Events

It's the event of the year in DeFuniak Springs - one of Walton County's most cherished traditions!

The Paper Bear, a feature-length film and conservation initiative by The Paper Bear nonprofit, will officially begin its Florida theatrical run at one of the state’s most beloved cultural institutions: the Florida Chautauqua Theater. Screenings will take place December 4–6, marking the first opportunity for Florida audiences to experience the award-winning conservation film on the big screen.

Join us in Rosemary Beach for an unforgettable evening as JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery and Pescado, partner with Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) for an exclusive multi-course Charity Wine Dinner.

An Evening of Fine Wine & Giving Back at Pescado Seafood Grill and Rooftop Bar on Thursday, December 11th at 6pm - JUSTIN Vineyards Charity Wine Dinner Benefiting Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) at Pescado, Rosemary Beach with Moriah Giguere.

Alys Beach Crafted was created to celebrate the collaboration of talents that come together to enrich the 30A experience.

Mountainfilm on Tour marks its 25th year at WaterColor Marina Park, inspiring audiences with two nights of powerful outdoor film screenings on November 7 & 8, 2025.

Find more info and purchase tickets at https://www.watercolorresort.com/mountainfilm-on-tour.

The beloved Flutterby Festival, produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, celebrates its 33rd year of the migration of the Monarch Butterfly through our area. 

Celebrating 30 years of serving South Walton, Café Thirty-A in Seagrove will host its festive annual Christmas Charity Ball on Saturday, December 6 from 6-10PM. The event will benefit Caring and Sharing of South Walton.

Purchase tickets online.

Sinfonia Gulf Coast has an excellent schedule of music for all ages for the 2025-2026 season! Purchase tickets at www.sinfoniagulfcoast.org.

Sinfonia Gulf Coast was founded in 2005 on Florida’s Northwest Gulf Coast with the mission of redefining the symphony experience. Under the guidance of founder and Music Director Demetrius Fuller and a dedicated board of directors, the nonprofit orchestra is dedicated to curating innovative musical programming, designed to entertain, educate and inspire the community.

Join the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance for a Coastal Dune Lakes Paddle Clean-Up on Eastern Lake.

Beginning at 9AM on October 31st at the Eastern Lake Boat Ramp on Lakeview Drive, attendees are encouraged to bring their paddle craft and personal safety gear. A very few kayaks will be available to first comers. Please RSVP to CBA@nwfsc.edu.

Do not forget your water bottle, sunscreen, hat and bugspray. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided.

Walton County Board of County Commissioners recognizes the ecological importance of the globally rare and imperiled coastal dune lakes and have made a local dedication making October 27-31, 2025, as Coastal Dune Lakes Week!