Crescendo! is the season’s cultural event extravaganza. This energy-infused experience will celebrate the cultural and culinary arts by showcasing world-class vintners, expert spirit purveyors, amazing auction items, and a live musical performance. This year's theme is Ebony & Ivory Ball. Enjoy reserved table seating, hors d'oeuvres, seated lunch, and an all-inclusive afternoon of incredible fun! […]
The Wednesday Night Concert Series returns to Baytowne! This spring sit back and relax and enjoy live entertainment. The concert series will feature both local and regional talent from a variety of genres. Concert begins at 7pm on the Events Plaza Stage. Live Music Schedule March 1: Forrest Williams Band March 8: Boukou Groove March […]
Join us at Maxine Orange Studio Gallery to celebrate another awesome Emerald Coast Artist. Christon Anderson is the Featured Artist for March. Hailing from Panama City, Christon has a unique style of contemporary abstract art that speaks to many. The show will be up for the month of March. Please join us for an opening […]
You won't want to miss Discover Science Saturday on March 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come make Pi bracelets, learn how to measure Pi, and of course, have a slice. You can honor the mathematical constant with actual pie while raising funds to support the center's education programs and community outreach. It's a […]
The 2nd Annual Viking Cheer Food Truck Festival and Vendor Market will be held on Saturday, March 4th from 11-6. Featuring the area's favorite food trucks and vendors of all kinds, this year we're adding a children's area and DJ!
A LIVE action game event sponsored by AceMage Entertainment at Auston's on 98 Saturday March 4th, 2023 in beautiful Miramar Beach, FL. Ride & Seek - It's Hide and Seek in your car! Come join us for a day of fun, food, drinks, prizes and more! Watch the game on the big screens or play […]
Thought macaroni and cheese was just for kids? Think again! Join us at the 5th Annual Mac & Cheese Festival on Sunday, March 5th, 2023 at the Destin Commons! This family-friendly event will feature gourmet, chef-inspired twists on the South’s favorite comfort food. Local restaurants will compete for the best mac in town. Be there […]
The Wednesday Night Concert Series returns to Baytowne! This spring sit back and relax and enjoy live entertainment. The concert series will feature both local and regional talent from a variety of genres. Concert begins at 7pm on the Events Plaza Stage. Live Music Schedule March 1: Forrest Williams Band March 8: Boukou Groove March […]
Enjoy amazing live music with a local favorite! Our dinner menu will be available!
Please join us for a night of jazz and dining! Our dinner menu will be available while you listen to fun jazz of local favorite Benghazi Gresham!
New Zealand-born violinist Geneva Lewis has forged a reputation as a musician of consummate artistry whose performances speak from and to the heart. Lauded for “remarkable mastery of her instrument” (CVNC) and hailed as “clearly one to watch” (Musical America), Geneva is the recipient of a 2022 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award, 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant […]
Loving the option to shop hyper-local? As the weather warms up, more and more guests are looking for an outdoor shopping experience. One that offers personal interaction with vendors, allowing guests to shop with a purpose. Thanks to its popularity, The Destin Commons Market is adding a second Sunday per month for the months of […]
Our shop artist Mercedes of Full Circle will teach basic pottery skills in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. This class is for beginners with no clay experience and for those who want to brush up on their skills and have fun working with clay. "In this workshop we will create a fun and functional mushroom […]
The Friends Guild of the Destin Library will host an afternoon conversation with Coast Guard veteran, inspirational speaker and local author Ashlee Leppert on Tuesday, March 14th, at 2:00 PM at the Destin Library (Calhoun Room). Saving lives during Hurricane Harvey in 2017 is only a glimpse of the experiences that Ashlee Leppert writes about […]
Spring Break fun for the whole family! Check out hands-on activities, Creature Features, sciPad, and more March 15-17 and March 20-24. We're open from 10 am. to 3 p.m. each day. All activities listed are included with general admission pricing except for Animal Tales show tickets. Military discounts available. Please note we do have field […]
C.A.R.E.ing for Turtles is a collaborative outreach and education initiative with Okaloosa County and the Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center. C.A.R.E.ing for Turtles is led by educated staff from the C.A.R.E. Center and Okaloosa County. Guests will learn about sea turtles native to the northern Gulf of Mexico, their nesting habits, the threats they are facing, and […]
The Wednesday Night Concert Series returns to Baytowne! This spring sit back and relax and enjoy live entertainment. The concert series will feature both local and regional talent from a variety of genres. Concert begins at 7pm on the Events Plaza Stage. Live Music Schedule March 1: Forrest Williams Band March 8: Boukou Groove March […]
Join us for an evening full of FREE champagne and shopping during Bubbly Baytowne. Sip and Shop through the village streets! Stop in various retail merchants as you enjoy a selection of premium champagnes. * This event is free and for 21 and up only. The village will be open to the public during this […]
Celebrate the Luck of the Irish at The Village of Baytowne Wharf on Friday, March 17th from 6:00-9:00pm. Featuring Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance and Live Music from Shenanigans!
You know the drill - it's WINE TASTING WEEK! 🍀FORGET THE LUCK, GIVE ME THE WINE🍀 St Paddy's Wine Tasting is this weekend! Make sure you get your spot at the table so our lil leprechauns can pour you some wine! Saturday, March 18, 5pm-7pm. $15 with sampling plate! Our amazing dinner menu will also […]
The primary purpose of our festival is to bring the entire community together in UNITY, regardless of ethnicity, race, or creed, to enjoy a high quality, family-friendly event. Our festival kicks off the beautiful spring season in our area and displays the multiculturalism of our region! It consists of top-quality Live and DJ Music, Food, […]
Join us for magic, music, and mayhem! Watch as featured pirate Captain Davy takes you on an adventure with two magic shows on stage at 7:00pm & 8:00pm!
Join us at the Holi Festival of Colors 2023. There's no better way to celebrate the first day of spring, than playing, laughing, eating, drinking, and dancing. Holi is the world's happiest and most entertaining event!!! Celebrate Spirituality, Community, Love & Diversity, with Music, Multi-Cuisine food trucks, Drinks, Shopping, Kids activities and much more. Throw […]
Grab a lawn chair or blanket and cozy up on the Events Plaza Lawn for a featured film. Movie Listings: March 20 | Minions: The Rise of Gru March 27 | Encanto April 3 | Hop
The Friends Guild is pleased to host a musical performance by David Singley on Tuesday, March 21st, at 6:00 PM at the Destin Library (Calhoun Room). David Singley is a talented singer/songwriter and guitarist with over 40 years’ experience in performing music. Singley has played with many notable acts over the years and with his […]
Enjoy singing and dancing with DJ Mike Whitty in the Events Plaza from 6:30-8:30pm. Then watch as we light up the night sky with breathtaking fireworks show over the Lagoon at 8:30pm!
The Wednesday Night Concert Series returns to Baytowne! This spring sit back and relax and enjoy live entertainment. The concert series will feature both local and regional talent from a variety of genres. Concert begins at 7pm on the Events Plaza Stage. Live Music Schedule March 1: Forrest Williams Band March 8: Boukou Groove March […]
Be prepared to get up close and personal with unique animals like you’ve never seen! We'll have a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, Kinkajou, Giant African Bullfrog, Agile Wallaby, Fruit Bat, and a Kookaburra in attendance at interactive shows with Animal Tales. You'll even get to touch some of the animals after each show. Talk about a […]
Enjoy an evening out while your children have an unforgettable experience at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. Our Sunset Camp includes a dockside encounter with a dolphin, an exploratory venture along the beautiful Emerald Coast beach at dusk, ocean themed activities, scavenger hunt, and dinner at Seal Harbor. For ages 6-14 years old. Program availability: 4:00 […]
Enjoy shows from fly-board extraordinaire Ben Merrell over the lagoon! Watch as he soars to the sky and makes waves at Baytowne Wharf.
Listen...can you hear that? It’s the sound of the Earth! Global Soundscapes takes you on a sound safari to explore the health of our planet...with your ears. Travel the globe with scientists to investigate the spectacular soundscapes of Costa Rica’s rainforests, Hawaii’s coral reefs, and Mongolia’s vast grasslands. Learn how animals use sounds to survive […]
Join us on Monday, April 24th for a family paint night at the Gulfarium! Our partners at Painting with a Twist FWB will guide you through painting a super unique Blue-fronted Amazon Parrot modeled after our very own Maxine! While you paint, one of our professional trainers will teach you more about Maxine and what […]
Second March market! Pickles, honey, candles, t-shirts, soaps, jerky, baked goods, granola, dairy, plants and more will shine at this market! Excited to have Tiana's Lunchbox as our featured food truck!!
Loving the option to shop hyper-local? As the weather warms up, more and more guests are looking for an outdoor shopping experience. One that offers personal interaction with vendors, allowing guests to shop with a purpose. Thanks to its popularity, The Destin Commons Market is adding a second Sunday per month for the months of […]
Join us for magic, music, and mayhem! Watch as featured pirate Captain Davy takes you on an adventure with two magic shows on stage at 7:00pm & 8:00pm!
Grab a lawn chair or blanket and cozy up on the Events Plaza Lawn for a featured film. Movie Listings: March 20 | Minions: The Rise of Gru March 27 | Encanto April 3 | Hop
Enjoy singing and dancing with DJ Mike Whitty in the Events Plaza from 6:30-8:30pm. Then watch as we light up the night sky with breathtaking fireworks show over the Lagoon at 8:30pm!
The Wednesday Night Concert Series returns to Baytowne! This spring sit back and relax and enjoy live entertainment. The concert series will feature both local and regional talent from a variety of genres. Concert begins at 7pm on the Events Plaza Stage. Live Music Schedule March 1: Forrest Williams Band March 8: Boukou Groove March […]
Enjoy an evening out while your children have an unforgettable experience at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. Our Sunset Camp includes a dockside encounter with a dolphin, an exploratory venture along the beautiful Emerald Coast beach at dusk, ocean themed activities, scavenger hunt, and dinner at Seal Harbor. For ages 6-14 years old. Program availability: 4:00 […]
JOIN US for Ladies Night! Here are the details: $10 for a stamp card online, $15 day of (if we don't sell out! Your card gets you discounts at each stop and a fully stamped card will get you in the drawing from prizes from our downtown businesses! Card pickup will be at KC's from […]
Discover the sizzling stories behind the constellations in this planetarium event for adults (21+). Explore the zodiac and take a trip through the cosmos during the ultimate planetarium adventure. What's your sign? Enter our planetarium for a deep dive into the 12 signs of the zodiac. In this show for adults (21+), we’ll talk about […]
"It's that time of year again! Grab a friend and join us for the ONE Run 5K on April 1, 2023, and support Emerald Coast Autism Center’s ONE Campaign! The ONE Campaign is a fundraiser to benefit the ECAC Scholarship Fund. Your participation is making a difference in our student's lives! Packet pick-up begins at […]
"This interactive live show is performed with the youngest of audience members in mind (6 months to 5 years old). Flap your flippers and swish your tail as you float along the waves and explore underwater worlds! You might meet a curious sea turtle or a mischievous dolphin as you sing and clap along to […]
Kitty Hawk Kites: "What do a 100- foot octopus, 80- foot panda, and a 50- foot gator have in common? They’ll all be flying high over the Fort Walton Beach Boardwalk. Join Kitty Hawk Kites and the Emerald Coast Kite Fliers Club for two days of FREE kite-flying fun. Enjoy larger-than-life show kites, professional stunt […]
