| WCT What's New Roundup: Fall 2025 |
| Fall is here, and local businesses are rolling out their seasonal offerings. From new drink menus to specialty treats, there's plenty to discover as the weather cools down. Here's what's happening around Walton County this season! Ongoing Services and Events Amavida Coffee Fall Seasonal Drinks Get ready for fall flavors! Amavida Coffee is releasing their seasonal drink menu on Monday, Sept. 8. Whether you're craving a spiced latte or a cozy autumn blend, their new offerings will warm you up as the weather cools down. And mark your calendars for their monthly roaster tours and coffee tastings every third Wednesday: A perfect opportunity to learn about the craft behind your favorite cup. Mobile ordering and pickup are also coming soon for added convenience. Website: amavida.com Address: 25 Central Sq., Seaside and 104 N. Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach Phone: (850) 213-1965 Amavida Coffee Monthly Roaster Tours and Tastings Join Amavida Coffee every third Wednesday for their monthly roaster tour and coffee tasting experience. Learn about the roasting process, discover the origins of different beans and taste your way through their expertly crafted selections. It's a coffee lover's dream come true and a great way to deepen your appreciation for specialty coffee. Website: amavida.com Address: 712 Serenoa Rd., Santa Rosa Beach Phone: (850) 249-8657 Cultural Arts Alliance Concert Series The CAA and St. Joe Community Foundation are turning up the volume at Watersound Town Center this fall! Come experience the First Friday Concert Series at the Watersound Town Center Pavilion Sept. 5, Oct. 3 and Nov. 7 at The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center from 6-8 p.m. Join them for three nights of great tunes and good vibes. Bring your crew, bring a chair and bring your dancing shoes — because this free, family-friendly concert series is all about music, community and fun. Website: culturalartsalliance.com/upcoming-events Address: 170 N. Watersound Pkwy., Inlet Beach Phone: (850) 622-5970 Idyll Hounds Brewery Trivia Trivia at Idyll Hounds Brewery is every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Test your knowledge and win prizes every week at Trivia! Website: idyllhoundsbrewingcompany.com Address: 845 Serenoa Road, Santa Rosa Beach Phone: (850) 814-0414 Perla Baking Co. Fall Seasonal Drinks Perla Baking Co. is jumping into fall with their seasonal drink release on Sept. 8. Expect artisanal beverages that perfectly complement their fresh-baked goods. Keep an eye out for their upcoming mobile ordering and pickup feature, making it even easier to grab your favorite treats and drinks on the go. Website: perlabakingco.com Address: 766 Baldwin Ave., DeFuniak Springs Phone: (850) 564-3030 Shades Bar & Grill Trivia Night Shades Bar & Grill now hosts trivia in partnership with BFG Productions on Tuesdays at 6 p.m., beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9! Prizes are up for grabs, so round up your smartest friends and get ready to compete. Website: shades30a.com Address: 10952 E. County Hwy. 30A, Inlet Beach Phone: (850) 231-9410 Sounds of Seaside: Concert Series Bring blankets and chairs and enjoy an evening of live music from local musicians in the Seaside Amphitheater! See Fred Domulot on Sept. 3, Boukou Groove on Sept. 10, Roman Street on Sept. 17 and MECO on Sept. 24, all from 5-7 p.m. Website: seasidefl.com/events Address: Central Sq., Seaside Phone: (850) 585-1845 Sandestin Signature Beers Launch Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort has debuted an exclusive line of craft beers in partnership with Props Craft Brewery and Lewis Bear Company. The trio – featuring the Coastal Blonde Ale, Daybreak Lager and Pier Pressure IPA – captures the laid-back spirit of the Gulf Coast and is now pouring across the resort for $7. Guests can sip a Lager while watching boats drift into the Marina Bar & Grill, enjoy a Blonde Ale with lunch at Bayside Café or toast to the sunset with an IPA at Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge. Website: sandestin.com Address: 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy. W., Miramar Beach Phone: (850) 267-8000 Serenity by the Sea Spa End of Summer Special Serenity by the Sea Spa is offering a complimentary Hydrojet wave table session with red light therapy ($90 value) when you indulge in one of these services: The 80-minute Pure Fiji Ritual for $260* or the 80-minute Illuminating Facial for $250*. *For your convenience, a 20% service charge will be included. Valid through Sept. 30. Cannot be combined with other discounts/promotions. Website: serenitybytheseaspa.com Address: 4000 Sandestin Boulevard South, Miramar Beach Phone: (850) 622-9595 30A Distilling Co. Book Club Each month, meet at the distillery to dive into a selected book, immersing yourself in its themes, characters and stories. But this isn’t your average book club. Discussions are paired with custom-crafted cocktails and bites inspired by the book itself. From classic novels to contemporary tales, each meeting is a unique sensory experience, blending the flavors of the story with the art of mixology and cuisine. Reserve your spot on our website! Website: 30adistillingco.com/events#id=prose-pours Address: 605 N. County Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach Phone: (850) 253-7564 30A Distilling Co. Candle Pour Class Join us at the distillery for an evening of craft, creativity and a little fire — of the good kind. In this hands-on candle pouring class, we’ll guide you through turning our repurposed spirit bottles into beautifully scented candles. Each bottle once held bold, aged spirits — now it’s your turn to fill them with light. You’ll choose from a curated selection of fragrances inspired by our cocktail menu and tasting notes (think warm vanilla spice, citrus peel and smoke or coastal herbs). We’ll walk you through the process of wicking, blending and pouring your custom candle — perfect for gifting or keeping all to yourself. Website: 30adistillingco.com/events#id=burn-after-tasting Address: 605 N. County Hwy. 393, Suite 15B, Santa Rosa Beach Phone: (850) 253-7564 30A Distilling Co. Fire Pit Fridays Join us for a classic every Friday from Oct. 3 through the end of February! Fire pit and seating set up for you to enjoy an open fire with the occasional cigar pop up, savory s’mores, sweet treat, games and more! RSVP or pop in! Website: 30adistillingco.com/events#id=fire-pit-fridays Address: 605 N. County Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach Phone: (850) 253-7564 Waldo's Miramar: Kids Eat Free Mondays Kids eat free on Mondays! With the purchase of one regular entree, receive one free kids meal. It's the perfect way to simplify the chaos of school nights and please the whole family. Website: waldoschicken.com Address: 10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Miramar Beach Phone: (850) 600-1639 Happening in August Scout Sports Tavern Opens Scout, a refined sports tavern located within the Watersound Origins community, is the latest addition to the Florida restaurant scene, opening Wednesday, August 27. Scout will offer a full-service dining experience that blends sophistication with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere – capturing the energy of the sporting world with a refined club feel and an impressive showcase of vintage sports memorabilia throughout. The new restaurant concept is the latest from husband-and-wife duo Jeremy and Angela Walton, founders of Quest Hospitality Concepts, the esteemed restaurant group behind the beloved establishments Fonville Press and The Citizen. Website: scoutsportstavern.com Address: 50 Origins Main Street, Suite #100, Inlet Beach Phone: (850) 641-0068 Labor Day Weekend Concert Celebrate the end of summer with an unforgettable night of music under the stars at the iconic Seaside Amphitheater! Join us Labor Day Weekend Sunday, Aug. 31, from 7-8:30 p.m. for a free concert featuring indie-pop band, Hotel Fiction, known for their dreamy melodies, heartfelt lyrics and energetic live performances. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, gather your friends and family and enjoy a relaxing evening filled with great vibes and even better music. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their sound, Hotel Fiction’s performance is sure to be the perfect soundtrack to your holiday weekend. Website: seasidefl.com/event/labor-day-weekend-concert Address: Central Sq., Seaside Phone: (850) 231-6107 Labor Day Dinner and Fireworks Cruise Looking for the ultimate way to cap off your summer on the Florida Panhandle? Look no further! Join us for an unforgettable Labor Day Dinner and Fireworks Cruise aboard the magnificent SOLARIS Yacht. Get ready for an evening of exquisite dining, lively entertainment, breathtaking sunset views over the Gulf, and a dazzling fireworks display that will light up the sky. Website: sunquestcruises.com Address: 8330 Mike Hayes Dr. Miramar Beach Phone: (850) 650-2519 Happening in September Shades Football Kickoff Party It's the most wonderful time of the year! Head to Shades Bar & Grill on Sunday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m.-1 a.m. to kick off football season. With 28 screens and 34 beers on tap, it’s the perfect place to catch the action. During this all-day event, you can enjoy a few delicious food specials as you cheer your team on to victory! Website: shades30a.com Address: 10952 E. County Hwy. 30A, Inlet Beach Phone: (850) 231-9410 ECAC Hole in ONE Golf Tournament Tee off for a great cause at the 12th Annual Hole in ONE Golf Tournament at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Friday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., benefiting the Emerald Coast Autism Center Scholarship Fund. As part of ECAC’s 13th Annual ONE Campaign, this exciting event helps support life-changing educational opportunities for children on the autism spectrum. Hosted at Sandestin’s Raven Golf Club, the tournament features a scramble format with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Player check-in opens at 7:30 a.m. Registration includes a boxed lunch, and beverages will be available for purchase. Enjoy friendly competition, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Website: sandestin.com Address: 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy. W., Miramar Beach Phone: (850) 267-8000 LADYWORLD LADYWORLD is a three-day podcast, music and comedy festival set against the glittering shores of Miramar Beach, Sept. 26-28. Equal parts beach bash and brain candy, this is the ultimate millennial playground: Think reserved cove seating with food, drinks and merch delivered straight to your lounge chair, daily activities and pop-up surprises, and three nights of unforgettable shows on the main stage from your cult-favorite voices. You can even book a condo just steps from the sand, the stage and the chaos. It's summer camp for your pod-cast-obsessed inner child… with cocktails. To purchase tickets, please visit the website below. Website: ladyworld-25.webflow.io Address: 556 Seascape Drive, Miramar Beach Phone: (850) 555-1212 Hometown Heroes Get the chance to connect with local military members, first responders and other helpful hands of the community and explore vehicles like a firetruck, ambulance, sheriff car, military trucks and more Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m at Silver Sands Outlets. Enjoy face painting, a DJ, games and enter for a chance to win a $500 shopping spree while you're here! There will be a horn free hour from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. for children with sensitive ears. Website: premiumoutlets.com/outlet/silver-sands/stream/hometown-heroes-event-6264796 Address: 10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Miramar Beach Phone: (850) 337-0628 Happening in October Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Annual Fundraiser Tapas & Tunes Restaurants will complete for the Judges' Top 3 Tapas, along with a Peoples' Choice award. Join us Friday, Oct. 3, from 6-9 p.m. at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Clubhouse, rain or shine. All attendees will be given a ticket upon entry/check-in and will be encouraged to try all the participating restaurants' tapas, as well as vote on their favorite. Prior to the conclusion of the event, these tickets will be counted, and awards will be handed out at the end of the evening. Attendees will also enjoy live music throughout the evening, an online silent auction, cash bar for wine and beer and much more! Website: topsailparkfriends.org Address: 7525 W. County Hwy. 30A, Santa Rosa Beach Phone: (850) 267-8330 Moon Crush, An Avett Moon We look forward to welcoming you back to the beach this fall, Oct. 3-5, at the Seascape Golf Beach & Tennis Resort for incredible music under the moonlit sky, good friends and all the special moments that'll make memories for a lifetime! Enjoy two live performances from The Avett Brothers, plus sets from Sierra Ferrell, Larkin Poe, Molly Tuttle, Jamestown Revival, Langhorne Slim, Paul Thorn and Asleep At The Wheel. Website: booking.topeka.live/pages/am25 Address: 556 Seascape Drive, Miramar Beach Phone: (850) 555-1212 The Next BIG Thing - Business Conference Walton Area Chamber of Commerce proudly presents The Next BIG Thing 2025 Conference — a dynamic, full-day experience designed to inspire, challenge and equip professionals across industries on Monday, Oct. 6 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Dive into a powerful agenda filled with keynote speakers and breakout sessions tailored to leadership development, entrepreneurship and women in business. Whether you're scaling your business, developing your career or empowering your team, this event delivers next-level impact. Website: waltonareachamber.com Address: 63 South Centre Trail, Santa Rosa Beach Phone: (850) 267-0683 27th Annual Best of the Emerald Coast Awards Soiree The public is invited to celebrate the 27th Annual Best of the Emerald Coast winners results as voted by the readers of Emerald Coast Magazine on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 6-9 p.m. in Grand Boulevard! Guests will enjoy an evening where all their senses will be stimulated: music, art, delightful cuisine and libations. Website: 850tix.com/events/2025-best-of-the-emerald-coast-10-9-2025 Address: 585 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach Phone: (850) 837-3099 Rockin in Paradise with Styx Enjoy three nights of unforgettable live music Oct. 9-11 at Seascape Golf Beach & Tennis Resort! Relax on the beach by day and rock out by night with two incredible sets from Styx, plus performances from Cheap Trick, Loverboy, 38 Special, GOWAN, John Waite, Collective Soul and Edwin McCain. Website: booking.topeka.live/pages/styx25 Address: 556 Seascape Drive, Miramar Beach Phone: (850) 555-1212 17th Annual Baytowne Beer Festival at Sandestin The 17th Annual Baytowne Beer Festival returns to The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, for a weekend of hops, music and community spirit, featuring more than 200 domestic and international craft brews, food pairings and live music on the lawn. Festivities begin Friday from 6-8 p.m. with “Beer from Around Here,” a curated tasting of local breweries and Baytowne eateries, paired with live music from Duchess. Saturday kicks off with a VIP experience at Landshark Bar & Grill from 1-2 p.m., offering early access, lunch and exclusive brews before the Grand Tasting from 2-5 p.m. Website: sandestin.com Address: 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy. W., Miramar Beach Phone: (850) 267-8000 Bloody Mary Festival Get ready to eat, drink, and "B Mary" at The Market Shops Saturday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.! This fall fest features unlimited tastes of unique, hand-crafted bloody marys, prepared and served by a variety of the Emerald Coast’s best local restaurants, catering companies and bars. From grilled cheese sandwiches to sushi, the toppings are always over the top while the bloody mix ranges from spicy to smoky. You don’t want to miss a sip of the action, because in addition to unlimited brunch beverages, you’ll also enjoy local fare, craft brews, champagne, live music, SEC Football, a cigar bar and so much more! Website: themarketshops.com/bloody-mary-festival Address: 9375 Emerald Coast Parkway, Miramar Beach Phone: (850) 460-7777 Murder Mystery Theatre Night The next Murder Mystery show will be Saturday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. at Sunbright Inn. Join us for a monthly murder mystery dinner theatre show with a catered dinner. If you book a room during the show, a 10% discount will be provided on your room rate. You must purchase a ticket in order to get the discount. Tickets are sold for $75 per person. With a 30-attendee limit, tickets will sell fast so order now! ICMT will perform for the event. Website: sunbrightinn.com/improbable-cause-mystery-theatre Address: 30 Live Oak Ave. W., DeFuniak Springs Phone: (850) 920-9920 WaterColor - Harvest Food & Wine Festival The 9th Annual Harvest Wine & Food Festival by Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation will provide patrons the opportunity to sip and savor some of the world’s finest wine and culinary selections while enjoying the iconic WaterColor beach town from Oct. 16-19. Join fellow wine aficionados for four days of epicurean excellence. Guests at WaterColor Inn who book the Harvest Wine Festival Package can enjoy the convenient location and receive two tickets to the Grand Tasting event on Saturday, Oct. 18. Website: dcwaf.org/events/8th-annual-harvest-wine-food-festival Address: 45 Watercolor Blvd W, WaterColor Phone: (850) 650-3732 |