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Eggstravaganza and Spring Festival at Freeport Regional Sports Complex March 30

Celebrate an Easter egg hunt Eggstravaganza and Spring Festival at Freeport Regional Sports Complex from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on March 30, 2024. Sponsored by the Freeport Town Planters Society, the event will feature pony rides, crafts, arts, touch tank, and food trucks. Easter eggs that fall from the sky sponsored by Destiny Worship. Times are: Toddlers 0-3 at 10:00 a.m. Ages 4-7 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 8-11 at 11:30 a.m. Freeport Regional Sports Complex is located at 563...

Camp Helen State Park Easter egg scavenger hunt March 30

Camp Helen State Park Easter egg scavenger hunt will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sat., March 30, 2024. Families may check-in any time throughout the posted event time at the park, grab a designated age group egg hunt card and enjoy a color-coded hike which will take them on an educational journey through the park. Once all 6 colors have been collected, participants return the cards and eggs to the volunteers at the tables on the porch...

Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park March 7

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 10 – 11 a.m. Join in for a ranger-guided nature hike. Camp Helen boasts nine distinct natural communities throughout the park with varied flora and fauna. Learn about our rare coastal dune lake, Lake Powell, as well as the park wildlife. Hike is suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather; water and bug spray are recommended. The Friends of Camp Helen are excited to be open...

Under The Moonlit Pines fundraiser at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center March 2

Mark your calendars for an enchanting evening beginning at 6 p.m. on March 2, 2024, as the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center invites you to the most awaited event of the year – “Under the Moonlit Pines.” Prepare for a night that transcends the ordinary, set against the backdrop of nature’s beauty. Join in for an unforgettable experience featuring: Cocktails: Sip on exquisite cocktails crafted to perfection, setting the tone for a night of elegance and celebration. Dinner: Indulge your taste...

Mardi Gras and Music Festival in Panama City Beach Jan. 26-27

Combine the excitement of an authentic Mardi Gras celebration with the spectacular views of our emerald green water and sugar-white sand, and you’re in for a real treat at the Panama City Beach Mardi Gras and Music Festival on January 26-27, 2024. In conjunction with the Krewe of Dominique Youx’s great Mardi Gras at the Beach parade, the festival features entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy kids zone,  floats, parades, live music and fireworks. Events are from 3:45 – 7:15 p.m. on Friday,...

Morrison Springs park reopens

Walton County, Jan 17, 2024 – Although it may not attract many swimmers today since Walton County is currently experiencing the coldest temperatures so far this season, Morrison Springs Park is now open again. The park has been closed for repairs and renovations since Oct. 25. Now those improvements are complete, and the park is again open to the public. During the interim, county crews rebuilt the entire boardwalk and added new steps for divers. The beach area was filled...

Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 10

The grounds of Eden Gardens State Park boasts more than 370 camellias. Beginning to bloom in late November, camellias bring beauty to the park through the winter months. In February, the park pays tribute to the camellias with their annual Camellia Festival. This year it will be held on Sat., Feb. 10, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be an array of educational displays and presentations. There will also be camellias for sale as a fundraiser for...

Americana concerts at Camp Helen State Park continue with Bradford Loomis Jan. 20

Presented by the Friends of Camp Helen and Visit Panama City Beach, Americana Concerts in the Lodge at Camp Helen State Park are back for another year of wonderful music every other Saturday from  through March 3, 2024. The $15 ticket price includes a general admission seat, plus complimentary food, and beverages. You can register here: https://www.friendsofcamphelen.org/happenings/ There will be limited seats available for each show so they will book quickly and only 2 reservations per email allowed. On January...

Ranger led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park Feb. 1

Enjoy a ranger-led nature hike at Camp Helen State Park on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 from 10 – 11 a.m. Join in for a ranger-guided nature hike. Camp Helen boasts nine distinct natural communities throughout the park with varied flora and fauna. Learn about our rare coastal dune lake, Lake Powell, as well as the park wildlife. Hike is suitable for all ages. Dress for the weather; water and bug spray are recommended. The Friends of Camp Helen are excited to be open...

New trailhead in Point Washington State Forest opens in Seagrove

A new trailhead into the Point Washington State Forest trails has opened in Seagrove. The new location offers abundant parking, picnic areas, bike racks, and restrooms and is located just west of The Lodge Hotel and directly behind YOLO Board and Bike, 4735 E County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Coordinates 30.31164° N, 86.10090° W The trail is marked with pink blazes and ties directly into the Cassine Trail which is part of the Longleaf Greenway Trail. The hike...