Birding 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 moreEast Milton Youth Association Talent Show
The future stars of Santa Rosa will take the stage and shine at the first East Milton Youth Association Talent Show. Children and teens are invited to share their talent in art, music and choreography as a fundraiser for the East Milton Youth Association. The competition heats up Oct. 15 at B Dubb’s Suds and [...]
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 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 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 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 moreNavarre Beach Car, Truck and Bike Show
Everyone likes to show off their wheels in the high school parking lot, but these hot rods and cool bikes take it to the next level. For more than 10 years the Navarre Beach Car, Truck and Bike show brought some of the coolest custom cars and bikes from across the region to Navarre. 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 morePet Nation Halloween Pet Costume Contest
The Annual Pet National Halloween Pet Costume contest draws competitors ranging from the biggest breeds of dogs to chinchillas and hermit crabs. The event has grown exponentially since 15 animals competed in the first event in 2004. The event typically includes more than 150 pets in categories encompassing every kind of pet, reptiles, birds, rabbits, [...]
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 Arts Association Artfest 2011
Oils and watercolors, jewelry, furniture and more. The work of local Santa Rosa artists is the star of the Santa Rosa Arts Association Artfest, now in its twelfth year of promoting local artists and art education in the community and schools. The show features unique, handcrafted and created arts and crafts that reflect the widely [...]
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 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 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 moreTaste of Navarre
The Gulf Coast may be known for its seafood, but you can savor everything from spicy to sweet at Taste of Navarre, where some of south Santa Rosa’s best restaurants head to the waterfront for an afternoon of food, wine, live music and more.
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Corn Maze at Sweet Season Farms
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Taste of Navarre
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