December Event Roundup
Are you trying to plan for your upcoming vacation? Here are events happening on Florida’s Emerald Coast in December that you can add to your itinerary!
Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade - December 2 Be awed by the floats riding down the streets of Fort Walton Beach at their annual Christmas parade! Learn more about the route by visiting
the city’s Facebook page.
The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s Holiday Concert Series - December 4, 11, 18 Join in the holiday spirit on Wednesdays in December at The Village of Baytowne Wharf, where they will host nighttime concerts featuring festive choreographed light shows and visits with Santa.
Destin Christmas Tree Lighting - December 5 The 33rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held at the Destin Community Center on December 5 at 6 p.m. This outdoor event will feature entertainment from local choruses and musical groups, with refreshments being served after the lighting of the tree and a special visit from Santa Claus.
Women’s Climbing Circle - December 7 Head to Rock Out Climbing Gym for their monthly women’s climbing session. The event is an opportunity to meet new climbing partners, focus on your climbing goals and enjoy a safe community space of like-minded women.
A Downtown Holiday - December 7 A downtown holiday is a family-friendly annual event featuring Christmas shopping and treats, a tree lighting, live entertainment, kids activities and so much more!
4th Annual Grayt Holiday Market - December 7 Grayton Beer Company is hosting its 4th annual holiday market complete with vendors, festive craft beers, food and an appearance from Santa Claus. If you are in need of some holiday shopping, check out what the local vendors have to offer!
Merry Little Christmas Concert - December 12 This annual concert, benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast, invites you to enjoy the sounds of local musicians, participate in a silent auction, eat, drink and enjoy the atmosphere of Grayton Beer Company!
Ice Skating Extravaganza - December 13 Baytowne on Ice is hosting it's 4th Annual Ice Skating Extravaganza! The event will feature two free performances by professional skaters with chances to skate with the pros before and in between shows. Learn more event details here.
Destin Christmas Parade - December 14 The City of Destin’s 35th annual Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 14 at 10 a.m. Decorated for this year’s theme of “Santa’s Workshop”, the parade floats will start at Downtown Destin Shopping Center and travel west down Harbor Boulevard to Stahlman Avenue.
33rd Annual Destin Boat Parade - December 15 The 33rd Annual Destin Boat Parade will light up the Harbor starting at 6:00 p.m. on December 8. The celebration begins at Boshamps where boats festively decorated with holiday lights and décor line-up and begin drifting along the Harbor toward the Destin Bridge and Norriego Point. The evening ends with a bang as fireworks light up the sky!
Baytowne Countdown - December 31 Don’t miss The Village of Baytowne Wharf's end-of-the-year celebration! Enjoy a family-friendly evening from 6-8 p.m. with face painting, kids activities, and live music, finishing off with a fireworks display at 8 p.m. Adults are encouraged the enjoy the rest of the evening in the Village, which concludes with another firework show at midnight.
New Year's Eve Cruise aboard Solaris Yacht - December 31 Dine, dance, and cruise your way into 2020! Climb aboard the Solaris Yacht and enjoy a five-course meal complete with live entertainment, party favors, and an incredible fireworks display.
Published on Friday, November 8, 2019