What's happening on the Emerald Coast. Worth planning a trip around.
Free live music every Wednesday night on the Village Lawn.
Six nights of legendary tribute acts on 6.7 open-air acres — the Emerald Coast's favorite Thursday night tradition
10 magical Thursday evenings of live music under the stars at Sandestin - the Emerald Coast's most beloved concert series.
Every Friday evening all summer, Fort Walton Beach turns its scenic bayfront Landing into the Emerald Coast's best free concert venue.
Free live music every Tuesday on the beach, all summer long through October
70 years of swashbuckling fun - pirates invade Fort Walton Beach for the ultimate coastal celebration!
Shop local, eat fresh, and discover artisan treasures at this free outdoor market in the heart of Destin.
Internationally acclaimed chamber musicians perform free concerts in Niceville — a cultural gem hiding on the Gulf Coast.
Free outdoor movies on a 25-foot Jumbotron every Sunday evening all summer — the perfect end to a beach day on 30A.
Free Monday night concerts on the village green of one of 30A's most beautiful communities
Pirates, torches, and five festive floats light up Fort Walton Beach for the grand finale of a 70-year tradition.
Free Nashville recording artist concert — one night only.
The beloved kids music duo brings free, joy-packed shows to Seaside every Tuesday & Thursday all summer long
South Walton explodes with art in May — 40+ events from gallery walks to live performances across the 30A coast
An elegant 21+ champagne stroll through the Village.
Sip, stroll, and discover art by the glass at Grayton Beach's beloved monthly wine walk on 30A.
Free live music every Thursday night in the heart of Miramar Beach's upscale town center
Florida hometown heroes bring their timeless rock-pop sound to Destin for one unforgettable night on the Emerald Coast.
May the Force guide you through the galaxy — a Star Wars-themed planetarium adventure perfect for families this week.
Laugh out loud at Grand Boulevard's premier comedy showcase featuring touring headliners
Free art reception this Friday — local artists capture the bayous, marshes & coastal magic of the Emerald Coast.
Two nights of live music and fireworks over the Lagoon.
Free family fun this Saturday — young engineers climb aboard dump trucks, excavators & cranes at the Rigdon Center.
Kick off summer with fireworks over Destin Harbor.
Sinfonia Gulf Coast returns to Alys Beach for a free Memorial Day pops concert and breathtaking drone light show.
A Florida wilderness documentary plays free under the stars at Seaside's magical outdoor amphitheater — bring your blanket.
Free 80s-90s dance party on the Western Green.
Twice a week all summer — watch fireworks light up Destin Harbor from the famous HarborWalk waterfront
Dance to dueling DJs with wireless headphones, then watch fireworks explode over Destin Harbor.
Two legendary pianos, one unforgettable night — the ultimate tribute concert in beautiful Rosemary Beach.
Every Tuesday all summer — dance with a DJ, then watch fireworks burst over the Baytowne Lagoon
Live acoustic music, harbor views & family-friendly fun every Tuesday night all summer long
Sail into a 3-hour world of sunset dining, live music & fireworks on a 125-foot luxury yacht
An enchanting evening of magic and coastal wonder on the beautiful green at Rosemary Beach.
Movies under the stars every Thursday on 30A's most charming village green
Free live music lights up the Baytowne LIVE stage multiple nights a week all summer in Miramar Beach
Stilt walkers, a roaring brass band & Mardi Gras floats roll through Destin Harbor on four magical summer evenings
Discover the magic of Gulf Coast sea turtles through free hands-on education every Wednesday morning all summer.
Four days of country music headliners at Panama City Beach.
Watch synchronized drones paint the night sky above the Baytowne Lagoon every Thursday all summer
Boot-stomping country music, line dancing & cold drinks every Friday night on Destin's iconic waterfront
Live music on the harbor every Saturday evening — the best way to end a Destin beach day
Ahoy! Captain Davy sets sail every Sunday with two free pirate magic shows the whole family will love
Free Saturday night live music on the Destin Harbor all summer long - grab your lawn chair and enjoy the sunset vibes!
Grab a lawn chair and catch a free movie under the stars at Baytowne Wharf every Monday in June
Eight weeks of competitive Gulf fishing for Red Snapper, Wahoo & more off Destin
Kick off your week with free live music at WaterColor's beautiful Marina Park on 30A
Free live music every evening all summer long at 30A's coolest outdoor dining and shopping village
Family movie nights under the stars at the stunning Alys Beach Amphitheatre — totally free
Go face-to-face with 55+ exotic animals at Fort Walton Beach's science center all summer long
One of rock's most epic concept-album bands brings their cosmic theatrics to Club LA's intimate Gulf Coast stage.
Young sluggers from across the nation battle it out on Panama City Beach's championship diamonds
Watch the sky explode over the Gulf every Wednesday night from Fort Walton Beach's iconic pier
Free live music every Thursday at sunset — funk, bluegrass, 80s rock & NOLA soul 45 minutes from Destin
FREE beachside luau every Thursday all summer — leis, fire dancers & pig roast on Okaloosa Island
Get soaked in foam, sunshine & summer beats every Friday at Destin's top waterpark
Lace up for the Emerald Coast's most beloved 5K — 51 years of pirate-spirited running, then a party you won't forget.
Free live music under the stars at one of 30As most stunning architectural settings
Swashbuckling waterpark fun awaits at Destin's ultimate pirate adventure day
Free outdoor concerts featuring 30A Songwriters Festival artists all summer at Watersound
Celebrate 250 years of freedom with a dazzling drone show over the Emerald Coast
A summer dance event that is highly relevant for family travel and group stays.
The Gulf Coast's richest offshore fishing tournament - $2 million in prizes, world-class anglers, and electrifying harbor weigh-ins open to all!
An indoor event for shoppers and hobbyists interested in stones, jewelry, fossils, and collectibles.
A summer dance-competition weekend likely to bring visiting families and group travel.
Celebrate summer's sweetest harvest with craft brews, food trucks, a petting zoo, and local vendors at Freeport's beloved bayou brewery.
Free-spirited solstice celebration with artisan vendors, live music & good vibes in FWB
Celebrate the height of summer at this beloved downtown street fair in the heart of the Emerald Coast
Treat Dad to gourmet brunch and stunning bay views aboard Destin's luxury SOLARIS yacht.
A major finals event with strong potential to bring competitors and families to the Emerald Coast.
Six days of world-class offshore fishing, live music, and marina-side excitement at Panama City Beach's legendary Bay Point.
Join thousands of swimmers worldwide in a record-breaking water safety lesson at Destin's top waterpark
Foreigner and Bryan Adams come alive in a double-header tribute show at Destin's iconic indoor concert stage.
Watch colorful Hobie Cats race the Gulf the Saturday before the 4th of July — a 29-year coastal tradition.
A world-class flyboard athlete soars over the Baytowne Lagoon in two free shows — the ultimate pre-4th warmup.
Celebrate America's birthday with splashing patriotic fun at Destin's ultimate waterpark
25 food trucks, live music & a dazzling fireworks show the night before the 4th
Celebrate Independence Day the Florida way — parade, live music, and fireworks over the Gulf in beautiful Seaside
From morning bike parades to Gulf fireworks at night — Rosemary Beach celebrates Independence Day in pure coastal style
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks over the Baytowne Lagoon — one of the coast's best July 4th parties.
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with live music, food, and a fireworks spectacular over Santa Rosa Sound.
America's birthday with live music and fireworks at one of 30A's most stunning venues
Toast to independence with a chef-prepared dinner and fireworks over the bay from the luxury SOLARIS Yacht.
Solar telescopes and dark-sky stargazing magic at a pristine state park right on 30A
A beloved midsummer harbor celebration packed with food, music, and good old American fun.
Put down the screens and reel in the big one — six hours of real Gulf fishing for Destin kids
The Navy's elite Blue Angels roar over white-sand beaches in a spine-tingling free air show spectacular
Florida's most refreshing summer bash returns to Freeport's beloved waterfront brewery — slice, sip, and celebrate.
Toast the legendary author with world-inspired cuisine and perfectly paired wines at Rosemary Beach most iconic hotel.
A wellness-oriented expo focused on alternative practices, vendors, and spiritual-interest topics.
Free live music every Wednesday evening in the heart of Seaside — the most charming beach town on 30A.
High-horsepower charity fun across the Emerald Coast's beautiful waterways
A bodybuilding showcase that may appeal to competitors, fitness fans, and support groups.
Race the emerald waves or cheer from the shore at Destin's favorite summer paddleboard event
Step into Hemingway Havana for a night of casino games, salsa dancing, and Cuban feasting at Rosemary Beach most glamorous hotel.
Hard rock's finest co-headliners bring their explosive live show to Destin's intimate Club LA for a night of pure adrenaline.
Stroll through a lakeside art bazaar as summer fades out on the Emerald Coast — free and magical.
Opa! Three days of authentic Greek food, dance, and culture on the Emerald Coast
Browse local art, live music & close out summer with fireworks over Baytowne Lagoon
The Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon about 38 planes, 7,000 strangers, and one remarkable act of human kindness lands on the Emerald Coast.
Lace up for this stunning 30A trail run through coastal forest and dune lakes — all in support of wounded veterans.
Six ridiculous team challenges, harbor views, and a great cause at Destin's most iconic waterfront bar
Hundreds of thundering high-performance powerboats roar through Destin Harbor for a spectacular four-day weekend of speed and spectacle.
Smoke, sauce, and live music right on the waterfront — FWB's mouthwatering fall BBQ showdown.
700+ athletes race through the Gulf, along the coast, and through beautiful Sandestin.
Gulf-fresh seafood, live music & Southern charm in Pensacola's historic district — free admission
Authentic German beer, bratwurst & stein-hoisting fun in Niceville — a Prost you cannot miss this September.
A vibrant free festival celebrating Latin culture with food, music, and dance on the Emerald Coast.
Classic Panhandle fair fun with carnival rides, livestock shows, live entertainment, and real Southern cooking just a short drive from the beach.
A full month of world-class fishing action — the Southeast's oldest and greatest tournament since 1948.
Three nights of Old Dominion, Darius Rucker & friends on the Gulf Coast sands
Three glorious days of fresh Gulf seafood, live music, and 100+ vendors at HarborWalk Village - free admission for everyone!
Free live bands + harbor fireworks every Saturday in October — Destin fall at its absolute finest.
Free fall fun at Watersound Town Center — live music, face painting & 30A community vibes
Styx, 38 Special, Tesla & classic rock royalty descend on the Emerald Coast
Sip your way through 40+ breweries on the Sandestin lagoon — the Emerald Coast's premier craft beer weekend.
Swashbuckling pirates meet Renaissance revelry in this FREE Columbus Day weekend festival on Panama City Beach.
Canadian alt-rock legends celebrate three decades of Clumsy, Naveed, and Happiness with an intimate Gulf Coast show.
Unlimited craft Bloody Marys, live music & fall Gulf Coast vibes for a great cause
Front porches become stages — free outdoor music & community magic on 30A
Dachshund races, costume contests, and pup-friendly fun at the Emerald Coast's premier pet festival.
Four days of world-class wine, culinary artistry, and coastal elegance — all benefiting Northwest Florida children.
Four actors, 150 characters, and non-stop laughs — Hitchcock's classic thriller gets a brilliantly absurd comedic makeover on the Emerald Coast.
Prost! Authentic Bavarian beer festival fun just one block from the Gulf
Three days of country headliners, Gulf seafood and family fun in Niceville — the Panhandle party of fall.
Four days of live music, fresh Maine lobster, and a legendary sand sculpture right on the Gulf at Panama City Beach.
Thousands of riders thunder into Panama City Beach for one of the South's biggest and most beloved free motorcycle rallies.
Three days of Jeeps, live music, a sunset harbor parade, and fireworks make this the most adventurous fall event in Destin.
Shinedown, Bush, Hanson & hard rock royalty take over Miramar Beach
Over 100 of America's finest artists display original works under coastal oak canopy at Destin's most prestigious outdoor art festival.
Race through coastal dune lakes and pristine 30A scenery — then celebrate at the finish line at WaterSound.
Florida is wine country too — sip free samples amid live music & craft vendors at this charming October winery fest.
The legendary 140.6-mile IRONMAN comes to Panama City Beach on Halloween, turning the Gulf Coast into the world's most emotional finish line.
Lace up your skates at the Emerald Coast one and only outdoor ice rink, open all winter long.
300 lucky kids fish the Gulf for free in Destin's most heartwarming annual tradition
Sip world-class reds in the pastel-painted streets of Seaside — the Gulf Coast's most charming and sophisticated wine weekend.
200+ national artists, free admission & live music in Pensacola's historic heart
Extraordinary adventure and culture films under the stars at WaterColor's waterfront amphitheater.
Watch the world-famous Blue Angels thunder home to Pensacola for two days of jaw-dropping precision aviation.
Two nights of electrifying tribute performances under the stars at Miramar Beach's lagoonside village.
Celebrate the magical monarch butterfly migration with free art, crafts, live music, and family wonder at Watersound on 30A.
Six days celebrating the world's finest craft beverages, culinary artistry, and makers culture in breathtaking Alys Beach.
Thousands of gleaming hot rods, classic cars, and one-of-a-kind custom builds roll into Panama City Beach for a beachside automotive paradise.
Stroll Rosemary Beach sampling 30 signature dish-and-wine pairings across 10 of the coast's finest restaurants.
Sip rare pours harborside as the holiday season begins — Destin's most sophisticated evening event.
Sip 30+ champagnes then watch the holiday season light up Baytowne Wharf in spectacular style.
Earn your turkey on the most scenic Thanksgiving run in Florida — 10K, 5K, or 1-mile along stunning Highway 30A.
Burn the calories before the feast — Thanksgiving morning brings a scenic 5K and fun walk through the stunning grounds of Sandestin Resort.
Eighteen dazzling custom-decorated trees transform Grand Park into a coastal holiday wonderland — with carriage rides, Santa, and live entertainment.
Snow flurries, Santa, carriage rides, and twinkling lights bring Christmas magic to 30A.
Elvis, Cash, Lewis, and Perkins reunite for a rockin' holiday celebration at ECTC — the perfect festive night out on the Emerald Coast.
Santa comes to 30A for a magical family holiday event at WaterSound Town Center.
Ring in the season with a world-class holiday orchestra concert on Florida's Emerald Coast.
Dozens of brilliantly decorated vessels parade through Destin Harbor on a magical December evening, capped by a spectacular fireworks show.
