Monday, May 16, 2016

Weekly Events

There is always something fun to do on the Emerald Coast! Each week, you can enjoy free concerts, fireworks,  parades, and more. Here are a few of our favorite recurring events for this summer...



Tuesday
Fat Tuesday Parades
Fat Tuesday Parades float through HarborWalk Village every Tuesday during the summer! From 6-10 p.m., enjoy decorated floats, beads, and lots of swag during this free parade. Afterward, grab a drink and food while you watch live entertainment.

Boomin’ Tuesdays
On Tuesdays, The Village of Baytowne Wharf puts on a free fireworks show over the Baytowne lagoon. Live music and entertainment begins at 7 p.m. at the Events Plaza. Fireworks show is a 9:15 p.m. baytownewharf.com

Wednesday
Baytowne Wharf Concert Series
The Village of Baytowne Wharf presents the Wednesday Night Concert Series. Enjoy a free concert on the Events plaza Lawn from 7-9 p.m. baytownewharf.com

Okaloosa Island Fireworks 
Enjoy fireworks on Okaloosa Island on Wednesday evenings during the summer. Show takes place at the Okaloosa Island Pier at 9 p.m.

Concerts in the Village
The 21st Annual Concerts in the Village Outdoor Concert Series at the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation is a fun, music-centered event that runs May 5 through June 30th. Concerts are Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. and will feature bands like The House Rockers, Faithfully, and The Maxx. Cost is $12 per adult and free to MKAF members and children under 12. MattieKellyArtsFoundation.org

Red, White and Blue Celebration
The Red, White, and Blue Celebration at HarborWalk Village will be every Thursday from 6-10 p.m. throughout the summer. The celebrations highlight the efforts of those who go above and beyond to better their community. Enjoy live entertainment, free kids’ crafts, face painting, and a WWII replica flyover. The evening goes out with a bang when fireworks fill the sky over Destin Harbor at 9p.m. EmeraldGrande.com

Thursday 
Magical Thursday
The Village of Baytowne Wharf hosts a free magic show put on by their featured pirate magician, Captain Davy! Shows are every Thursday from 7-9 p.m.

Fridays
Movies at The Landing
A family-friendly movie will be shown at the Fort Walton Beach Landing Park each Friday evening in July and August. This event is free and open to all. Movies start at 8 p.m., so grab a chair, fill the cooler, and head on down! downtownfwb.com

Saturdays
Rock the Docks
Rock the Docks on the Destin Harbor! Every Saturday this summer the HarborWalk Village stage will host live concerts from 8-10 p.m. Shows are free and open to the public! EmeraldGrande.com Fort Walton Beach Farmers Market The Downtown Fort Walton Beach Farmers Market is held at The Fort Walton Beach Landing Park. Open the second Saturday of every month from March-October, the market begins at 8 a.m. and ends around 1p.m. fwb.org

Grand Boulevard Farmers Market
The Grand Boulevard Farmers Market at Sandestin is located at 600 Grand Park, Miramar Beach. This market is open every Saturday throughout the year! The market opens at 9 a.m. and wraps up at 1 p.m. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, they also have the market on Wednesdays. grandboulevard.com

Sundays
Sunday Cinema
The Village of Baytowne Wharf presents a free movie at the Events Plaza every Sunday. This event is free and starts at 8 p.m. baytownewharf.com

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