Holiday Events in Fort Walton Beach

Finding fun things to do in Fort Walton Beach is the trick to having the perfect holiday. Brooks and Shorey Resorts is a reputable vacation rental company here to help make your holiday at one of our Fort Walton Beach rentals memorable and enjoyable.

Choose from our detailed list of Fort Walton Beach events that you can attend to spice up your vacation.

Holidays in Florida

Holidays in Florida this December are like no other. Florida takes holidays seriously with a touch of fun and creativity: interact with locals, visit local restaurants and bars for a fine dining experience, and explore the beach that makes Okaloosa Island an ideal vacation destination.

Visits with Santa

Visits with Santa is an event that brings you festive joy. Founded and conducted by HarborWalk Village, the Visits with Santa allows visitors to spend time with our jolly Fort Walton Santa and take photos for an unforgettable holiday. Families and visitors receive one FREE 4×6 photo and a magnet to ensure the memory lives on.

You are also welcome to write Santa a letter making your wishes. The best part of the event is that for every letter written to Santa, HarborWalk Village donates $1 to Food for Thought to help make Christmas better for another child. Food for Thought is an NGO that seeks to solve hunger and empower children by providing vulnerable children with weekly access to quality and healthy meals that are easy to prepare.

Baytowne on Ice

Make sure to carry your skates because the Village of Baytowne is the place to be this Christmas for the Baytowne on Ice event. Make your festive season magical while gliding across the shimmering ice.

Are you new to skating? No worries. Visitors and locals are always more than happy to help you become a part of the skating tradition at Fort Walton Beach. The event is open to both adults and children aged 3 years and above. Please note that children under 6 years old must be supervised by an adult at all times on the ice.

Christmas Parade

Nothing says it’s the holidays like a good Christmas parade. The Destin Boat Parade stays true to Fort Walton Beach’s boating and fishing tradition by using colorfully decorated and gleaming boats to mark the region’s Christmas parade. The parade boasts over 30 vessels decorated with Christmas lights, sure to bring a smile to all viewers.

You can view the parade from any restaurant by the beach, so you’ll have a great meal while attending the festivities. Alternatively, you can set up a chair or blanket on the beach as you wait for the vessels. After the parade, visitors can enjoy the cherry on top of the cake by watching the festive fireworks show lighting up the harbor.

Winter Guest Fest

Winter Guest Fest is an event that brings together snowbirds visiting Fort Walton Beach. The convention welcomes visitors from across the world for a chat and fine drinks. Get to share your experiences on Fort Walton Beach and find out more about the vacation destination.

Learn more about places you should add to your itinerary for the next time you visit Fort Walton Beach. You will also learn of more activities, discounted resources, and fantastic offers you can use to save some money while having a good time at Fort Walton Beach. Leave the convention happy with a bunch of coupons and lots of surprises from the hosts.

Where to Stay

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