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Things to do: events in and around Freeport and Niceville, Florida, including the Hammock Bay and Bluewater Bay areas surrounding the Choctawhatchee Bay.

In honor of the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s (MKAF) 25-year historical journey, the popular Arts Guild Luncheon titled “Love for the Arts” returns on Feb. 19, 2020. Hosted at the Emerald Grande, Emerald Ballroom from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., the Arts Guild Luncheon will feature acclaimed guest speaker,...
The White-Wilson Community Foundation will host the 8th Annual Run for the Health of It 5K/8K on Saturday, March 21. Participants take off at 9 a.m. and runners and walkers of all ability levels are invited to participate. Both the race and the after-party are stroller and dog friendly!...

Bay Buzz Jan/Feb 2020

Niceville Valparaiso Chamber Awards Celebration & Officer Installation Dinner Please join the Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber for its awards, recognition, and the traditional passing of the gavel, all while dining on the Main Stage at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, from 6 - 9 p.m. Past Chairman...

Holiday Happenings

Holiday Fun Now - Dec. 31: Ice Skating at Baytowne on Ice, The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Open daily Now - Dec. 28: Horse-drawn Carriage Rides at Grand Boulevard, Fridays & Saturdays 5–8 p.m. Now - Jan. 2: 2019 Troon Goon Christmas Lightshow at Bluewater Bay, 6 p.m.–10 p.m. nightly Christmas Eve Services Destiny Worship Center, 16019...
A True European Holiday Tradition Continues! For those that have traveled to Europe, they already know that a Christmas time staple in Europe is to visit a Christmas Market event. Well, now you don’t need to board a plane to find a festive European Christmas Market experience. Niceville is celebrating...
Destin Commons’ Jolly Jubilee Now through Dec. 24, FREE Join in on a joyous series of holiday happenings at Destin Commons starting Black Friday through Christmas Eve, with the spectacular 50′ Christmas tree and 12 large reindeer topiary shrubs, multiple Christmas trees, Christmas carolers and live performances from Jazz Abouts, 4...

Dining For A Cause

Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Silver Shells Resort in Destin will host its 7th Annual Fall Wine Walkabout to benefit Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s Community Outreach programs on Thursday, November 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the East Bar and Courtyard. The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) -...
The Village of Baytowne Wharf is thrilled to be bringing back Tribute Weekend this fall, Friday, Nov. 8 – Sunday, Nov. 10! Rock out the weekend and enjoy live music from great tribute bands. Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and meet us on the events plaza lawn for...
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