Bayou Invasion Returns to Niceville
Boaters will gather on Rocky Bayou on March 21 for a festive season kickoff featuring a flotilla photo, paddle, and free safety inspections.
Summit on the Circle Comes to Life in DeFuniak
A weekend of music, art, and storytelling is set to transform DeFuniak Springs as Summit on the Circle returns this April.
Major Expansion Brings New Life to Temple Mound Museum
The Indian Temple Mound Museum will reopen Feb. 28 following a major expansion and months of exhibit renovations, offering free admission for the grand reopening celebration.
Eglin Celebrates 40 Years of Tradition With Gate-to-Gate Memorial Run
Eglin Air Force Base will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Gate-to-Gate Memorial Run/Walk on May 16 with a return to the event’s historic course.
Beads by the Beach: Your Ultimate Guide to Emerald Coast Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras 2026 will bring parades, live music, and coastal-themed celebrations to Emerald Coast communities from Panama City Beach to Pensacola.
Glenn Miller Orchestra Reignites the Golden Age of Swing in Pensacola
The Glenn Miller Orchestra returns to Pensacola Feb. 5, bringing iconic swing music to the National Naval Aviation Museum.
Emerald Coast Rings in the New Year with Fireworks and Festivities
Fireworks and festivities will ring in the New Year across Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Walton County, and Crestview.
Red Shoe Party Returns to Support Foster Children in Okaloosa and Walton Counties
The Red Shoe Party returns Jan. 24 in Seagrove Beach, raising funds to support foster children in Okaloosa and Walton counties.
Rain Pushes Christmas Parade to December 2
Rainy weather has pushed the community’s Christmas Parade to Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The parade will follow its familiar route along Eglin Parkway with a festive “Zoo Animals” theme, inviting families to line the roadway for a lively, colorful celebration once conditions clear.
Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem and the Community Unite for a Record-Breaking Fall Fundraiser
The Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation raised over $119,000 this fall through two major fundraising events in Niceville and Pensacola. The money will provide vital support—from clothing to therapy to educational needs—for more than 1,500 foster children across the region.
