What's happening on the Emerald Coast. Worth planning a trip around.
Free live music every Wednesday night on the Village Lawn.
Six nights of legendary tribute acts on 6.7 open-air acres — the Emerald Coast's favorite Thursday night tradition
10 magical Thursday evenings of live music under the stars at Sandestin - the Emerald Coast's most beloved concert series.
Three days of intimate performances over Mother's Day Weekend.
Every Friday evening all summer, Fort Walton Beach turns its scenic bayfront Landing into the Emerald Coast's best free concert venue.
A cheer championship weekend with strong relevance for team travel and family stays.
World-class athletes race through the emerald waters and sugar-white sands of Panama City Beach in this spectacular half-distance triathlon.
A food-focused week that gives visitors another reason to plan a dining-centered getaway.
Destin's beloved maritime tradition on Ascension Day.
70 years of swashbuckling fun - pirates invade Fort Walton Beach for the ultimate coastal celebration!
Alys Beach's iconic white walls transform into a luminous open-air gallery for one spectacular weekend.
Sinfonia Gulf Coast performs John Williams' iconic shark-thriller score live, synced to the film in HD — prepare to grip your armrest.
A distinctly local coastal event blending seafood, conservation, and community energy.
Sip premium tequilas, stuff your face with tacos, and soak up the coastal Florida sunshine
Free Nashville recording artist concert — one night only.
An elegant 21+ champagne stroll through the Village.
Two nights of live music and fireworks over the Lagoon.
Kick off summer with fireworks over Destin Harbor.
Sinfonia Gulf Coast returns to Alys Beach for a free Memorial Day pops concert and breathtaking drone light show.
Free 80s-90s dance party on the Western Green.
Twice a week all summer — watch fireworks light up Destin Harbor from the famous HarborWalk waterfront
Every Tuesday all summer — dance with a DJ, then watch fireworks burst over the Baytowne Lagoon
Live acoustic music, harbor views & family-friendly fun every Tuesday night all summer long
Sail into a 3-hour world of sunset dining, live music & fireworks on a 125-foot luxury yacht
Stilt walkers, a roaring brass band & Mardi Gras floats roll through Destin Harbor on four magical summer evenings
Four days of country music headliners at Panama City Beach.
Watch synchronized drones paint the night sky above the Baytowne Lagoon every Thursday all summer
Boot-stomping country music, line dancing & cold drinks every Friday night on Destin's iconic waterfront
Live music on the harbor every Saturday evening — the best way to end a Destin beach day
Ahoy! Captain Davy sets sail every Sunday with two free pirate magic shows the whole family will love
Free Saturday night live music on the Destin Harbor all summer long - grab your lawn chair and enjoy the sunset vibes!
Grab a lawn chair and catch a free movie under the stars at Baytowne Wharf every Monday in June
Free live music every Thursday at sunset — funk, bluegrass, 80s rock & NOLA soul 45 minutes from Destin
A summer dance event that is highly relevant for family travel and group stays.
The Gulf Coast's richest offshore fishing tournament - $2 million in prizes, world-class anglers, and electrifying harbor weigh-ins open to all!
An indoor event for shoppers and hobbyists interested in stones, jewelry, fossils, and collectibles.
A summer dance-competition weekend likely to bring visiting families and group travel.
A major finals event with strong potential to bring competitors and families to the Emerald Coast.
Six days of world-class offshore fishing, live music, and marina-side excitement at Panama City Beach's legendary Bay Point.
Celebrate Independence Day the Florida way — parade, live music, and fireworks over the Gulf in beautiful Seaside
From morning bike parades to Gulf fireworks at night — Rosemary Beach celebrates Independence Day in pure coastal style
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks over the Baytowne Lagoon — one of the coast's best July 4th parties.
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with live music, food, and a fireworks spectacular over Santa Rosa Sound.
A beloved midsummer harbor celebration packed with food, music, and good old American fun.
The Navy's elite Blue Angels roar over white-sand beaches in a spine-tingling free air show spectacular
A wellness-oriented expo focused on alternative practices, vendors, and spiritual-interest topics.
A bodybuilding showcase that may appeal to competitors, fitness fans, and support groups.
Stroll through a lakeside art bazaar as summer fades out on the Emerald Coast — free and magical.
Hundreds of thundering high-performance powerboats roar through Destin Harbor for a spectacular four-day weekend of speed and spectacle.
Smoke, sauce, and live music right on the waterfront — FWB's mouthwatering fall BBQ showdown.
A vibrant free festival celebrating Latin culture with food, music, and dance on the Emerald Coast.
Classic Panhandle fair fun with carnival rides, livestock shows, live entertainment, and real Southern cooking just a short drive from the beach.
A full month of world-class fishing action — the Southeast's oldest and greatest tournament since 1948.
Three glorious days of fresh Gulf seafood, live music, and 100+ vendors at HarborWalk Village - free admission for everyone!
Sip your way through 40+ breweries on the Sandestin lagoon — the Emerald Coast's premier craft beer weekend.
Swashbuckling pirates meet Renaissance revelry in this FREE Columbus Day weekend festival on Panama City Beach.
Thousands of riders thunder into Panama City Beach for one of the South's biggest and most beloved free motorcycle rallies.
Over 100 of America's finest artists display original works under coastal oak canopy at Destin's most prestigious outdoor art festival.
The legendary 140.6-mile IRONMAN comes to Panama City Beach on Halloween, turning the Gulf Coast into the world's most emotional finish line.
Sip world-class reds in the pastel-painted streets of Seaside — the Gulf Coast's most charming and sophisticated wine weekend.
Celebrate the magical monarch butterfly migration with free art, crafts, live music, and family wonder at Watersound on 30A.
Thousands of gleaming hot rods, classic cars, and one-of-a-kind custom builds roll into Panama City Beach for a beachside automotive paradise.
Sip rare pours harborside as the holiday season begins — Destin's most sophisticated evening event.
