Our Top Picks for August 1-3 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

Throughout this weekend, enjoy local events, from an outdoor, Disney movie showing to a Roller Derby Bout! 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 weekend! Enjoy!

Friday, August 1, 2014:

Movies at the Landing – Toy Story

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

139 Brooks Street

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 8 p.m.

Bring a lawn chair, picnic and your friends out to this Disney movie event, happening every Friday through August 29!

Saturday, August 2, 2014:

Rock the Docks – Season Ammons Band

HarborWalk Village

10 Harbor Boulevard

Destin

Time: 7-9 p.m.

Every Saturday night during the summer, come out for free concerts on the HarborWalk Village stage. For more information, contact info@harborwalk-destin.com or call 850.424.0600.

FWB Chamber Night at the Roller Derby

Northwest Florida Fairgrounds

1958 Lewis Turner Blvd.

Fort Walton Beach

Doors open at 5 p.m., Junior Bout (PC Rink Rats) 6 p.m., Bout 7 p.m.

$10 in advance, $12 at the door, kids 12 and under get in for free

For more information, visit www.BeachBrawlSk8rDolls.com.

Sunday, August 3, 2014:

Sunday Cinema at The Village of Baytowne Wharf

The Village of Baytowne Wharf

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

9300 Emerald Coast Parkway

Destin

FUN FOR KIDS: August 4-8 is SummerWILD Children’s Summer Camp. Summer goes WILD at HarborWalk Village with Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge. Children in first through sixth grade can spend an exciting week on the Destin Harbor, learning about exotic animals and their natural habitats. Children will get to talk with a marine biologist, do arts and crafts and encounter animals like owls, tortoises, gray foxes and raccoons. They will also get to learn about aquatic life such as dolphins, sharks, seashells and more!

For more information or to register, please contact Susan Leveille at 850.650.1880 or sleveille@ecwildliferefuge.com. The price is $150, which includes five days of camp from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Family discounts are available.

Our Top Picks for May 23-26 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! This weekend it’s all about honoring our service men and women both past and present. They are a heroic group of people and we are so thankful that with their service we are the home of the brave! For current weather updates, 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!

Friday, May 23, 2014:

Concerts at the Landing – Season Ammons Band

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. Season Ammons Band will put on a show stopping performance for all to enjoy. For more information, please visit www.1021thewave.com.

The Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart to Host 45^th Annual Pediatric Symposium in Destin

5/23-5/26

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

4000 Sandestin Blvd. S.

Destin

This Symposium is designed to give primary care providers of children information on the latest developments for diagnosing, treating and managing the pediatric, adolescent and young adult patient. Attendees will be provided opportunities to learn from leading experts from across the nation. Some of the topics to be discussed are asthma, autism, childhood obesity and febrile infants. For more information, please visit www.PSDestinFL.org.

Saturday, May 24, 2014:

Blazefest 2014

Twin Oaks Park

North Highway 85

Niceville

For a day of awesome entertainment by bands like Chevelle, All That Remains, 10 Years, Nonpoint, Sponge and many more, bring your friends and family and come out to Blazefest 2014! Tickets are $30 in advance and $50 the day of the show. To purchase tickets online, visit www.TicketMaster.com. This event is presented by 103.1 The Blaze. For more information, visit www.BlazeFestRocks.com.

Memorial Day Weekend Festivities

5/24-5/26

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

9300 Emerald Coast Parkway W.

Destin

Time: 6-9 p.m.

The Village of Baytowne Wharf kicks off your summer at Sandestin for Memorial Day weekend. Live music begins on Saturday and lasts all weekend long. Enjoy bands on the Events Plaza stage from 7-9 p.m. each night. Children’s activities will be featured in the Events Plaza from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday night, and then we will light up the sky above the lagoon with fireworks at 9:15 p.m. On Monday, The Village will host a Memorial Day program right before sunset, presented by Sandestin veterans, including a special brass band performance. Visit www.Sandestin.com/Events for more details.

Memorial Day Concert Celebration

5/24-5/25

HarborWalk Village

10 Harbor Blvd.

Destin

Time: 6-10 p.m.

Kick off the summer with free concerts on the Destin Harbor! Departure: The Journey Tribute Band will rock with you all night long Saturday night. Longreef will have you up and dancing before and after the spectacular fireworks show lights up the night sky on Sunday at 9 p.m. For more information, please contact info@harborwalk-destin.com.