Our Top Picks for October 18-19 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

This upcoming fall weekend entails some fantastic events, including a kite festival, a zombie walk and ballet performance! 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 October weekend! Enjoy!

Saturday, October 18, 2014:

6^th Annual Flying High on the Harbor Kite Festival

HarborWalk Village and Norriego Point

Destin

Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Kite Festival entails an all-day event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both October 18 and 19 at Destin Harbor’s HarborWalk Village and Norriego Point across the water. There will be giant 25 to 100-foot kites flying over the Destin Harbor, stunt kite lessons and family fun fly at Norriego Point. At HarborWalk Village, there will be kite making for the kids, paddleboard and skateboard demos, and toys and games. This event will be fun for everyone! For more information, please call 850.837.2800.

Fort Walton Beach Coin Show

Northwest Florida Fairgrounds

1958 Lewis Turner Boulevard

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Fort Walton Beach Coin Club will host a coin show at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds October 18 and 19. Admission is free. Buy/sell/trade an assortment of coins/medals/tokens/currency. Bring the entire family! For more information, please visit fwbchamber.org/events/.

Snow White – Northwest Florida Ballet

Mattie Kelly Arts Center

100 College Boulevard

Niceville

On October 18 and 19, the Northwest Florida Ballet presents Snow White. The performance will take place on the main stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19. Contact the Ballet at 850.664.7787 or visit NFBallet.org for ticket information.

Hispanic Heritage GALA Festival

Knights of Columbus

205 Carol Avenue

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.

The Eglin Hispanic Heritage Committee is hosting a GALA Festival at the Knights of Columbus on October 18. The event will close out all events held by the committee in celebration of the Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15). The committee would like to share the culture by inviting the community to enjoy Hispanic music and dancing. There will be a live band and a DJ for entertainment. Snacks will be provided. The event is free. Dress code is semi formal. This is an adult-only event, so please no children. For more information, visit fwbchamber.org/events/.

Downtown Fort Walton Beach 2014 Zombie Walk & Canned Food Drive

Fountain Square

196 Miracle Strip Parkway

Fort Walton Beach

The Zombie Walk and Canned Food Drive for Sharing & Caring will take place Saturday, Oct. 18, at 4 p.m. To register, please bring four cans of food to The Fort Walton Beach Landing or to the corner of Highway 98 and Ferry Road. More than $1,000 in prizes will be given away during this event. You don’t want to miss it!

2014 American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

Uptown Station

99 Eglin Parkway, Ste. 9

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 8 a.m.

Join the 2014 American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk of the Emerald Coast. This noncompetitive 5K walk raises money to fund breast cancer research and to educate Floridians about the importance of early detection and prevention. During this event, participants will join together to show support for the fight against breast cancer. For more information and to sign up, please contact Donna Fought at 850.585.9904 or e-mail donna.msabc@gmail.com.

Uptown Station Family Movie Night Series, Featuring: Muppets (2014)

Uptown Station

99 Eglin Parkway

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Join the movie crowd every other Saturday night at Central Park for Uptown Station’s 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 along blankets and chairs to stay comfortable. This week’s movie feature is the 2014 Muppets movie! Movie showings are always dependent upon the weather, so please refer to the Uptown Station Facebook page for the latest updates. facebook.com/UptownStation

Sunday, October 19, 2014:

ARTwalk on the Harbor

HarborWalk Village

10 Harbor Boulevard

Destin

Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Local artists display their unique and creative work along the Destin Harbor Boardwalk every third Sunday of each month.

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