Saturday, February 11 Local Love: Sidewalk Sales & More! at Seaside Local Love: Sidewalk Sales will take place throughout Seaside with a all-day, town-wide shopping experience of sidewalk sales, live music, discounted food & beverage, and free parking for the day. Local Love: Sidewalk Sales & More will take place at the same time as the weekly Seaside Farmers Market, Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Seaside Farmers Market is comprised of local growers and artisans who offer food and other products year-round. Seaside, 25 Central Square, Seaside.
Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park The Friends of Eden Gardens invite the community to the annual Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park on Saturday, February 11th from 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. Visitors are invited to stroll through amazing gardens full of unique Camellias, see displays and demonstrations, historic reenactments, and learn about Camellia propagating and growing. Camellias will be available for a donation from the nursery. The annual festival is hosted by Friends of Eden Gardens State Park. Attendance is free with paid park admission ($4 per car). Additional parking for the event will be at Bay School with tram service to the park. Eden Gardens State Park, 181 Eden Gardens Rd., Pt Washington.
Love & Football: A Dog Promenade at Grand Boulevard
Join Dog-Harmony for Love & Football: A Dog Promenade from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Grand Boulevard. Fur parents are encouraged to dress up their pups in a uniform of their favorite football team or a Valentine’s Day theme. The event will feature Gulf Coast gourmet from JC’s Gourmet, hot dogs served by the Residence Inn by Courtyard, as well as beer and wine offered for donations. The $15 entry fee includes a professional digital photo of your doggie celebrity sponsored by Mills Photo Design and the chance to win fabulous prizes! Prizes will be awarded in two weight categories for Best Dressed, Most Creative, and Most Enthusiastic pups. Grand Boulevard Grand Park, 495 Grand BlvdMiramar Beach.
Wednesday, February 15 Emerald Coast Theatre Company: The Last Five Years
Emerald Coast Theatre Company presents The Last Five Years, a Cabaret Stage: Dramatic Musical running February 10 – 19. All ECTC productions will be staged at ECTC’s space located upstairs at 560 Grand Boulevard in Grand Boulevard Town Center, located in Miramar Beach, Florida. Tickets and information can be found at www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org. The Last Five Years || Cabaret Stage: Dramatic Musical, February 10 – 19, Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Emerald Coast Theatre Company, 560 Grand Blvd. Grand Boulevard Town Center, Miramar Beach.
Friday, February 17, 2023 Seaside School Half Marathon + 5K Race: Taste of the Race The Seaside School Half Marathon + 5K will take place Feb. 17th – 19th in Seaside, Florida. The three-day charity race weekend kicks off with the coastal cuisine event Taste of the Race on Friday night, then proceeds to a fun-for-all-ages Race Expo on Saturday, and culminates on Sunday morning with the running of the half marathon + 5K along the iconic Highway 30A starting and finishing in Seaside. Learn more at runseasidefl.com! Friday, Feb. 17 | Taste of the Race: Party-goers can attend this delicious Seaside party that features local chefs and restaurateurs competing for the top culinary awards including the coveted Chef’s Choice Award. Saturday, Feb. 18 | Race Expo: Runners are invited to pick-up their race packets at the Seaside Neighborhood School and enjoy the Expo taking place in the Seaside Lyceum. Sunday, Feb. 19 | Seaside School Half Marathon + 5K: The race weekend comes to a pinnacle with the half marathon (13.1 miles) starting at 6:45 AM and 5K (3.1 miles) at 7:05 AM. Both races – the half marathon and 5K – start in the town of Seaside with an out-and-back run along the coastal dune lakes of Highway 30A. To register or purchase tickets visit www.runseasidefl.com. Seaside Neighborhood School, Seaside.
Saturday, February 18 Topsail Preserve State Park’s 1st “Mardi-Paws” Parade
Join the Friends of Topsail Preserve State Park with the first annual Mardi-Paws
Parade on Saturday, February 18th. Registration begins at 10:30am,(day use area) the parade begins at 11:30am. The parade route is ¾ mile. After the parade an interpretive program will follow at 12:30 p.m. in the Topsail amphitheater. To participate, simply dress up your pet! (well-socialized dogs only). Regular Park admission applies. A 5.00 suggested registration fee will go to purchase additional waste stations throughout the park. Come join the fun! 7525 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach. Phone: (850) 267-8330.
Camp Helen Americana Music at the Lodge Americana Concerts in the Lodge at Camp Helen State Park are back! The concert series will take place every other Saturday from January 7 – March 4. There will be limited seats available for each show. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music begins at 6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets: friendsofcamphelen.org/happenings. Camp Helen State Park, 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach.
Sunday, February 19 Baytowne Mardi Gras Parade
The Village streets will be filled with costumed dogs and their humans along with unique and colorful floats, golf carts, and pick up trucks at the annual Baytowne Mardi Gras Parade. On Sunday, February 19th from 2 – 5 p.m., Mardi Gras music will fill the air as four-pawed friends and parade participants shower parade-goers with a barrage of beads, moon pies, and other trinkets. The Village of Baytowne Wharf is the heart and soul of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and the gathering place for many locals and visitors along the Emerald Coast. Learn more about shopping, dining, nightlife and events at www.baytownewharf.com. The Village of Baytowne Wharf, 9100 Baytowne Blvd., Miramar Beach.
Monday, February 20 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 – 11 a.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, 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach.
Saturday, February 25 In the Woods 30A 50K Rotorhead 30A Running Company presents the 2023 In the Woods 30A 50K. Set to take place on Saturday, February 25 beginning at 7 a.m., the race will start and finish at the Grayton Beach State Park trailhead. To get registered or for more info, just click here: In the Woods 30A 50K. The In the Woods 30A 50K offers three race categories from which to choose from: the 50K solo, the 2-person relay and, their newest category, the 3-person relay. Race Start: Feb. 25 | 7 a.m. at Grayton Beach State Park trailhead, Post-Race Social: AJ’s Grayton Beach. 10% of the gross proceeds from the registration fees for the In the Woods 30A 50K will be going to the Pt Washington Medical Clinic. AJ’s Grayton Beach, 63 Defuniak Street, Grayton Beach.
Sunday, February 26 Caring and Sharing Fall Fashion Show Join Caring and Sharing of South Walton at the Annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon. The event will be held Sunday, February 26 at Vue on 30A beginning at 12:30 p.m. During the event, guests will enjoy a fashion show, lunch, silent auction, music and a photo booth. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased at the Caring & Sharing facility located at 112 Lynn Drive, SRB. All funds raised at the Annual Fashion Show will allow Caring and Sharing of South Walton to continue providing food, utility, prescription, and basic need assistance to residents of South Walton County. https://linktr.ee/caringandsharing. Vue on 30a, 4801 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach.
Sunday, March 5 Tea Fore Her Gather your friends and join Fore Her at noon for Tea Fore Her on Sunday, March 5th at The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa. Enjoy lunch and tea with great company while raising funds for breast cancer patients along the Emerald Coast. During the event there will be a photo booth, silent auction, seated lunch and more. Big hats are encouraged for a chance to win “Best Hat” prize. Purchase Tickets: www.foreher.org/tea-fore-her. Tickets, available at ForeHer.org, are $65 donation per person, $60 donation per person for breast cancer survivors (processing fees apply). Fore Her offers resources, hope, compassion and education for all who are affected by breast cancer. Find additional information about volunteering, available resources, and how you can help, visit ForeHer.org. For sponsorship opportunities, email: amy@foreher.org. Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, 4000 Sandestin Boulevard South, Miramar Beach.
Saturday, March 11 Peter Pan at Mattie Kelly Arts Center The Mattie Kelly Arts Center hosts the Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB) as they perform Peter Pan, March 11th & 12th. Purchase tickets online at nfballet.org or by calling the box office at (850) 729-6000. NFB’s Peter Pan: Saturday, March 11 | 7:30 PM, Sunday, March 12 | 2:30 PM, Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center, Northwest Florida State College, 100 College Blvd E, Niceville.
