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 June 6-8 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

ARGH! This weekend is all about pirates and their booty as Fort Walton Beach celebrates its 59^th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival Thursday through Saturday! Don your eye patch, bandana and other pirate swag and come out and enjoy the festival with hundreds of others! 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 Billy Bowlegs weekend! Enjoy!

Friday, June 6, 2014:

Concerts at the Landing – Heritage

The FWB 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. Heritage will put on a show-stopping performance for all to enjoy. For more information, please visit 1021thewave.com. 

Saturday, June 7, 2014:

40^th Billy Bowlegs 5K

Fort Walton Beach High School

400 Hollywood Boulevard

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 10:30 p.m.

The 40^th Annual Billy Bowlegs Midnight Run will start and finish at FWB High School. The event will be followed by an incredible after party at Liza Jackson Park. Sign up at active.com. NWFTC.com

BBSD Roller Derby Presents: Pirates of the Flat Track-Battle of the Black Eye

Northwest Florida Fairgrounds

1958 Lewis Turner Boulevard

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 7-9 p.m.

Come out and watch your local roller derby girls play their game! It’s a family friendly event, beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is $12 at the door and children under 12 get in for free.

Beach Brawl SK8R Dolls Roller Derby Bout

Northwest Florida Fairgrounds

1958 Lewis Turner Boulevard

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 6:30 p.m.

North Light Marina to Host Signature Fishing Tournament

North Light Marina

113 John Sims Parkway

Niceville

Time: Scales open from 2-5 p.m., payouts at 7 p.m.

The 2014 North Light Red Snapper Challenge gives anglers the chance to enjoy some of the best fishing of the shortened, federal water snapper season while competing for cash payouts and prizes. Entry cost is $159 per team of up to 5 anglers, with additional anglers charged $35 each. Teams can register to compete in several red snapper categories as well as optional lady, youth and king mackerel divisions. For more information, and to register your team, please visit NorthLightChallenge.com or call 850.516.0709 or 850.678.2836.

Rock the Docks LIVE

HarborWalk Village

10 Harbor Boulevard

Destin

Time: 7-9 p.m.

Every Saturday night throughout summer, come out for great concerts on the HarborWalk Village stage! All concerts are free and open to the public. For more information, please e-mail info@harborwalk-destin.com or call 850.424.0600.

Sunday, June 8, 2014:

Sunday Cinema at The Village of Baytowne Wharf

The Village of Baytowne Wharf

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

9300 Emerald Coast Parkway

Destin

Time: 8 p.m.

Our Top Picks for May 30-June 1 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

Happy Friday! This weekend features events around the Emerald Coast like concerts, a fish fry, a pirate science adventure and a roller derby game. In other words, lots of excitement and fun!  For current weather updates, be sure to check weather.com or tune in via television to The Weather Channel.

A nice trip to the beach is always in the picture, too!

The Life’s A Beach crew wishes everyone a very safe and BEACHY weekend! Enjoy!

Friday, May 30, 2014:

Concerts at the Landing – Chris and Gileah

The FWB 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. Chris and Gileah will put on a show-stopping performance for all to enjoy. For more information, please visit www.1021thewave.com.

Fish Fry Fundraiser

103 First Street

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

FWB First United Methodist Church will hold a Fish Fry Fundraiser on Friday. Tickets are $8 each and include fish, cheese grits, hushpuppies and coleslaw. Enjoy your food in the church fellowship hall, or choose take-out. All net proceeds from the event will benefit Fresh Start for Children and Families and FWB FUMC Student Ministry Missions. Tickets can be purchased at the church or at P.S. Gifts in Fort Walton Beach.

Saturday, May 31, 2014:

Pirate Science Adventure

Emerald Coast Science Center

139 Brooks Street

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

On Saturday, Emerald Coast Science Center will host a Pirate Science experience for those of all ages. Come join the fun for sea monster dissections, celestial navigation, fishing, pirate and sea crafts, a touch tank and more! Come dressed as your favorite pirate! The cost for members is $2 and for nonmembers is $7.75 for adults, $6.75 for seniors, $5.75 for kids and children ages 2 and under get in for free. Call 850.664.1261 for more information.

BBSD Roller Derby Presents: The Memorial Melee

Northwest Florida Fairgrounds

1958 Lewis Turner Boulevard

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 7-9 p.m.

Come out to watch your local, roller derby girls play their favorite game! It’s a family-fun event, beginning at 7 p.m. The cost is $12 at the door and children 12 and under are admitted for free.

Rock the Docks LIVE

HarborWalk Village

10 Harbor Boulevard

Destin

Time: 7-9 p.m.

Every Saturday night throughout summer, come out for great concerts on the HarborWalk Village stage! All concerts are free and open to the public. For more information, please e-mail info@harborwalk-destin.com or call 850.424.0600.

Sunday, June 1, 2014:

Paws on the Throttle Poker Run

Panhandle Animal Welfare Society

752 Lovejoy Road

Fort Walton Beach

Time: Last bike out at 11 a.m./Last bike in at 2 p.m.

For more information, visit www.Paws-Shelter.org or call 850.243.1525 or 850.244.0196.