


• 7:00 pm – Karaoke – AJ’s Oyster Shanty

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11

• 8:00 am–12:00 pm – Grayton Locals Market – Grayton Beach


• 5:00 pm – Holiday Sip & Shop – ScubaTech Destin


• 5:00 pm – Christmas on the Coast – Rockin’ Tacos


• 5:00–7:00 pm – Bingo Nights – Hotel Effie


• 5:00–7:00 pm – Michael Johnson – Havana Beach Bar & Grill


• 5:30–9:00 pm – The Red Bar Jazz Band – The Red Bar


• 6:00 pm – Burn After Tasting Candle Class – 30A Distilling Co


• 6:00 pm – Vintner Dinner with Rombauer Vineyards – Bud & Alley’s


• 6:00 pm – JUSTIN Wine Dinner – The Courtyard at Pescado


• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – The B Bar Niceville


• 6:30–9:30 pm – Little Black Dress Night – Marina Café


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Outro – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 7:00 pm – Annie – Emerald Coast Theatre Company


• 7:00 pm – Fort Comedy Open Mic Standup – Downtown Music Hall


• 7:00 pm – Karaoke with Mary-aoke – Soundside FWB


• 7:00–10:00 pm – Dueling Pianos – Old Florida Fish House


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Live Music – Hotel Effie Lobby Bar


• 9:00 pm – Karaoke Night – Harry T’s Lighthouse


• 9:00 pm – Karaoke Night – AJ’s Grayton Beach


• 10:00 pm – Ladies Night – McGuire’s Destin

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12

• 11:00 am–4:00 pm – Friday Martini Lunch – Skybar Destin


• 3:00 pm – Photos With Santa – Wood Foot Beer


• 3:00 pm – Jolly Jubilee Holiday Festival – Destin Commons


• 4:00 pm – Fire Pit Friday – 30A Distilling Co


• 4:00–8:00 pm – Santa’s Camp Christmas – Topsail Hill Preserve State Park


• 4:30–8:30 pm – Russ Whitten – Old Florida Fish House


• 5:00 pm – Locals on the Harbor – Free Beer Friday – Boathouse Oyster Bar


• 5:00 pm – Movies on the Lawn – HarborWalk Village


• 5:00 pm – Free Beach Bonfire – Royal Palm Grille


• 5:00–9:00 pm – Baytowne Wharf Grinchmas – Baytowne Wharf


• 5:00–7:00 pm – Michael Johnson – Havana Beach Bar & Grill


• 5:30–9:00 pm – The Red Bar Jazz Band – The Red Bar


• 6:00 pm – Winter Wonderland – NWFL Fair Association


• 6:00 pm – City of Destin: Christmas Kids Night Out – Destin Community Center


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Jamah Terry – Fish Out of Water


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Boukou Groove – Red Fish Taco


• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – Kluges Rucken Fidiculous BBQ


• 6:30 pm – Movies on the Lawn – Destin Commons


• 7:00 pm – Karaoke – Island Wing Company


• 7:00 pm – Annie – Emerald Coast Theatre Company


• 7:00–10:00 pm – Rhino Jockeys + Matt Miller – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Dueling Pianos – Old Florida Fish House


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Live Music – Hotel Effie Lobby Bar


• 8:00 pm – Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons – Bric a Brac


• 8:00 pm–2:00 am – Latin Night – Bosforo Miramar Beach


• 8:00 pm – Karaoke – 5 o’Clock Somewhere – Baytowne Wharf

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13

• 8:00 am – Breakfast With Santa – Rick’s Crab Trap


• 8:00 am–2:00 pm – Brunch & Live Music – Fish Out of Water


• 8:00 am – 10th Annual Niceville Ugly Sweater 5K & Fun Run – Hurricane Grill & Wings


• 8:00 am – Farmers Market – The Landing FWB


• 9:00 am–1:00 pm – Grand Boulevard Farmers Market


• 9:00 am – Seaside Farmers Market – Seaside


• 9:00 am – Santa’s Firehouse Cruz Thru Toy Drive – FWB Fire Dept


• 9:00 am – Kids Christmas Market – Heirloom Donuts


• 9:00 am – Destin Holiday Give Back Market – Pelican Adventures


• 10:00 am – Destin Holiday Parade – Beach Drive / Hwy 98


• 10:00 am–2:00 pm – Brunch with Santa – Old Florida Fish House


• 10:45 am – Wreaths Across America Ceremony – Gulf Cemetery


• 11:00 am – ECTC: A Christmas Carol – Seaside Post Office


• 11:00 am – PetSmart Adoption Event – PetSmart Destin


• 12:00–3:00 pm – Old Florida Fish House Holiday Wine Market


• 12:00–8:00 pm – HarborWalk Village Mistletoe Market – HarborWalk Village


• 12:00 pm – Beachy Little Christmas – The Island Resort


• 1:00 pm – A Nutcracker Holiday Afternoon – Ovide @ Hotel Effie


• 1:00 pm – LuLu’s Billy Claus & the LuLuBelles – LuLu’s Destin


• 1:00 pm – Jolly Jubilee Holiday Festival – Destin Commons


• 2:00 pm – Grayt Santa Pub Crawl – Grayton Beach


• 3:00–8:00 pm – DeFuniak Springs Mistletoe Market – DeFuniak Springs


• 3:00–8:00 pm – Santa’s Camp Christmas – Topsail Hill Preserve


• 5:00–7:00 pm – Baytowne Wharf Tuba Christmas & Visit with Santa – Baytowne Wharf


• 5:00–7:00 pm – Michael Johnson – Havana Beach Bar & Grill


• 5:30–9:00 pm – The Red Bar Jazz Band – The Red Bar


• 6:00 pm – Winter Wonderland – NWFL Fair Association


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Sunshine Wranglers – Red Fish Taco


• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – Fat Boys Destin


• 7:00 pm – Annie – Emerald Coast Theatre Company


• 7:30 pm – Holiday Pops Spectacular – Sinfonia Gulf Coast


• 7:00–10:00 pm – Boukou Groove – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Dueling Pianos – Old Florida Fish House


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Live Music – Hotel Effie Lobby Bar


• 8:00 pm – Karaoke – 5 o’Clock Somewhere – Baytowne Wharf


• 9:00 pm – Karaoke – Fubar

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14

• 9:00 am–1:00 pm – Destin Community Farmers Market – Bealls Parking Lot, Destin


• 10:00 am – DJ Brunch – Azul @ HarborWalk Village


• 10:00 am – Jolly Jubilee Holiday Festival – Destin Commons


• 11:00 am – City of Destin Holly Jolly Market on the Harbor – 200 Harbor Blvd


• 1:00 pm – Visits with Santa – HarborWalk Village


• 1:00 pm – Merry & Bright Market – The Market Shops


• 2:00 pm – Dock The Halls Fundraiser – Boathouse Oyster Bar


• 6:00 pm – Destin Lighted Boat Parade – Destin Harbor


• 6:00 pm – Trivia Night – The Wharf 850


• 7:00 pm – Annie – Emerald Coast Theatre Company


• 9:00 pm – Karaoke – Fubar


• 9:00 pm – Karaoke – Outcast Bar & Grill


• 8:00 am–2:00 pm – Brunch & Live Music – Fish Out of Water


• 9:00 am–1:00 pm – Rosemary Beach Farmers Market


• 9:00 am–2:00 pm – Destin Community Farmers Market


• 10:00 am–2:00 pm – David Martin – Old Florida Fish House


• 10:00 am–3:30 pm – Stinky’s Brunch & Live Music – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 11:00 am–3:00 pm – Santa Paws – AJ’s Grayton Beach


• 11:00 am – ECTC: A Christmas Carol – Seaside Post Office


• 11:00 am–5:00 pm – AJ’s Grayton Brunch & Live Music


• 12:00–8:00 pm – HarborWalk Village Mistletoe Market


• 2:00 pm – Annie – ECTC


• 4:00–8:00 pm – Sunday Pickin’ – The Bay


• 4:00–6:00 pm – Free Bingo – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 5:00 pm – Sinfonia Youth Orchestra Winter Concert


• 5:00–8:00 pm – The Pickled Pickers – AJ’s Grayton Beach


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Russ Whitten – Old Florida Fish House

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15

• 5:00 pm – Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night – Royal Palm Grille


• 6:30 pm – Trivia Night – Destin Brewery


• 7:00 pm – Trivia Night – Beachview Breakfast & Grill


• 7:00 pm – Trivia Night – Soundside FWB


• 9:00–11:00 am – Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Guided Plant Walk


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Dion Jones – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 6:30–9:30 pm – Alex Napier – Old Florida Fish House

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16

• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – AJ’s on the Bayou


• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – Hooters Destin


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Karaoke – Fat Boys Destin


• 6:00 pm – Joy Factory – Shoreline Church


• 6:00 pm – Trivia Night – Rick’s Crab Trap FWB


• 6:30 pm – Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade – Eglin Pkwy, FWB


• 7:00 pm – Open Mic Night – Soundside FWB


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Meco – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 6:00–9:00 pm – The Remnants Trio – Red Fish Taco


• 6:30–9:30 pm – Alex Napier – Old Florida Fish House

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17

• 9:00 am – Coffee with a Ranger – Topsail Hill Preserve State Park


• 10:00 am & 2:00 pm – Annie – Emerald Coast Theatre Company


• 4:00–6:00 pm – Sounds of Seaside Concert Series – Seaside


• 5:00 pm – Bonfire on the Beach – The Bay


• 5:00 pm – Music Match Game Night – The Island Resort


• 5:00 pm – Trivia Night – Down Island


• 5:00 pm – Business Entrepreneur Night – Soundside FWB


• 5:30 pm – Run Club – Destin Brewery


• 6:00 pm – Holly Jolly Baytowne – Baytowne Wharf


• 6:00 pm – Rock n Roll Bingo – Fatboys Niceville


• 6:00 pm – Trivia Night – Craft Bar @ The Harbor


• 5:30–9:00 pm – The Red Bar Jazz Band – The Red Bar


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Will Thompson Band – Local Catch Bar & Grill


• 6:00–8:00 pm – Wednesday Night Concert Series – Holiday Edition + Santa – Baytowne Wharf


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Stinky’s Bait Shack Live Music + Comedy Night – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Zack Miller – Red Fish Taco


• 6:30–9:30 pm – Alex Napier – Old Florida Fish House


• 7:00 pm – Music Bingo – Hooters Destin


• 7:00 pm – Trivia Night – Boardroom Pub FWB


• 7:00 pm – Karaoke – Kenny D’s


• 7:00 pm – Karaoke – AJ’s Oyster Shanty

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18

• 8:00 am–12:00 pm – Grayton Locals Market – Grayton Beach


• 4:00 pm – Coastal Christmas – Santa, Carriage Rides, Live Music – Grand Boulevard


• 5:00 pm – Holiday Sip & Shop – ScubaTech Destin


• 5:00 pm – Christmas on the Coast – Rockin’ Tacos


• 11:00 am – ECTC: A Christmas Carol – Seaside Post Office


• 5:00–7:00 pm – Grayton Beach Wine Walk – Grayton Beach


• 5:00–7:00 pm – Bingo Nights – Hotel Effie


• 5:00–7:00 pm – Michael Johnson – Havana Beach Bar & Grill


• 5:30–9:00 pm – The Red Bar Jazz Band – The Red Bar


• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – The B Bar Niceville


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Outro – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 6:30–9:30 pm – Little Black Dress Night – Marina Café


• 7:00 pm – Annie – Emerald Coast Theatre Company


• 7:00 pm – Fort Comedy Open Mic Standup – Downtown Music Hall


• 7:00 pm – Karaoke with Mary-aoke – Soundside FWB


• 7:00–10:00 pm – Dueling Pianos – Old Florida Fish House


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Live Music – Hotel Effie Lobby Bar


• 9:00 pm – Karaoke Night – Harry T’s Lighthouse


• 9:00 pm – Karaoke Night – AJ’s Grayton Beach


• 10:00 pm – Ladies Night – McGuire’s Destin

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19

• 11:00 am – ECTC: A Christmas Carol – Seaside Post Office


• 11:00 am–4:00 pm – Friday Martini Lunch – Skybar Destin


• 2:00 pm – Free Photo With Santa – Fudpucker’s Destin


• 3:00 pm – Photos With Santa – Wood Foot Beer


• 3:00 pm – Jolly Jubilee – Destin Commons


• 4:00 pm – Coastal Christmas – Santa, Carriage Rides, Live Music – Grand Boulevard


• 4:00 pm – Fire Pit Friday – 30A Distilling Co


• 4:30–8:30 pm – Russ Whitten – Old Florida Fish House


• 5:00 pm – Locals on the Harbor – Free Beer Friday – Boathouse Oyster Bar


• 5:00 pm – Movies on the Lawn – HarborWalk Village


• 5:00 pm – Free Beach Bonfire – Royal Palm Grille


• 5:00–8:00 pm – Grand Boulevard Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, Music Review & Photos with Santa – Grand Boulevard


• 5:00–9:00 pm – Baytowne Wharf Grinchmas – Baytowne Wharf


• 5:00–7:00 pm – Michael Johnson – Havana Beach Bar & Grill


• 5:30–9:00 pm – The Red Bar Jazz Band – The Red Bar


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Jamah Terry – Fish Out of Water


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Cadillac Willy – Red Fish Taco


• 6:00 pm – Nutcracker Performance – Studio6twenty5 – FWB Auditorium


• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – Kluges Rucken Fidiculous BBQ


• 6:30 pm – Movies on the Lawn – Destin Commons


• 7:00 pm – Annie – Emerald Coast Theatre Company


• 7:00 pm – Karaoke – Island Wing Company


• 7:00–10:00 pm – Rhino Jockeys + Matt Miller – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Dueling Pianos – Old Florida Fish House


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Live Music – Hotel Effie Lobby Bar


• 8:00 pm – Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons – Bric a Brac


• 8:00 pm–2:00 am – Latin Night – Bosforo Miramar Beach


• 8:00 pm – Karaoke – 5 o’Clock Somewhere – Baytowne Wharf

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20

• 9:00 am–1:00 pm – Grand Boulevard Farmers Market


• 9:00 am – Seaside Farmers Market – Seaside


• 9:00 & 11:00 am seatings – Breakfast With Santa – Emerald Grande


• 10:00 am – Jolly Jubilee – Destin Commons


• 12:00 pm – Paws & Claus – Soundside FWB


• 12:00 pm – Cookies & Crafts with The Grump – The Island Resort


• 1:00 pm – Visits with Santa – HarborWalk Village


• 2:00 pm – Annie – Emerald Coast Theatre Company


• 2:00 pm – Nutcracker Performance – Studio6twenty5 – FWB Auditorium


• 3:00–8:00 pm – DeFuniak Springs Mistletoe Market – DeFuniak Springs


• 4:00 pm – Coastal Christmas – Santa, Carriage Rides, Live Music – Grand Boulevard


• 8:00 am–2:00 pm – Brunch & Live Music – Fish Out of Water


• 10:00 am–2:00 pm – Old Florida Fish House Brunch with Santa


• 11:00 am – ECTC: A Christmas Carol – Seaside Post Office


• 3:00 pm – A Nutcracker Afternoon – Ovide at Hotel Effie


• 5:00–8:00 pm – Grand Boulevard Carriage Rides, Music Review & Photos with Santa


• 5:00–7:00 pm – Michael Johnson – Havana Beach Bar & Grill


• 5:30–9:00 pm – The Red Bar Jazz Band – The Red Bar


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Sugarcane Jane – Red Fish Taco


• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – Fat Boys Destin


• 7:00 pm – Annie – ECTC


• 7:00–10:00 pm – Dikki Du & The Zydeco Crew – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Dueling Pianos – Old Florida Fish House


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Live Music – Hotel Effie Lobby Bar


• 8:00–11:00 pm – Louis Louis Ugly Sweater Party & Benefit – Louis Louis


• 8:00 pm – Karaoke – 5 o’Clock Somewhere – Baytowne Wharf


• 9:00 pm – Karaoke – Fubar

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21

• 9:00 am–1:00 pm – Destin Community Farmers Market – Bealls Parking Lot, Destin


• 9:00 & 11:00 am seatings – Breakfast With Santa – Emerald Grande


• 10:00 am – DJ Brunch – Azul @ HarborWalk Village


• 10:00 am – Jolly Jubilee Holiday Festival – Destin Commons


• 11:00 am – City of Destin’s Holly Jolly Market on the Harbor – 200 Harbor Blvd


• 11:00 am – Christmas Brunch Market – Soundside FWB


• 12:00 pm – Cookies & Crafts with The Grump – The Island Resort


• 1:00 pm – Visits with Santa – HarborWalk Village


• 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm – Annie – Emerald Coast Theatre Company


• 2:00 pm – Free Photo With Santa – Fudpuckers Destin


• 2:00 pm – Coastal Christmas – Santa & Live Music – Grand Boulevard


• 2:00 pm – Nutcracker Performance – Studio6twenty5 – FWB Auditorium


• 6:00 pm – Destin Lighted Boat Parade – Destin Harbor


• 6:00 pm – Trivia Night – The Wharf 850


• 9:00 pm – Karaoke – Fubar


• 9:00 pm – Karaoke – Outcast Bar & Grill


• 8:00 am–2:00 pm – Brunch & Live Music – Fish Out of Water


• 9:00 am–1:00 pm – Rosemary Beach Farmers Market


• 9:00 am–2:00 pm – Destin Community Farmers Market


• 10:00 am–2:00 pm – David Martin – Old Florida Fish House


• 10:00 am–3:30 pm – Stinky’s Brunch & Live Music


• 11:00 am – ECTC: A Christmas Carol – Seaside Post Office


• 11:00 am–5:00 pm – AJ’s Grayton Brunch & Live Music


• 1:00–5:00 pm – Teddy Bear Tea – Ovide


• 2:00 pm – Annie – ECTC


• 2:00–5:00 pm – Grand Boulevard Carriage Rides & Photos with Santa


• 4:00–8:00 pm – Sunday Pickin’ – The Bay


• 4:00–6:00 pm – Free Bingo – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 5:00–8:00 pm – The Pickled Pickers – AJ’s Grayton Beach


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Live Music – Old Florida Fish House


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Catalyst Dance Band – Red Fish Taco


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Dikki Du & The Zydeco Crew – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 7:00 pm – Annie – ECTC

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22

• 4:00 pm – Coastal Christmas – Santa, Carriage Rides, Live Music – Grand Boulevard


• 5:00 pm – Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night – Royal Palm Grille


• 6:30 pm – Trivia Night – Destin Brewery


• 7:00 pm – Trivia Night – Beachview Breakfast & Grill


• 7:00 pm – Trivia Night – Soundside FWB


• 11:00 am – ECTC: A Christmas Carol – Seaside Post Office


• 5:00–8:00 pm – Grand Boulevard Carriage Rides & Santa – Grand Boulevard


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Dion Jones & The Neon Tears – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 6:30–9:30 pm – Alex Napier – Old Florida Fish House


• 6:30–9:00 pm – Brett Stafford Smith – Red Fish Taco

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23

• 4:00 pm – Coastal Christmas – Santa, Carriage Rides, Live Music – Grand Boulevard


• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – AJ’s on the Bayou


• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – Hooters Destin


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Karaoke – Fat Boys Destin


• 6:00 pm – Joy Factory – Shoreline Church


• 6:00 pm – Trivia Night – Rick’s Crab Trap FWB


• 6:30 pm – Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade – Eglin Pkwy, FWB


• 7:00 pm – Open Mic Night – Soundside FWB


• 11:00 am – ECTC: A Christmas Carol – Seaside Post Office


• 5:00–8:00 pm – Grand Boulevard Carriage Rides & Santa – Grand Boulevard


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Meco – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 6:00–9:00 pm – The Remnants – Red Fish Taco


• 6:30–9:30 pm – Alex Napier – Old Florida Fish House

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 – CHRISTMAS EVE

• 5:00 pm – Bonfire on the Beach – The Bay


• 5:00 pm – Music Match Game Night – The Island Resort


• 5:00 pm – Trivia Night – Down Island


• 5:00 pm – Business Entrepreneur Night – Soundside FWB


• 5:30 pm – Run Club – Destin Brewery


• 6:00 pm – Holly Jolly Baytowne – Baytowne Wharf


• 6:00 pm – Rock n Roll Bingo – Fatboys Niceville


• 6:00 pm – Trivia Night – Craft Bar @ The Harbor


• 7:00 pm – Music Bingo – Hooters Destin


• 7:00 pm – Trivia Night – Boardroom Pub FWB


• 7:00 pm – Karaoke – Kenny D’s


• 7:00 pm – Karaoke – AJ’s Oyster Shanty


• 9:00 am–1:00 pm – Rosemary Beach Christmas Eve Farmers Market


• 4:00–6:00 pm – Sounds of Seaside Concert Series – Seaside

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25 – CHRISTMAS DAY

• MERRY CHRISTMAS!


• 8:00 am–12:00 pm – Grayton Locals Market – Grayton Beach


• 5:00 pm – Christmas Dinner Buffet – The Island Resort


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Live Music – Hotel Effie Lobby Bar

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26

• 10:00 am – Jolly Jubilee – Destin Commons


• 11:00 am–4:00 pm – Friday Martini Lunch – Skybar Destin


• 3:00 pm – Photos With Santa – Wood Foot Beer


• 4:00 pm – Fire Pit Friday – 30A Distilling Co


• 5:00 pm – Locals on the Harbor – Free Beer Friday – Boathouse Oyster Bar


• 5:00 pm – Movies on the Lawn – HarborWalk Village


• 5:00 pm – Free Beach Bonfire – Royal Palm Grille


• 5:00–7:00 pm – Michael Johnson – Havana Beach Bar & Grill


• 5:30–9:00 pm – The Red Bar Jazz Band – The Red Bar


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Jamah Terry – Fish Out of Water


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Zack Miller – Red Fish Taco


• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – Kluges Rucken Fidiculous BBQ


• 6:30 pm – Movies on the Lawn – Destin Commons


• 7:00 pm – Karaoke – Island Wing Company


• 7:00–10:00 pm – Rhino Jockeys + Matt Miller – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Dueling Pianos – Old Florida Fish House


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Live Music – Hotel Effie Lobby Bar

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27

• 8:00 am – Farmers Market – The Landing, FWB


• 9:00 am–1:00 pm – Grand Boulevard Farmers Market


• 9:00 am – Seaside Farmers Market – Seaside


• 10:00 am – Farmers Market – HarborWalk Village


• 11:00 am – Adoption Event – PetSmart Destin


• 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm – 30A Gingerbread House Smash – 30A Distilling Co


• 8:00 am–2:00 pm – Brunch & Live Music – Fish Out of Water


• 5:00–7:00 pm – Michael Johnson – Havana Beach Bar & Grill


• 5:30–9:00 pm – The Red Bar Jazz Band – The Red Bar


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Stevie Monce – Red Fish Taco


• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – Fat Boys Destin


• 7:00–10:00 pm – Boukou Groove – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Dueling Pianos – Old Florida Fish House


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Live Music – Hotel Effie Lobby Bar


• 8:00 pm – Karaoke – 5 o’Clock Somewhere – Baytowne Wharf


• 9:00 pm – Karaoke – Fubar

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28

• 9:00 am–1:00 pm – Destin Community Farmers Market – Bealls Parking Lot, Destin


• 10:00 am – DJ Brunch – Azul @ HarborWalk Village


• 11:00 am – Jolly Jubilee Holiday Festival – Destin Commons


• 6:00 pm – Trivia Night – The Wharf 850


• 9:00 pm – Karaoke – Fubar


• 9:00 pm – Karaoke – Outcast Bar & Grill


• 8:00 am–2:00 pm – Brunch & Live Music – Fish Out of Water


• 9:00 am–1:00 pm – Rosemary Beach Farmers Market


• 9:00 am–2:00 pm – Destin Community Farmers Market


• 10:00 am–3:30 pm – Stinky’s Brunch & Live Music – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 11:00 am–5:00 pm – AJ’s Grayton Brunch & Live Music – AJ’s Grayton Beach


• 4:00–8:00 pm – Sunday Pickin’ – The Bay


• 4:00–6:00 pm – Free Bingo – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 5:00–8:00 pm – The Pickled Pickers – AJ’s Grayton Beach


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Catalyst Dance Band – Red Fish Taco


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Zack Miller – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 6:30–9:30 pm – Time Bule – Old Florida Fish House

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29

• 5:00 pm – Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night – Royal Palm Grille


• 6:30 pm – Trivia Night – Destin Brewery


• 7:00 pm – Trivia Night – Beachview Breakfast & Grill


• 7:00 pm – Trivia Night – Soundside FWB


• 4:30–7:30 pm – Alys Classics: Home Alone – Alys Beach


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Dion Jones & The Neon Tears – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 6:30–9:00 pm – Brett Stafford Smith – Red Fish Taco


• 7:00–10:00 pm – Alex Napier – Old Florida Fish House

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30

• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – AJ’s on the Bayou


• 6:00 pm – Karaoke – Hooters Destin


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Karaoke – Fat Boys Destin


• 6:00 pm – Trivia Night – Rick’s Crab Trap FWB


• 6:30 pm – Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade – Eglin Pkwy, FWB


• 7:00 pm – Open Mic Night – Soundside FWB


• 5:30–9:00 pm – The Red Bar Jazz Band – The Red Bar


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Meco – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 6:00–9:00 pm – The Typos – Red Fish Taco


• 7:30–10:30 pm – Fish House Band – Old Florida Fish House

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 – NEW YEAR’S EVE

• 9:00 am–1:00 pm – Rosemary Beach New Year’s Eve Farmers Market – Rosemary Beach


• 10:00 am – Noon Year’s Eve – Silver Sands Premium Outlets


• 10:00 am – Noon Year’s Eve – Fudpuckers Destin


• 10:00 am–12:00 pm – Alys Beach Noon Year’s Eve Party – Alys Beach


• 11:00 am – Noon Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop – The Island Resort


• 11:00 am – Noon Year’s Eve Bash – FortSk8


• 12:00 pm – Noon Year’s Eve – HarborWalk Village


• 12:00 pm – Noon Year’s Eve – LuLu’s Destin


• 12:00–3:00 pm – Stinky’s Bait Shack Noon Years Eve & Live Music – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 12:00–3:00 pm – Red Fish Taco Noon Years Eve – Red Fish Taco


• 4:00–9:00 pm – Seaside NYE Celebration – Seaside


• 4:00–6:00 pm – Pescado New Year’s Eve Soirée – Pescado Rooftop


• 5:00 pm – New Year’s Eve – Soundside FWB


• 5:00 pm – New Year’s Eve Bash – Skybar Destin


• 5:00 pm – New Year’s Celebration – Soundside FWB


• 5:30–9:00 pm – The Red Bar Jazz Band – The Red Bar


• 6:00 pm – Baytowne Countdown – New Year’s Eve – Baytowne Wharf


• 7:00 pm – New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise – SunVenture Crab Island Cruises


• 7:00 pm – New Year’s Eve Celebration – HarborWalk Village


• 7:00 pm – Studio 54 NYE Party – Vinyl Music Hall


• 7:00 pm – New Year’s Eve Party – The Block FWB


• 7:00–10:00 pm – Pescado’s NYE “Wicked’ly” Celebration – Pescado


• 8:00 pm – NYE 2026 Bass Drop – Harbor Tavern


• 8:00 pm – Solaris NYE Dinner Cruise – SunQuest Cruises – Solaris Yacht


• 8:00 pm – The Courtyard at Pescado New Year’s Eve Party – The Courtyard at Pescado


• 9:00 pm – Fireworks – Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island


• 9:30 pm – Old Florida Fish House New Year’s Eve Party – Old Florida Fish House

THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026 – NEW YEAR’S DAY

• 11:00 am – SWFD Polar Bear Plunge – Ed Walline Beach Access


• 5:00–7:00 pm – Michael Johnson – Havana Beach Bar & Grill


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Outro – Stinky’s Bait Shack


• 6:00–9:00 pm – Jared Herzog – Red Fish Taco