Coastal Branch Library Winter Community Speaker Series
The Coastal Branch Library invites you to the Winter Community Speaker Series beginning at 10 a.m. every Wednesday through February 26. Informational brochures can be picked up at the library.
Feb. 12: Jessica Valek, natural resources
Feb. 19: Historian Brenda Rees
Feb. 26: Murder Mystery
Emerald Coast Theatre Company: Timeless Love: Songs through the Ages Feb. 14
Emerald Coast Theatre Company presents Timeless Love: Songs through the Ages Valentine’s Day Musical Revue at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m at ECTC’s space in Grand Boulevard Town Center. Share this evening or afternoon event with the ones you love. Each couple will enjoy their own private table. Complete your experience with a bottle of wine and a sweet or savory charcuterie box.
Tickets and information can be found at www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org.
AJ’s Grayton Pups & Pints Valentine’s Celebration Feb. 14
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at AJ’s Grayton Beach. Pups & Pints begins at 3 p.m. featuring fun, furry friends and live music. Road Dogg Rescue will be on-site from 3-6 p.m. with adorable puppies and dogs looking for their forever homes or foster families. Enjoy a free pint of beer, free crawfish, and sample a delicious Tito’s cocktail while you mingle with friends and fellow dog lovers. Don’t forget to indulge in sushi happy hour from 4-6 p.m., featuring 1/2 price sushi.
LIVE MUSIC
Main Stage, 4 p.m.: Bryan Bludworth
Courtyard, 3 p.m.: TBA
8 p.m.: DJ Charles
9 p.m.: About to Sweat
PCB Mardi Gras and Music Festival Feb. 14-15
You’re in for a real treat at the Panama City Beach Mardi Gras and Music Festival on February 14 & 15, 2025. In conjunction with the Krewe of Dominique Youx’s great Mardi Gras at the Beach parade, the festival features entertainment for the whole family. Attendees will enjoy float tours, the kids’ fun zone, live music, and fireworks. For more details, visit www.visitpanamacitybeach.com/events/concerts-music-festivals/mardi-gras.
SeaLight Festival Now-April 13
The SeaLight Festival has returned to Seascape Resort, open Thursday through Sunday from 5:30-9:30 p.m. The whimsical outdoor walk-through experience showcases over a thousand intricately designed Chinese lanterns and invites visitors of all ages to explore a luminous landscape inspired by Chinese legends and lore, while others celebrate the beauty of nature. Enjoy live entertainment by the Zigong Acrobatic Troupe, an award-winning Chinese acrobatic collective. Each festival also features a variety of vendors, games, food & drink, and cultural booths boasting incredible artisanal gifts for purchase.
Tickets are now available for purchase: sealightfestival.com.
CAA Cocktails & Canvases at Farm & Fire Feb. 19
Unleash your creative side with the Cultural Arts Alliance! Grab your friends and secure your spot for their Cocktails & Canvases experience with artist Pam Ridler at Farm & Fire on Wednesday, February 19, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Cocktails & Canvases is a program of the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County that offers guests the opportunity to be guided by an experienced artist in creating a piece of artwork they will take home at the end of the session. This event is open to all levels of learners ages 21 and older. Cost is $75 which includes supplies, 2 cocktails and light bites. Visit CulturalArtsAlliance.com/upcoming-events to reserve your spot!
30A Wine Festival Feb. 20-23
The 30A Wine Festival, underwritten by The Alys Foundation, returns to the beautiful community of Alys Beach for its 13th year. Cleanse your palate and prepare for five days of exquisite wines, delectable dishes, and beautiful surroundings.
The festival showcases renowned distillers, vintners, and culinary favorites over four days of celebration – a series of events and workshops where wine enthusiasts and bourbon lovers alike relish in the festivities within the captivating town of Alys Beach.
All proceeds from the festival benefit the Children’s Volunteer Health Network, a local charity which provides health services to uninsured or underinsured school children in Walton and Okaloosa Counties.
Tickets and more info at 30awinefestival.com.
Florida Chautauqua Assembly Feb. 20-23
The assembly is an annual 4-day educational program for families featuring notable keynote speakers, educational breakout sessions, and a nightly street party. The assembly will also host free events along with paid events around the lake yard. The 2025 theme is “A Journey Into Vaudeville.”
See the full schedule and registration information at FloridaChautauquaAssembly.org.
Emerald Coast Theatre Company: Always a Bridesmaid Feb. 20 – March 2
Emerald Coast Theatre Company presents Always a Bridesmaid at 7 p.m., Sundays and Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at ECTC’s space in Grand Boulevard Town Center.
In this hilarious comedic romp a la “Golden Girls,” four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other’s weddings…no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still making “the long walk” for each other, determined to honor that vow. If you’ve ever elbowed a stranger out of the way to catch a bride’s bouquet, seriously questioned the mental stability of the duo saying “I do” or been forced to wear the world’s ugliest bridesmaid dress, this deliriously funny Jones Hope Wooten comedy is definitely for you…and your dearly beloved!
Tickets and information can be found at www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org.
Sandestin Gumbo Festival Feb. 21 & 22
The event is a beloved local winter tradition in South Walton, featuring gumbo tasting throughout The Village as well as a bloody mary competition and live music. This year’s event promises to serve as fun for everyone. Gulf Coast restaurants will be featured along with live music and children’s activities.
Visit SandestinGumboFestival.com for tickets and details, including a daily schedule of events and entertainment. Event will happen rain or shine.
Escape to Create: A Performance by Seyko Groves Feb .21
Escape To Create makes its highly-anticipated return! Accompanied by local musicians, Soulful singer and songwriter Seyko Groves will perform a selection of jazz, soul and R&B standards and introduce new works at The REP Theatre. Tickets will be available through The REP Theatre at http://lovetherep.com.
Escape to Create performances continue throughout February at The REP and other various locations in Seaside. Ticket purchases support Escape to Create Residencies and Educational Outreach throughout Walton County. To learn more and view the full schedule, visit www.escape2create.org.
6th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival Feb. 22
Don’t miss out on the 6th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival Feb. 22 from 12-4 p.m. behind Brotula’s Seafood House and Steamer, benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast. Delight your taste buds with creative twists on this classic southern dish from local chefs, sip on refreshing drinks, groove to a live DJ and cast your vote for the best Shrimp and Grits on the Emerald Coast. To purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-shrimp-grits-festival-tickets-741754897867.
Dog-Harmony Hops for Hounds Feb. 23
Dog Harmony’s 5th Annual “Hops for Hounds” dog walk and after party, will be held February 23rd, 1-3 p.m. at Props Brewery in Hammock Bay, Freeport. The day will start with a picturesque, short stroll followed by a lively after-party at Props Brewery, complete with craft beer (for thirsty humans 21 and older), live music, vendors, food trucks and more.
To register, visit https://dog-harmony.org/hops-forhounds-2025.
Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show Feb. 28 – March 3
The Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show takes place at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach. This land based show will feature boat displays from all major manufacturers and the top dealers representing the latest in boats, high-tech engines, electronics and marine accessories. Boats range from entry level bow riders and center consoles all the way up to the next generation 42′ center consoles with quad outboards. Buyers will find everything in between. REAL. FUN. BOATS.
Making it much more than a boat show, this event features everything for the kind of active, outdoor beach living so popular along the Emerald Coast, from stand-up paddleboards and fishing kayaks to outdoor kitchens, diving, active wear, and beach cruising bicycles.
Visit emeraldcoastboatshow.com to purchase tickets, check out the venue and registered exhibitors.
DeFuniak Springs Home and Garden Show March 1
The DeFuniak Springs Home and Garden Show takes place Saturday, March 1st from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Fair Grounds in DeFuniak Springs. Entry is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.
The show is a local marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, purchase unique decor and gifts from arts and crafts vendors, get products from local hobby farms, support small business owners, view displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with home improvement and real estate professionals, and enjoy informative presentations from local home and garden experts. Enjoy plant and food vendors as well as pet adoptions on-site.
Visit waltoncountyfair.com/events for more information
La Vie En Rouge Friday, March 7
Immerse yourself in the glamour of 19th-century Parisian cabaret at La Vie En Rouge, presented by Emerald Coast Theatre Company on Friday, March 7th 6-9 p.m. This exclusive signature event will feature exhilarating live performances, dazzling costumes, and a vibrant atmosphere for guests 21+. Get ready to indulge yourself in an evening of elegance, as we transport you to the iconic Moulin Rouge for a night of dinner, dancing, entertainment, silent auction, and many more unforgettable moments. Purchase tickets at emeraldcoasttheatre.org/special-events.
ECCAC’s Signature Gala & Golf Events March 8-9
The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is putting on its annual signature Gala & Golf event this year, presented by Peggy and Jerry Swanson. The Gala features a cocktail hour starting at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. Guests will enjoy dinner and live entertainment; an exciting live auction, as well as a featured guest speaker. The Gala is an energetic, yet important ECCAC fundraiser to benefit children by providing services at no cost to help identify, treat and support child victims in abusive situations.
The Golf Tournament, also to benefit ECCAC, will take place on Sunday, March 9, at Kelly Plantation Golf Club with registration and a cookout meal from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. to be ready for a tournament shotgun start at noon. An Awards Ceremony will follow the tournament. Please make reservations online at eccac.org. Sponsorships are still available.
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