Our Top Picks for October 31-November 2 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

This weekend is full of local, Halloween happenings! The fun ranges from a Halloween yacht party for adults onboard the SOLARIS to a child friendly trick-or-treating experience around Grand Boulevard. The weather is forecasted to be chilly during the night, so be prepared! There is also a Crypt Crawl (pub crawl) throughout Downtown Fort Walton Beach on Halloween night from 6-10 p.m. For more information, visit fwbpubcrawl.com.

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

HALLOWEEN DAY

Friday, October 31, 2014:

GulfScarium’s Splash or Treat Spooktacular

Gulfarium Marine  Adventure Park

1010 Miracle Strip Parkway

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 4-6 p.m.

Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treating at FWB FUMC

103 First Street

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 5-7 p.m.

Fort Walton Beach First United Methodist Church will hold its annual Fall Festival on the church lawn on Halloween. The event is free and open to the public. There will be trunk-or-treating and food. Other special activities include a bouncy castle, pony rides and a hayride. Trunk-or-treating takes place between 5:15-6:15 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear kid friendly Halloween costumes and attire. For more information, visit fwbchamber.org/events.

Rock the Yacht this Halloween on the SOLARIS

SunQuest Cruises

Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort/Baytowne Marina

9300 Emerald Coast Parkway

Miramar Beach

Time: 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

This adults-only party begins at 9 p.m. as guests dressed in their Halloween best board the SOLARIS. Cadillac Willy will conjure up a Halloween inspired set of live music that will rock all three levels of the yacht as its cruises local waters throughout the night. Local celebrity judges will be on the hunt for the best costumes aboard the SOLARIS. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume in each of the following categories: sexiest, scariest, most original and best all around. For more information, visit SunQuestCruises.com call 850.650.2519.

Halloween on the BOOlevard of Fun

600 Grand Boulevard

Miramar Beach

Time: 4-7 p.m.

Children are invited to trick-or-treat in the Town Center of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin and visit merchants as they provide Halloween treats from 4-7 p.m. on Oct. 31. Enjoy an “amusingly spooky” live storytelling performance by characters from the Emerald Coast Theatre Company at 5:30 p.m. in Grand Park. This family friendly event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit destinchamber.com/events.

Saturday, November 1, 2014:

Pancake Breakfast for Feline Friends of Destin

Destin United Methodist Church & Destin Life Center

200 Beach Drive

Destin

Time: 8-11 a.m.

Battle of the Best Disc Golf Tournament

Fort Walton Beach Municipal Golf Course

1955 Lewis Turner Boulevard

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 9 a.m.

Kings of Hollywood Concert

Northwest Florida Fairgrounds

1958 Lewis Turner Boulevard

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 6-9 p.m.

This concert is the culminating event in the Battle of the Best Field Day. You do not have to be a Field Day participant to attend the concert. Anyone who arrives at the fairgrounds after 5 p.m. with be charged a $5 admission fee to enjoy the concert. Free with military ID. Food and libations will be available from vendors at the fairgrounds. Kids can enjoy unlimited access to the SpaceWalk Kids’ Battle Zone with a $10 wristband from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. For more information, please contact the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce at 850.244.8191.

Uptown Station Family Movie Night Series, Featuring Monsters House

Uptown Station

99 Eglin Parkway

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Join in on the movie fun every other Saturday night at Central Park for the family movie series in the park! All movies begin at dusk and are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring blankets and chairs for comfort. Movie showings are always dependent upon the weather, so please check for updates on Uptown Station’s Facebook page: facebook.com/UptownStation.

16^th Annual Pinfish Classic

AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar

116 Harbor Boulevard

Destin

Time: 8:30 a.m.

The City of Destin will host its 16^th Annual Pinfish Classic from 8:30-10 a.m. at the weigh-in on Destin Harbor, behind AJ’s. This catch-and-release event is open to children ages 14 and under. Participants must bring their own fishing poles. Bait will be provided. Registration must be completed on location by 8:30 a.m. Awards will be presented at 9:45 a.m. Awards include the largest and smallest pinfish catches in each age group, as well as an award for the most pinfish caught overall. The event is free to all youth and the first 50 participants to register will receive a free T-shirt. For more information, please call 850.654.5184 or e-mail recreation@cityofdestin.com.

Sunday, November 2, 2014:

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