The
weather temperatures are warming up this weekend! Friday-Sunday you can enjoy a
Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, The Nutcracker ballet performance, Santa’s
Holiday Arrival and more. Be sure to check weather.com or tune in to the
Weather Channel for the latest updates on local weather conditions.
The
Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a wonderful and safe weekend! Enjoy!
Friday,
November 21, 2014:
Christmas Tree
Lighting at the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
1450 Miracle
Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach
Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
Saturday,
November 22, 2014:
Santa’s Holiday Arrival and Fireworks at
Destin Commons
Destin Commons
4300 Legendary Drive Ste. 200
Destin
Time: 5–7 p.m.
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| Photo credit: Destin Commons |
Santa
Claus is coming to town at Destin Commons! At 6:45 p.m., join in Santa’s
arrival with a festive holiday celebration parade down Main Street and the
official lighting of the center’s spectacular 50-foot Christmas tree. Delight
in a fireworks finale to kick off the holiday season. Activities and
entertainment for the whole family include Christmas carolers, musicians
playing traditional holiday favorites, kids’ craft projects by Abrakadoodle,
and free photos with Santa at Bass Pro Shops. Kids can visit Santa at Bass
Pro Shops throughout the rest of November and December. Visit BassPro.com for
Santa’s hours. For more information, visit DestinCommons.com or check out their Facebook
page.
NWFL Ballet - The Nutcracker
Nov. 22-23
Mattie Kelly Arts Center
100 College Boulevard
Niceville
The Northwest
Florida Ballet presents the holiday favorite "The Nutcracker" in the Mainstage theater at the Mattie
Kelly Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 22 and at 2:30 p.m. on
Sunday, November 23. Advance tickets will be available for purchase through the
NWF Ballet. To purchase tickets, visit purchase.tickets.com.
Please contact the Ballet at 850.664.7787 or visit NFBallet.org for more
information.
Thanksgiving on the Destin Harbor -
Emerald Grande
Nov. 22 – Dec.
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Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Boulevard
Destin
Enjoy a relaxing
holiday at Emerald Grande where a chef will prepare dinner for your private
suite and a full-service staff will return, clean and pack leftovers, then pour
after-dinner drinks and serve dessert to you and your family. Room rates
starting at $225. Enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast at Grande Vista Bar and Grill and
make your Thanksgiving GRANDE.
Sunday,
November 23, 2014:
City of Fort Walton Beach Tree Lighting
Ceremony
FWB Landing
139 Brooks
Street SE
Fort Walton
Beach
Time: 4 p.m.
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| Photo credit: City of Fort Walton Beach |
Mark your
calendar for Sunday, November 23, as the City of Fort Walton Beach presents its
annual, waterfront Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Fort Walton Beach Landing. The
program kicks off when Santa arrives by fire truck at the Landing. Be sure to
bring your camera (and your Christmas list) because Santa will be in the
Landing Park gazebo to visit with all until 7 p.m.
Michael “Taz”
WrightReynolds, longtime local favorite actor will read “Elf on the Shelf”.
Local entertainer, Reid Soria of Autism Sings, will sing Christmas carols
around the tree leading up to the official lighting of the City of Fort Walton
Beach Christmas Tree. Mayor Mike Anderson will be on hand to do the honors,
kicking off the holiday season in grand style.
Don’t forget to
stick around for the outdoor movie—The Polar Express, starting at 6 p.m. Bring
your lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy the show! Fantasea Faces will be on
hand for face painting and hot chocolate and other concessions will be
available throughout the event. Bring the whole family and kick off the 2014
holiday season in style! For more information about the city’s holiday events,
please call 850.833.9576 or visit FWB.org/Holidays2014.
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
