Celebrate Christmas on the Emerald Coast

Santa’s Arrival at Destin Commons  
Destin Commons & Bass Pro Shops welcome Santa to light our Holiday Tree! Enjoy free face painting, free photos with Rudolph & Frosty, as well as a holiday photo booth while you listen to festive tunes.
At 7:00 pm, sit back and marvel at the holiday parade as Santa arrives on Main Street to light 50 feet of the most spectacular Christmas tree on the Emerald Coast!
It all comes together with an extravagant finale of FIREWORKS!
Activities Include:
- Face painting
- Photo Booth
- Snowman and Reindeer Character Photos
When: November 16, 2018 at 6 PM – 8 PM 
Where: Destin Commons 
  
Sparking Wine & Holiday Lights  
Start the holiday season with a special sparkling event during our 6th Annual Sparkling Wine and Holiday Lights, Saturday, November 17th. This event will feature more than 30 champagnes and delicious appetizers at featured Village restaurants. Guests can enjoy the sounds of the season with carolers, and a sneak peek of our first tree lighting of the season!
When: November 17, 2018 at 4 PM – 6 PM 
Where: Baytowne Wharf 
  
A Downtown Holiday 
Located at the Fort Walton Beach Landing Park, this event is fun for the whole family including photos with Santa a Tree Lighting Event at 5:30pm. Hosted by Gigafig.
When: December 1, 2018 12PM - 7PM 
Where: Fort Walton Beach Landing Park 

Destin Harbor Boat Parade  
The Destin Harbor will be dancing with holiday lights and cheer during the 32nd Annual Holiday on the Harbor Destin Boat Parade!
Bring the kids to visit with Santa Claus starting at 1:00pm then at 4:45pm enjoy a special performance of the Nutcracker from the Ballet Conservatory of the Destin School of Music & Dance.
At 6pm the Destin Boat Parade will light up the harbor followed by Fireworks – including a firespinning show on the HarborWalk Village main stage. 
When: December 9, 2018 at 1 PM – 8 PM 
Where: Harborwalk Village, Destin 
  
Coastal White Christmas in Grand Boulevard
Visit Grand Boulevard during the holiday season to enjoy our celebritorial decor and programming. The Town Center will be awash with thousands of beautiful white lights, bringing a festive and inviting spirit to the Boulevard.
The Festival of Trees celebration kicks off on Tuesday, November 20 in Grand Park. Trees remain on display through Christmas.
Each weekend between November 23 and December 15, enjoy Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, faux snow and caroling in Grand Park on Friday and Saturday evenings and photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus on Saturday afternoons.
When: November 17, 2018 - January 1, 2019 
Where: Grand Boulevard 
  
Festival of Trees in Grand Boulevard 
Festival of Trees held annually in Grand Park, showcases uniquely decorated Christmas trees from twelve local, non-profits. The trees debut the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and remain in the park through Christmas for the public to enjoy and learn more about the missions of these organizations.
During the kick-off, Nov. 20 from 4-6PM., twelve local, non-profit organizations are competing to win cash prizes totaling $7,000, including Best of Show and People’s Choice. The People’s Choice winner will be voted on and announced along with Best of Show, Second and Third Place winners, at 6PM. 
For the People’s Choice Award, cast your vote for your favorite charity tree at Grand Park between 4-6PM and the tree with the most votes will win.  
When: November 20th - December 25th 
Where: Grand Boulevard 

Home Alone Showing 
The smash comedy starring Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, an 8 year old boy who is mad at his family and wishes they would disappear. When they accidentally leave for Christmas vacation without him, he gets his wish ("Yes!"). But he finds being 'home alone' isn't all fun and games (well maybe it is) when two bungling burglars (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) force him to defend his house. Rated PG. Regular ticket price. 
When: November 18th - November 21st

Where: Boulevard 10 

A Christmas Story (1983) Showing
We double-dog-dare you not to love this heartwarming comedy from author Jean Shepherd. Nine year old Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) wants only one thing for Christmas: a "Red Ryder Carbine Action 200 shot Range Model Air Rifle." But no one else seems to think it's a good idea ("You'll shoot your eye out kid!"). Darren McGavin plays Ralphie's dad ('the Old Man"), whose taste in lamps is somewhat unusual. Rated PG. Regular Ticket Price 
When: November 25th - November 28th 
Where: Boulevard 10  

Published on Friday, November 9, 2018