Farmers Markets
Grand Blvd. Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Grayton Locals Market Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hibiscus Guest House
Seaside Amphitheater Saturdays and Tuesdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Peddlers Pavilion Sundays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Rosemary Beach at North Barrett Square Sundays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Village of Baytowne Wharf Family Fun
Scallywag Sundays: Watch as featured pirate Captain Davy takes you on an adventure with two magic shows on stage at 7 and 8 p.m. Movie Mondays: A free to attend event, grab a lawn chair or blanket and cozy up on the Events Plaza Lawn for a featured film on the big screen at 8 p.m. Boomin’ Tuesdays: Baytowne lights up the night with fireworks over the lagoon at 9:15 p.m. Before the show, enjoy a dance party starting at 7:15 p.m. with DJ Mike Whitty in the Events Plaza. Thursdaze Lights Show: Experience a unique aerial display that blends technology and coastal charm at Thursdays 9 p.m.
ECTC Children’s Theater at Seaside Mondays
Step into a world of magic, mischief, and moonlit romance as Emerald Coast Theatre Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream in a family-friendly adaptation at the SEASIDE Amphitheater. Beginning at 6 p.m. Mondays through August 3rd, bring a blanket and enjoy dinner from any of Seaside’s delicious eateries. This joyful retelling of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy brings love, laughter, and live theatre to Central Square. It’s an enchanting experience for audiences of all ages.
Huck & Lilly @ Seaside Ampitheatre Tuesdays and Thursdays
Huck & Lilly will perform LIVE in the Seaside Amphitheater Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-5:45 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket, snacks and drinks, and enjoy the show. Free and open to all ages. Singer/songwriters Ken Johnson and Andi Zack-Johnson, as Huck and Lilly, specialize in music for kids AND the grown-ups who love them!
ECTC Comedy on the Boulevard May 22
Emerald Coast Theatre Company invites you to Comedy on the Boulevard on the Cabaret Stage at 7 p.m. Come for an uproarious night of laughs. This hysterical event will be hosted by Jason Hedden. Purchase tickets: www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org/special-events.
Comedy Night at Alaqua May 23
Alaqua Animal Refuge invites you to join them for an evening of music, comedy, and community at Angel’s Arena at Alaqua Animal Refuge! Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Kick off the night with live music from the Black Creek String Band, then get ready to laugh with nationally touring comedian Darren Knight, aka Southern Momma, and enjoy the fun, food trucks, and drinks—all while supporting animals in need. More details at alaqua.org/events.
Baytowne Memorial Day Celebration May 23-24
Kick off your summer during Sandestin’s Memorial Day Celebration at The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Enjoy LIVE music all weekend. On Sunday, enjoy activities for the kids and a fireworks show at 9 p.m.
Paper Bear Screening at Seaside May 24 & June 7
The Paper Bear invites the community on a heartfelt journey into the forests and coastal wilds of Northwest Florida at 7:30 p.m. Blending live-action storytelling with hand-drawn animation, the film follows a father and son as they venture into the woods to document real Florida black bears, sharing campfire stories, local history, and the magic of the natural world along the way. Visit thepaperbear.org.
Sinfonia Salutes at Alys Beach May 24
At this celebratory Memorial Day Concert and Drone Show, enjoy the orchestral sounds of Sinfonia Gulf Coast under the palm trees in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre. Bring blankets and low-back chairs. Presented by the Merchants of Alys, this beloved event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m., and music begins at 7:30 p.m.
Biophilia Center Summer Kickoff May 30
Enjoy live music, local food trucks, bounce houses, The Reptile Room, animal chats with wildlife ambassadors, raffles and more from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the start of summer while connecting with nature and wildlife. Bring the whole family and spend the day exploring, learning, and having fun. More details at www.eowilsoncenter.org/events.
Gulf Coast Jam May 28-31
One of the country’s most popular beach music festivals returns May 28–31 as Gulf Coast Jam brings four days of live country music to Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach. Headliners Post Malone, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban and Riley Green lead a lineup of more than 20 artists performing throughout the high-energy Country On The Coast™ weekend.
Fans can enjoy multiple stages, food vendors, bars and interactive fan experiences while soaking in the coastal festival atmosphere that has drawn sellout crowds of more than 30,000 in recent years. Pass options currently available include General Admission, Military, College and First Responder tickets, VIP experiences and lodging packages. Several premium viewing areas have already sold out. Payment plans are available. Follow festival updates online. Visit GulfCoastJam.com.
Baytowne Wednesday Night Concert Series
Join The Village of Baytowne Wharf as they host the Wednesday Night Concert Series, a free weekly tradition on the Events Plaza Stage from 7-9 p.m. featuring local & regional talent from all kinds of genres. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets & your crew for some great tunes!
May 20th: The Aces Band
May 27th: Modern Eldorados
June 3: Cadillac Willy
June 10: Clinch 46
Bands on the Boulevard Summer Music Series Thursdays
Live music series returns to Grand Boulevard May 21-July 2nd from 6-8 p.m. Throughout the summer music series, experience Grand Park transform into an open-air concert setting where friends, families, and neighbors can gather to enjoy live performances from talented musicians in a relaxed coastal atmosphere. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, grab dinner or drinks from your favorite Town Center spots, and settle in for a new weekly tradition designed for easy nights and good company.
MKAF Concerts in the Village
Celebrate three decades of music under the stars as Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation presents the 30th Anniversary season of Concerts in the Village, April 9 to June 11. Held each spring on Thursday evenings at the MKAF Dugas Pavilion in Destin, from chart-topping legends to the nation’s best tribute acts, this year’s concert series stages a lineup that offers something for every music lover.
May 21: Boogie Wonder Band
May 28: The Molly Ringwalds
June 4: The Return: A Beatles Tribute
June 11: A1A: The Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band
Alaqua Sunday Sessions
Sunday Session, a weekly gathering in the Alaqua Arena filled with live music, delicious food, and the peaceful charm of the Refuge returns every Sunday through May 31st from 1-4 p.m. Music by Rescue Me: Tim Jackson, Holly Winter, and John Link and rotating food trucks. Free to attend, bring your friends, your family, and your love for animals.
Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic June 17-21
Timed to coincide with the peak of the Gulf Coast’s blue marlin season, and located at the South’s number-one ranked resort destination, the 24th annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort sets the new precedent for world-class sportfishing tournaments.
This annual event offers something for everyone. Most importantly, for the angling teams, there’s the deep blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, red-hot billfish action, and cool green cash. While on-shore, both the teams and their families can enjoy the wide variety of recreational activities offered at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and The Village of Baytowne Wharf. The spectacular night time weigh-ins are held at the Baytowne Marina at Sandestin and are open to the public. Visit https://emeraldcoastbluemarlinclassic.com.
