February 2026 Events in Destin & 30A: Festivals, Live Music & Things To Do

February may be considered the “off season” along the Emerald Coast, but don’t let that fool you. Before Spring Break crowds arrive in March, this is one of the best months to explore Destin, 30A, and surrounding areas — cooler weather, fewer crowds, and a packed calendar full of events.

Whether you’re visiting for a long weekend or spending the whole month here, February is filled with live music, food and wine festivals, Mardi Gras celebrations, farmers markets, art events, and community gatherings. There’s truly something happening every day.

 

February Top Picks & Don’t-Miss Events

Brunch Fest at HarborWalk Village

Saturday, February 7
Brunch bites, Bloody Marys, bubbles, live music, and waterfront views. This annual favorite is one of the most fun daytime events on the harbor.

 

For the Love of Songwriting Festival

February 13–14
An intimate songwriter festival featuring incredible talent and the stories behind the songs. Perfect for music lovers who enjoy a more relaxed, meaningful concert experience.

 

Food, Wine & Festival Highlights

February is peak season for festivals thanks to mild weather and fewer crowds:

• Sandestin Gumbo Festival – February 20–21
• 30A Wine Festival Events – February 18–22
• Shrimp & Grits Festival – February 28

 

Mardi Gras Celebrations

Mardi Gras festivities pop up all month long at HarborWalk Village, Baytowne Wharf, AJ’s locations, and live-music venues throughout Destin and 30A.

 

Farmers Markets & Local Shopping

Enjoy relaxed weekend mornings at farmers markets in Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Grand Boulevard, Destin, Niceville, and HarborWalk Village. February markets are local, laid-back, and full of great finds.

 

Arts, Culture & Experiences

February brings out a more cultural side of the Emerald Coast with:

• Live theater performances like Forever Plaid
• Sinfonia Gulf Coast concerts
• Art and wine events like Palate & Palette
• Escape to Create workshops and performances

 

Weekly Staples Worth Planning Around

If you’re here midweek or just looking for something easy:

• Beach bonfires
• Trivia nights & music bingo
• Karaoke nights
• Live music at Old Florida Fish House, Red Fish Taco, Stinky’s, AJ’s, Hotel Effie, and more
• Sunday brunch with live music across Destin and 30A

 

Full February 2026 Event Calendar

Explore everything happening this month from Destin to 30A and beyond.

 

Sunday, February 1

• DJ Brunch | 10am | Azul @ HarborWalk
• Trivia Night | 6pm | The Wharf 850
• Karaoke | 9pm | Fubar
• Karaoke | 9pm | Outcast Bar & Grill

 

Monday, February 2

• Free Beach Bonfire / SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
• Bingo Night | 6pm | American Legion Destin (311 Main St)
• Trivia Night | 6pm | Soundside FWB

 

Tuesday, February 3

• Ranger-Led Hike | 10–11am | Eden Gardens State Park
• Wine & Song | 5–7pm | NEAT
• Karaoke | 6pm | AJ’s on the Bayou
• Karaoke | 6pm | Hooters Destin
• Karaoke | 6–9pm | Fat Boys Destin
• Mug Club & Bingo | 6pm | Destin Brewery
• Alex Napier (Live Music) | 6pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Casey Kearney Band | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
• Meco (Live Music) | 6–9pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Trivia Night | 6pm | Rick’s Crab Trap FWB
• Open Mic Night | 7pm | Soundside FWB
• Music Bingo | 7pm | Props Brewery Taproom

 

Wednesday, February 4

• Coastal Branch Library Winter Program | 10am
• Bark for Books | 3:30–4:30pm | Coastal Branch Library
• Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
• Trivia Night | 5pm | Down Island
• Business Entrepreneur Night | 5pm | Soundside
• Dion Jones Duo | 5pm | AJ’s Grayton Beach
• Run Club | 5:30pm | Destin Brewery
• Jared Herzog | 6–8pm | North Beach Social
• Music Bingo | 6pm | Wood Foot Beer
• Rock ’n Roll Bingo | 6pm | Fat Boys Niceville
• Trivia Night | 6pm | Destin Brewery
• Queens Ransom | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
• Stinky’s Music Bingo | 6–8pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Alex Napier (Live Music) | 6:30pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Karaoke | 7pm | Kenny D’s
• Karaoke | 7pm | AJ’s Oyster Shanty

 

Thursday, February 5

• Camp Helen Ranger-Guided Nature Hike | 10–11am
• Contractors Connect | 4:30–6:30pm | AJ’s Grayton Beach
• Bingo Night | 5–7pm | Hotel Effie Rooftop
• Michael Johnson (Live Music) | 5–7pm | Havana Beach Bar & Grill
• Music Bingo | 6–8pm | Red Fish Taco
• Little Black Dress Night | 6:30–9:30pm | Marina Café
• Fort Comedy Open Mic | 7pm | Downtown Music Hall
• Dueling Pianos | 7–10pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Live Music | 7:30–11:30pm | Hotel Effie Lobby Bar

 

Friday, February 6

• Friday Martini Lunch | 11am–4pm | SkyBar Destin
• Fire Pit Friday | 4pm | 30A Distilling Co.
• Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
• Cadillac Willy | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
• Rhino Jockeys + Matt Miller | 7–10pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Dueling Pianos | 7–10pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Boukou Groove Mardi Gras Party | 10pm | Down Island

 

Saturday, February 7

• Farmers Markets | Morning | Seaside, Grand Boulevard, Niceville
• Brunch Fest | 12–3pm | HarborWalk Village
• Destin Commons Market | 2–6pm | Destin Commons
• Nick’s Seafood Annual Bonfire | 5pm
• Palate & Palette | 5:45–9:45pm | Santa Rosa Beach
• The Bay Gala: Midnight Masquerade | 6–10pm
• Classical Connections Concert | 7:30pm | Destin High School

Sunday, February 8

• Farmers Market | 9am–1pm | Rosemary Beach
• Destin Community Farmers Market | 9am–2pm | Destin
• Peddlers Pavilion Farmers Market | 9am–1pm | Seacrest/30A area
• Seaside Prize Weekend | 10am | Seaside
• DJ Brunch | 10am | Azul @ HarborWalk
• Stinky’s Brunch & Live Music | 10am–3:30pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• AJ’s Grayton Brunch + Crawfish + Live Music | 11am–5pm | AJ’s Grayton Beach
• PCB Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival | 12–5pm | Panama City Beach
• Wildlife Specials | 1–3pm | North Beach Social
• Will Thompson Band | 2–5pm | Local Catch Bar & Grill
• Melodies & Mimosas | 2–4pm | HarborWalk Village
• Sunday Pickin’ w/ Mike Whitty & Friends | 4–8pm | The Bay
• Free Bingo | 4–6pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Sound Bath Sundays | 6pm | Hotel Effie (Sandestin)
• Trivia Night | 6pm | The Wharf 850
• Karaoke | 9pm | Fubar
• Karaoke | 9pm | Outcast Bar & Grill

 

Monday, February 9

• AJ’s Grayton Beach Job Fair | 12–5pm | AJ’s Grayton Beach
• Free Beach Bonfire / SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
• Bingo Night | 6pm | American Legion Destin (311 Main St)
• Galentine’s Girl Dinner | 6:30pm | Ivy & Ale
• Trivia Night | 6pm | Soundside FWB

 

Tuesday, February 10

• Wine & Song | 5–7pm | NEAT
• YP of Destin Sunset Social | 5pm | Marina Café
• Mug Club & Bingo | 6pm | Destin Brewery
• Karaoke | 6pm | AJ’s on the Bayou
• Karaoke | 6pm | Hooters Destin
• Karaoke | 6–9pm | Fat Boys Destin
• Alex Napier (Live Music) | 6pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Casey Kearney Band | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
• Meco (Live Music) | 6–9pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Trivia Night | 6pm | Rick’s Crab Trap FWB
• Open Mic Night | 7pm | Soundside FWB
• Music Bingo | 7pm | Props Brewery Taproom

 

Wednesday, February 11

• Coastal Branch Library Winter Program | 10am | Coastal Branch Library
• Bark for Books | 3:30–4:30pm | Coastal Branch Library
• Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
• Trivia Night | 5pm | Down Island
• Business Entrepreneur Night | 5pm | Soundside
• Run Club | 5:30pm | Destin Brewery
• CAA Cocktails & Clay | 5–7:30pm | (30A area)
• Matt McCarty’s Jazz Jam | 6–8pm | North Beach Social
• Music Bingo | 6pm | Wood Foot Beer
• Rock ’n Roll Bingo | 6pm | Fat Boys Niceville
• Music Bingo | 6pm | Soundside
• Trivia Night | 6pm | Destin Brewery
• Trivia Night | 6pm | Craft Bar @ The Harbor
• Stevie Monce | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
• Stinky’s Music Bingo | 6–8pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Alex Napier (Live Music) | 6:30pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
• Karaoke | 7pm | Kenny D’s
• Karaoke | 7pm | AJ’s Oyster Shanty

 

Thursday, February 12

• Bubbles & Beauty | 2–4pm | The Pearl Hotel (Rosemary Beach)
• Valentine Pasta Making Class | 5:30pm | Elite Cabinet Design
• Bingo Nights (Rooftop Heights) | 5–7pm | Hotel Effie
• Michael Johnson (Live Music) | 5–7pm | Havana Beach Bar & Grill
• SOWAL Comedy Festival | 6pm | (30A area)
• Music Bingo | 6–8pm | Red Fish Taco
• Outro (Live Music) | 6–9pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Forever Plaid | 7pm | ECTC
• Dueling Pianos | 7–10pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Live Music | 7:30–11:30pm | Hotel Effie Lobby Bar
• Little Black Dress Night | 6:30–9:30pm | Marina Café
• Fort Comedy Open Mic | 7pm | Downtown Music Hall
• Karaoke (Mary-a-oke) | 7pm | Soundside FWB
• Karaoke | 9pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
• Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuire’s Destin

 

Friday, February 13

• Destin Chamber Business Before Hours | 7:30am | Resorts of Pelican Beach
• City of Destin Spring Craft Show | 10am–4pm | Destin Community Center
• Friday Martini Lunch | 11am–4pm | SkyBar Destin
• Hard Hats & High Heels Luncheon | 11am–1pm | (Sandestin area)
• For the Love of Songwriting Festival | 12–10pm | The Alice
• Fire Pit Friday | 4pm | 30A Distilling Co.
• Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
• Mardi Gras on the Harbor | 5–9pm | HarborWalk Village
• Michael Johnson (Live Music) | 5–7pm | Havana Beach Bar & Grill
• Seaside School Half Marathon/5K: Taste of the Race | 6–9pm | Seaside
• SOWAL Comedy Festival | 6pm | (30A area)
• Salt Rock | 6–9pm | North Beach Social
• Nate Kelly | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
• Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery Dinner & Show | 6:30pm | AJ’s on the Bayou
• Forever Plaid | 7pm | ECTC
• Dueling Pianos | 7–10pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Rhino Jockeys + Matt Miller | 7–10pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Live Music | 7:30–11:30pm | Hotel Effie Lobby Bar
• Stupid Cupid Party | 8–11pm | Ara Rooftop @ Hotel Effie
• Scott & Shawn Duo | 10pm | Down Island

 

Saturday, February 14

• Farmers Market | 8am | The Landing (FWB)
• Farmers Market | 9am–1pm | Seaside
• Farmers Market | 9am–1pm | Grand Boulevard
• Farmers Market | 9am | Niceville
• City of Destin Spring Craft Show | 9am–3pm | Destin Community Center
• Pink Coyote Book Club | 10am | Pink Coyote (FWB)
• Grand Boulevard “Local Love” Sip & Shop | 10am | Grand Boulevard
• Seaside Half Marathon/5K Race Expo | 12–4pm | Seaside
• Tropical Re-Union Vow Renewal | 11am | LuLu’s Destin
• My Furry Valentine | 1–3pm | AJ’s Grayton Beach
• Destin Commons Market | 2pm | Destin Commons
• Be Mine Dinner + Live Music | 4–9pm | Fish Out of Water
• Karaoke | 6pm | Fat Boys Destin
• SOWAL Comedy Festival | 6pm | (30A area)
• Anti-Valentine’s Day | 6–9pm | North Beach Social
• Sunshine Wranglers | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
• Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery Dinner & Show | 6:30pm | AJ’s on the Bayou
• Forever Plaid | 7pm | ECTC
• Everlasting Love Musical Review Fundraiser | 7pm | ECTC
• Dueling Pianos | 7–10pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Dion Jones & The Neon Tears | 7–10pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Live Music | 7:30–11:30pm | Hotel Effie Lobby Bar
• Karaoke | 8pm | 5 O’Clock Somewhere – Baytowne
• Karaoke | 9pm | Fubar

 

Sunday, February 15

• CARffeine Destin | 7am | Maas Coffee
• DJ Brunch | 10am | Azul @ HarborWalk
• Stinky’s Brunch & Live Music | 10am–3:30pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Toast ’n Jam (Sinfonia) | 10:30am | Hotel Effie
• AJ’s Grayton Brunch + Crawfish + Live Music | 11am–5pm | AJ’s Grayton Beach
• Boozy Brunch & Paint | 11am | Soundside FWB
• Post-Valentine’s Day Market | 11am | Soundside FWB
• Wildlife Specials | 1–3pm | North Beach Social
• Melodies & Mimosas | 2–4pm | HarborWalk Village
• Baytowne Mardi Gras Parade | 2pm | Baytowne Wharf
• Forever Plaid | 2pm | ECTC
• Will Thompson Band | 2–5pm | Local Catch Bar & Grill
• Sunday Pickin’ w/ Mike Whitty & Friends | 4–8pm | The Bay
• Free Bingo | 4–6pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Murder on the Rocks | 6pm | On the Rocks @ HarborWalk
• Russ Whitten | 6–9pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Trivia Night | 6pm | The Wharf 850
• Karaoke | 9pm | Fubar
• Karaoke | 9pm | Outcast Bar & Grill

 

Monday, February 16

• Live Music | 9:30am–12:30pm | Crackings
• Free Beach Bonfire / SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
• Bingo Night | 6pm | American Legion Destin (311 Main St)
• Russell Brand | 5:30pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Trivia Night | 6pm | Soundside FWB

 

Tuesday, February 17

• AJ’s Grayton Mardi Gras Celebration | 3pm | AJ’s Grayton Beach
• Bunco Ladies Night | 5:30pm | (311 Main Street)
• Baytowne Beads & Bingo Bash | 5–8pm | Baytowne Wharf
• Wine & Song | 5–7pm | NEAT
• Mug Club & Bingo | 6pm | Destin Brewery
• Karaoke | 6pm | AJ’s on the Bayou
• Karaoke | 6pm | Hooters Destin
• Karaoke | 6–9pm | Fat Boys Destin
• Casey Kearney Band | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
• Meco (Live Music) | 6–9pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Alex Napier (Live Music) | 6:30pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Trivia Night | 6pm | Rick’s Crab Trap FWB
• Open Mic Night | 7pm | Soundside FWB
• Music Bingo | 7pm | Props Brewery Taproom

 

Wednesday, February 18

• Girlfriends in Business Coffee Meetup + Walk | 9am | Sandos Beachside
• Coastal Branch Library Winter Program | 10am | Coastal Branch Library
• Ladies Who Lunch (Powerhouse Women) | 11:30am | Destin Chamber
• Forever Plaid | 2pm | ECTC
• Bark for Books | 3:30–4:30pm | Coastal Branch Library
• Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
• Trivia Night | 5pm | Down Island
• Business Entrepreneur Night | 5pm | Soundside
• Run Club | 5:30pm | Destin Brewery
• 30A Wine Festival: Wine Dinner | 6–8pm | (30A)
• Matt McCarty’s Jazz Jam | 6–8pm | North Beach Social
• Queens Ransom | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
• Stinky’s Music Bingo | 6–8pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Alex Napier (Live Music) | 6:30pm | Old Florida Fish House
• ECTC: Following the North Star (Women of Faith) | 7pm | ECTC
• Karaoke | 7pm | Kenny D’s
• Karaoke | 7pm | AJ’s Oyster Shanty

 

Thursday, February 19

• Grayton Beach Wine Walk | 5–7pm | Grayton Beach
• Bubbly Baytowne | 5pm | Baytowne Wharf
• Bingo Nights (Rooftop Heights) | 5–7pm | Hotel Effie
• Michael Johnson (Live Music) | 5–7pm | Havana Beach Bar & Grill
• Planetarium Nights (Double Feature) | 6pm & 7pm | Emerald Coast Science Center
• 30A Wine Festival: Oysters + Champagne | 6–8pm | (30A)
• 30A Wine Festival: Tapas & Tequila | 6–8pm | (30A)
• Music Bingo | 6–8pm | Red Fish Taco
• Outro (Live Music) | 6–9pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Little Black Dress Night | 6:30–9:30pm | Marina Café
• Fort Comedy Open Mic | 7pm | Downtown Music Hall
• Karaoke (Mary-a-oke) | 7pm | Soundside FWB
• Forever Plaid | 7pm | ECTC
• Dueling Pianos | 7–10pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Live Music | 7:30–11:30pm | Hotel Effie Lobby Bar
• Karaoke | 9pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
• Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuire’s Destin

 

Friday, February 20

• Destin Forward: Pins & Pancakes | 8am | Hurricane Lanes
• Friday Martini Lunch | 11am–4pm | SkyBar Destin
• NextGen United Adult Field Day | 12:15pm | 3rd Planet Brewing
• Live Music | 9:30am–12:30pm | Crackings
• Fire Pit Friday | 4pm | 30A Distilling Co.
• Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
• Sandestin Gumbo Fest Kick-Off Party | 5–8pm | Baytowne Wharf
• Michael Johnson (Live Music) | 5–7pm | Havana Beach Bar & Grill
• DeFuniak Mardi on Main: Parade of Pours | 5:30–8pm | DeFuniak Springs
• Karaoke | 6pm | Kluges BBQ (Lewis Turner Blvd)
• Gilleran’s Island | 6–9pm | North Beach Social
• Stevie Monce | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
• 30A Wine Festival: Bourbon, Beer & Butts | 6:30–9pm | (30A)
• All Sports Association Awards Banquet | 6:30pm | Destin–FWB Convention Center
• Karaoke | 7pm | Island Wing Company
• Forever Plaid | 7pm | ECTC
• Dueling Pianos | 7–10pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Rhino Jockeys + Matt Miller | 7–10pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Live Music | 7:30–11:30pm | Hotel Effie Lobby Bar
• Salsa & Bachata Lessons | 8pm | Bric à Brac
• Latin Night | 8pm–2am | Bosforo (Miramar Beach)
• Karaoke | 8pm | 5 O’Clock Somewhere – Baytowne
• Cosmic Rascals | 10pm | Down Island

 

Saturday, February 21

• In the Woods 30A 50K | 6:30am | (30A)
• Farmers Market | 9am–1pm | Seaside
• Farmers Market | 9am–1pm | Grand Boulevard
• Farmers Market | 9am | Niceville
• Farmers Market | 10am | HarborWalk Village
• City of Destin Painting in the Park | 9am | Royal Melvin Park
• Dog Adoption Event | 10am | Pet Supermarket (Uptown Station)
• Two Year Anniversary Party | 11am | Wood Foot Beer
• Sandestin Gumbo Festival | 12–4pm | Baytowne Wharf
• Destin Commons Market | 2–6pm | Destin Commons
• 30A Wine Festival: Grand Tasting | 3:30–6:30pm | (30A)
• DeFuniak Mardi on Main | 5–8pm | DeFuniak Springs
• Michael Johnson (Live Music) | 5–7pm | Havana Beach Bar & Grill
• Americana Concert | 6pm | Camp Helen Lodge
• Jared Herzog | 6–9pm | North Beach Social
• Corey Hall | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
• Murder Mystery Show | 6pm | Props Craft Brewery (FWB)
• 4th Annual Plew PLA Purse Bingo | 5pm | The Island Resort
• 5th Annual Heritage Food & Wine Tasting | 7pm | Home2 Suites (FWB)
• Forever Plaid | 7pm | ECTC
• Dueling Pianos | 7–10pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Dion Jones & The Neon Tears | 7–10pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Live Music | 7:30–11:30pm | Hotel Effie Lobby Bar
• Karaoke | 8pm | 5 O’Clock Somewhere – Baytowne
• Karaoke | 9pm | Fubar

 

Sunday, February 22

• Farmers Market | 9am–1pm | Rosemary Beach
• Destin Community Farmers Market | 9am–2pm | Destin
• Peddlers Pavilion Farmers Market | 9am–1pm | Seacrest/30A area
• DJ Brunch | 10am | Azul @ HarborWalk
• 30A Wine Festival: Gospel Brunch | 10am–12pm | (30A)
• Stinky’s Brunch & Live Music | 10am–3:30pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• AJ’s Grayton Brunch + Crawfish + Live Music | 11am–5pm | AJ’s Grayton Beach
• 30A Wine Festival: Rosé & Croquet | 12–3pm | (30A)
• Wildlife Specials | 1–4pm | North Beach Social
• Forever Plaid | 2pm | ECTC
• Will Thompson Band | 2–5pm | Local Catch Bar & Grill
• Melodies & Mimosas | 2–4pm | HarborWalk Village
• Escape to Create: Live Performance + Artist Reception | 4–6pm | (30A)
• Sunday Pickin’ w/ Mike Whitty & Friends | 4–8pm | The Bay
• Free Bingo | 4–6pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Russ Whitten | 6–9pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Karaoke | 9pm | Fubar
• Karaoke | 9pm | Outcast Bar & Grill

 

Monday, February 23

• Free Beach Bonfire / SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
• Bingo Night | 6pm | American Legion Destin (311 Main St)
• Stinky’s Live Music + Comedy Night | 6–9pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Trivia Night | 6pm | Soundside FWB

 

Tuesday, February 24

• Wine & Song | 5–7pm | NEAT
• Mug Club & Bingo | 6pm | Destin Brewery
• Karaoke | 6pm | AJ’s on the Bayou
• Karaoke | 6pm | Hooters Destin
• Karaoke | 6–9pm | Fat Boys Destin
• Casey Kearney Band | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
• Meco (Live Music) | 6–9pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Alex Napier (Live Music) | 6:30pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Trivia Night | 6pm | Rick’s Crab Trap FWB
• Open Mic Night | 7pm | Soundside FWB
• Music Bingo | 7pm | Props Brewery Taproom

 

Wednesday, February 25

• Escape to Create: Author Presentation | 10–11am | (30A)
• Forever Plaid | 2pm | ECTC
• Bark for Books | 3:30–4:30pm | Coastal Branch Library
• Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
• Trivia Night | 5pm | Down Island
• Business Entrepreneur Night | 5pm | Soundside
• Run Club | 5:30pm | Destin Brewery
• Donnie Sundal | 6–8pm | North Beach Social
• Scott Rockwood Trio | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
• Stinky’s Music Bingo | 6–8pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Alex Napier (Live Music) | 6:30pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Prose & Pours Book Club | 6pm | 30A Distilling Co.
• Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
• Karaoke | 7pm | Kenny D’s
• Karaoke | 7pm | AJ’s Oyster Shanty

 

Thursday, February 26

• FWB Chamber Business After Hours | 5:30pm | The Venue at Beach Weekend
• Bingo Nights (Rooftop Heights) | 5–7pm | Hotel Effie
• Michael Johnson (Live Music) | 5–7pm | Havana Beach Bar & Grill
• Karaoke | 6pm | The B Bar Niceville
• Music Bingo | 6–8pm | Red Fish Taco
• Outro (Live Music) | 6–9pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Little Black Dress Night | 6:30–9:30pm | Marina Café
• Fort Comedy Open Mic | 7pm | Downtown Music Hall
• Karaoke (Mary-a-oke) | 7pm | Soundside FWB
• Forever Plaid | 7pm | ECTC
• Dueling Pianos | 7–10pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Live Music | 7:30–11:30pm | Hotel Effie Lobby Bar
• Karaoke | 9pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
• Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuire’s Destin

 

Friday, February 27

• Live Music | 9:30am–12:30pm | Crackings
• Friday Martini Lunch | 11am–4pm | SkyBar Destin
• Fire Pit Friday | 4pm | 30A Distilling Co.
• Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
• Networking Bonfire for Women | 5pm | 30A
• Michael Johnson (Live Music) | 5–7pm | Havana Beach Bar & Grill
• Karaoke | 6pm | Kluges BBQ (Lewis Turner Blvd)
• Salt Rock | 6–9pm | North Beach Social
• Cadillac Willy | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
• Forever Plaid | 7pm | ECTC
• Tim Jackson Storyteller Tour | 7pm | (30A area)
• Rhino Jockeys + Matt Miller | 7–10pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Dueling Pianos | 7:30–10:30pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Live Music | 7:30–11:30pm | Hotel Effie Lobby Bar
• Karaoke | 7pm | Island Wing Company
• Salsa & Bachata Lessons | 8pm | Bric à Brac
• Latin Night | 8pm–2am | Bosforo (Miramar Beach)
• Karaoke | 8pm | 5 O’Clock Somewhere – Baytowne
• Kimberly Burke & Friends | 10pm | Down Island

 

Saturday, February 28

• Farmers Market | 8am | The Landing (FWB)
• Farmers Market | 9am–1pm | Seaside
• Farmers Market | 9am–1pm | Grand Boulevard
• Farmers Market | 9am | Niceville
• Farmers Market | 10am | HarborWalk Village
• Fort Mardi Gras 5K / Fun Run + Fest | 9am | Ferry Park (FWB)
• Live Music | 9:30am–12:30pm | Crackings
• CAA Come Play with Clay | 10am–12pm | (30A area)
• Shrimp & Grits Festival | 5–8:30pm | (30A area)
• Michael Johnson (Live Music) | 5–7pm | Havana Beach Bar & Grill
• My Chemical Cocktail | 6pm | Emerald Coast Science Center
• Americana Concert | 6pm | Camp Helen Lodge
• Martin Lane | 6–9pm | North Beach Social
• Zack Miller | 6–9pm | Red Fish Taco
• Karaoke | 6pm | Fat Boys Destin
• The Ultimate Elvis Concert | 7:30pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Center (Niceville)
• Forever Plaid | 7pm | ECTC
• Dion Jones & The Neon Tears | 7–10pm | Stinky’s Bait Shack
• Dueling Pianos | 7:30–10:30pm | Old Florida Fish House
• Live Music | 7:30–11:30pm | Hotel Effie Lobby Bar
• Karaoke | 8pm | 5 O’Clock Somewhere – Baytowne
• Karaoke | 9pm | Fubar

February on the Emerald Coast might be quieter than the peak summer months, but that’s part of what makes it so special. It’s a time when you can slow down, explore local favorites, enjoy live music without the crowds, and really experience Destin and 30A like a local.

 

Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway, a longer stay, or you call this place home, February offers a little bit of everything — great food, great music, community events, and plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the coast before Spring Break arrives in March.

 

And if spending more time here during the off season has you dreaming about a place of your own — whether that’s a second home, an investment property, or a future full-time move — I’m always happy to help. You can browse listings anytime at j30a.com, or feel free to reach out directly at kayla@legacyhillre.com. Even if you’re just starting to think about what’s possible, I’m happy to be a resource.

 

See you out there — and enjoy every minute of February on the Emerald Coast.

 

 

 

**special thanks to todoindestin.com, sowal.com, emeraldgrande.com, grandboulevard.com, 30amag.com, and other Facebook event pages as a source for the event lists.