FWB Happenings December 2022

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Sequins and Suits Niceville-ValP Chamber | 7 pm | NWFSC | Niceville
Anastasia: The New Broadway Musical | 7:30 pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Center | Niceville
Christmas Sweaters & PJ’s Wine Tasting | 5 pm | Taste | Fort Walton Beach
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FWB Chamber First Friday Coffee | 7-9 am | First United Methodist Church | FWB
Ice Skating Extravaganza | 6-8 pm | Baytowne Wharf | Miramar Beach
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Grand Boulevard Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Carolers & Photos with Santa | Fridays & Saturdays | 5 pm | Grand Boulevard at Sandestin | Miramar Beach
Eli Young Band w/ Special Guest Luke Langford Band | 6 pm | Seascape Drive | Destin
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Visit Santa | 1-4 pm | Harborwalk Village | Destin
44th Annual Jingle Bell Jog | 8 am | The Island Resort | FWB
December Market and Festival 2022 | 9 am | De’France Indoor Fleamarket Antiques & Collectibles | FWB
A Beachy Little Christmas | Noon | The Island Resort | FWb
Holiday on the Harbor | Sounds of the Season | 1 pm | HarborWalk Village | Destin
Holiday Arts Gallery | 5 pm | HH Arts | FWB
Discover Science Saturday | 10:30 am-1 pm | Emerald Coast Science Center | FWB
Agents Got Talent on the Emerald Coast | 5pm | Club L.A. \ Destin
Grimp, Grudge, Grouch 2022 | 3 pm | The Crab Trap | FWB
DeFrance Christmas Open House 2022 | 9 am | De’France Indoor Fleamarket Antiques & Collectibles | FWB
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Visit Santa | 1-4 pm | Harborwalk Village | Destin
Tuba Christmas | 5 pm | The Village of Baytowne Wharf | Sandestin
SERRV Market | 11:15 am | First Presbyterian Church | FWB
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Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade | 6:30 pm | Starts at the south end of Eglin Pkwy. and travel north to Uptown Station.
Maker Days: Fantastic Fossils | 9 am-12 pm | Emerald Coast Science Center | FWb
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Cruisin’ into Christmas | 6:30 pm | Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson | FWB
Multi-Chamber Young Professionals Ugly Sweater Holiday Party | 5 pm | 3rd planet Brewing | Niceville
ECPro 30th Anniversary Holiday Party | 5:30 | TASTE | FWB
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Visit with Santa | 6-8 pm | Baytowne Wharf | Miramar Beach
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Yule of Yesteryear | 10 am | Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida | Valparaiso
Grinch Glow Ride | 5:30 pm | Livin’ Right Real Estate | FWB
Sordid Secrets of the Stars | 6 & 7 pm | Planetarium | FWB
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Winter Wonderland 2022 | 6 -10 pm | Chester Pruitt Park | FWB
FWB Chorus Keep a Little Christmas in Your Heart | 7 pm | FWB Civic Auditorium | FWB
NFSO’s Holiday Pops: “Christmas at the Movies” | 7:30 pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Center | Niceville
Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s Holiday Pops featuring The Doo Wop Project | 7:30 pm | Destin-FWB Convention Center
Studio6twenty5 The Nutcracker | 5:30 pm | Destin Community Center | Destin
Donnie at VFW in Ft Walton | 7-10 pm | Veterans of Foreign Wars | FWB
Rumours: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac | 6 pm | Club L.A. | Destin
One-year Anniversary & Holiday Market Party | 3 pm | Maxine Orange Art & Design Gallery | FWB
A Rat Pack Christmas with Ron Adams | 7 pm | The Palms | Destin
2022 Fall Mackerel Classic After Party | 6-9 pm | Angler’s Beachside Grill | Okaloosa Island
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Building Industry Association’s Parade of Homes | 12 pm | Multiple Locations
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Visit Santa | 1-4 pm | HarborWalk Village | Destin
FWB Chorus Keep a Little Christmas in Your Heart | 7 pm | FWB Civic Auditorium | FWB
Reindeer Dash 5k/10k 2022 | 8 am | Run With It | Fort Walton Beach
Monthly Board Game Night | 6 pm | TBS Comics | FWB
Niceville ValP Community Christmas Parade | 10 am | Marc Smith Blvd. | Niceville
Heritage Museum of NWFL’s Yule of Yesteryear | 10 am-4 pm | Perrine Park | ValP
Christmas CuddleCot Concert benefiting Asher’s Hope | 2 pm | Crosspoint Bluewater Bay | Niceville
Winter Extravaganza | 9 am-2 pm | EO Wilson Biophilia Center | Freeport
Holiday Pops Concert featuring Sinfonia Gulf Coast | 5 pm | Seaside Amphitheatre
Eden Gardens State Park Illumination | 5-8 pm | Santa Rosa Beach
Women’s Climbing Circle | 9 am Rock Out Climbing Gym | Destin
Breakfast With Santa & Holiday Festival | 8-11 am | Aegean Restaurant | Shalimar
Date Night Couples or Friends Melt My Heart | 7-9 pm | Painting with a Twist | FWB
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Visit Santa | 1-4 pm | HarborWalk Village | Destin
FWB Keep a Little Christmas in Your Heart | 3 pm | Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium | FWB
Santa Breakfast | 8, 9:30 & 11 am | Grand Ballroom Harborwalk Village | Destin
Holiday on the Harbor Boat Parade | 6 pm | Destin Harbor
Deck the Halls Slacker Event | 2-4 pm | Boathouse Oyster Bar | Destin
Billy Claus | 1-3 pm | Lulu’s | Foot of Mid-Bay Bridge
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Visit Santa | 1-4 pm | Harborwalk Village | Destin
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FWB Chamber Holiday Party | 5 pm | WaterVue at Brooks Street | FWB
BOGO 50% Off Holiday Pickup Truck | 2-4:30 pm | Painting with a Twist | FWB
Ugly Sweater Themed Wine Tasting | 5 pm | Toast Wine Bar | Niceville
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Visit with Santa
6-8 pm | Baytowne Wharf | Miramar Beach
Mid-Week Advent Service | Holy Trinity Lutheran Church | Fort Walton Beach
Stealin’ Christmas | 6:30-8:30 pm | Painting with a Twist | FWB
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Blessing of the Live Nativity | 6:30-8:30 pm each night | First Baptist Church | Fort Walton Beach
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Planetarium Night | 6 pm | Emerald Coast Science Center | FWB
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How The Grinch Stole Christmas Movie Night | 5 pm | Baytowne Wharf | Sandestin
December Moon | 6:30-8:30 pm | Painting with a Twist | FWB
Wil’ E. Fontaine’s Chrimuh Special | 9-11 pm | The Sound Cafe + Enlightened Studios | FWB
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Visit Santa | 1-4 pm | HarborWalk Village | Destin
Santa Breakfast | 8, 9:30 & 11 am | Grand Ballroom Harborwalk Village | Destin
Santa Paddle Parade | Noon | LJ Schooners | Bluewater Bay
Christmas Boat Parade | 5:30 pm | Bluewater Bay Marina, Nelson’s Cove and Rocky Bayou
Wreaths Across America – Wreath Laying Ceremony | 9 am | Beal Memorial Cemetery | Fort Walton Beach
All Ages Holiday or Regular Paint Your Pet | 12-3 pm | Painting with a Twist | FWB
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Visit Santa | 1-4 pm | HarborWalk Village | Destin
Santa Breakfast | 8, 9:30 & 11 am | Grand Ballroom Harborwalk Village | Destin
Emerald Coast Christmas Miracle Fiesta | 1 pm | Northwest Florida Fairgrounds | FWB
Niceville-ValP Rotary Christmas Boat Parade | 5:30 pm | Emerald Coast Marine, Tom’s Bayou, Lincoln Park, Lions Park
Temple Beth Shalom 1st Hanukkah Community Celebration | 6 pm | The Landing | FWB
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Santa Breakfast | 8, 9:30 & 11 am | Grand Ballroom Harborwalk Village | Destin
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Grand Boulevard Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Carolers & Photos with Santa | 5 pm | Grand Boulevard at Sandestin
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FPRA Mingle & Jingle Holiday Mixer | 5 pm | Maxine Orange Art & Destin Gallery | FWB
Holiday Kid’s Camp Christmas Llama | 11 am – 1 pm | Painting with a Twist| FWB
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Visit with Santa | 6-8 pm | Baytowne Wharf | Miramar Beach
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All Ages Free Ornament Holiday Open Studio | 1-3 pm | Painting with a Twist | FWB
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New Year’s Eve Fireworks | 8 pm | Okaloosa Island Boardwalk | FWB
New Year’s Eve Bash at Rick’s | 4 pm-1 am | Okaloosa Island | FWB
Ringin’ in the New Year | 7 pm Entertainment Begins | 8 p.m. Fireworks; Midnight Fireworks and Ball Drop | Harborwalk Village | Destin
Baytowne Countdown | 6 pm-1 am | Baytowne Wharf | Miramar Beach
Round The Bay Relay/Ultra | 5 am-11 pm | Fort Walton Elks Lodge | FWB
Blinging In the New Year Family Fun Run | Noon | Fort Walton Beach Landing | FWB