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.
16th Annual
Pinfish Classic
AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
116 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Time: 8:30 a.m.
The City of Destin will host its 16th 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
