Bagdad Village Paint Out – Plein Air Artists
Santa Rosa Artists are taking the easels outdoors for the Bagdad Village Paint Out – Plein Air Artists on Oct. 22, 8:30 a.m. – noon. Reception at 2 p.m. at Dragonfly Gallery in Milton. Watch artists at work as they in a timed manner capture scenes from picturesque Bagdad Village. The art will be on [...]
read moreBirding in Santa Rosa County
October is a great time for bird watching in Santa Rosa County. Not only is the are home to a wide variety of woodland and seashore species year round, during October species from all over the continent make a stop here on the way to their winter homes. The Gulf Breeze Zoo will be offering [...]
read moreCorn Maze at Sweet Season Farms
Sweet Season Farms owners Trent and Sharon Mathews and their children, Morgan and Lucas, have worked as a family to create a full day of fun in Milton…
read moreFall Foliage Zipline Tours
Soar through the sky and get a bird’s eye view of the forest and streams from 900 feet in the air. Unlimited’s Zip Adventures combine the adrenaline rush of a zip line with the beauty of NW Florida’s forest and Coldwater Creek. Many different packages are available offering possible combinations of the course’s 14 zip lines, two [...]
read moreFenner McConnell/Matt Wantz Blackwater Heritage Century Ride
Ready to ride 100 miles? The Century ride, sponsored by the West Florida Wheelmen, is a chance for area bicyclists to push their abilities to the limit with the opportunity to bike 100 miles. The ride starts on the Blackwater Heritage Trail, and Other ride distances are 18, 43 and 62 miles. The Blackwater Heritage [...]
read moreFifth Annual Blue Jeans & BBQ Festival & Bull Riding Competition
Dust off your boots and your 10-gallon hat and mosey over for an evening of fun at the fifth annual Blue Jeans and BBQ Festival. The event includes a bull riding competition, live entertainment, food and crafts, kiddie korral and prize drawings. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Event is a benefit for Covenant [...]
read moreFifth Annual Monarch Madness Butterfly Festival
Monarchs reign in October at the Panhandle Butterfly House. More than 3,000 butterfly fans flock to this annual event which highlights the familiar black-and-orange butterfly and its annual migration through Northwest Florida. The educational event offers self-guided tours and a chance to watch tagging of the Monarch butterfly. Plant sale and souvenirs available. Flutter by [...]
read moreFishing on the Navarre Beach Pier
If you want to catch the big one, you’ve come to the right place. The Navarre Beach Pier is the longest on the Gulf of Mexico at 1545 feet. The fishing pier is one of the most popular locations on Navarre Beach. The pier offers fishing for a daily admission or avid fisherman can purchase an [...]
read moreFlorida Trail Association Events
October is the perfect time to get outdoors and explore wild Florida. The weather is perfect, the foliage is changing and the wildlife is active, preparing for the winter ahead. The Florida Trail Association leads several events throughout October, taking hikers of all skill levels on adventures through some of Northwest Florida’s most beautiful terrain. [...]
read moreFree Kid’s Fishing Tournament, Navarre Beach Pier
Free Kid’s Fishing Tournament, Navarre Beach Pier. First 250 children under 12 receive a free fishing pole, t-shirt and hat. Participants are encouraged to pre-register at fishnavarre.com or if available, day of event. The event includes free bait and fishing instruction. There will also be a midday fish cookout. Details: (850) 936-1794 or www.navarrepier.com. Did [...]
read moreGarcon Point Bridge Run – “Connecting Education in Santa Rosa County”
How often do you get the chance to run across one of our beautiful bridges? On Oct. 22, you can cross one of our most scenic spans, the Garcon Point Bridge, by foot. And fast. Garcon Point Bridge Run “Connecting Education in Santa Rosa County” has a 7:30 a.m. start. Meet in Lowe’s parking lot, [...]
read moreGulf Islands National Seashore
History, nature, hiking and beaches. You’ll find it all at the Naval Live Oaks Area, located on U. S. 98 east of Gulf Breeze, open daily in October from 8 a.m. to sunset. The Visitor Center, opened from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. features a bookstore, exhibits, and showings of a closed-caption 12-minute orientation film plus nature and history [...]
read moreHayes Ranch Open House and Horse Rides, featuring “Tuffy, A Real American Quarter Horse Hero ™”
Visit a working ranch and saddle up an American Quarter Horse Hero, Oct. 15, 5097 Berryhill Road, Milton, Fl. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors have the opportunity to ride “Tuffy.” A familiar face at area schools, Tuffy is used in Santa Rosa County’s character education curriculum. His story and visits to local schools teach [...]
read moreHolland Farm Tours
Go country at Holland Farms. The family-owned peanut, produce, and row crop farm, located north of Milton, welcomes visitors all month long for hay rides, a pumpkin patch, a hiking trail and a chance to experience a real, working farm every weekend in October. Visitors each receive a free cup of boiled peanuts. The farm [...]
read moreInaugural Navarre Beach Halloween Volleyball Classic
Hosted at Juanas Pagodas and the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier. Event is expected to draw high level players competing for up to $5000 in cash prizes. More than 25 courts will be staged at the two sites. Details: Mandy Evers (850) 366-2660 or nwfevents@gmail.com. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
read moreJuana’s Pagodas Annual Charity Chili Cook-off and Volleyball Tournament
Things are heating up at Juana’s Pagodas and Sailors’ Grill on Navarre Beach. The area’s best chili chefs will don their aprons and add their secret ingredients in the 18th annual charity chili cook-off on October 23. The event benefits Caring and Sharing of Santa Rosa County. It’s an opportunity to sample more than 25 [...]
read moreMain Street Milton First Friday
Main Street Milton is a festival all its own every First Friday. On Oct. 7, start at the corner of Elmira and Carolina Street in Downtown Milton, Fla. at 5:30 p.m. and explore downtown businesses and an evening of arts, crafts, shopping, food and fun. There will also be a cruise-in car show featuring antique [...]
read moreMunson Community Heritage Festival
History comes alive in Blackwater River State Forest with the Munson Community Heritage Festival. In conjunction with State Forest Awareness Month, Blackwater River State Forest along with the Munson Fire Department and Red Rock Masonic Lodge sponsors the festival featuring exhibits, living history demonstrations, bluegrass & gospel music. Visitors will have a chance to see [...]
read moreNavarre Beach Pier – Kid’s Fish Free Weekends in October!
Children under age 12 fish free all month long at the Gulf Coast’s longest pier! Live entertainment, bait and tackle store and café on-site. Details: (850) 936-1794 or www.navarrepier.com. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
read moreRiverwalk Run 5K
Take a run through history at the Riverwalk 5K Run. The course winds through historic downtown Milton and along the Blackwater River. This is the third year for the USATF-certified event, which draws runners from around the southeast who want to compete on the scenic course. The race begins Oct. 1, 5 p.m. in downtown [...]
read moreRun for the Reef 5K and Kid’s One Mile Fun Run
Help make Navarre Beach “Snokelicious!” The Run for the Reef is a benefit fundraiser for the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary and benefits the creation of snorkeling and diving reefs at Navarre Beach through the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The Oct. 15 run features a beautiful out and back Certified 5K (3.1 mile) [...]
read moreSaltwater Fishing at Avalon Landing
No license required! Land your own catch of the day at Avalon Landing RV Park. The campground is opening its “no license required” saltwater fishing pier on Indian Bayou every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. The park will even have poles and lures available for aspiring fisherman to use while they fish for the [...]
read moreSanta Rosa County Horse Assistance Council Wildlife Safari Trail Ride
See wild Florida from atop your saddle. The Santa Rosa County Horse Assistance Council Wildlife Safari Trail Ride takes riders on a wooded tour beginning at the Coldwater Recreation Park in Milton. There will be educational information and a Safari Hunt for those not owning a horse Last year the event drew almost 200 local [...]
read moreVolksmarch Walks
Volksmarch Walks – Join the international club in two Santa Rosa County walks during the Beaches to Woodlands Tour. The Oct. 1 walk will take the group through the historic milltown of Bagdad. Walkers will meet at 8 a.m. at the corner of Ella Street and Water Street. The event is free but there is [...]
read more“It’s Fall Y’all Funfeset” Lighthouse Academy at the Zoo
“It’s Fall Y’all Funfest” Lighthouse Academy at the Zoo 5613 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, Fla. $2-$10 per child. 1-6 p.m. Details: Joanna Morris 850-934-0180 or www.lighthousepca.com Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
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