Public meetings and events across Okaloosa County and the Emerald Coast -- what is coming up, and the record of what has already been held.
72 events in Fort Walton Beach in the next 14 days, 178 in all. Clear all
WELLNESS AT GULFARIUM Yoga with the Dolphins Start your morning with movement, fresh air, and dolphins in one of Gulfarium’s most scenic settings. Yoga with the Dolphins brings a
1010 Miracle Strip Parkway SE
Rain or shine market of handcrafted goods and fresh produce on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, year round, 8am-1pm. Free. Repeats: second and fourth Saturday monthly.
Fort Walton Beach Landing Park, 139 Brooks St SE, Fort Walton Beach
Our Calvary Chapel Coastal Homeschool Co-op that is part of Calvary Chapel Fort Walton Beach has a first year VEX IQ Middle School competitive robotics team. They are hosting thi
123 Sotir St NW, Fort Walton Beach
A 2-mile fun walk for OCD Awareness Month, with spirit, fellowship and fun.
Ferry Park, 240 Hughes St NE, Fort Walton Beach
2026 Fall Arts & Craft Fair at the FWB Rec Center Join us for the 2026 Fall Arts & Craft Fair, held at the Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center, 132 Jet Drive NW, Fort Walton Beach
Civic Engagement Workshop catered to young ladies ages 11-18 years old.
HSU Innovation Institute South, 709 Anchors Street Northwest, Fort Walton Beach
Think YARD SALE… except EVERYTHING IS FREE! We’re having a Community Give & Take at Ocean City Church on Saturday, October 24th!
Ocean City Church, 428 Racetrack Rd NE, Fort Walton Beach
Free event for families: bounce house, free children's books, infant play space, hotdogs, snow cones and popcorn, and community resources from over 35 local nonprofits.
135 Perry Ave SE, Fort Walton Beach
📚✨ READ LOCAL! ✨📚 We’re celebrating the amazing authors right here on the Emerald Coast!
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library (Meeting Room), 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Join local author Anna Marks-Connell as she reads her book, Hat's On, Everyone! Anna’s picture books, Hats On, Everyone!
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library (Children's Story Room), 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
The Arts and Design Society celebrates 70 years of art (1956-2026).
The Arts and Design Society, 17 First Street SE, Fort Walton Beach
The Okaloosa County NAACP's 34th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, themed "WE THE PEOPLE: Forward Ever, Backward Never!", with guest speaker State Senator Shevrin Jones. Doors open 4:30 pm; $70.
24 BASS AVE SW, Fort Walton Beach
Preservation Hall - Billy Bowlegs, Fort Walton Beach
Catch the fallout from Proving Ground 7 as we make our debut in Fort Walton Beach on October 14th inside The Hangar 41, for AFTERSHOCK!
41 Windham Ave SE, 41 Windham Avenue Southeast, Fort Walton Beach
Downtown Music Hall, 212 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach
Hottest hip hop club in the city! Looking for a lit spot with hookah and good drinks well you’ve found it! Repeats: every Saturday.
Enclave Social Club, 106 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach
Join us for made to order breakfast on a Sunday Morning. Repeats: every Sunday.
VFW Post 7674, 231 Carol Ave, Fort Walton Beach
Join S.A.V.E.D.’s Family Day Cook Out for food, family fun, community resources, healthcare providers, local vendors & connection!
Chapter & Co Books Boutique, 175 Eglin Pkwy NE A, Fort Walton Beach
Slow down, get creative, and spend a couple of hours doing something completely different. Part of our Level 1: Foundations series, Dwarf Jade is a welcoming introduction to the a
913 Beal Parkway Suite J
Join us on Monday evenings and test your music knowledge! Drink specials and prizes! Free to play. Repeats: every Monday.
Aces Pub, 158 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach
Recurring monthly showing
174 Miracle Strip Pkwy
Moved from the Administration Building to the Water & Sewer Building for this meeting.
Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Building, 3rd Floor, 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd, Fort Walton Beach
Everyone is welcome to join us for an afternoon of tabletop, board, and card games with other adults! This is a self-directed library program.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library (Meeting Room), 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Community Redevelopment Agency. Open to the public.
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the City Council. Open to the public.
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach
Trivia Night at Rick's Crab Trap on Eglin Parkway. Free to attend and participate. Repeats: every Tuesday.
Rick's Crab Trap on Eglin Parkway, 178 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach
A guided, all-levels Pilates class at Dolphin Oasis led by an instructor from Flōte; bring your own mat. Repeats: select dates: Oct 28, Nov 14, Nov 18, Dec 5, Dec 16, Dec 19 (Oct 31 already on calendar).
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
1010 Miracle Strip Parkway SE
Join Ms. Meghan on Wednesday mornings for stories and songs geared for children ages 3-6.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library (Children's Story Room), 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Join us at the library every Wednesday for Crafts & Chats! Every other week features a planned craft, but you’re always welcome to bring your own project and work alongside others.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library (Meeting Room), 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
All ages are welcome to join us for this ghost-themed storytime! We'll read some stories and do a simple craft after.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library (Children's Story Room), 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Beach access #2!!
Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach
Sip, craft, and celebrate fall vibes with friends at Fall Y’all: Craft & Cocktails!
189 Brooks St SE, 189 Brooks Street Southeast, Fort Walton Beach
Local historian Bert Moore will thrill us with spooky stories from our own backyards! This is for adults, as some of the material may be too scary for little ones.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library (Meeting Room), 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Join us on Thursday mornings at 10:30am for our baby/toddler storytime! During this relaxed storytime, we will read books, dance, and sing. After stories, families are welcome to stay and play with the provided toys. This storytime is for ages 0-3. Registration is required. This is a library program. Please reach out to our library (850-833-9590 or mduffey@fwb.org) for more information.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library, 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Join us to create Christmas trees on wood using glass, shells, Christmas balls, embellishments and resin. Preregistration required.
1 Holmes Blvd NW, Fort Walton Beach
Get ready to craft your own tasty, homemade cheese in this fun, hands-on workshop!
Sheila Dunning Extension Building, 1954 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach
Free event closing out Hispanic Heritage Month: networking, meet area candidates and elected officials, live music and Latin food.
113 Eglin Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach
The Fall 2026 Concerts at The Landing series continues at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct.
Fort Walton Beach Landing, 139 Brooks St SE, Fort Walton Beach
Michelle Wright and Healthy Relationships Emerald Coast are back with a three-day Elevate Relationship Workshop. Friday, October 30 from 6-8pm Saturday, October 31 from 9am-12pm Saturday, November 7 from 9am-1:30pm (lunch will be provided).
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library (Meeting Room), 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Joint us for a fun evening of great music, entertainment, and good times.
The Event Room, 1825 Hurlburt Road, Fort Walton Beach
Downtown Music Hall, 212 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach
Pilates class with dolphin views
1010 Miracle Strip Parkway SE
Michelle Wright and Healthy Relationships Emerald Coast are back with a three-day Elevate Relationship Workshop. Friday, October 30 from 6-8pm Saturday, October 31 from 9am-12pm Saturday, November 7 from 9am-1:30pm (lunch will be provided).
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library (Meeting Room), 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Meet author, Cassandra Lilly, whose debut memoir, Lilly: Surviving Abuse, Neglect, and Rejection , is a deeply personal account of surviving childhood abuse, neglect, and abandonment while searching for the adoption papers that could confirm her legal path to the United States. It is an honest, moving story of faith, survival, and resilience that stays with readers long after the last page.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library (FWB Entry), 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Trunk or treating, food and family fun for Halloween.
First Baptist Church Fort Walton Beach, 126 Harbeson Ave SE, Fort Walton Beach
The Emerald Coast Hispanic Heritage Festival returns to The Landing in Fort Walton Beach on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2026, bringing a vibrant celebration of Hispanic culture, music, art, food and community to the Emerald Coast. From live performances and authentic cuisine to artisan vendors, cultural demonstrations and family-friendly activities, the free festival offers something for all ages. Attendees can experience the sights, sounds and flavors of Hispanic heritage while connecting with local businesses, artists and community members. The event runs from noon to 9 p.m. and invites everyone to come celebrate, build community and enjoy a day filled with culture and fun.
Fort Walton Beach Landing Park
Regional soul and R&B performance event
NWF Fairgrounds, Fort Walton Beach
11th annual trick-or-treating celebration with costume contests, carnival games, live entertainment, and fireworks at 8:00 PM
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
DÍA DE LA CANCIÓN CRIOLLA A Celebration of Peruvian Music & Culture Since 2009, our family has celebrated this beautiful tradition at home in Fort Walton Beach. Now, for the fi
La Calle Food Hall, 125 Eglin Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach
A HALLOWEEN themed murder mystery show where YOU are the detective! Interactive, family friendly fun!
200 Eglin Pkwy NE
DJ, dancing and costume contest check-in at Wildflower, then a downtown bar crawl through Wood Foot, Mad House, Fokker's and Soundside, with an optional after-party at The Block.
Wildflower Boutique, 222 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Downtown Music Hall, 212 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach
Get ready to face your fears and party all night at the Halloween event of the decade on Brooks Street!
189 Brooks Street SE
The 2nd Annual One Hopeful Place Chili Cook-Off, Halloween Skeleton Edition, will bring a spooky twist to a community favorite on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lou’s Tavern. Guests can enjoy an afternoon of hearty chili, Halloween-themed fun and community spirit while supporting One Hopeful Place, an organization dedicated to helping local families in need. The event is also looking for chili cooks to compete and share their best recipes, making it a chance for food lovers and community members alike to come together for a flavorful cause.
Lou's Tavern, Fort Walton Beach
Get ready to time warp with the live shadow cast of MTC's Rocky Horror Picture Show
174 Miracle Strip Pkwy
Recurring community trivia event
Downtown Fort Walton Beach, Fort Walton Beach
The Fort Walton Beach Library Friends are now official! Come learn how you can be a part of this group who advocate for the library in the community! This is a community event. Please reach out to the Fort Walton Beach Library Friends at friendsofthefwblibrary@gmail.com for more information.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library, 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Come join the Games Club for a fun and friendly time of learning the game of American Mahjong, based on the traditional Chinese game. We will teach you strategy and the rules as you use tiles to build a hand - a certain combination of tiles to get Mahjong.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library (Media Lab), 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Do you have legal questions? Lawyers with Legal Services of North Florida will be at the Fort Walton Beach Library on the second Monday of the month from 10AM-12PM to help This is a community event.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library (Meeting Room), 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Free country music festival featuring Walker Montgomery, Dew Pendleton, Below Alabama (Friday) and Mitchell Tenpenny, Locash, Dillon Carmichael, Parker Willingham (Saturday)
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
Join us at the library every Wednesday for Crafts & Chats! Every other week features a planned craft, but you’re always welcome to bring your own project and work alongside others. Whether you’re following along or doing your own thing, it’s a relaxed space to get creative and connect! Families and Kids welcome!
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library, 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
WELLNESS AT GULFARIUM Yoga in the Living Sea Unwind after hours with a guided yoga class inside Gulfarium’s Living Sea Aquarium. Surrounded by marine life and the soft glow of th
1010 Miracle Strip Parkway SE
1010 Miracle Strip Parkway SE
Fort Walton Beach
Join us on Thursday mornings at 10:30am for our baby/toddler storytime! During this relaxed storytime, we will read books, dance, and sing. After stories, families are welcome to stay and play with the provided toys. This storytime is for ages 0-3. Registration is required. This is a library program. Please reach out to our library (850-833-9590 or mduffey@fwb.org) for more information.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library, 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Join us to discuss mystery and detective novels. This is a library program.
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library (Meeting Room), 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Regular Meeting of the Local Planning Agency. Open to the public.
Council Chambers, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach
Coastal Cocktails and Quick Connections at the Upper Deck.
Dempsey's Bar & Grill, Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach, 1325 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Destin
📖 November : The Spectacular by Fiona Davis — Fiction 📖 December : A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar — Fiction 📖 January : How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley — Fiction Please note: January’s meeting will be held on the 2nd Friday due to the holiday. 📖 February : Catch the Devil: A True Story of Murder, Deception, and Injustice on the Gulf Coast by Pamela Colloff — Nonfiction 📖 March :
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library (Meeting Room), 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Pilates at the Library Start your weekend with a little movement and mindfulness! Join us for a beginner-friendly Mat Pilates class led by Bayside Yoga .
Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative
Ft Walton Library (Meeting Room), 185 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Stage Crafters' winter show: Guys and Dolls, Nov 6-8 and 13-15. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm.
Stage Crafters Community Theatre
Stage Crafters (Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium), 109 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach
106 more events are on the calendar beyond the next 14 days.
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Free admission for kids ages 3-12 in costume (limit two kids per paying adult)
1010 Miracle Strip Parkway SE
World premiere of the horror short film False Memories: Secrets. Experience the suspense, mystery, and killer on the big screen.
174 Miracle Strip Pkwy
Party Rock variety performance
Fort Walton Beach Landing, 139 Brooks St SE, Fort Walton Beach
Trunk-or-Treating at the Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center. Join us for trunk-or-treating in the Recreation Center parking lot.
Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center, 132 Jet Drive NW, Fort Walton Beach
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