Events

Our soldiers and first responders lay it on the line every day—will you? With the nation’s 3rd largest Veteran population per capita AND thousands of First Responders along the Emerald Coast, our area is acutely aware of the sacrifices of our brave men and women defending the front lines in...

25th Annual MKAF Festival of the Arts It’s Almost Here! Known as one of Northwest Florida’s premier fine arts shows, the MKAF Festival of the Arts is one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year. The 25th annual event is set for Oct. 24-25, 2020, at the Mattie...

••••••••• 1 ••••••••• Destin Fishing Rodeo Weigh Ins All Month Long | 10am-7pm | AJ’s Destin Concerts in the Village | 7pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Karaoke | 8pm | Harry Ts Lighthouse Dueling Pianos | 8pm | The Palms Bistro Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuire’s Destin ••••••••• 2 ••••••••• HarborFest | 4pm |...

Taylor Haugen Foundation October 21, 2020 Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina – 6 p.m. Sail Time Take a Sunset Dinner Cruise aboard the exciting SunQuest SOLARIS Yacht for a great cause! Football is back and The Taylor Haugen Foundation is hosting a fundraiser aboard the Solaris Yacht. Sail towards the sunset while enjoying fine yacht...

ECCAC 20th Anniversary Celebration! Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center Tuesday – October 27 Gates Open 5:30 p.m. – Concert Starts 6:30 p.m. Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is celebrating 20 years of preventing child abuse and neglect, protecting children and restoring the lives of impacted children....

Destin is Grateful, October 16, Emerald Grande The Special Operators Transition Foundation (SOTF) is coming to town with a COVID-compliant fundraiser certain to raise the spirits of all who’ve recently dealt with the isolation of social distancing, social unrest and election year discord. SOTF, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides the most...

By Lori Leath Smith “Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.” — Proverbs 31:9 Gathering in the Garden Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, 6 – 8 p.m. Point Washington Preserve, Tickets $40 It’s that time of year again—time to gather in the garden! The 3rd Annual Gathering in the...

By Cali Hlavac, To Do In Destin The year 2020 has felt like a lifetime, but we are finally on the home stretch! Fall is officially here and with that comes our beloved Destin Fishing Rodeo! 2020 will be the 72nd Annual Fishing Rodeo in Destin, and like all the...

Join BizTech on Tuesday, Oct. 13, for a daylong conference and expo connecting Destin area small business owners and employees with the technology-related information and companies they need to improve their business operations and protect their electronic assets. This year’s keynote speaker is Michael Levin, the current CEO and Founder...

••••••••• 1 ••••••••• Maker Days | 9am | Emerald Coast Science Center Music Bingo | 7pm | World of Beer Trivia Night | 7pm | Village Door at Seascape Rock’N Bingo | 7pm | Landsharks Pizza ••••••••• 2 ••••••••• Yoga on the Island Green | 8am | The Island Hotel, Okaloosa Island Creature Features | 10:30am...