Walton County Fair
The Walton County Fair 2022 takes place October 10 – 15 at the Fair Grounds in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Lots of family fun for the week! See Walton County Fair website for schedule of events, rides, pricing, youth activities, contest entries, live entertainment, and more! Oct 10-15, Mon – Fri, 5pm-10pm, Sat.,12pm-10pm. This is an excellent forum to bring the community together for great food, fun, and entertainment. Visit www.waltoncountyfair.com for more information.
Seaside Central Square Cinema
Friday, October 14, 7:00 pm Grab a blanket and come out to the Seaside Amphitheater on Friday night for Central Square Cinema, a family movie on the lawn. Free and open to the public. Show begins at 7:00PM. Movies Include: October 14, Monsters University, October 21, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, October 28, Addams Family 2. Seaside Amphitheater, Seaside.
Emerald Coast Theatre Company: Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
Saturday, October 15, 9:00 am Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s Professional Theatre for Young & Very Young Audiences showcases professional actors performing productions on ECTC’s Main Stage especially selected for young audience members. Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, Theatre for the Young, October 15-24 (Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m., Fridays 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m.). The animals on Farmer Brown’s farm have had enough. They work all day to provide milk and eggs, but when their request for electric blankets to warm the drafty barn is ignored, action must be taken. Join the Cows, Hen, and Duck — and their trusty typewriter— as they engage in peaceful protest to improve their working conditions. Emerald Coast Theatre Company, 560 Grand Blvd (Upstairs) Miramar Beach, For tickets and additional info, visit www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org or follow along on ECTC Facebook.
Chautauqua Winery’s Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 15, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Join in the fun at Chautauqua Winery’s Harvest Festival at Chautauqua Winery in Defuniak Springs on Saturday, October 15 from 9am – 5pm. This FREE admission festival features live music, complimentary wine tastings, art & craft vendors. and more. Chautauqua Winery’s Harvest Festival, 364 Hugh Adams Rd., DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435. Follow the “Chautauqua Winery’s Harvest Festival” on Facebook for festival updates.
Westonwood Ranch: Sensory Friendly Trick or Treat Night
Saturday, October 22, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Calling all friendly ghosts and goblins! Westonwood Ranch is excited to host their 3rd Annual Sensory Friendly Trick or Treat Night on Wednesday, October 26th from 5:00-7:00PM! Join for a fun filled evening of trick or treating, games, and Halloween activities. It is FREE to attend. Open to all ages, abilities, and families in our community. Halloween treats and lite beverages provided. Costumes are encouraged but please try to keep them fun and NOT fearful! This event is sensory friendly and will not have any loud music, strobe lights, fog or other sensory triggering items. Organizers will be participating in the Teal Pumpkin initiative and offering Allergy Friendly Trick or Treat options as well. Special Needs Professionals will be on hand to assist. Westonwood Ranch, 4390 Hwy 20 W , Freeport, FL 32439.
Camp Helen State Park Movie in the Patch: Hocus Pocus
Saturday, October 22, 6:00 pm Join The Friends of Camp Helen State Park for a Movie in the Patch on Saturday, October 22nd at 6:00PM. The park will remain open after sunset for those attending the showing of “Hocus Pocus”. The movie begins at 5:30PM with s’mores and hotdogs for everyone. Bring your own blankets and chairs. Free to the public. Camp Helen State Park, 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach.
Moon Crush: Harvest Moon at Seascape Resort
Thursday, October 27, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Moon Crush: Harvest Moon will be held October 27 – 29. Eric Church, Turnpike Troubadours, and Throughout the Weekend are on the lineup for the Fall event. Learn more about Moon Crush: Harvest Moon, the lineup, your safety, and the experience here: www.harvestmoon.topeka.live/presale22. Seascape Resort, 556 Seascape Drive, Miramar Beach.
Barktoberfest
Thursday, Oct. 27, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Dress your four-legged friends in their Halloween finest and enjoy a free canine-only trick-or-treating event and doggie social benefiting Dog-Harmony. Judging for the best “Pet & Parent Matching Costume” contest will take place during the event with the prize-winning duo announced at 6:30 PM. Guests will enjoy light bites, libations, a raffle drawing and lawn games. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, 495 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach.
Eden Gardens October Film Series
Thursday, October 20 & 27,, 6:30 pm
Eden Gardens Film Series includes three movies in the park in October. Come out to relax under the live oaks at Eden Gardens State Park and enjoy the movie starting at 6:30PM. Films are free with paid park admission, $4 per vehicle. Films will be shown on the lawn near the pavilion and guests are welcome to bring chairs, blankets, bug spray and coolers. Concessions will offer popcorn, candy and drinks for sale. Eden Gardens October Film Series, Films roll at 6:30PM, October 20: The NeverEnding Story, October 27: Frogs. Eden Gardens State Park is a treasure in South Walton, Florida. It’s located bayside in Point Washington just north of Hwy 98 via County Road 395. Park Hours are from 8:00 a.m. until sunset, 365 days a year. Eden Gardens State Park, 181 Eden Gardens Road, Santa Rosa Beach.
Alys Beach Fall Festival
Friday, October 28, 4:30 pm Join us in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre on Friday, October 28th as we celebrate the spookiest time of year on 30A with Alys Beach’s inaugural Fall Festival! With activities for all goblins and ghouls beginning at 4:30PM, we invite you, your friends and family to join us for fall crafts, face painting, a photobooth and more – all to the tune of 30A favorites, Huck & Lilly! Grab a trick or a treat from Henry’s Pizza Truck and load some blankets on your brooms to cozy up for a spooky night under the moon featuring The Addams Family on the big screen, beginning at 6:45PM. 4:30 – 6:30 PM, Children’s Activities, 6:45 PM, Halloween Movie: The Addams Family.Alys Beach Amphitheater, Scenic Hwy 30A, Alys Beach, FL.
Seaside Halloweener Derby
Saturday, October 29, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm The annual Halloweener Derby takes place on Saturday, Oct. 29th in Seaside, Florida. Check-in and registration will start at 9AM with the first races kicking off at 10:00am. Costume contest to follow the Championship race. Visit seasidefl.com to learn more and register your pups. Seaside Amphitheater, 25 Central Square, Seaside.
Camp Helen State Park: Witch’s Paddle on Lake Powell
Saturday, October 29, 5:30 pm Join Camp Helen State Park for a Witch’s Paddle on Lake Powell, Florida’s largest coastal dune lake. This FREE festive event will take place Saturday, October 29th. Registration/check in starts at 5PM with the Witch’s Paddle beginning at 5:30PM. Paddle from the bank of Lake Powell through the Inlet and to the beach for a sunset picnic. Then, paddle back to join friends and family for face painting, games and music. Camp Helen State Park, 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach.
Run Watersound 5K, 10K and Kids’ Fun Run
Sunday, October 30, 8:00 am The second annual Run Watersound will take place on Sunday, October 30th with two new event distances. In addition to the 5K, this year’s event will feature a 10K and a kids’ fun run for those under 12 years old. All races will begin and end at the Watersound Town Center with a flat scenic course through the paths and streets of the Watersound Origins community.Watersound Town Center, 170 N Watersound Pkwy. Watersound,
Witches of South Walton Charity Ride
Monday, October 31, 6:30 am The Witches of South Walton are set to ride in the 19th Annual Witch Ride this October. Every year, the Witches decorate bikes and fly throughout their communities. These Witches dress to impress, decorate their bikes/brooms and have a wicked fun Halloween celebration. The Witches of South Walton Founders Ride will leave from Gulf Place on Monday, October 3st at 7:00AM. The Witches will again be riding to support the mission of Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN). Event registration at Register.WitchRide.com.
Halloween on the Boulevard
Monday, Oct. 31, 4 PM – 6 PM
Families are invited to trick-or-treat throughout the Town Center on Halloween where stores and restaurants will pass out candy and other treats to children. Dress up in your favorite costume and fill your bag in a safe pedestrian-friendly place. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, 495 Grand Blvd, Miramar Beach.
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