The Village of Baytowne Wharf will host Baytowne Countdown, Sat., Dec. 31, 6 p.m.-1 a.m., with two breathtaking fireworks displays at 8 p.m. and midnight. Enjoy a family-friendly evening from 6-8 p.m. The first fireworks display happens at 8 p.m. Dance the night away with live music from Bay Kings Band 7 p.m-1 a.m. End the night with a spectacular midnight fireworks show.
Ring in 2023 at Hotel Effie’s Rocking New Year’s Eve Spectacular! Enjoy an evening full of dining, dancing and entertainment with family and friends at any one of Hotel Effie’s renowned venues: Ovide, Ara and The Lobby Bar. Ovide’s Dinner and Entertainment Package includes Ovide’s exclusive 4-course dinner menu, access to all entertainment throughout the evening, complimentary valet parking, champagne upon arrival, and NYE party accessories. Two seating times: 5-7 p.m. $250 per person and 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $350 per person. Rooftop Access is $100 per person. Book at www.hoteleffie.com/new-years-evedinner-ovide.
Old Florida Fish House will host a New Year’s Eve Celebration. Choose between an early dinner followed by live music or its epic New Year’s Eve Extravaganza.
Still Standing: A Tribute to Elton John | 5 – 7:30 p.m. Some of Elton John’s most popular songs, performed by Ben Fry and band. Ticket includes the show and reservation for dinner–does not include food or drinks.
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza | 8 – 1 a.m. Enjoy live entertainment, including a live band, midnight toast, delectable food and drink options, and more! Ticket does not include the cost of food and drinks. Visit www.oldfloridafishhouse.com for details.
Join Seaside’s New Years Eve celebration in Central Square including arts and crafts, face painting, a live performance by Monsters of Yacht and fireworks! Enjoy arts and crafts/face painting in Central Square From 4-9 p.m. Monsters of Yacht at the Amphitheater Stage from 5-9 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. at the Seaside Amphitheater.
Rinse off the old, welcome the new! Join the South Walton Fire District on New Year’s Day for a Polar Bear Plunge. Funds collected at the event will benefit community education and fire prevention activities such as free CPR courses and fire prevention materials. In-person sign-up starts at 11 a.m. at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar on January 1, 2023. There will be a costume contest at 12 p.m. It’s open to all plunge participants!
We will officially plunge into the New Year at 1 p.m. This event is family-friendly.
Cost of attendance for all plunge participants will be $20 per person. Children 12 years old and under are FREE! Every participant gets a T-shirt with their entry fee. Proceeds go toward SWFD’s community education initiatives.
You can sign up ahead of time by visiting the SWFD HQ during weekly business hours. Bring your $20 registration fee and be prepared to fill out your waiver.
After the plunge is over, join us back at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar to celebrate the start of the New Year.
Rosemary Beach’s The Courtyard at Pescado (downstairs) is hosting a New Year’s Eve Times Square Party on from 7 to 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $15 plus 7% tax and 22% gratuity and includes live music by Cam Ray and Marlene Johnson from 8 p.m. till late, 360 photo booth, cash bar, small bites menu and much more. *For 18 years and older only. Ticket link: rooftop30a.com/the-courtyard.
Noon Year’s Eve is just for kids at LuLu’s Destin. It’s the 7th annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration Tues., Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with non-stop, free kid-friendly fun. There will be arts and crafts, inflatables, face painting, live music and more. Kids can have their fun by counting down to Noon with kid-safe “fireworks” and a huge Beach Ball Drop. Visit Lulus- FunFoodMusic.com/destin or call (850) 710-5858.
Ring in the New Year from 5 p.m through midnight at Harborwalk Village with free live entertainment happening on the main stage beginning at 7 p.m. with Shenanigans followed by The New Royals at 9:30 p.m. Then turn your eyes to the skies for a dazzling firework display over the Harbor and shout along as we countdown the Ball Drop, welcoming a New Year! 8 p.m. Fireworks; Midnight Fireworks and Ball Drop!
The Village of Baytowne Wharf invites you to experience some winter magic on Saturday, January 7 from 9:00 a.m. till noon. The Event Plaza is turning into a Winter Wonderland full of real snow! Slide down an ice slide, make snow angels, and enjoy a day of frosty fun for the whole family. Bundle up & bring out the whole family for a day of frosty fun.
Baytowne on Ice continues as a favorite holiday tradition! The ice rink is open through Feb. 5. Hours vary daily. $13 for 90-minute skate; $3 skate rentals. Rent the rink for private functions. Call 850-428- 2736 or visit baytownewharf.com.
