Thursday, August 7, 2014

Our Top Picks for August 7-11 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

Throughout this weekend, enjoy local events, from an outdoor concert series to a stand-up paddleboard charity benefit event! And don’t forget: Monday kicks off SHARK WEEK! 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!

Thursday, August 7, 2014:
Navarre Beach Chamber Free Summer Concert Series
Thursdays in the Park


Friday, August 8, 2014:
Paddle for the Promise
FWB Yacht Club
Time: 9 a.m.
The Fort Walton Beach Yacht Club will host the 2nd Annual “Paddle for the Promise” stand-up paddleboard (SUP) race to benefit Covenant Hospice. The event will be held at the yacht club, located on Choctawhatchee Bay, Saturday, August 9. A series of races for all skill levels will be take place, beginning at 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.EventsAtCovenant.org/Paddle or call 850.729.1800.


Movies at the Landing – The Wizard of Oz
Downtown Fort Walton Beach
139 Brooks Street
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 8 p.m.
Bring a lawn chair, picnic and your friends out to this Disney movie event, happening every Friday through August 29!


Saturday, August 9, 2014:
Uptown Station Family Movie Night Series, Featuring Despicable Me 2
Central Park at Uptown Station
99 Eglin Parkway
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Join movie night every other Saturday at Central Park for its family movie series in the park! All movies begin at dusk (approximately 7:30 p.m.) and are free and open to the public. Bring chairs and blankets to make your family movie night more enjoyable. The movie showings always depend on the weather, so stay tuned to Uptown Station’s Facebook page for updates!

Rock the Docks – Continuum
HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Every Saturday night during the summer, come out for free concerts on the HarborWalk Village stage. For more information, contact info@harborwalk-destin.com or call 850.424.0600.

Sunday, August 10, 2014:
Sunday Cinema at The Village of Baytowne Wharf
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin


Monday, August 11, 2014:
Gulfarium’s Salute to Shark Week
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
1010 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach
Days/Times: Aug. 11, 10:30 a.m. – Aug. 17, 3:30 p.m.
Join the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park as they celebrate the ocean’s most fascinating creatures with shark-related activities, specials and discounts throughout the park all week long! Take part in a fun-filled shark fin scavenger hunt, participate in special crafts and activities and enjoy in-park discounts on encounters and merchandise. For more information, visit http://www.gulfarium.com/shark_week.


Golf Camp
Destin Community Center
101 Stahlman Avenue
Destin
Days/Times: Aug. 11, 10 a.m. – noon & Aug. 13, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

A golf camp for children ages 7-15 will be hosted by the City of Destin on August 11 and 13 at Golf Garden. Participants will learn the basics of golf such as driving, putting and chipping on Monday, then they will put those basics to test and play some golf on Wednesday. The camp fee is $40 for Destin residents and $45 for non-residents. Space is limited, so please register ahead of time by calling 850.654.8174.

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