Santa Paws at AJ’s Grayton Beach Dec. 14
Santa Paws will be making his annual stop at AJ’s Grayton Beach from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your fur babies out for Sunday brunch in the outdoor courtyard and get their photo taken with Santa! Enjoy Tito’s Drink specials and live music. Road Dogg Rescue will be joining in all the fun and providing information on how you can adopt or foster this holiday season. The team from Tito’s Vodka will be on site to see if Fido made Santa’s nice list this year, giving out some swag to all those on the nice list! Visit ajsgrayton.com.
ECTC A Christmas Carol at Seaside Post Office Dec. 13-14 and 18-23
This holiday season, experience the magic of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic like never before! Emerald Coast Theatre Company in collaboration with SEASIDE, proudly presents a forty-five-minute adaptation by Nathanael Fisher of A Christmas Carol. All performances are free to the public and begin at 11 a.m.
Baytowne Wednesday Night Concert Series – Holiday Edition + Visits with Santa Dec. 17
Find the holiday spirit at The Village of Baytowne Wharf as you tap your feet to some of your favorite sing-along classics. Enjoy a Holiday edition of the Wednesday Night Concert Series, 6-8 p.m., featuring visits with Santa. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Free and open to the public.
Grand Boulevard Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, Music Review & Photos with Santa Dec. 18-23
Join the holiday celebrations at Grand Boulevard with a week of holiday cheer, featuring magical horse-drawn carriage rides through the Town Center, beautifully illuminated by the Coastal White Christmas lights and the stunning Festival of Trees display. Add to the festivities with a professional photo with Santa, and enjoy the lively sounds of the Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s Holiday Musical Revue live on the fountain stage — a joyful soundtrack to your holiday experience.
Old Florida Fish House Brunch with Santa Dec. 20
Celebrate the season at Old Florida Fish House as they host a Brunch Buffet with Santa on Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Reservations encouraged (850) 524-3045.
Louis Louis Ugly Sweater Party & Benefit Dec. 20
‘Tis the Season! Louis Louis will host their Annual Ugly Sweater Party on Saturday, December 20, from 8 p.m. ’til late. Be prepared to get your groove on with DJ Michael Desciple! Bring one new, unwrapped gift for Toys 4 Tots to receive a drink ticket. Show up in your best Ugly Christmas Sweater to party in Santa Claus style!
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Dec. 31
Alys Beach Noon Year’s Eve Party 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Stinky’s Bait Shack Noon Year’s Eve & Live Music 12-3 p.m.
Red Fish Taco Noon Year’s Eve 12-3 p.m.
Seaside NYE Celebration 4-9 p.m.
Pescado New Year’s Eve Soirée 4-6 p.m.
The Red Bar Jazz Band 5:30-9 p.m.
Baytowne Wharf New Year’s Eve Countdown 6 p.m.
New Year’s Eve at North Beach Social 6-9 p.m.
Pescado’s NYE ‘Wicked’ly Celebration 7-10 p.m.
The Courtyard at Pescado New Year’s Eve Party 8 p.m.
Old Florida Fish House New Year’s Eve Party 9:30 p.m.
SWFD Polar Bear Plunge Jan. 1
Rinse off the old and welcome the new! South Walton Fire District will hold its 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, 2026, which will be followed by a costume contest at 12 p.m., and the Plunge itself at 1 p.m. Online registration is now open; check out the link here to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/SWFDPBP26. Proceeds benefit SWFD Community Risk Reduction Programs like free CPR classes.
Cost of attendance for plunge participants will be $20 per person and you receive a free event towel with your entry fee. Children 12 years old and under plunge for FREE, but they do not receive the event towel. After the plunge is over, join back at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar to celebrate the start of the New Year.
