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Representatives for the Walton County Board of County Commissioners and Walton County Tourism participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Visitor & Nature Center at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on December 20th.

The $4.2 million project will provide education, host events and connect visitors to the park's natural wonders. Walton County provided $285,000 in Tourist Development Tax funds to support the project, which is expected to be completed in late 2025.

Café Thirty-A’s Annual Christmas Charity Ball, presented by honorary sponsors Earl Bacon, the Ellis Family, and Thomas Howell Ferguson, was held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 and raised a record-breaking $81,000 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton, an organization that provides food and financial assistance to area families and individuals in need.

The Point Washington Medical Clinic invites the community to join them for their Anniversary Jubilee on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 6:00-10:00pm at their clinic at 1321 N Hwy 395 in Santa Rosa Beach. Tickets are now on sale at www.AJPWMC25.givesmart.com.

In January 2023, the Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC) opened the doors to its first physical clinic building after serving the community in mobile clinics and pop-ups since 2017.

Fore Her invites the community to lace up for the annual Pink Run 5K, Walk and Survivor Stroll on Saturday, February 8 at 8:30am at the Village at Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin. 

Register online.

The Pink Run is one of Fore Her’s signature fundraisers, directly benefiting breast cancer survivors along the Emerald Coast in financial need while undergoing treatment.

Start the New Year by joining Camp Helen State Park for a First Day Hike on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 from 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. Come and enjoy the park on a Ranger guided nature hike and history tour to learn about the park and its wildlife.

Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is proud to present  All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 December 6 - 22, 2024.

Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is proud to present Every Brilliant Thing January 9 - January 17, 2025.

Join us for holiday fun! Secure your spot for our KIDZ Holiday Paint class on Sunday, December 15 from 1 - 2 p.m. at the CAA’s Bayou Arts Center!

Visit CulturalArtsAlliance.com/upcoming-events to reserve your seat.

Designed for kids ages 7 and up, this fun and festive painting session will guide young artists through creating an adorable penguin masterpiece, perfect for the holiday season.

DwightFest, a non-profit 2-day music festival created for giving back to those who make our paradise possible, is set for Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8.

Performances by Paul Thorn & Joanna Cotten + their bands, along with other 13 other acts are scheduled. Food trucks, beverage stations & merchandise will be onsite for your enjoyment.

Café Thirty-A in Seagrove Beach transforms into a holiday wonderland for the annual Christmas Charity Ball benefiting Caring and Sharing of South Walton on Saturday, December 7, 2024.