Get the big picture of the holidays in Fort Walton Beach! Our guide includes all the essential festive events and activities. For Fort Walton Beach natives and holiday explorers, this guide is your path to the city's seasonal magic.
One highlight of the season is the Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade, a delightful procession featuring festive floats and joyful performances that bring the community together. The Baytowne Wednesday Night Concert Series Holiday Edition offers an enchanting atmosphere with live music, perfect for families and friends to enjoy the holiday spirit. And definitely don't forget Tuba Christmas at Baytowne Wharf, where the festive sounds of tubas fill the air, creating a unique holiday experience. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Fort Walton Beach
- Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade
- Tuba Christmas at Baytowne Wharf (Miramar Beach)
- Baytowne Wednesday Night Concert Series Holiday Edition (Miramar Beach)
- Ice Skating Extravaganza at Baytowne Wharf (Miramar Beach)
- Breakfast With Santa At HarborWalk Village (Destin)
- Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting – Freeport (Freeport)
See these and even more events listed below!
Fort Walton Beach Holiday Light Displays
Ice Skating Extravaganza at Baytowne Wharf
What to Expect:
Dazzling light shows and live music events.
Description:
Baytowne Wharf offers a variety of holiday events, including a festive light show every night in December, holiday concerts with Santa visits, and a special showing of "The Polar Express" under the stars. The village also features live music and fireworks displays during its end-of-year celebration.
Where: Miramar Beach | More Info: Ice Skating Extravaganza at Baytowne Wharf
Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting – Freeport
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday tree lighting with a festive parade.
Description:
The Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting in Freeport features a festive procession and the illumination of a towering tree, bringing the community together for a joyful holiday celebration.
Where: Freeport | More Info: Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting – Freeport
Fort Walton Beach Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade
What to Expect:
Themed floats and live music celebrating Christmas.
Description:
The Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade features floats, live music, and festive characters along Eglin Parkway, celebrating the holiday season with a theme of "That's What Christmas Means to Me."
Where: Fort Walton Beach | More Info: Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade
Baytowne Wednesday Night Concert Series Holiday Edition
What to Expect:
Live music performances by local and regional talent.
Description:
The Baytowne Wednesday Night Concert Series Holiday Edition features live music by local and regional talent at the Events Plaza Stage in Baytowne Wharf, showcasing a variety of genres every Wednesday evening.
Where: Miramar Beach | More Info: Baytowne Wednesday Night Concert Series Holiday Edition
Tuba Christmas at Baytowne Wharf
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday event with tuba performances and Santa visits.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season with Tuba Christmas at Baytowne Wharf, featuring festive holiday classics and visits with Santa in a beautifully decorated village.
Where: Miramar Beach | More Info: Tuba Christmas at Baytowne Wharf
Fort Walton Beach Other Holiday Activities
Breakfast With Santa At HarborWalk Village
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday activities with Santa and festive food stations.
Description:
Join Breakfast with Santa at HarborWalk Village for a delightful holiday event featuring a themed buffet, festive cookie decorating, letter writing to Santa, and visits with Santa himself.
Where: Destin | More Info: Breakfast With Santa At HarborWalk Village
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Wright (3 miles)
- Navarre (15 miles)
- Santa Rosa Beach (23 miles)
- Crestview (24 miles)
- Pace (35 miles)
- Ferry Pass (36 miles)
- Brent (37 miles)
- West Pensacola (39 miles)
- Ensley (40 miles)
- Bellview (42 miles)
- Cantonment (45 miles)