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In a Blink of an Eye

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To be Fully Alive!

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Growing Up Halloween

Our fantastic editors who you've come to know and love!

Savoring the lasts because it happens all to fast.

What does that look like to you?

From a one day to a one month extravaganza!

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Birthday Party Guide

Venues to plan your ultimate party celebration for EVERY age!

Explore the Outdoors Festival

Denim & Bling

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Event Calendar

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Farmer's Markets

All you need for fun every day of the week!

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The cool breeze... the rustle of the leaves... special moments shared between a mother and a daughter. Fall is in the air!

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CONTRIBUTORS Crystal Tingle Crystal, along with her husband of 19 years and 3 boys, has been living in the Destin area since 2005. She is Founder of TheFitandHealthyLife. com which is a resource website created to teach and empower women to become the best version of themselves at any age through healthy food and fitness.

Her passion to help women grew from her own transformation from frumpy mom to fit mom when she finally learned to stop comparing herself to others and focus on being the best that she could be… competing only with herself and all of this happened after 40!

Skylar Babin Throughout her life, Skylar Capri has always been captivated by the wonder of God's creation along the Emerald Coast. As the current Miss Okaloosa as well as the Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa for 2018, Skylar has a love for inspiring others and takes that role seriously.

You can follow her dream pursuits on her Instagram @skylarcapri123 and YouTube (Skylar Capri) as she works diligently on her music and writing career.

Laura Lucy Laura Lucy owns Beachside Certifications, a CPR and first aid training company based in Destin. She also works virtually for Harbor House of Central Florida as a grant writer and marketing coordinator. When she's not working, you can find Laura and her husband Patrick trying to wrangle their crazy fiveyear-old redhead, Vivi.

Paul Hunter Paul Hunter, B.S., C.S.C.S, lives On the Coast with his wife and three teenagers infusing science with his playful style yielding astonishing results at Grayton Beach Fitness, voted Best Place to Work Out on 30-A.

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You’d think the fall would mean fewer things to do On the Coast, but, I must say, there is not a week where there aren’t some really great events. I remember when our Fall Festival at Destin Commons was practically the only event in the area, but that’s just not so anymore! Our area has really grown and so have all our activities.

Halloween alone has almost a whole page in our event calendar this issue.

Farmers markets are everywhere, and there are a number of amazing fundraisers for great causes. Event after event on the horizon! This is OUR season to enjoy OUR coast. The water is still warm, fish are biting, and festivals and concerts are all here for us to enjoy.

Fall season = Local season. My favorite indeed.

With so much to do, please make sure you take the time to smell the roses and enjoy the process. I find myself starting to realize the need to take a step back from the hustle and bustle and prioritize what life has in front of me before it all goes by in a blink of an eye. I feel gratification from being a wife and mom and truly enjoy watching my two children grow up to be adults. What they have accomplished is beyond my wildest expectations, and I am so proud of them. I am joyful…. joyful with who I am and where I’ve been and excited about where this journey in life will take me next.

Life is what you make it, but don’t get so wrapped up in its fast pace that you miss the important parts. Savor the season and the moments. May this magazine inspire you to live mindful with a positive perspective, humble with a heart of gladness, radiant with excitement for each day, and grateful for the moments you get to treasure with family and friends here On the Coast.

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ll across our beautiful coast, pencils are being sharpened, papers are coming home to be signed, buses are chugging and lunchables are flying off the shelf. It’s that time again. Schools are open and moms rejoice! Or do we?

More than ever, I realize that Father Time waits for no one!

Hence, the conundrum. You see, as parents, especially moms, we love the fact that summer is over and there is routine again.

We love that there is a bit of free time to run errands or read a book, get to work on time, clean and organize, maybe have lunch with a friend or go to the gym… I’ll stop there. You get the point. But as this “light of day” begins to shine on mothers everywhere, there are others who, despite liking structure again, are facing big changes and are having a slightly different reaction or two. Maybe sadness and a sense of loss as she sends her baby off to the first day of kindergarten. Or anxiousness and uneasiness with clenched fists watching her tiny 6th grader go in to face the big kids of middle school. And of course the ace of all… the no-longer-senior that she just left behind on a college campus with one eye on the road and the other in the rear view mirror hoping for that last glance or two…that’s when it gets real!

But despite this plethora of emotions floating around, the one constant is the heart of a mom. It doesn’t change. It may get less anxious when it’s the 2nd or 3rd but still, it doesn’t change.

She’s the one who waits on the edge of the pool with one toe in the water ready to jump in, even after you have learned to swim.

She’s the one who is so happy you are dating someone who seems like a “good kid” but is slightly jealous they are taking so

much of your time. By the way, she will also be the one to help pick up the pieces of your broken heart. She’s the same one who is so thrilled you passed your driver’s test but every single morning as you leave, she hugs you and says “be careful”…like she would ever say, “Why don’t you just drive reckless today!

Go wild and have fun!” Somehow there is a simple peace that comforts her to just say it. She’s the one who even though you are 17 years old and a senior and can make your own breakfast, still gets up at 5:30 to do it for you, just for a few special moments together. She’s the same one who fusses when you wear her favorite shirt but ends up giving it to you anyway. She is still the one who blows up balloons at the crack of dawn to float along your ceiling so that when you wake up, your birthday is as colorful and beautiful as you!

The mom’s heart! And it occurred to me, having a senior this year as well as a tiny 6th grader, that there is a long, sad growing list of “no mores.” No more paper plate ornaments or painted CDs to add to the Christmas tree. No more Blue Corn Festivals or book fairs, no more musicals to watch, no more field days...

Recently a friend of mine posted a first-day-of-school photo of her son who is now a senior. She had it side by side with a photo from his first day of kindergarten. I couldn’t help but smile when I saw the oversized laminated car pinned to his shirt. I remembered that of my own except we had the big bus.

It made me sad also, because it made the “no more” list. I will no longer have another kindergartner to pin a bus on. My heart broke as I thought about the moms who know well how long that list will get, as she just became an empty nester or maybe continued on page 12

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AND JUST LIKE THAT ... continued from page 10 just sent her firstborn off to college. Either way, it stings the heart. She is not thinking about routine and structure right now but rather wishing she still had a little one to pick up at the bus stop or a teenager to argue with about what he believes are his personal rights now that he is a big senior. She wishes her daughter were there to steal her favorite shirt. I heard one friend say about her oldest that she will miss hearing the sounds of his routine. From her bedroom below, she could hear his footsteps across the ceiling…the water running, the brushing of teeth, the toilet flushing…the sound that he is home. The thought of her sadness and void that she feels is unmistakably a rite of passage for both, but regardless, even though he will be back, he is no longer simply upstairs nor will he be home for dinner on weeknights. And then there are the moms who just sent off her last, the baby. Somehow, getting up at the crack of dawn to scramble an egg for your hubby doesn’t have the same sweet pleasure. Quietness. Too quiet! Gone are the days of dirty clothes and shoes left on the floor and dishes in the sink…another “no more” addition. Oh, and the pantry stays full now. She wishes it weren’t. The moms that still have a full house dream of those quiet moments… while others would give anything to have the noise back. Yet another friend she said this: “It is painful but brings beautiful growth for them and for us. You will find yourself stepping into their empty room just to ‘feel’ them. But each stage brings its own joy.”

I write all of this to say, as much as we get frustrated with them, need time to ourselves, get tired of a dirty house with empty chip bags everywhere or even feel like we as moms have lost ourselves…it happens that fast! They are born and they are gone and on their own. For some reason, I can think back on holidays or events that were years ago and remember the smells, the conversations, what I wore, what they wore, what we ate…just like it was yesterday. But ask me what I had for breakfast this morning and I will struggle. I think it’s because we long to file away and desperately remember details that grip our heart because we know how fleeting these moments are and will soon be added to the ever-growing list of “no more.”

Our babies are here one day and they are gone the next. So… as much as I would love to say I have an answer or a point to all of this, I really don’t…other than be present, seize every moment, recognize in the rough patches that these ARE seasons that will be gone all too quickly and embrace each stage. I’ve already broken the news to my senior that I am riding shotgun with him this year and to hang on for the ride! I only meant that I wanted to take in every minute of his last school year but I think he is worried that I might make him take me as his date to Homecoming. I’m going to let him sweat that one out for a bit.

But I want to remember it all ...each of his eventful or even non-eventful moments as a senior because I know that even though it’s only the beginning of the school year, May will be here before you know it, a diploma will be handed to him, and off he’ll go… just like that!

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o, what happened? When did it go away? You used to play, didn’t you? Really, when did it stop? As adults we are quickly led to the world of responsibilities, chores and non-thinking routines. That sounds like a blast, doesn’t it? If you were told you could play no longer if you wanted to be an adult, kids, in their right mind, would think that is absolute nonsense. I have this quote as part of the screen background on my computer: “The greatest gift you can give your kids is to be fully alive yourself.” ~Rob Bell Can you imagine? Fully alive? What does it look like for you? Do you still dream? When is the last time you did not think about your daily routine or a customer?

Play is essential to so many things in our life, yet it is so easily lost. The benefits of play are endless and can roll over into areas of our daily routine to take away the mundane and add some zest, make us more attractive. Play can: IMPROVE OUR RELATIONSHIPS AND CONNECTION TO OTHERS: Sharing laughter and fun can build empathy, compassion, trust, and intimacy with others. Play doesn’t have to be a specific activity; it can also be a state of mind.

Developing a playful nature can help us loosen up in stressful situations, break the ice with strangers, make new friends, and form new business relationships.

STIMULATE THE MIND AND BOOST CREATIVITY: Young children often learn best when they are playing— and that principle applies to adults, as well. We

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learn new tasks better when it’s fun and we are in a relaxed and playful mood. Play can also stimulate our imagination, helping us adapt and problem solve.

IMPROVE BRAIN FUNCTION (WHO DOESN’T NEED THIS?): Playing chess, completing puzzles, or pursuing other fun activities that challenge the brain can help prevent memory problems and improve brain function. The social interaction of playing with family and friends can also help ward off stress and depression.

RELIEVE STRESS: Play is fun and can trigger the release of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.

KEEP YOU FEELING YOUNG AND ENERGETIC: In the words of George Bernard Shaw, “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” Playing can boost energy and vitality and even improve resistance to disease, helping you feel your best. continued on page 16

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BE HELPFUL IN HEALING EMOTIONAL WOUNDS: As adults, when we play together, we are engaging in exactly the same patterns of behavior that positively shape the brains of children. These same playful behaviors that predict emotional health in children can also lead to positive changes in adults. If an emotionallyinsecure individual plays with a secure partner, for example, it can help replace negative beliefs and behaviors with positive assumptions and actions.

TEACH COOPERATION WITH OTHERS: Play is a powerful stimulant for positive socialization.

Through play, children learn how to "play nicely" with others—to work together, follow mutually-agreedupon rules, and socialize in groups. As adults, we can continue to use play to break down barriers and improve our relationships with others.

With all of these benefits, we need to remember to balance our days and lives, recognizing the importance of play and how it can fully integrate with our daily responsibilities, duties and commitments and be the catalyst towards making us more effective adults.

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all is here! While all the other moms are going on about pumpkin spice everything and finally getting to wear boots, I’m over here pondering Halloween costume ideas.

My six-year-old daughter Vivi expects something epic for every occasion. For a girl who has found a reason to wear her dance recital costume in public at least once a month since the performance in May, a Halloween costume has to be a little bit extra.

Last year, my mother-in-law was visiting from New York and let Vivi talk her into buying a Rey (Star Wars) costume from the Disney Store. But in years past, we’d gone a little craftier. We are fortunate to have my mom close by, and she is a whiz at whipping up any costume her only grandchild desires.

When Vivi was 4, she wanted to be Peppa Pig. My mom sewed a red dress for her, and we added ears, a tail, pink makeup and a snout made from a fabriccovered Gatorade cap. The year before that, we went as the Scooby Doo gang. My little redhead was the perfect Daphne, while my husband Patrick and I had to work a little harder to be Velma and Shaggy. I have blonde hair and he has no hair, so we relied on cheap wigs and thrift store clothes to pull off the transformation. Two-year-old Vivi wanted to be Elsa like every other girl. I like to think the combination of

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her red hair with a blonde braid made her unique. When she was just one and a half, I was in charge of all the costume decisionmaking and dressed her as her own superhero – Ginger Snap!

Back in the day, Halloween was a one-day event. We donned costumes, went door-to-door collecting candy, returned home and ate it. The End. Now Halloween is a month-long extravaganza of festivals, trunk-or-treats, crafting and elaborate decorations. And we are all in.

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The Emerald Coast has tons of Halloween and fall-themed family events, many of which you can find listed in the calendar section of this issue. We live in Destin, so some of our favorites are BooLu’s at Lulu’s, Fall Fest at Destin Community Center, Halloween Haunt at Destin Commons and the Destin Elementary School Fall Festival. During this week, Vivi has more costume changes than a Beyonce concert. Best of all, these events are all free or super affordable for a family on a budget. For little kids, the action-packed week leading up to Halloween can feel like a trip to Disney World!

Another place we love to go in October is the Halloween store. Spirit usually has a pop-up shop in Fort Walton Beach/ Mary Esther and another in Miramar Beach. It’s like going to a haunted house without having to wait in line or pay admission. continued on page 20

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Their creepy animatronic characters can keep Vivi entertained for close to an hour. Fair warning though, if your kid is even the tiniest bit jumpy about characters DO NOT ENTER! There is no way to get to the cute kid costumes without encountering some seriously frightening stuff.

As I write this, we are in final deliberations over this year’s costume. Some options still on the table are a pilot, Wonder Woman, Jojo Siwa (she of the giant bows) or a granny. I am certain we will run through a few more ideas before we come to an agreement. It remains to be seen if Vivi will rope us into a family costume.

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Best of luck to all you parents as you run the Halloween marathon that the month of October has become. Happy haunting!

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2015 Wondering what to do with all the candy your little goblins collected at the 20 fall festivals you attended? Here are some ideas!

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Check out organizations like Solders’ Angels, Operation Shoebox and Operation Gratitude. Both organizations collect your unwanted candy and send it to our military around the world for a sweet treat.

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Be on the lookout for local dentists offering to collect your candy and stave off cavities. Many will offer kids toothbrushes, floss or other trinkets as incentive.

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There are some kids who were not able to go trick-or-treating. Check in with the Ronald McDonald House or other local charities that serve kids to see if they can use it.

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There’s nothing wrong with having a secret mommy stash of candy.

You earned it, girl!

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9th Annual Explore the Outdoors Festival A great day for outdoor family fun awaits at the Ninth Annual Explore The Outdoors Festival on Saturday, by Walton Outdoors. On Saturday, Oct. 13 the event will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the beautiful waterfront location of Live Oak Landing Outdoor Destination, 229 Pitts Avenue in Freeport, Florida.

This fun-filled day will introduce children to the wonders of exploring nature and the outdoor experience. Hands on activities will include fishing, kayaking, wildlife, archery, interactive educational exhibits, giveaways and much more.

With over 25 activities and exhibits, you're sure to have a fun filled, hands on, educational day! The event is FREE for all ages. The water activities are geared for children six-years-old and up. Food will be available for purchase from some yummy food trucks.

For more information call (850) 267-2064.

Denim and Bling

It’s something you hope never happens to anyone you know or love. It’s a topic many people find daunting to discuss, yet it still must be addressed. It’s terrifying, tragic and heartbreaking. We’re talking-about suicide.

In a recently televised NBC special on suicide, the Center for Disease Control’s fact sheet for June 2018 was quoted, stating that there were nearly 45,000 lives lost to suicide in 2016 alone in the US, and that it rose more than 30% in half of the states. It also stated that more than half who died did not have a known mental health condition. Our local area has witnessed this morbidity with at least seven in the last few months.

Everyone has a role to play in preventing suicide. The mission of Emerald Coast Suicide Prevention is “to mitigate depression and prevent suicide in youth through education, mentoring, emotional support and the promotion of hope and compassion.” This local nonprofit is undergoing an endeavor to mitigate depression and suicide by raising funds to help those needing treatment that relieves or cures depression.

A fundraiser will be held Oct 21 from 4 to 8 pm in Destin at Bric-A-Brac, a popular restaurant and nightclub on Holiday Isle. The theme is “Denim and Bling,” so grab your sparkly headband and jeans and come dance to some classic rock by the cover band Catalyst and enjoy food catered by Brotulas. Tickets will be sold at the door for $25. RSVP via email at ecsuicideprevention@icloud.com or at the Event on the Emerald Coast Suicide Prevention Inc. Facebook page.

If you would like to meet with ECSP to learn of their purpose and mission statement and become a sponsor or volunteer, please email ecsuicideprevention@icloud.com. Together, we can rekindle the hope that has been lost for all who still suffer.

On the Coast Magazine is a proud media sponsor of local charitable events. For sponsorship information, e-mail OTC@OntheCoastMag.com

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eat cake because it’s somebody’s birthday somewhere, but you can celebrate with a whole party (and some cake) when it is your birthday! Time flies when you are in a routine, but birthdays remind us all to slow down and take time to be grateful for the gift of life, regardless of age. Whether you are celebrating your children, your best friend, a family member, or your 25th (again), On The Coast Magazine has the insider guide to some of the best places and activities to make your party memorable.

We know that planning a party can be overly tiresome and stressful, so On The Coast is here for you to make planning the perfect party a blast-and-a-half by providing you with a list of all things birthday-related! We’ve got everything from animal encounters to spa days, Go-Karts to solving mysteries, making art to all the jumping and climbing your heart desires, plus all the little details we know you will love. Better yet, we have found local businesses that offer a “just show up” option, so you don’t even have to enter the stress zone. Check out this year’s list and call your favorite venue to set up a birthday party you won’t forget. Whatever you choose, have an amazing time and make the kind of memories that last! continued on page 26

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ould you be up to solving a mystery with your friends for your birthday? To be able to boast that you’ve survived a deadly plague? Or maybe you just love solving clues like Sherlock Holmes and John Watson or an FBI agent tracking down a security threat. You can be all these things at Escapology in Miramar Beach! Step into the escape room and travel around the world to Cuba, Budapest, or Shanghai, solve a clue hunt during WWII, or outlive a fatal plague consuming the planet! Escapology escape rooms set you up as a detective deciphering the clues present in a room. This birthday venue is open, rain or shine, and is a great activity for family or friends, allowing up to six people to play at once Head over to their website, www.escapology.com , to find the perfect scenario.

You can check out a description of the escape room and even view difficulty ratings to ensure that you pick the right room for your crew to make that party extra special, as each room is created with attention to every detail to make the scenario as life-like as possible. Book online and use code ESCAPE2018 for a discount and to

pick which game and time you want to

attend, and then head cover for your

reservation for an hour of fast-paced, critical thinking fun!

You have 60 minutes. The clues are there. You just have to find them. Succeed, and your legacy will live on in the Hall of Fame. Fail, and you will not survive. Do you have what it takes to escape? Birthday parties for a group of six run $174. Use Code ESCAPE2018 for an additional discount. You can bring in your own food, drinks and cake and celebrate in the big comfy lobby adorned with Escapology memorabilia and extra-large leather couches, right here in the Market Shops of Sandestin. Call 850-842-4885 for more info.

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nybody can blow out candles, but what few can say they can chuck sharpened metal and hit a dead-eye bulls-eye? For one of our area’s most unique birthday party experiences, consider Ratchet Hatchet - the axthrowing business that has been taking our area by storm - as your choice for something completely different this year!

Now, you may be thinking that this sounds like a guy’s thing, but guess what?

Their biggest repeat business is from women! So your best gal’s birthday celebration is right up their alley. With eight private ranges to choose from, you can call ahead or book online to make sure there’s plenty of room for you and your group and that you get the range you want.

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The Ratchet Hatchet is great for both teens (with adult supervision) and adults.

And they don’t stop with birthdays! Bachelorette and bachelor parties, corporate team building and even date night with this venue is sure to be something everyone will remember. Parties for an hour for a group of eight runs $180, and for each additional person to the group add $20. Ratchet Hatchet doesn’t serve food or drinks so bring your own from any venue to provide good eats for the party.

Oh, and don’t forget the cake! For more info, pictures, and commentary, visit www.theratchethatchet.com. 222 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL. 850-533-4014 continued on page 28 26 • Tell them you saw it in ON THE COAST Magazine

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irthdays are a time for celebration, and the goal of Big Orange House Designs is to help you CREATE wonderful memories with your family and friends through a personalized art party!

Would you like to accomplish a painting? Dye a shirt or scarf? Build a super cool jellybean machine? Make some fashionable leather and pearl jewelry or even design your own glass art masterpiece? Big Orange House Designs has an amazing teaching studio called Create, with artistic experts in all these mediums ready to help you plan the perfect event for your special day. Art projects are easily adapted to any and all age groups and are fun for both children and parents alike! Create can accommodate a small group of 10 or manage a large party of 30. All the materials for your project are included and will be set up on-site so you won’t have the hassle of trying to track down supplies or purchase “one-time use” equipment.

The Create studio is adorned with festive and fun lighting, metallic streamers and balloons that make the perfect backdrop for capturing great photos. Arrange to come in early to have a mini photo shoot prior to your guest’s arrival! Want your big day documented on video? An amazing videographer can create a montage of your day at Create!

In addition to birthdays, Create does Girls’ Night Outs, baby and bridal showers, office parties, team bonding activities, and special projects for family reunions. The sky is the limit and the atmosphere is so open and inviting, making it a fun place to hang out and be creative. Pricing varies for parties as they are so individualized so give Ang a call at 334-320-6658 to Create your dream party. Create is located at 4652 Hwy 20E, Suite 102 in Pineapple Plaza in Niceville.

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ometimes what you really need is just some time to be still. Whether that’s with a full day of pampering or taking a break next to the pool, here are a plethora of options for getting a chance to let your brain turn off for a little bit. A calm and happy environment can be exactly what you need to refresh yourself.

Massage Envy offers exactly what you need to feel like a queen/king. Fort Walton Beach and Destin both have locations available for professional, affordable and convenient massages and facials. The best part is the massage therapists and estheticians will completely customize your session to fit your needs. You’ll find a variety of facial options including custom, advanced and chemical peel styles for not only your face, but your back, too. You can even book a microderm infusion session and have your skin completely resurfaced.

To enhance your experience, you can add on exfoliating hand and foot massages or an anti-aging eye treatment. Massage Envy also offers an array of massage styles. From trigger point therapy to Swedish massage, deep tissue massage to sports massage, you’ll be able to get the level of attention that your muscles need to reset. When you fall in love with Massage Envy after your first experience, you can even set up a membership with them allows you a bunch of great members-only benefits like a monthly massage, additional massages at a member’s-only rate, referral benefits and discounts on certain products. Without a membership, it’s still a great deal at only $55/one-hour service.

If you’re looking for serenity and peace, look no further! A day at Massage Envy is the best place to get the royal treatment! Call Fort Walton Beach at 850-301-2000 or Destin at 850-650-8500. continued on page 30

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ames, prizes and more… birthday parties are a blast at Fat Daddy’s Arcade in Destin!

Enjoy more than 120 arcade games and awesome prizes in a family-friendly environment.

Games & Prizes Fat Daddy’s Arcade features something fun for all ages and skill levels.

Birthday party guests will enjoy interactive arcade games like The Walking Dead, Jurassic Park, Pac-Man Smash Line, Fruit Ninja, Jumping Jackpot, Big Buck Hunter Open Season, Terminator Salvation and The Fast and The Furious, to name a few.

Guests can also test their skills and press their luck with coin pusher games, prize claws, Monster Drop Chaos, Barber Cut, The Wizard of Oz, DC Super Heroes, Deal or No Deal, and many more.

More traditional arcade enthusiasts also enjoy Skee Ball, Hoops, the big wheel and more.

Many of the games include the opportunity to collect points. Be sure to redeem your points at the arcade redemption counter for great prizes like candy, bracelets, Nerf toys, large stuffed animals, Yeti coolers, game consoles and more.

Party Accommodations Fat Daddy’s Arcade features seating for 26 guests. The space is large enough to accommodate one large group or two smaller parties at the same time. Parents are welcome to bring in all food, birthday cakes, non-alcoholic drinks and decorations to set the theme for the grand event. If you have a small party, no problem! There is no minimum number of children to reserve a party table.

Party tables are available for free during a two-hour period at 10 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. The only cost to reserve a party table is to spend a minimum of $100 on game cards. The game cards will be available at a special birthday party discount of 25%. Please note that no additional offers or promotions can be applied to birthday parties.

Birthday Bonus As a special birthday bonus, the birthday child receives 500 FREE tickets on his or her play card! Get the party started by calling (850) 424-6021 to make a reservation. Visit www.fatdaddysarcade.com for more details.

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o-karts, mini golf, blaster boats, kiddie rides and more… birthday parties are a dream at The Track in Destin! Featuring five go- kart tracks, two miniature golf courses, blaster boats, bumper

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Party Accommodations The birthday party room at The Track is located by the mini golf courses. This special room features tables and chairs, including a fun racing chair for the birthday child. Parents are welcome to bring decorations, table coverings, sweet treats, non-alcoholic beverages, and more. The party room accommodates parties that range in size from six to 18 children. Paper plates and napkins are provided.

Birthday parties are available on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.

Reservations are for one hour and 15 minutes in the party room for pizza, cake and presents.

After the party room time, kids receive their armbands to go enjoy the rides.

Party Packages There are three party packages to choose from based on ride selection and guest height. (Safety guidelines for all of the rides can be found at www.funatthetrack. com.)

The Kids Country Armband Package is ideal for the youngest guests under 4’2” tall. At $14 per guest, the package includes a total of 10 rides on any of the following: The Carousel, Jungle Jumper, Beach Cruisers, Kiddie Karts, Planes, Swings and Spin Tops. Guests may also enjoy 18 holes of mini golf, one slice of pizza, ice cream and a soft drink.

The Family Track Armband Package is ideal for guests 4’2” and taller.

At $16 per guest, the package includes a total of 10 rides on any of the following: Family Track, Rookie Track, Blaster Boats and Bumper Cars.

Guests may also enjoy 18 holes of mini golf, 1 slice of pizza, ice cream and a soft drink. Call 850-654-4688 to book.

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id you know you can celebrate your birthday under the sea!? Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park has brought fun and learning to the Emerald Coast for over sixty years, and now you can celebrate your birthday with the fishes! The Gulfarium’s birthday party package has everything you’ll need, the cake, tables, chairs, plates, napkins, cups, tablecloths, a goody bag for each child, lunch, and time for opening gifts. Decisions, decisions, would you rather the dolphin mascot or the sea turtle mascot make a special visit? It’s up to you! Don’t forget, the safety of the animals and the environment is Gulfarium’s top priority. Balloons, singleuse plastic straws, and piñatas are not permitted, and reservations are required. Give your child a birthday they’ll never forget, at the Gulfarium!

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In addition to celebrating your birthday at the Gulfarium, enjoy the park all day long! Gulfarium provides exciting opportunities to see marine life up close, hosts daily dolphin shows and sea lion shows, educational chats, and hands on animal encounters. Gulfarium is dedicated to educating, entertaining, and inspiring guests to respect and preserve wildlife by providing unique and memorable experiences for visitors of all ages to connect with marine life. There is no better place to celebrate your birthday than at the Gulfarium! After all, who wouldn’t want to enjoy ice cream cake alongside a blacktip reef shark, sea horses, chocolate chip sea stars, or all of “Nemo” and “Dory’s” friends?! To learn more, visit https://www.gulfarium.com/birthday_party.

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f you have little ones, you know there is nothing more exciting to them than running, jumping, bouncing and climbing! So what better place to have your child’s birthday party than at Jump'in Jacks, where in the summer months you can keep cool and in the winter months you can stay warm, all the while not having to stress about possible rain at your outdoor party. And this place is kids’ heaven, and every member of the birthday party is sure to have a great time. Their facility is 5000 sq ft with an open floor plan so parents can relax and enjoy watching their kiddos play at all times without having to chase them around. Their facility doors are all alarmed and the staff is CPR-certified.

Jump'in Jacks, offers a designated baby and toddler area with its own bouncer and is gated for safety.

No bigger kids allowed in this area. It is right next to the party area so you can visit with friends and family and still see your wee one is safe. Don’t worry, the older kids are covered too, with two obstacle courses, a double slide bouncer, free arcade, rock climb room, X-Box gaming area for gamers and more!

And did we mention clean...yes, this place is clean!

To make things super easy and stress-free for parents, Jump'in Jacks birthday parties come fully equipped! They can pick up or have your pizza delivered for you from Pizza Hut conveniently located in the same plaza, so it will ready at the time of your party. Jump'in Jacks can also have your child’s favorite haracter theme ready and waiting at the table. They really do it all! Tableware, themed decor, balloons, beverages and clean it all up for you! Just bring your cake and they got the rest.

At Jump’in Jacks, they want you to feel at home. They don’t want to “industrialize” your birthday party and make you feel rushed. They want you to watch your children playing and enjoying their friends and family. They want you to have those great pictures captured on your phone without having to worry about if you got enough good pics because of the chaos. They want to give you peace of mind and know they will take care of it all for you.

Birthday party packages start at $220 from 1-10 guests and you only pay for the amount of people showing up! All party packages include two full hours of fun, themed decor, balloons, beverages, tableware, party helper and cleanup! Don’t worry about birthday parties running into birthday parties there’s more than enough time after your special event before the next party rolls in. Only two birthday parties are allowed at the same time and there’s plenty of room for everyone! Jump'in Jacks is located at 1041 John Sims Parkway in Niceville or call 850-424-7204.

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he Redbird Art Experience is a fun and unique art studio where birthday boys and girls and their guests can express their creativity and imagination using recycled materials to create art. These birthday parties are one-of-a-kind. Come on in and they’ll get you started making your own art piece you will treasure forever!

Let them eat cake, ice cream and food of your choice, and bring in your own decorations and party favors. There is plenty of room for everyone to celebrate once the art is done. The Redbird Art Experience is here for you and your family to make art together in a friendly atmosphere. And, they do all the clean-up! Prices start at $150 for a party of six.

At Redbird, they celebrate all sorts of events - birthday parties, moms’ nights out, bachelorette parties, military spouses’ parties, and many more. You don't have to be an artist to enjoy what Redbird has to offer. So call 850-865-7943 to schedule your birthday party at Redbird Art Experience today! Located in Destin behind Target.

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ith locations in both Destin and Crestview, U.S. Gold Gymnastics might be the perfect place to fulfill your kid’s wishes. This spacious venue offers obstacle courses, trampolines and fun fitness for kids! The awesome staff will set up and clean up for you, so you get to just sit back and relax! U.S. Gold provides souvenir cups for the guests, a free t-shirt for the guest of honor and free helium for balloons. You can even decorate if you want to!

They offer a Silver Party that gives you an hour and a half for gym and food/gifts for up to 20 children for only $200-$225 (deeper discounts for members). For more time and more guests, you can book a Gold Party to get two hours for up to 30 kids for just $275-$300 (deeper discounts members). Parties are available on Saturdays only for children under the age of 10. For more info, contact the Destin location at 850-6543124 or the Crestview gym at 850-306-3298.

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s someone special having a birthday? Emerald City Gymnastics puts the “happy” in your child’s birthday! They provide the fun, entertainment and help serve cake, too! Their parties are filled with gymnastics-type obstacle courses, parachutes and tons of games!

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Emerald City offers two different types of party packages. The King/Queen party is $250 for up to 15 guests including your special birthday person. Provided are the invitations with a liability form for each guest, two coaches, a ¼ sheet cake with gymnastics colors (purple and teal), ice cream and drinks. They supply all paper goods in gym colors and a helium balloon for every guest, and parents provide the goody bags. (You may request a specialty party with your choice of themed paper goods and colors for an additional $25.) Coaches set up, entertain and clean up. But of course, parental help or involvement would not be turned away!

There is also a smaller package, the Princess/Prince, which is $200 for up to 15 guests including your special birthday person. Emerald City provides the invitations and liability forms, two coaches, table,chairs and fun! They also help parents set up their decorations, entertain and clean up. The difference is parents provide the paper goods and refreshments.

Parties are held on Saturdays; call (850) 863-3991 for specific party times. The first hour of each party involves gymnastics activity in the gym facility, and the last half hour we all wash up and gather at the table for cake, ice cream and presents. After the opening of presents and the “thank-yous” have been distributed, everyone puts on their shoes and goes home with a big smile and a great memory! Please visit http:// www.emeraldcitygymnastics.com/ and click on Birthdays to get all the details about contracts and deposits. Come burn off some birthday energy and have tons of fun, too!

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irthdays are great at Fort SK8! Home of the original GLOW parties, they do it all! From roller skating to bounce houses and arcade, there is something for ALL ages. Are you looking for a stress-FREE party? You’ve come to the right place!

They provide all the food, drinks, decorations and FUN - you just bring the cake and friends. Your personal party host will assist you from set-up to clean-up and everything in between.

There are several out-of-this-world party options to fit your every need. All parties come with food, drinks, GLOW decorations, a special GLOW t-shirt for the birthday child, arcade tokens and MORE! Choose a shared Party Zone space or reserve the 3D GLOW private party room just for your party guests. Did you know you can even rent the ENTIRE BUILDING just for your party? All the party packages can be upgraded to a Character Party complete with a special guest visit from your favorite character. You can choose a Roller Skating Party, a Bounce Party or make it the ultimate party by choosing a Roll Bounce Party where your guests get to participate in both activities!

The brand new over-2,000 sq ft Jump Zone makes every party the perfect party! Family-owned and operated for 42 years, Fort SK8 knows a thing or two about birthday parties. Make this birthday a party your child will never forget! Book online today at Fortsk8.com or call 850863-1223.

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hirty thousand square feet of dedicated family fun for all ages awaits you at Just Jump Trampoline Park in Panama City Beach! Whether you’re a parent looking for a safe, fun and clean place for your kids to burn some energy or you just want a new and exciting way to get active, Just Jump is an ideal location.

You’ll find a tumble track, two Soc-Air courts, dodgeball, basketball, a double trapeze, a Gladiator Pit, a Ninja Course and their oh-so-popular Air Bag within the walls of this epic play zone. There’s even a Kiddie Area for jumpers ages six and under with a huge play structure, separate trampolines, a foam pit, a climbing wall, and a basketball goal!

For only $15/per hour per jumper, you can have full reign of the whole place.

Group discounts are offered, too! On Monday nights, family time is from 5-9pm and for just $30, a family of four can spend an hour playing and running all of that energy out. Grip socks are required and are sold on premise if you need them. This state-of-the-art facility is complete with a large open jump area, the latest technology and unique designs to captivate the attention of any visitor – even those who don’t wish to engage in the fun themselves. If you’re supervising, you can treat yourself to a bout in their massage chairs or you can watch the fun from above on the mezzanine.

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Not only is Just Jump a great option for the family, but it’s even better for parties. You can have the best birthday ever by letting them handle all of the details for you. They also have fantastic rates for school field trips, church groups, and group events of any size. You can book your Just Jump party online at www.justjump.com or give them a call at 850-344-5857 to book.

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We want your child to have the best birthday on the planet!

We offer five different themes: Space | Mad Scientist | Dino Dig | Animal Safari | SMALLab* *Customizable SMALLab lesson available for an additional fee.

Birthday Party Packages are available Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Party Packages are $200 with a $75 deposit made at the time of booking. Members can book parties for just $185!

Call us TODAY at 850-664-1261 to plan your party!

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t the Emerald Coast Science Center, we want your child to have the best birthday party on the planet! Is your child a future astronaut? Mad for science? A huge techie? We have a variety of party themes to ensure their birthday is out of this world, and that you win parent of the year for throwing them a celebration they’ll never forget!

Party Themes:

• SPACE! Blast off into fun with our space-themed birthday party that includes several activities like playing with our futuristic Ozobots, making stomp rockets, various NASA activities, and more.

• Our Mad Scientist theme is perfect for the Einstein of the family. This package includes a spectacular visual Chem Demo showcasing feats of chemistry plus hands-on science activities like making disappearing water or slime!

• Dino Dig is the perfect package for any young child devoted to all things dinosaur. This includes a dinosaur egg hunt around the museum and SMALLab party games.

• Is your child wild about animals? Our Animal Safari package includes a Creature Feature—our live animal presentation showcasing a few of the Science Center’s amazing animals. Your child will get to learn about and safely interact with these creatures and play SMALLab games about animals or conduct an egg hunt around the museum.

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Want something completely cutting edge? Our SMALLab birthday package includes a completely immersive experience in our new SMALLab learning exhibit—a 15x15 foot playing field your guests interact on (think a room-sized iPad!). We have numerous games available about science, space, animals, Harry Potter, Marvel, and so much more. We can even customize lessons for you! Imagine sorting photos of your child’s life into a timeline, having them relive favorite memories, and more. Customizable lessons available for an additional fee.

All packages include admission for 12 children and four adults, an activity, use of the private party room, a party host to assist with party details, party favors for each child, set up/clean up, decorations, use of fridge and microwave, paper products and drinks; we’ll take care of the big stuff so you can enjoy your child’s special day together.

Packages are $200 with a $75 deposit made at the time of booking. Science Center members can book parties for just $185! Call us TODAY at 850-664-1261 to plan your party!

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South Walton 331 Bridge Pilcher Park Chicken & Biscuits Run 10-1:30pm $80 850-598-7949

September 1-2 Destin HarborWalk Village Labor Day Concert 7-9pm FREE 850-424-0600 September 2 Seaside Amphitheater Concert Series 7pm FREE 850-231-6179 September 5, 12, 19, 26 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Concert Series 7-9pm FREE 850-267-8186 September 6 Destin Harborwalk Village Let Freedom Ring Concert 6:30-10pm FREE 850-424-0600 Grayton Bch Beer Brewery Trivia Night 6-8pm $12 850-231-4786 Okaloosa Island Theatre Magic Dinner Theatre 7-8pm $30 850-424-5125 Sandestin Grande Blvd Wiggin’ Out for a Cause 5-10pm $75-$100 850-654-5924 September 6, 13, 20, 27 Destin Mattie Kelly Arts Concert in the Village 6-9pm $15 850-650-2226 SRB Coastal Library Zen Meditation 7-9pm FREE 850-267-2809 September 7 Sandestin EC Theatre Co Taste of the Season 5:30 $15 850-684-0323

September 7, 14, 21, 28 Crestview & Destin U.S. Golds Gymnastics Kids Day & Night Out 9:30-11:30am 6:30-10pm $15-$25 - Sibling discount 850-306-3298 850-654-3124

SRB Gulf Place Fall Concert Series 5-7pm FREE 850-267-8458 September 13 Destin Matte Kelly Arts Concert in the Village 7-9pm $15 850-650-2226

FWB Emerald City Gymnastics Big Kid Open Gym 7:30-9pm $10 850-863-3991

Niceville NWFSC Woman in Science Conference 5:30-7:30pm $5-$12 850-678-2323

SRB Arnetts Gulfside Farm House Concert 6:30-10pm $10 850-208-3114

September 15 Crestview Downtown Block Party Car Show 4-8pm FREE 850-682-7413

September 8 Destin Legendary Marina Poker Run Jet Ski Classic 9am-6pm $40 850-837-6241

Niceville 3rd Planet Brewery Class of 2008 10 Yr Reunion 6pm $25 85-424-4257

Niceville Mullet Fest Grounds Car Truck & Motorcycle Show 9-3pm FREE 850-678-2323

Niceville Library Book Sale 8:30-2pm FREE 850-279-4863

Valparaiso Heritage Museum Night at the Museum Boggy & Beyond 7-9pm $35-$40 850-678-2615

OK Island Boardwalk Coastal Cleanup 8am FREE 850-650-4725

September 8, 15, 22, 29 Destin HarborWalk Village College Football Saturday 11am Start Goes all Day Cost Vary 850-424-0600 FWB Buddhist Market 741 Mayflower Ave. 9-2:30pm FREE 850-863-2906 September 9 OK Island EC Conf Centre Hispanic Fest 11-8pm $7 Adults(Under 17 Free) 850-368-3505 September 9, 16, 23, 30 Santa Rosa Beach Elmore’s Landing Vintage Market 10-3pm FREE 850-240-2626

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OK Island Boardwalk Volleyball Tourney 9-5pm FREE 850-243-6146 Panama City CC Moore Day for Kids 11-2pm FREE 850-763-2076 September 16 Bluewater Bay Marina Card Board Boat Race 4-7pm $25 850-897-2821 September 19 Watersound The Hub Family Movie Night Monsters University 6-8pm FREE 850-213-0782

September 19, 22 PCB Just Jump Toddler Time 8-9am - 6 & Under $12 Inc Snack & Drink 844-344-5867 September 20- 23 Sandestin EC Theater Co The Spitfire Grill 7:30pm Thur, Fri, Sat 2pm Sun $32 and up 850-684-0323 September 20 FWB Belles & Whistles Southern Market 2 Yr Anniversary Celebration 6:30 - 8:30pm FREE 850-737-2120 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Bubble Baytowne 5pm FREE 21yr & up 850-267-8186 September 22-23 Fort Walton Boardwalk Kitty Hawk Kites Festival 10am-4pm FREE 850-796-0102 September 22 Shalimar Bob Hope Village 9k,5k,1mile Fun Run 6am $10-$35 850-651-3766 Destin HarborWalk Village HarborFest 5-9pm $15 850-424-0600 FWB Uptown Station Healing Paws for Warriors Car Show 8-2pm FREE to Attend 757-692-4588 Niceville NWFSC ONE RUN 5K 7am $30 850-279-3000 Niceville Rocky Bayou Baptist Church Panhandle Music Festival 7-8:30pm $15 850-678- 6062 September 25-29 FWB Fairgrounds Northwest Florida Fair Times & Entry Prices vary 850-862-0211 September 26 Watersound The Hub Family Movie Night Open Season 6-8pm FREE 850-213-0782

September 26, 29 PCB Just Jump Toddler Time 8-9am - 6 & Under $12 Inc Snack & Drink 844-344-5867 September 27 - 30 Sandestin EC Theater Co The Spitfire Grill 7:30pm Thur, Fri, Sat 2pm Sun $32 and up 850-684-0323 September 29 Seascape Eggs on the Beach EggFest Cook Off 10-1:30pm $32.50 and up

EVERY SATURDAY September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6,13, 20, 27 November 3, 10 Crestview Industrial Dr Farmers Market 8-1pm FREE Crestview Urban Farm Farmers Market 2734 Hugo Lane 10-2pm 850-612-3126 Niceville Palm Plaza Farmers Market 9-1pm FREE 850-499-4697 Sandestin Grande Blvd Farmers Market 9-1pm FREE 850-499-4697 Seaside Farmers Market 8-12pm FREE 850-231-5424 SUNDAYS September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 11 Rosemary Bch Barrett Park 30a Farmers Market 9-1pm FREE 850-499-4697 EVERY OTHER SATURDAY September 8, 22 October 13,27 November 10 FWB The Landing Farmers Market 8-1pm FREE 850-218-0812

October 27 Crestview Downtown Fall Festival (Pets Too) 1-6pm FREE 850-682-7413 Monday thru Sunday September 22November 3 Milton Holland Farms Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides, Peddle cars, Ziplines, Cornmaze M-Sat 8-6pm Sundays 10-6pm$6 pumpkin or $12 all activities 850-675-6876 Friday Thru Saturday Halloween Night September 28-30, October 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, 31, November 2-3 Baker - 5899 Buckward Rd. Baker Corn Maze Corn Maze Flashlight Night (Certain Nights) Hallows Hill Haunted Hayride Nightmare on the Old Spanish Trail Hours Activities Vary $10-15 per activity or $30 all 3 www.gumcreekentertainment. com 850-803-2367 Saturday & Sundays Milton Sonshine Farms Opening Day Sept 16 Sat. 9-9pm Sun 9-6pm $8.50 Military, Law Enforcement and First Responders Day Appreciating Day Sept 23 Feed The Hungry Day Sept 30 $1.00 Breast Cancer Awareness Day Oct 14 $1.00 Wear Pink Pumpkin Patch Opening Day Oct 7 sm. pumpkins $4.

10-15lbs-$9 Monster Maze, live Band & Hayride Oct 28 3yrs and older-$8.50 7pm-12am 850-418-5897 Monday thru Sunday Sept 29 - Nov 4 Milton Sweet Season Farms Friday Nights 6p-10pm Saturdays 9a-5pm Sundays 11a-5pm Grandparents Day Oct 6; 9-5pm Trick or treat in the Maze Oct 27 9-5pm $9.68-$11.83 or season pass $29.59 850-675-3573 Fridays thru Sundays October 7-November 5 Ponce De Leon Cypress Cattle Co. Corn Maze &; Pumpkin Patch Friday 4-8pm Saturday 10-8pm Sunday 10-4pm $5-$16 850-685-5890

Saturdays &; Sundays October 13, 20, 21, 27, 28 Defuniak Springs Old Lakeside Hospital Haunted House 13, 27, 28 - 7pm - Midnight 20, 21 - 7pm - 10pm $13 Under 12 must be accompanied by parent 850-419-3007 October 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 Gulf Breeze The Zoo Boo at the Zoo 10-5pm $13.95-$20.95 850-932-2229 October 19 Alys Beach Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade/Pumpkin Drop 4-6pm FREE 850-213-5500 October 20 Crestview Downtown Hub City Smokehouse Oktoberfest 4-8pm FREE 850-682-7413

Destin HarborWalk Village Pumpkinpalooza 2-4pm FREE 850-424-0622 Destin LuLu’s Spooktacular BOOLU’s and Trunk or Treat 11-4pm FREE 850-751-5858 Destin McGuire’s Halloween Run 5k-10k 9am $30 850-650-0000 October 28 Destin HarborWalk Village Pumpkinpalooza Pub Crawl Adult Costume Contest 2-5pm FREE 850-676-0091 FWB Green Door Music Hall Halloween Hootnenanny 9pm $5 850-496-1134

October 24 Destin United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat 6-8pm FREE 850-837-2021 Niceville Fred Gannon Park Haunted Trail walk 4-7pm FREE 850-833-9144 October 26 Destin Commons Halloween Haunt 6-8pm FREE 850-337-8700 SRB Coastal Beach Library Trunk to Treat Costume Party 10am FREE 850-267-2809 Water Color Marina Park Halloween and Fall Festival 2-8pm FREE 850-534-5975 October 27-28 SRB Arnetts Gulfisde Farm Family Fall and Music Event Sat 11-4pm Sun 12-4pm 850-208-3114

Valpariso Heritage Museum Haunted Heritage Mini Festival 10-4pm FREE 850-678-2615 October 29 Destin Community Center Fall Festival 5-8pm Tickets 4 for $1.00 850-654-5184 October 31 Sandestin Grand Boulevard Halloween on the BOOevard 4-7pm FREE 850-267-1216 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Trick or Treat 6-8pm FREE 850-2678117 SRB Gulf Place Halloween Happenings 4-5:30pm FREE 850-267-8458 Stinky Fish Camp Witch’s Ride 6:30-10:30am $30-$40 850-267-3053

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continued from page 43 October 1-31 Destin Harbor Behind AJ’s Destin Fishing Rodeo Weigh-in daily FREE Spectators 850-837-6734 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Watersound The Hub Family Movie Night 6-8pm FREE 850-213-0782 October 3, 6 PCB Just Jump Toddler Time 8-9am - 6 & Under $12 Inc Snack & Drink 844-344-5867 October 4-7 OK Island EC Conf Center The Refreshing 2018 Times Vary $35-$208 205-699-8629 Sandestin EC Theater Co The Spitfire Grill 7:30pm Thur, Fri, Sat 2pm Sun $32 and up 850-684-0323 October 4, 11, 18, 25 Destin Matte Kelly Arts Concert in the Village 6-9pm $15 850-650-2226 SRB Coastal Library Zen Meditation 7-9pm FREE 850-267-2809 October 5, 12, 19, 26 Crestview & Destin U.S. Golds Gymnastics Kids Day & Night Out 9:30-11:30am 6:30-10pm $15-$25 - Sibling discount 850-654-3124 850-306-3298 FWB Emerald City Gymnastics Big Kid Open Gym 7:30-9pm $10 Pre-School Open Gym 11am $7 850-863-3991 SRB Arnetts Gulfisde Farm House Concert 6:30-10pm $10 850-208-3114

October 5-7 Destin HarborWalk Village Seafood Festival 4-10pm Fri. 10am-8pm Sat & Sun FREE Entry 850-424-0622

October 12-14 Pensacola Downtown Greek Festival Fri-Sat. 11am-9pm Sun 12-5pm FREE 850-433-2662

October 6 Freeport Library Touch A Truck 10-Noon FREE 850-892-3624

Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival 6-8pm $25-$60 850-267-8186

October 19-21 Niceville Twin Oaks Mullet Festival 11am $10-$15 850-279-6436

October 13 Destin Harbor Walk Fish the Docks & Rock the Nights 10am-9pm FREE 850-424-0600

October 20-21 FWB The Landing Wicked Triple 5K 10K 1/2 Marathon Early!!! $20 - $135 813-849-4118

Freeport Biofilia Center Where the Wild Things Run 5K & 1 Mile Walk 8am Fun Run, 9:30am 5K 8-12pm $20 1 Mile $40 5K 850-835-1824

Watersound Inlet Beach Flutterby Festival 10-4pm FREE 850-622-5970

Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Emerald Coast Duck Regatta 10:30-2:30pm $10-$100 850-267-8186 Sandestin Market Shops Bloody Mary Festival 11am-2pm $40-$50 850-837-3077 Shalimar Ball Field Family Block Party 3-5pm FREE 850-217-0391 October 6, 13, 20, 27 Destin HarborWalk Village College Football Saturday 11am Start Goes all Day Cost Vary 850-424-0600 October 7, 14, 21, 28 FWB Buddhist Market 741 Mayflower Ave. 9-2:30pm FREE 850-863-2906 South Walton 331 Bridge Pilcher Park Chicken & Biscuits Run 10-1:30pm $80 850-598-7949 SRB Gulf Place Fall Concert Series 5-7pm FREE 850-267-8458 October 8-14 DeFuniak Springs Walton County Fair Mon-Thurs 5-10pm Fri 5-11pm Sat 12-11pm $2-$3 850-892-5261 October 8 Destin Kelly Plantation Sugar Sands Golf Classic 11:30-9pm $250.-$1000 850-866-4242 October 10, 13 PCB Just Jump Toddler Time 8-9am - 6 & Under $12 Inc Snack & Drink 844-344-5867

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Freeport Live Oak Landing Explore the Outdoors Festival 10-2pm FREE 850-267-2064 FWB Highschool Cheerleaders 5K Run 7am $20-$25 850-833-3300 October 14 SRB Gulf Place 30a Half Marathon & 5k 7am $60-$90 850-267-845 October 18-28 Pensacola Interstate Fair Times Vary $6-$12 850-944-4500 October 17, 20 PCB Just Jump Toddler Time 8-9am - 6 & Under $12 Inc Snack & Drink 844-344-5867 October 18 FWB Belles & Whistles A Southern Market Ladies Night FREE 850-737-2120 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Bubble Baytowne 5pm FREE 21yr & up 850-267-8186 October 19 SRB St Rita Catholic Church Fall Concert 7pm-9pm FREE 850-267-2558

October 19, 21, 26, 27 Sandestin EC Theater Co Curious George 9:30am, 10:45am, 2 & 7pm $10 850-684-0323

October 20 Crestview Downtown Hub City Smokehouse Oktoberfest 4-8pm FREE 850-682-7413 Destin Harbor Walk Fish the Docks & Rock the Nights 10am-9pm FREE 850-424-0600 October 21 Destin Bric-A-Brac Denim & Bling Suicide Prevention 4-8pm $25 850-424-6369 October 24, 27 PCB Just Jump Toddler Time 8-9am - 6 & Under $12 Inc. Snack & Drink 844-344-5867 October 25-26 Watercolor Cerulean Park Harvest Wine & Food Festival 6-9pm $150-$300 850-650-3732 October 25 Alys Beach NOCHE DE LOS MUERTOS Party 8-11pm $50-$60 850-213-5555 Destin Library Story Time Costume Parade 9:30am FREE 850-837-8572

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A Celebration of Art, Music, Food & Fun!

Saturday

OCT. 27 9am - 5pm

Sunday

28 & OCT. 10am - 4pm

Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village 4323 Commons Dr. West, Destin ph) 850-650-2226 Free Parking at Grace Lutheran Church & Art Shuttle from Emerald Coast Center (by Bealls Department Store)

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November 2-3 FWB Battery Park Marina Florida Seafood Festival ALL Day FREE 850-653-4720

Rosemary Bch N. Barrett Sq Harvest Market & Kids Bash 9-4pm FREE 850-951-2148

Pensacola NAS Blue Angles Homecoming Air Show 8am $9-$60 850-452-6354

October 27 Destin Harbor Walk Fish the Docks & Rock the Nights 10am-9pm FREE 850-424-0600 Rosemary Bch Barrett Park Harvest Market 9-4pm FREE 850-951-2148 October 27-28 Destin MK Art Village Festival of the Arts 9-5pm Sat, 10-4pm Sun 850-650-2226 October 28 OK Island EC Conv Center Hope 2 the Coast 5:30pm $60 and up 850-499-4840 SRB Golf & Beach Club TEE Up for Autism 9am $100 and up 850-213-4595 October 31 See our Halloween Events November 1-3 Water Color Marina Park Mountain Film Festival Tour 7pm $30-$90 850-419-6188 November 1 Destin Harbor Walk Flounder Pounder Tourney 7am-7pm $40-$50 850-424-0600 November 1, 8, 15 SRB Coastal Branch Library Zen Meditation 7-9pm FREE 850-267-2809 November 2 FWB The Landing Street Fest 6-9pm FREE 850-244-8191

November 2-11 Dothan, AL 75th Annual National Peanut Festival Days & Hours Vary $7 Gate $20 & Up Armbands/Rides 334-793-4323 November 2 FWB Brooks Street FWB Art Walk 5:30pm FREE 850-244-8191 November 3-4 OK Island Ramada Plaza Emerald Coast Con 2018 9am-5pm $20-$30 850-243-9161 November 3 Destin Behind AJ’s Pin Fish Classic 14 & Under FREE 850-424-0600 Destin LuLu’s Marlin 5k run 8:00am $25 Run $15 Afterparty 850-710-5858 Destin Mattie Kelly Arts Wellstock Wellness & Self Love 11am-6pm $10 wellstockfestival@gmail.com Destin The Henderson Crafted Festival Beer, Bourbon & Food 1-4pm $50-$100 850-741-2777 November 4 Destin Commons Pink Walk 12-3pm $35 850-278-6758 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Bay Baits Fishing Tourney and Party 7am $25 850-278-6292 November 7, 10 PCB Just Jump Toddler Time 8-9am - 6 & Under $12 Inc. Snack & Drink 844-344-5867

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November 8-10 PCB Aaron Bessant Park EC Cruizin Fall Classic and Hot Rod Cars 8am All Day FREE 662-587-9572 November 8-11 Seaside Ruskin Place Seeing red Wine Festival Thrs.6 :30-9:30pm FRi.6-8 :30pm Fri 1-4pm Sun 10-1pm $75-$575 850-231-5900 November 8 Sandestin Hilton Stake and Burger Dinner with Hulk Hogan 6:30-9:30 $175-$125 800-559-1805 November 9-11 FWB Stagecrafters Fri & Sat 7:30pm Sun 2pm $25 850-243-1101

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November 10 Destin Legendary Marine Emerald Coast Honor Games 11-6pm FREE To Watch 877-311-0704 FWB De’france Indoor Flea Holiday Market 9-3pm FREE 850-314-7500 November 15 Destin Regatta Bay Golf Club Bourbon at the Bay 5:30-8pm $45 850-837-6241

We love our calendar but things do change so, it's always best to confirm your event by calling the number listed below the event or by visiting their websites.

Monday thru Sunday September 22November 3 Milton Holland Farms Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides, Peddle cars, Ziplines, Cornmaze M-Sat 8-6pm Sundays 10-6pm $6 pumpkin or $12 all activities 850-675-6876

Fridays thru Sundays October 7-November 5 Ponce De Leon Cypress Cattle Co. Corn Maze &; Pumpkin Patch Friday 4-8pm Saturday 10-8pm Sunday 10-4pm $5-$16 850-685-5890

Friday Thru Saturday Halloween Night September 28-30, October 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, 31, November 2-3 Baker - 5899 Buckward Rd. Baker Corn Maze Corn Maze Flashlight Night (Certain Nights) Hallows Hill Haunted Hayride Nightmare on the Old Spanish Trail Hours Activities Vary $10-15 per activity or $30 all 3 www.gumcreekentertainment. com 850-803-2367

Saturdays &; Sundays October 13, 20, 21, 27, 28 Defuniak Springs Old Lakeside Hospital Haunted House 13, 27, 28 - 7pm - Midnight 20, 21 - 7pm - 10pm $13 Under 12 must be accompanied by parent 850-419-3007

Saturday & Sundays Milton Sonshine Farms Opening Day Sept 16 Sat. 9-9pm Sun 9-6pm $8.50 Military, Law Enforcement and First Responders Day Appreciating Day Sept 23 Feed The Hungry Day Sept 30 $1.00 Breast Cancer Awareness Day Oct 14 $1.00 Wear Pink Pumpkin Patch Opening Day Oct 7 sm. pumpkins $4.

10-15lbs-$9 Monster Maze, live Band & Hayride Oct 28 3yrs and older-$8.50 7pm-12am 850-418-5897

October 19 Alys Beach Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade/Pumpkin Drop 4-6pm FREE 850-213-5500

Monday thru Sunday Sept 29 - Nov 4 Milton Sweet Season Farms Friday Nights 6p-10pm Saturdays 9a-5pm Sundays 11a-5pm Grandparents Day Oct 6; 9-5pm Trick or treat in the Maze Oct 27 9-5pm $9.68-$11.83 or season pass $29.59 850-675-3573

October 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 Gulf Breeze The Zoo Boo at the Zoo 10-5pm $13.95-$20.95 850-932-2229

October 20 Crestview Downtown Hub City Smokehouse Oktoberfest 4-8pm FREE 850-682-7413 October 24 Destin United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat 6-8pm FREE 850-837-2021 Niceville Fred Gannon Park Haunted Trail walk 4-7pm FREE 850-833-9144 October 26 Destin Commons Halloween Haunt 6-8pm FREE 850-337-8700 SRB Coastal Beach Library Trunk to Treat Costume Party 10am FREE 850-267-2809

Water Color Marina Park Halloween and Fall Festival 2-8pm FREE 850-534-5975 October 27-28 SRB Arnetts Gulfisde Farm Family Fall and Music Event Sat 11-4pm Sun 12-4pm 850-208-3114 October 27 Crestview Downtown Fall Festival (Pets Too) 1-6pm FREE 850-682-7413 Destin HarborWalk Village Pumpkinpalooza 2-4pm FREE 850-424-0622 Destin LuLu’s Spooktacular BOOLU’s and Trunk or Treat 11-4pm FREE 850-751-5858 Destin McGuire’s Halloween Run 5k-10k 9am $30 850-650-0000 October 28 Destin HarborWalk Village Pumpkinpalooza Pub Crawl Adult Costume Contest 2-5pm FREE 850-676-0091 FWB Green Door Music Hall Halloween Hootnenanny 9pm $5 850-496-1134 Valpariso Heritage Museum Haunted Heritage Mini Festival 10-4pm FREE 850-678-2615 October 29 Destin Community Center Fall Festival 5-8pm Tickets 4 for $1.00 850-654-5184

October 31 Sandestin Grand Boulevard Halloween on the BOOevard 4-7pm FREE 850-267-1216 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Trick or Treat 6-8pm FREE 850-2678117 SRB Gulf Place Halloween Happenings 4-5:30pm FREE 850-267-8458 Stinky Fish Camp Witch’s Ride 6:30-10:30am $30-$40 850-267-3053

September 1-2 Destin HarborWalk Village Labor Day Concert 7-9pm FREE 850-424-0600 September 2 Seaside Amphitheater Concert Series 7pm FREE 850-231-6179 September 5, 12, 19, 26 Sandestin Baytowne Wharf Concert Series 7-9pm FREE 850-267-8186 September 6 Destin Harborwalk Village Let Freedom Ring Concert 6:30-10pm FREE 850-424-0600

Grayton Bch Beer Brewery Trivia Night 6-8pm $12 850-231-4786

Okaloosa Island Theatre Magic Dinner Theatre 7-8pm $30 850-424-5125

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