“Making Room In The Inn” Fundraiser
Get into the holiday spirit a little early and help create homes for the homeless at the annual “Making Room In The Inn” Fundraiser for Family Promise of Santa Rosa, Inc. Family Promise works to create an environment where homeless families with children have a safe, secure home while transitioning to self-sufficiency. The event features [...]
read moreA Splash of Spirit Silent Auction and Wine Tasting
Experience the finer things Navarre and Santa Rosa have to offer at A Splash of Spirit Silent Auction and Wine Tasting, St.. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, Oct. 1, 6 to 8:30 p.m.. The event includes wine and dining provided by local restaurants and an auction featuring items ranging from condo weekends to art, spa [...]
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 moreCoastal Encounters
Get close to creatures that crawl and swim at the shore. Families can get a hands-on marine life experience at Coastal Encounters at Navarre Beach Marine Science Station Celebration on Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station at the county park on Navarre Beach. The event showcases the [...]
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 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 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 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 moreHaystackular Hay Maze
Find your way to fall fun through the 4,000-hay-bale maze at S.S. Dixon Primary School. The school’s Parent-Teacher Organization proudly presents the Second Annual Haystackular Hay Maze, featuring the largest hay bale maze ever constructed in northwest Florida. Along with the maze, there will be food, fun and fall festivities for the entire family to [...]
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 moreHolley Hill Pottery Gallery/Studio Open House
Creativity and craft combine to fire up the unique works at the Holley Hill Pottery Gallery and Studio. The Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society has the largest wood-fueled anagama kiln and the only reconstructed wood-fueled kiln from the 1940’s in the State. Holley Hill Pottery has been making pottery in Santa Rosa County for over [...]
read moreJay Peanut Festival
For more than 20 years, The Jay Peanut Festival at the Gabbert farm has been a fall tradition on the Gulf Coast, showcasing the history, agriculture, food and fun of Santa Rosa County. What started as a chance for local kids and famers to show off their best of the season has become an annual [...]
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 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 Historical Museum
ut the history and culture of one of Florida’s most unique counties. Set in Historic Downtown Milton within walking distance of many attractions.
read moreSecond Annual Classic Country Music Festival
The Chumuckla Farmer’s Opry House is the center of country culture for Santa Rosa County. Last year’s inaugural music festival brought country music fans from across the Southeast to the three-day celebration. The Opry offers camping, including large RV sites, and country breakfast and dinner during the event, including a Louisiana shrimp boil and a [...]
read moreSecrets of Santa Rosa Archeology & History in Your Own Backyard
The Arcadia Mill complex in Milton was Florida’s largest antebellum industrial complex. “Secrets of Santa Rosa Archeology & History in Your Own Backyard” is a lecture series exploring the history and lasting impact of The Arcadia Mill Site. The mill site represents Florida’s first and largest Early American water-powered industrial complex. During its 38-year operation [...]
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 [...]
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