30th Annual St. Rose of Lima International Fall Festival & 5K
Colorfully decorated booths feature Polish, Italian, Cajun, Hispanic, and Filipino specialties as well as seafood chowder & Fish Po’Boys, and fair food favorites like Elephant Ears, Ice Cream, and fried Twinkies. Visitor can also find something sweet at the annual favorite Bakery Booth, offering favorites such as Kahlua cake, chocolate chip cake, Russian tea cakes, [...]
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 moreBlackwater Folk Art Show and Open House
Enjoy a rare opportunity to shop locally-made signs and art created from recycled metal. The shop is not usually open to the public, but is opening its doors as a fundraiser for the Milton Women’s Club. Come get creative –and green – at the sale, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Oct. 8, [...]
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 moreDepot Days at the West Florida Railroad Museum
The history of Milton blows its whistle at the L&N Depot and West Florida Railroad Museum…
read moreFall 2011 Festival of the Arts, Navarre
The Greater Navarre Beach Arts Association of Navarre presents the Fall 2011 Festival of the Arts, themed “Made in America.” The show features local, handmade arts and crafts including paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photography, glass, sculpture, wood working and more. There are also food vendors onsite, and the festival is located adjacent to the Panhandle Butterfly [...]
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 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 moreFriends of the Milton Library Book Sale
For more than 10 years, the Milton Public Library has been putting affordable books into patron’s home libraries while raising money for the mission of our public libraries. In addition to thousands of books available at reasonable prices, the sale is a community event with live music and food. Join library volunteers at the Milton [...]
read moreGulf Coast Corporate Dodge Ball Tournament
Take your grievances out of the office and onto the court during the Gulf Coast Corporate Dodge Ball Tournament, Oct. 8 at the Navarre High School Basketball Gym. 8600 High School Boulevard, Navarre, Fla. Benefits Gulf Coast Council, Boy Scouts of America. Cost: $200 per team. Six players and up to four subs. Details: Bryant [...]
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 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 moreOktoberfest at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Homemade, traditional German food, a biergarten and live music make the Good Shepherd Oktoberfest an annual favorite on the Gulf Coast. For 22 years, every bite of food – from the sauerkraut to the baked goods – has been handmade by the congregation. The two-day event also includes live music and entertainment, a biergarten and [...]
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 “All God’s Creatures” Pet Blessing
Pets and their loved ones will receive blessing at First Presbyterian Church of Milton Second Annual “All God’s Creatures” Pet Blessing, Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.. Along with pet blessings, the Santa Rosa County Animal Services will be on hand to provide information about adoptable pets. Fundraiser for the historic church and the [...]
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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From Around the County
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Corn Maze at Sweet Season Farms
Sweet Season Farms owners Trent and Sharon Mathews and their... -
Depot Days at the West Florida Railroad Museum
The history of Milton blows its whistle at the L&N... -
Ghosts of Milton Walking Tour (Ghost Walk)
The Ghost of Milton Walking Tour (Ghost Walk) is a fun way... -
Taste of Navarre
The Gulf Coast may be known for its seafood, but you can...