This
weekend it’s all about MOM! Treat the special lady in your life to one of the events listed below for a Mother's Day that she will never forget! For current weather updates for events held outdoors, be sure
to check weather.com or tune in via television to The Weather Channel.
The Life’s A Beach crew wishes
everyone a very safe and BEACHY weekend!
Happy Mother's Day!
Friday,
May 9, 2014:
Concerts at the Landing – Boukou
Groove
The
Landing
139
Brooks Street
Fort
Walton Beach
Time:
6-8 p.m.
Bring a lawn chair, picnic and your friends out to this
musical event on Friday evening. Boukou Groove will put on a show stopping
performance for all to enjoy. For more information, please visit www.1021thewave.com.
26th
Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival
May 9-11
Grand Boulevard
600 Grand Blvd. Ste. 203
Destin
During every Mother’s Day weekend for the past 26 years, art is
celebrated in South Walton with ArtsQuest, a fine arts festival produced by the
Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA). This special tradition scheduled
for May 9-11 in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, brings mothers and daughters
together to experience nearly 200 national and local artists, live music and
kids’ activities. This year during the festival week, local galleries will
participate in Gallery Nights Monday through Thursday, offering special parties,
showings and events in the spirit of ArtsQuest. This tour of special gallery
events is open to the public. For a complete list of participating galleries,
visit www.ArtsQuestFlorida.com.
Saturday, May 10,
2014:
“Summer’s Coming” Car
Show
Shalimar Elementary School
1350 Joe Martin Circle
Shalimar
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
This event is centered on delicious food, great music and People’s Choice voting for the
best cars! The cost is $20 to pre-register and $25 to register at the show.
Business sponsors are also needed for $50. All proceeds benefit Shalimar
Student Programs. Please call 850.833.4339 for more information.
All About Mom Market
The Landing
139
Brooks Street
Fort
Walton Beach
Time: 10
a.m. - 6 p.m.
The 1st Annual Mother’s Day celebration is
focused on the ladies. This free event will be a day to bring Mom out for a
stroll in the park, shopping and maybe even a relaxing spa day! Bella Day Spa will be in the
gazebo, offering nail, hair and makeup services at your convenience. This event
is hosted by Gulf Coast Celebrations. For more information, contact FloridaPanhandleMarkets@gmail.com.
“Mother’s Day
Victorian Tea” at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida
Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida
115 Westview Avenue
Valparaiso
Time: 2 p.m.
Men, women and children are invited to honor their Mothers
in a unique and special way at the “Mother’s Day Victorian Tea”. Enjoy light
refreshments, a variety of teas and a fun history program with tea etiquette
and traditions associated with “Tea Time”. The cost is $18 per person or $15
per person for Museum Members. Reservations are required. Please call
850.678.2615.
5th Annual
Crawfish Boil, “Kickin’ the Tail out of Crime”
Uptown Station
Eglin Parkway
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 11 a.m.
Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers will host its 5th
Annual Crawfish Boil, “Kickin’ the Tail out of Crime” on Saturday, May 10 at
Uptown Station, beginning at 11 a.m.
Bravo Beat 5K
Walk/Run
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin
Lace up your shoes and run for the arts on May 10 in
Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s 4th Annual Bravo! Beat 5K run/walk. There will
be post-event food, beer and entertainment. The award ceremony will be hosted
by Aimee Schaffer. All proceeds benefit Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s musical and
educational initiatives throughout the community and its Arts in Medicine
collaboration with Sacred Heart Hospital. The cost is $30 per person. To
register online, visit www.SinfoniaGulfCoast.org.
For more information, please call 850.269.7229.
Sunday, May 11, 2014:
Share Mother’s Day at
Beach Walk Café
Beach Walk Henderson Park
2700 Scenic Highway 98
Destin
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate the special woman in your life this Mother’s Day
at Beach Walk Café. Browse their menu ahead of time and make your reservations
today! www.BeachWalkCafe.com.
Mother’s Day Lunch
Cruise on the SOLARIS Yacht
SunQuest Cruises
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort/Baytowne Marina
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway
Miramar Beach
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Show your Mom how special she is to you with an experience
she will never forget onboard the SOLARIS! Embark on the 125-foot SOLARIS Yacht
in Sandestin for a day of cruising and coastal cuisines. After taking in the
fresh breezes on the open-air sky deck and cruising the local waters, indulge
in a three-course, chef-prepared meal that begins with freshly baked Artisan
rolls with garlic and herbs, infused with oil. Your cruise continues with a delectable
three-course meal and dessert. Reservations are required online at www.SunQuestCruises.com or by calling
850.650.2519.
