August 12
Trivia Night: Disney Edition – August 12 – 6pm-8pm at Emerald Coast Science Center.
A whole new world of fun! Test your wits at this special Disney edition of Trivia Night. Maximum 6 people per team. This event is for ages 21 & up. Prizes for winning team.
Welcome to a trivia night based on the magical place on Earth. Whether it’s classic movies, park history, or wacky facts, our Disney trivia will keep you on your toes. Teams (maximum of 6 people per team) are invited to come nerd out with us and decide once and for all who’s Lady and the Champ. The winning team will receive one $25 gift certificate to the center, good for admission, workshops, gift shop purchases, planetarium events, and more. Have a drink, come up with a ridiculous team name (Walt Quizney, anyone?), and start the weekend off right with a fun trivia challenge. Hakuna Matata, friends.
Cost
$12 for nonmembers • $10 for members
Ticket price includes two beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic options available) and light appetizers
Ages 21 & up only. https://www.ecscience.org/events-1/trivia-night-disney-edition
August 18
Making Strides of the Emerald Coast will be kicking off the 2022 event season on August 18, 2022 at the UWF Campus in Fort Walton Beach.
Join us for a “Night at the Movies” to learn more about our mission and the upcoming events for 2022.
Mission, Music, Movie Theme and so much more!!
August 18, 2022
6 PM
UWF Campus-Fort Walton Beach
Bldg 2
1170 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL
August 20
The 10th Annual Paddle at the Park is Saturday, August 20th at 9am, rain or shine. The event is sponsored by HCA Florida Destin Emergency and will be held at Henderson Beach State Park. It features a Kids’ Fun Paddle, 1-mile Beginner Race, 3-mile Recreational Race and 6-mile Elite Race, followed by awards. Get more information and registration details by visiting Destin Chamber at this link.
August 25
Emerald Coast Science Center’s Planetarium Special Feature: Norse Mythology
We invite you to sit under the stars and listen to the action-packed stories of the Norse gods: Thor, Loki, Odin, and Freya. On this tour of the solar system, you’ll learn fun facts about the planets, how the Nine Realms of Norse mythology were created, and how the days of the week received their names from the Norse gods. The show will end with a dazzling display of Norse constellations & legends.
Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Shows begin at 6 and 7 pm and last approximately 45 minutes.
Seating is limited and very popular. Get advance tickets by calling call 850-664-1261, stopping by the Science Center, or using our online ticketing option to purchase your tickets. Our planetarium is powered by FPL
Pricing:
Nonmembers: $10 Adult | $9 Senior | $8 Children
Members: $8 Adult | $7 Senior | $6 Children
Planetarium Special Feature shows do not qualify for free member admission; reduced pricing is available for members.
August 27
The City of Crestview invites you to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new park and splash pad located at 375 N. Wilson Street in downtown Crestview. The splash pad was made possible by a generous donation from Crestview Rotary. The ribbon cutting is Wednesday, August 27th and 2pm.
September 9
The African American Military Heritage Society (AAMHS) will host a first-ever Caribbean Dinner Fundraiser from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, September 9, at the Air Force Armament Museum, 100 Museum Drive.
This event will feature a fantastic blend of food, music, and history of the Caribbean Islands. The evening will include a cash bar from 5 to 6 p.m. with a four-course dinner served at 6 p.m. that will include appetizers, salads, entrée, and dessert. Attire will be semi-formal.
For ticket information, contact Jonathan Holmes Sr., at 850-603-3099, or Ms. Allison Morris at 850-774-7084.
September 10
Okaloosa County Big Scoop is September 10th from 2pm to 4pm.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is hosting a family-friendly event at Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson, 788 Beal Parkway NW, Fort Walton Beach. It is free admission and there will be all-you-can-eat ice cream, other frozen treats, games, activities and chances to win prizes! Z-96 is our Presenting Media Sponsor and we are inviting everyone to come out and enjoy this community event! It will be on Saturday, September 10th from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Come and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon!
Get more information here.
September 23 – October 2
“Godspell”
Emerald Coast Theatre Company Mainstage Musical Comedy
560 Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, visit www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org
Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday Sept 28 at 2:30 p.m.
Join Jesus and His disciples as they recount the greatest story ever told. Timeless songs such as “Day by Day” and “Prepare Ye” shine a light on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. At times funny and poignant, this beautiful show dissolves hauntingly into The Last Supper and Crucifixion while Jesus’ message of kindness and love comes vibrantly to life.
October 22
The Market Shops 7th Annual Bloody Marry Festival is Saturday, October 22nd from 11am to 2pm. The event benefits Habitat for Humanity of Walton County and is presented by South Walton Florida and powered by Step One Automotive. Get more details and tickets here.
October 22
Sip & Science: Roaring 20s Edition is October 22nd from 6pm to 9pm at Emerald Coast Science Center. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and having a roaring good time. For guests ages 21 & up only. Members $20 • Nonmembers $25
Ticket price includes admission, access to regular and special museum exhibits, drink tickets for adult beverages (beer, wine, and a specialty cocktail), and food. Guests age 21+ (IDs will be checked at the door). For more information, click here.
October 27
Planetarium Special Feature: Spooky Secrets of the Stars is October 27th from 5-8pm, sponsored by FPL. Come dressed in Halloween costumes, get your Trick-or-Treat candy, and prepare to be scared! We’re ready to celebrate Halloween under the night sky in our inflatable planetarium. Join us for a fun and scary night of monster stories, inspired by our planets, moons, and stars. There will be stories of familiar monsters (werewolves, vampires, and minotaurs), unfamiliar monsters (Karakondzula, Chimera, and Coatlicue), and the heroes who battled them. In a battle between good and evil, who will win?
Join our 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. show for family-friendly stories about the creepy creatures of mythology hidden in the night sky. These showings are appropriate for ages 5-6 and up. Our 7 p.m. Spooktacular Show is more appropriate for ages 8 and up as the tales told during this show are spookier. All shows last approximately 45 minutes
Seating is limited and very popular. We encourage purchasing your tickets in advance, as this is a first come, first served event. Please call 850-664-1261, stop by the Science Center, or use our online ticketing option to purchase your tickets. And get more details here.
Nonmember $8 Child | $10 Adult | $9 Senior
Member $6 Child | $8 Adult | $7 Senior
November 12
Emerald Coast Out of the Darkness Walk
Saturday, November 12th
Location – Beasley Park – Ft. Walton Beach
Time: 10 am
www.afsp.org/emeraldcoast
Our walks are a day of hope and healing and unite communities on the ways in which mental health and suicide affect our lives and the lives of those we care about. We walk to bring mental health out of the darkness and raise awareness about such an important issue.
December 8 – 18
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical”
Emerald Coast Theatre Company Mainstage Holiday Musical
560 Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, visit www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org
Thursday-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec 14 at 2:30 p.m.
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world–so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. There’s not supposed to be biting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem and soon everyone is calling for reluctant director Grace Bradley to cancel the whole thing. It’s now up to the Bradleys to help the community see the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic.
January 20 – 29
“The Odd Couple”
Emerald Coast Theatre Company Mainstage Comedy
560 Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, visit www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 2:30 p.m.
Clash of the Titans has nothing on Oscar and Felix. When Oscar the slob and fastidious Felix decide to room together, hilarity ensues as the two have a showdown of epic proportions. A Broadway classic that never goes out of style, “The Odd Couple” is non- stop comedy you won’t want to miss.
February 10 – 19
“The Last Five Years”
Emerald Coast Theatre Company Cabaret Stage: Dramatic Musical
560 Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, visit www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m, Sundays at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 2:30 p.m.
An emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years. The show’s unconventional structure consists of Cathy, the woman, telling her story backwards while Jamie, the man, tells his story chronologically. The two characters only meet once, at their wedding in the middle of the show. With brilliantly intricate music that is both gorgeous and heartbreaking, “The Last Five Years” is a beautifully compelling chronicle in the book of love.
February 24 – March 5
“Steel Magnolias”
Emerald Coast Theatre Company Mainstage Dramatic Comedy
560 Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, visit www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 1 at 2:30 p.m.
Make an appointment at Truvy’s Beauty Salon and get all the latest gossip from Shelby, M’Lynn, and the rest of the magnolias as they navigate life’s greatest joys and tragedies. Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, you will find a little piece of yourself in each of the characters. Filled with so much heart and warmth, Steel Magnolias touches on the gentle strength and courage that every woman carries within them as they support each other through the good times and bad.
May 5 – 14
“The Sound of Music”
Emerald Coast Theatre Company Mainstage Family Musical
560 Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, visit www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 10 at 2:30 p.m.
Don’t miss the world’s most beloved musical based on the true story of the Von Trapp family. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number “The Sound of Music,” this is one inspiring musical that brings joy to audiences of all ages.
