Events - Destin
Boating
Crab Island
Destin
Destin Harbor
Fishing
Artificial Reefs
Fishing Tournaments
Beach & Water Activities
Boat & Jet Ski Rentals, Canoeing, Cruises, Parasailing, Snorkeling, Surfing
Land Activities
Attractions, Amusement Centers, Billiards, Bowling, Tours, Water Parks, Zoos
Biking, Horseback Riding, Skateboarding & Skating
Public Pools & Workout Facilities
Events Calendar - Destin Florida
Outdoor concert every Sunday afternoon
May 24-26: Kick-off summer with a bang at HarborWalk Village! Free concerts, kids activities, street performers, and a FIREWORKS finale at 9pm over the Destin Harbor on Sunday night! Your concert weekend includes: Friday AND Saturday night - Departure: the Journey Tribute Band. Sunday night - Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses. Time 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pardi Gras. Join us all summer long as HarborWalk Village transforms into "The Big Easy" every Tuesday night. FREE PARADE through HarborWalk that includes dazzling floats, beads, music and more. Time : 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
May 25 - 27 Memorial Day Weekend Festivities
Live music begins on Friday and lasts all weekend long from 7-9 pm each night. Sunday night: Children's activities from 6-9 pm, patriotic fireworks show at 9:15 pm. Monday: Memorial Day program right before sunset, presented by Sandestin veterans, including a special brass band performance brought to you by the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra.
June 19 - 23: The Ultimate Fishing Tournament
July 4: A host of kids activities from 6-10 pm, Fireworks Celebration at 9:15 pm.
August 24: 27th Annual Sandestin® Triathlon
Aug. 30-Sept. 1: 5-10 pm, Baytowne Wharf Art Walk.
May 30th: Deja Vu. 7pm to 9 pm
June 6th: The Mike Veal Band
June 13th: Craig Woolard Band
June 20th: Heritage
June 27th: Alter Eagles
July 3: David Seering
Cruising from Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina, SunQuest Cruises is offering a freshly prepared chef’s meal and entertainment on Sunday, June 16, from 1 to 3 pm., boarding will begin at 12:15. Adults $55, children 3 – 10, $25 and infants under 3, $15. Seating is limited, call today to book a reservation.
Act4Murder is made up of professional actors presenting comedic murder mysteries for dinner theater. The shows are performed while you enjoy a delicious 3-course meal and HUNDREDS of laughs during a night you'll never forget. And remember... someone’s going to die! Will you and your friends win the prize for guessing WHO DUNNIT?
850.862.2885
Please visit the following websites for scheduled events.
Cruises
- SunQuest Cruises - Seasonal cruise events - Sandestin®
Nightlife/Music Scene
- Nightown - Destin night club with guest DJ's and scheduled music events.
- Destin HarborWalk Village - Outdoor concerts, seasonal fireworks, indoor live music at multiple venues, parades, art festivals, seasonal family activities, New Years Eve celebration.
- Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort - Outdoor concerts, seasonal fireworks, indoor live music at multiple venues, parades, wine and beer festivals, seasonal family activities, New Years Eve celebration.
Concerts/Festivals/Arts
- Destin HarborWalk Village - Outdoor concerts and art festivals.
- Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort - Outdoor concerts, wine festival, beer festival.
- Sandestin® Wine Festival - Baytowne Wharf - April
- Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation - Thursday Nights Concerts in the Park May 2 - July 3, 2013
- Mattie Kelly Arts Center - Niceville - NWFSC
- Sinfonia Gulf Coast - Destin
- Act4Murder Dinner Mystery Show - Destin
Fishing Events
- List of All Local Fishing Tournaments
- Destin Fishing Rodeo - October 1 though October 31st
- HarborWalk Cobia Tournament - HarborWalk Marina - From 1st Caught To April 30th
- Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic - Sandestin® Baytowne Marina - June
Community Events / Services
- ABWA Billy Bowlegs Boat Poker Run - May
- The Fort Walton Beach Jaycees Haunted House - October
- Destin YMCA Aquatic Center Extends Hours - Destin
Annual events by month for the greater Destin, Florida area including... Destin, Sandestin®, Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island and Navarre.
January
Senior Snowbird Expo
www.fwbchamber.orgGulf Coast Bridal Fair
Emerald Coast Conference Center
850.259.2359
February
Annual Mardi Gras Parade - Destin HarborWalk Village
Mardi Gras on the Island Parade and Ball
www.fwbchamber.org
March
HarborWalk Marina Destin Cobia Tournament
Destin Harbor
April
Emerald Coast Volleyball Week
Okaloosa Island
850.243.2555Saturday in the Park Arts & Crafts Festival
850.678.2615
May
Destin "Week of Blessings" and Annual Blessing of the Fleet
Destin Harbor
850.837.6324Concerts in the Park May - June by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Destin
850.650.2226ABWA Billy Bowlegs Boat Poker Run
Shalimar Yacht Basin
850.863.9082Gate-to-Gate Run/Walk
Eglin AFB
850.882.6801
June
Concerts in the Park May - June by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Destin
850.650.2226Billy Bowleges Pirate Festival and Torchlight Parade
Fort Walton Beach
850.244.8191
July
Independence Day at the Landing
Fort Walton Beach Landing
850.833.9500
August
Emerald Coast Poker Run -- Emerald Coast Foundation
Destin Harbor and BayBoat Week -- Emerald Coast Foundation
Destin Harbor and Bay
September
Round The Island Race
Choctawhatchee Bay
850.651.0105Destin Seafood Festival
850.218.0232
October
Destin Fishing Rodeo
October 1st - 31st
Destin HarborFestival of the Arts - Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Destin
850.650.2226Emerald coast Fall Classic Volleyball Tournament
Okaloosa Island
850.243.2555Deluna Fest
Pensacola Beach
3 day music festival that features over 80 bands on 6 different stages and is held directly on the Pensacola Beach.
November
Mid-Bay Bridge Run/Walk
4.5 mile race over the Mid-Bay Bridge.
December
New Years Eve Celebration - Destin HarborWalk Village
New Years Eve Celebration - Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort
Christmas Tree Lighting
Fort Walton Beach Landing
850.833.9576Holiday on the Harbor - Destin Harbor Boat Parade
Destin Harbor
