Things To Do in Destin Florida

Destin Area Things to Do

There is more to Destin than the 24-miles of sugar white beaches. Rest assured, there is plenty of sand and sun to go around, but on the off chance that you ever wonder if there is more to life than tanning on the beach - there is definitely more to do.... Full story

Kid’s Summer Movie Series

DESTIN, FL - The Shoreline Church will host a free Kid's Summer Movie Series every Tuesday and Wednesday in July at 10 a.m. at the Rave Motion Pictures in Destin Commons. Kids of all ages don't want to miss a great series of movies over the summer. It's... Full story

Go, Dog, Go! at the Rep

WATERCOLOR, FL - Seaside Repertory Theatre presents "Go, Dog. Go!" free of charge on Tuesdays through Aug. 11 at the Water-Color Marina Park Amphitheater. Inspired by the beloved children's book Go, Dog. Go! by P.D. Eastman, the show is adapted... Full story

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

SEASIDE, FL - As Joanne Tawfilis stood watching orphans in Bosnia squabble, laugh and cry while painting their visions of "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" onto a bullet-ridden bed sheet, the idea for the Art Miles Mural Project began to form in her mind. The... Full story

Transformations Art Show

ROSEMARY BEACH, FL - A select group of local artists will share their time and talents to benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge during the Transformations Art Show from July 1-18. The artists have repurposed existing work into new creations-giving a second chance,... Full story

Ogden Museum Exhibit

SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL - Picturing the South - People, Land, Architecture, Cities, an exhibit of photographs from the permanent collection of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art University of New Orleans, featuring the works of Theodore Fonville... Full story

Summer fishing tournaments

GULF COAST, FL - Get ready, anglers, it's time to head "back to THE Beach" for some great summer fishing. June is Florida Fishing Month and there is plenty of great fishing to be found at THE Beach. From inland streams, to bays, to the great Gulf of Mexico,... Full story

Legendary Marine Swordfish Tournament

DESTIN, FL - Legendary Marine presents the 1st Annual Swordfish Shootout Benefiting Choctawhatchee High School's Football Program on July 9-11. The event kick's off Thursday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m. with a Captain's Party on the Emerald Grande Captain's... Full story

Whopper of a wahoo

Tina Harbuck, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN, FL - After 30 minutes of pulling and reeling, Tim Bible of Tennessee had a 60-pound wahoo on board the Un Reel Thursday afternoon. "It made a couple of really hard pulls," Bible said. Capt. Harold Loeffler of the Un Reel said it made a couple... Full story

Golf Expo at Kelly Plantation

DESTIN, FL - The fourth annual Golf Expo, sponsored by the Sacred Heart Hospital Guild at Kelly Plantation, is set for March 5 from 2-6 p.m. The event includes equipment demonstrations, presentations on golf swings, and group lessons on full shots, pitching,... Full story

Junior Golf Classic

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL - The Junior Golf Classic, benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, is set for July 15 and 16 at the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club on Lewis Turner Boulevard. Tee Time starts at 7:30 a.m. The tournament is open to... Full story

Sandestin for sale?

Gwen Break and Suzanne Preston, Florida Freedom Newspapers

SANDESTIN, FL - Local developer Tom Becnel says he is negotiating with Sandestin's parent company for a buyout of the resort.     Rumors have persisted for weeks about an impending sale of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort,and it appears... Full story

Seagrove's Café Bouchee is a mouthful

Debbie Wheeler, Florida Freedom Newspapers

SEAGROVE, FL - Café Bouchee opened in the former location of Yianni's in April along a quiet stretch of County Road 30A in Seagrove. Chef/owner John Wagner cooks and runs the kitchen while his wife, Kerrie, can be found waiting tables. Wagner... Full story

Camellia Grill translates New Orleans well

Colleen Coffield Sachs, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN, FL - It is no secret that New Orleanians love their food, and for good reason. The city has a long tradition of wonderful food, both casual and upscale.     It is also no secret around here that many New Orleanians consider Destin... Full story

American Cheeses

SEASIDE, FL - The Seaside Institute, along with Sundog Books and Central Square Records are pleased to announce that author and respected food consultant Clark Wolf will be on hand to read from his new book, "American Cheeses" on July 9. The event... Full story

Headliners and Local Favorites to Perform at 31st Annual Destin Seafood Festival

DESTIN, FL - Survivor and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will take center stage during the Destin Seafood Festival's 31st celebration, set to take place Oct. 2-4, along the Destin harbor. The Grammy-Award-winning band Survivor will take the stage... Full story

Music in Grand Park

DESTIN, FL - Music in Grand Park, Grand Boulevard at Sandestin every Wednesday night, free and open to the public. Enjoy the smooth musical stylings of Cheryl Jone on July 8 and 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy a seat... Full story

Funky Blues Shack

SANDESTIN, FL - A unique collaboration of blues-rock, funky pop and hard-rocking originals by Zach Rosicka at 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Tunes with a distinctive touch by Jacob Mohr at 8 p.m. Wednesdays.... Full story

Arriaga’s jewelry opens up oysters in HarborWalk

Jennifer Rich, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN, FL - Imagine HarborWalk Village is a giant oyster, and right inside is Arriaga's Pearls Gone Wild. The boutique brings Destin mollusk-made treasures that have been through a transformation at the hands of local jewelry designer, sculptor and... Full story

'The world's best wine salesman': Chan Cox's world keeps growing

Thomas J. Monigan, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN, FL - Born in south Alabama, Chan Cox figured out pretty quickly what was most popular when he started working for Standard Distributing in the early 1970s. Jack Kugelman's liquor distributorship was a wholesale heavyweight based in Pensacola.... Full story

Beauty and the Beast at HarborWalk Village

DESTIN, FL - "Be our Guest" for this enchanting afternoon as characters come alive on the Destin harbor from 2-4 p.m. July 18.Relive all the romance and magic of the classic Disney fairy tale Beauty and the Beast. This event is free to children of all... Full story

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