Saturday, August 12, 19, 26
Sounds of Seaside Concert Series Enjoy an afternoon of LIVE music in the Seaside Amphitheater on Saturdays from 3 – 6PM. Sounds of SEASIDE features musicians ready to entertain the whole family. Bring a chair or blanket, snacks and drinks, and enjoy the show. Free and open to all ages. Seaside’s Amphitheater is a beautiful green space in the heart of Central Square where families will often gather for live music, outdoor movies, annual celebrations, children’s activities and other fun events.Seaside Amphitheater, 25 Central Square, Seaside.
Visit www.seasidefl.com for more information.
Wednesday, August 16,
Wild Sea Turtle Wednesdays at The Big Chill 30A
Join South Walton Turtle Watch on Wednesday mornings for “Wild Sea Turtle Wednesday” at The Big Chill 30A from 9AM – 11AM. Learn about sea turtles, paint, adopt a hatchling and take the Jr. Ocean Ranger pledge to help keep our beaches clean, dark and flat for nesting sea turtles and baby hatchlings. The event is free and open to the public. The South Walton Turtle Watch is a group of volunteers whose purpose is to locate endangered and threatened sea turtle nests and to protect them along the beaches of NW Florida during the crucial nesting and hatching season.
Visit www.southwaltonturtlewatch.org. The Big Chill 30A, 7000 E County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach.
Wednesday, August 16, 23, 30
Baytowne Wednesday Night Concert Series
Welcome to The Village of Baytowne Wharf where live music concerts take place in the Baytowne Events Plaza every Wednesday night from 7-9pm. Various local and regional artists perform throughout the year – see the lineup. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Free and open to the public.August 16: Cadillac Willy, August 23: Catalyst, August 30: Dion Jones & The Neon Tears. The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway, Miramar Beach.
Thursday, August 17
Huck & Lilly @ Seaside Amphitheater
Huck & Lilly will perform LIVE in the Seaside Amphitheater Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00PM. 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! Seaside Amphitheater, 25 Central Square, Seaside.
Friday, August 18-20
Black Creek Music Festival: Kickoff Party Southern Sound Music Alliance presents Black Creek Music Festival on Friday, August 18th – Sunday, August 20th at The Outpost on Black Creek in Freeport, FL. Rock out with local & regional musicians at this three-day event while enjoying food trucks, craft vendors and more! Proceeds from the festival will benefit Habitat for Humanity and Alaqua Animal Rescue.
Purchase Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-creek-music-festival-tickets
Boat slips are also available, with a select few being offered as a weekend rental with a VIP ticket. Let’s Meet at the Creek! Event is rain or shine.
Friday, August 18th, 6 – 10PM | Kickoff Party
This event is open to the public. Artists Lineup: Tanglewood & Deltaphonic
Saturday, August 19th, NOON – 10PM | Festival Day
Ticketed event with general admission and VIP tickets available.
Artist Lineup: Mike Whitty Trio, Josh Zook Duo, Dion Jones & The Neon Tears, Big Phun, 12Eleven, Cadillac Willy, Boukou Groove, and Tim Jackson’s Storyteller’s Tour
Sunday, August 20th, 11AM – 4PM | Festival Day
Family Day – Adult tickets are only $10 and all kids are free!
Artist Lineup: Jeff Silvey Gospel Hour, Chris Alvarado, and the Southdown Souls
The Outpost on Black Creek, 4576 County Highway 3280, Freeport.
Saturday, August 19
Operation Outdoor Freedom: Freedom Run
Spend your morning in the Point Washington State Forest! The 5th annual Freedom Run, benefitting Operation Outdoor Freedom, will take place Saturday, August 19th. The event begins at the Eastern Lake Trail located in Santa Rosa Beach off of 395 South. Learn more & register at:outdoorfreedomrun.redpodium.com/operation-outdoor-freedom-runwalk.
5th Annual Freedom Run, Saturday, August 19th (Rain or Shine), 11 Mile Start Time || 7:30AM, 6 Mile Start Time || 7:45AM, 3.5 Mile Start Time || 8AM. All proceeds benefit Operation Outdoor Freedom to help fund efforts with providing hunts, fishing trips, and special family trips to our area for Florida Wounded Veterans who have a rating of service-connected disability rating of 30% or greater from the U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs or a Purple Heart recipient.Eastern Lake Trail, Point Washington State Forest, 395 South, Santa Rosa Beach.
Sunday, August 20
Celebrating Women in Fly Fishing Join FlyTide30A as they host the Celebrating Women in Fly Fishing Seminar and pay tribute to incredible angler, Meredith McCord. The seminar will take place at the Seaside Assembly Hall on Sunday, August 20th at 6PM. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to use the free Grayton Shuttle Bus. Seaside Assembly Hall, 168 Smolian Circle, Seaside.
Monday, August 21
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park: Guided Plant Stroll Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Master Gardener Bill Kuenstler on the third Monday each month from 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m for a Guided Plant Stroll. The stroll begins at Tram Stop #2 . This program is free with regular park admission. Park programs are made possible by Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. For more information about the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, please visit: www.topsailparkfriends.org or email friendsofthsp@gmail.com. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, located on the west side of Scenic 30A in South Walton, offers a wide variety of natural resources including 3.2 miles of secluded, white sand beaches with majestic dunes over 25 feet tall. Three rare coastal dune lakes provide excellent freshwater fishing. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, 7525 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach.
Saturday, August 26
CCA Kids Fishing Tournament in Grayton Beach The annual CCA South Walton Kids Fishing Tournament takes place on Saturday, August 26th at Grayton Beach, Florida. Sponsored by the Coastal Conservation Association Florida, the fun begins at 12:00 p.m. Online registration is open, visit: www.ccaflorida.org/event/south-walton-kids-fishing-tournament-2023/ . Online pre-registration is REQUIRED this year. There will be no walk-ups allowed. Registration is limited to the first 200 kids, ages 2-14. Kids receive a rod&reel combo, tshirt, lunch, bait, and instruction! CCA Florida is a statewide, non-profit marine organization working in an advocacy role to protect the state’s marine resources and interests of saltwater anglers. Follow Coastal Conservation of Florida on Facebook for updates on events. Location: Grayton Dunes Beach Access, Defuniak Street South, Grayton Beach.
Saturday, August 26
Dog Day Pawty at Sandestin Baytowne Marina Celebrate International Dog Day with us at the beach at Baytowne Marina on August 26th from 6:30 – 8:30PM! Enjoy this FREE event with live music, a doggy kissing booth, a special dog menu at Marina Bar and Grill, photo booth, and more! Bring along your furry friend for an unfurgettable event! Located in the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, Marina Bar & Grill overlooks the Baytowne Marina and Choctawhatchee Bay. This is the spot to relax with family and friends to enjoy a hearty breakfast or maybe trade fish stories with friends over an ice cold beer after the tackle has been put away. Baytowne Marina, 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway, Miramar Beach.
