Got plans for this weekend? See what's going on in the area (LIST)

Labor Day weekend on the Emerald Coast includes a full schedule of events to keep you entertained while marking the unofficial end of summer.

Saints Markella and Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church brings the sights, sounds and tastes of Greek culture to Okaloosa Island during its 19th annual celebration, My Big Fat Greek Festival, Friday through Sunday at the Emerald Coast Conference Center.

Organizers describe the three-day event as a weekend of fun activities for families and single folks, a chance to bring the entire multi-cultural community of Northwest Florida together.

Bouzouki music creates an electrifying atmosphere, and sounds of “opa” resonate through the air as ethnic dancers perform authentic Greek dances, which have retained much of their identity from ancient times.

Dancing is an important part of Greek religious festivities, national holiday and family celebrations. To fully experience this Greek culture, traditional dances will be taught throughout the day.

Enjoy the festive atmosphere and relax with a meal of homemade Greek dishes such as souvlaki (shish-kebob), gyro, moussaka, pastitso, spanakopita (layers of filo stuffed with spinach and cheese) and dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves). More items have been added to this year’s menu.

Sample a glass of wine, Greek beer or that national liqueur, ouzo.

Satisfy that sweet tooth with a selection of pastries, including baklava (layers of nuts and filo soaked in honey), and kourabiedes (crescent-shaped butter cookies covered with powdered sugar). Top it all off with a cup of authentic Greek coffee from the café.

There will be take-out and pastry gift packs available.

Walk through the silent auction area and bid on a variety of items donated by local merchants. Visit the bakaliko (gourmet Greek grocery), gift shops and jewelry and arts and crafts booths.

Stroll down the hall to see the Greek Orthodox Church display of majestic icons and learn about this centuries old religion. The religious bookstore will offer books, articles and gifts.

Admission for this church fundraiser is $2 per person; children under age 12 are free.

Hours are 4-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. There is plenty of free parking.

Visit the website at greekfestivalfwb.com or call 850-244-0822.

Other Labor Day weekend celebrations include:

 ALYS BEACH — Alys Beach, in conjunction with Escape to Create, hosts Alys Sound 4-6 p.m. Saturday along the pedestrian path.

Dr. Chuck Mason, creator and 2010 E2C artist-in-residence, composed a number of pieces that explore Music for Porous Architecture. Six musicians will perform live music that will merge with music/sound from eight speakers.

In addition, a jazz concert by Sean Dietrich will be held at Caliza Pool 5-8 p.m., with featured artwork by Steve Penley. All performances are free. Contact Malayne DeMars at 534-0000.

 DESTIN – The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation and Grand Boulevard at Sandestin will present “A Musical Farewell to Summer – An Evening with David Seering” featuring the Joe Occhipinti Orchestra at 7 p.m. Sunday in Grand Park. Cantina Laredo will serve food and drinks in Grand Park.

Tickets are $10 per person through the Beaches of South Walton Kiosk Center at Grand Boulevard. Chairs will be provided for ticketed patrons. This concert is a Beaches of South Walton Autumn Tides event.

The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation will host a ticketed pre-concert reception at Cantina Laredo at 6 p.m. To purchase reception tickets, contact the MKAF office at 650-2226. Visit online at mattiekellyartsfoundation.org.

 SEASIDE – Keep summer alive by visiting the amphitheater for a movie during Central Square Cinema at 8 p.m. Friday.

Enjoy an Academy Award-winning Disney film. Get your pick of fresh produce at the Seaside Farmers Market 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Listen to Michael Warren at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Enjoy Roman Street with the internationally trained Latin jazz group at 6 p.m. Sunday. Visit online at seasidefl.com or call 428-0825.

 DESTIN — The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin is holding an Art Expo 5-10 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

Welcome fall under the moonlight with world-class art and live music in the Village Events Plaza. Artists featured in galleries from across the Southeast will gather for this three-day festival.

Admission is free and open to the public.

 DESTIN — HarborWalk Village begins Labor Day weekend with its Red, White & Blue Celebration tonight with fireworks over Destin Harbor.

Friday is Family Fun Fest. Saturday is a free Rock the Docks concert with Departure, the Journey tribute band.

Sunday wraps up the celebration with Operation Inspiration and more fireworks.

Visit harborwalkdestin.com or call 424-0600.