Our Top Picks for January 31 – February 1 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

Not only does this weekend carry us into the first day of a new month, it’s also Super Bowl Sunday! A few of the happenings around town this weekend are a Travel Expo, Gumbo Contest and Silent Auction Fundraiser and Kids Free Weekend at the Gulfarium! Be sure to check weather.com or tune in to the Weather Channel for the latest updates on local weather conditions.

The crew wishes everyone a beachy weekend filled with lots of football fun! Go team!

Saturday, January 31, 2015:

Inaugural Travel Expo

Saint Mary Parish Life Center

165 SW Coral Avenue

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Gumbo Contest and Silent Auction Fundraiser

Destin History & Fishing Museum

108 Stahlman Avenue

Destin

Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

What better way to spend your Saturday afternoon than tasting delicious gumbo and bidding on spectacular auction items?

The Destin History & Fishing Museum announces its Annual Gumbo Contest and Silent Auction Fundraiser. The event will take place Saturday, January 31, at the Destin Community Center from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Area restaurants and individuals compete for the title of the best gumbo in the panhandle! The event will include live music by a local band and a silent auction of 60-plus items, including artwork, vacation stays, jewelry, restaurant gift certificates, boating and fishing trips, services, golf, recreational activities, gift baskets and much more.

Come sample all of the area’s finest gumbo and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. Advanced tickets are available now at the museum for $10 per adult. Admission will be $12 at the door the day of the event.

For more information concerning entering your gumbo in the contest, donating an item for the silent auction or coming to enjoy the event, please contact the museum at 850.837.6611 or e-mail kathydestinhistory@gmail.com.

Kids FREE Weekend at Gulfarium

Jan. 31 – Feb. 1

Gulfarium

1010 Miracle Strip Parkway SE

Fort Walton Beach

Kids 12 and under get FREE park admission on Jan 31 and Feb 1 (limit two free kids’ passes per adult). In addition to shows and exhibits, special activities include fishy crafts and access to our custom aquarium bounce house. Gulfarium.com

Sunday, February 1, 2015:

Winter Guest Concert Series

Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village

10 Harbor Boulevard

Destin

Time: 2-4 p.m.

Shake off the chills of winter with free, live music on HarborWalk Village’s main stage! All winter guests and locals are invited to enjoy an inspirational concert!

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