Public meetings and events across Okaloosa County and the Emerald Coast -- what is coming up, and the record of what has already been held.
12 events in Destin this weekend. Clear all
Juried fine arts festival with over 100 acclaimed artists from across the country. Features live entertainment, hands-on children's activities, art raffle, local food vendors, beer and wine garden.
Mattie Kelly Dugas Pavilion Green, Destin
Join us every Saturday and Sunday in the FUD ZONE to watch your favorite college football and NFL games on the big screens, with game-day specials and an SEC Championship sweepstakes. Repeats: every Saturday and Sunday.
Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill, 20001 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin
The 2nd Annual Destin Songwriter Festival returns to Destin Harbor on October 24–25, 2026, bringing together acclaimed Nashville songwriters, rising artists, and local musicians for a weekend celebrating live music and the stories behind the songs. The festival will feature ticketed Main Stage performances, intimate songwriter rounds, waterfront acoustic sets, and VIP experiences, with headliners including Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Bridgette Tatum, and Jeffrey Steele. Several side stages around the harbor will offer free performances, while a portion of festival proceeds will benefit Operation Song, a nonprofit supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and their families through songwriting.
Destin - 4 Area Stages
We’re throwing an old fashioned Destin get together. Saturday, October 24th, we’re pulling the fryers outside and having a fish fry.
4463 Commons Dr W, Ste A
A Lowcountry boil, football on AJ's Jumbotron, a silent auction and performances by Destin High School Cheer, Band and Dance; $25 tickets benefit Destin High School students and programs. Postponed from Oct. 10.
116 Harbor Blvd
Free street carnival with spooky scavenger hunt, carnival games, trick-or-treating, costume contest at 6 PM, fireworks at 9 PM
66 Harbor Blvd, Destin
The Edge Seafood Restaurant & SkyBar, Destin
Rocktober Concert Series on the main stage 5-8PM with fireworks lighting up the Destin Harbor sky at 8PM. Free & open to the public. Repeats: every Saturday in October.
66 Harbor Blvd, Destin
Voted "BEST Family Activity" & "BEST Date Night Activity": World-Class MAGIC, ILLUSIONS, VENTRILOQUISM & COMEDY up-close & interactive! Repeats: select Saturdays and Sundays through December.
The Palms of Destin Resort, 4201 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin
Full cooked to order Sunday breakfast cooked & served by veterans & their families. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Repeats: every Sunday.
Davis-Sikes American Legion Post 296, 311 Main Street, Destin
The Festival VIP Tent becomes an al fresco Mahjong parlor presented by Mahjong Beach House, supporting the Foundation's ArtsReach programs.
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Festival VIP Tent, Destin
Trade the "sleepy acoustic" vibe for a taste of Nashville at LuLu’s Destin! Martin Lane is bringing Music City energy to the Choctawhatchee Bay with soaring harmonies and a massive
LuLu's Destin, 4607 Legendary Marina Dr, Destin
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