Our Top Picks for October 10-12 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

This fall weekend is full of an assortment of events, ranging from a haunted house to a fun festival for dogs! For current weather updates, be sure to reference weather.com or tune in via television to The Weather Channel.

The Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a safe and BEACHY weekend! Enjoy!

Friday, October 10, 2014:

The DARK Haunted House

Destin Commons

4000 Legendary Drive

Destin

Time: 7 p.m.

The DARK 8^th Annual Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Haunted House will be held at the old Hard Rock Café location in Destin Commons. Tiptoe through the haunted maze of darkness. The hauntings will take place nightly Oct. 11, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 31. Tickets are $10. This is not a haunted house for the faint of heart. Small children are not recommended.

Saturday, October 11, 2014:

Dog Daze

Lisa Jackson Park

318 Miracle Strip Parkway

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

To download the Dog Daze 2014 registration form, visit www.FWBChamber/DogDaze.

Sacred Heart Guild to Host 4^th Annual Emerald Coast Duck Regatta

The Village of Baytowne Wharf

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

9300 Emerald Coast Parkway

Destin

The Emerald Coast Duck Regatta will benefit the Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast Guild. On October 11, approximately 4,000 ducks will begin their race across the Lagoon at the Village of Baytowne Wharf. Prizes will be awarded to the owners of the first ducks to cross the finish line, including a $5,000 prize for first place. For in-depth details of the event, please visit www.DestinChamber/DuckRegatta.

Sunday, October 12, 2014:

6^th Annual Sugar Sands Charity Golf Classic

Oct. 12-13

307 Kelly Plantation Drive

Destin

Time: 6:30 p.m.

The pre-registration party will be held at Tommy Bahamas restaurant on Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. The golf tournament will be held at Kelly Plantation Golf Club in Destin. The event is being held in order to raise vital funds to help feed, clothe and care for the foster children living at The Children’s Neighborhood. Lunch and check-in will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a shot gun start at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13. Dinner will follow at Tuscany Italian Bistro at 6:30 p.m. Please call 850.864.4242 for more information or visit www.FWBChamber/SugarSandsCharityGolfClassic.

Some Sunday Brunch spots in and around Destin:

Crab Island Cantina, Destin Harbor crabislandcantina.com

Harry T’s, Destin Harbor harryts.com

Angler’s Beachside Grill, Okaloosa Island Boardwalk anglersgrill.com

McGuire’s Irish Pub, Destin mcguiresirishpub.com