May 11th
The next Community Bike ride will be on Saturday, May 11th and start and end at the Gregg Chapel Family Center (15 Carson Dr SE), with a free helmet fitting and giveaway at 8:30am and the ride starting promptly at 9am. The bike ride will end at 10am immediately before the Family Community Day Event starts. Click here for more info
May 11th
Please join us on Saturday, May 11th from 10am to 2pm for fun Family Community Day at the Gregg Chapel Family Center located at 15 Carson Dr SE. We will have family activities, a bounce house, free hamburgers and hotdogs, a K-9 demo, as well as 25 non-profit organization booths. Get more info here
May 11th
May 16th
Ahoy mateys! Join us on a voyage across the solar system, where you landlubbers will learn the ways in which pirates used the planets and stars to navigate the Seven Seas. Avast, ye scallywags, to learn which planet was the most helpful to pirates, which one would trick them, and which one is full of craters named after sailors. We’ll sail past Neptune, the god of the sea, and his mermaid moons, and learn fun facts about Billy Bowlegs and his crew. We’ll end our voyage by sailing through the constellations and sharing stories of the mythical creatures and monsters that lie just under the waters, waiting for you scurvy dogs to find them. Savvy? Pirate costumes encouraged! Recommended for ages 5+
Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Space is limited; purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended for this reason. On Planetarium Night, please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled showing. In case of no-shows/late shows: reserved spots will be released at show time to make space for the next party.
Shows begin at 6 and 7 pm and last approximately 45 minutes. Click here for more info
May 16th – 20th
The Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival is held along the beautiful Emerald Coast of Florida in Fort Walton Beach. Named after legendary pirate William Augustus Bowles (aka Billy Bowlegs), this family-friendly, pirate themed celebration is in its 68th year. The festival features the Pre-Invasion on Thursday night, a Pirate Skirmish between the Krewe of Bowlegs and the mayor of Fort Walton Beach on Friday night, the Pirate Landing when Captain Billy Bowlegs and his Krewe attempt to capture the city and mayor on Saturday afternoon, and the celebratory Torchlight Parade on Monday night. Other festivities include the highly popular treasure hunt, a fireworks show, live music, an arts and crafts festival, and delicious food and beverages. Click here for more info
May 17th – 18th
May 21st
It’s time for the World’s Greatest Baby Shower and all pregnant women and parents of babies 6 months or younger from Okaloosa and Walton counties are invited! Join The Healthy Start Coalition at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center on Okaloosa Island, Tuesday, May 21st, starting at 5:30pm. Admission is absolutely free! The World’s Greatest Baby Shower will have snacks, games, prizes, and much more! For more information call 833-9284 or visit Healthy Start Okaloosa-Walton on Facebook!
