Holiday Happenings

Dust off those skates and get ready for the holidays at The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s Baytowne on Ice. Ice rink is open Sun., Oct. 30th – Sunday, Feb. 5th. Hours vary daily. Visit BaytowneWharf.com.

Santa will be at Bass Pro Shops in Destin Commons Sat., Nov. 19 until Dec. 24. There’s also free games, crafts and free, 4×6 professional photos with Santa. Visit www.basspro.com/shop/en/santas-wonderland.

A holiday favorite, The Polar Express, will be shown Friday, Nov. 25 at The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin. Join other delighted movie-watchers for this special showing on a LED HD Video Wall on the Events Plaza Lawn at 6 p.m.

Fish Out of Water is celebrating the season at Brunch with Santa on Friday, November 25th beginning at 8AM. Brunch will be served a la carte from 8AM – 2PM and Santa will be available from 8AM – 11AM for pictures and wish lists for all the good boys and girls! Plus, Santa will have a special sweet treat for all the children! Cost: $45 per adult, $25 per child Reservations not accepted, service is on a first-come, first-served basis. FOOW30a, 34 Goldenrod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach.

Here Comes Santa Claus, Sat., Nov. 26, 6-9 p.m. right down Baytowne Lane! Cheer Santa on as he makes his way to the Event Plaza Lawn to light up the Village Christmas Tree! Santa will start his horse drawn carriage journey into Baytowne Wharf at 6 p.m. and parade around the Village. Then he’ll flip a switch to officially light up the Christmas tree for the holiday season! The fireworks light the sky immediately after around 6:15-6:30. There’s also face-painting, kids crafts and, after the fireworks, visits and photos with Santa! Visit www.baytownewharf.com.

Seaside’s Turn on the Town is Saturday, November 26, from 5-6 p.m. Seaside rings in the holiday season with the lighting of the tree in the Amphitheater. There will be photos with Santa and other holiday activities for guests of all ages.

Holiday on the Harbor kicks off every year with Santa’s grand arrival at Harborwalk Village. Visit with Santa at HarborWalk Village beginning Sat., Nov. 26, where Santa and Mrs. Clause will be at the main stage from 1-4 p.m. Kids will enjoy crafts, face painting and a Rudolph-themed treasure hunt on Santa’s arrival day. All of Santa’s guests will receive a special treat and a FREE 4×6 photo.

Santa is coming to Food For Thought for a traditional holiday brunch Sunday, December 4th. Join in, as we celebrate the season with live music, kids crafts, professional photos with Santa along with food prepared by the Marrow Chefs, hot cocoa station for the kids and cocktails for the Parents. 132 Market St., Santa Rosa Beach. For tickets, Adults: www.fftfl.org/products/brunch-with-santa-adult-ticket. Kids: www.fftfl.org/products/brunch-with-santa-kids-ticket.

Take in a Holiday Pops Concert Saturday, December 10 in Seaside® as they fill the town with the holiday spirit. Listen to the beautiful sounds of Sinfonia Gulf Coast perform holiday classics from 5-6 p.m. in the Amphitheater. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. This is a complimentary event proudly presented by the Merchants of Seaside.

Seaside celebrates the holidays with special events throughout the month of December. Join the REP for magical, festive performances in front of Seaside’s Post Office. Seaside also hosts special holiday markets, the Sounds of Seaside music and photos with Santa. Check seasidefl.com/events/2022/12 for more information.