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74Events this week
18Free things to do
73New spots
82New stories

● Checked Friday, October 23, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Destin

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 74 events, day by day →

Downtown Saturday Market

Saturday 8am · Fort Walton Beach Landing

3 Mile Fun Run

Saturday 8:30am · Crab Trap Destin - James Lee Park Beach Access · Free

Semi-Annual Tent Sale

Saturday 9am · DeFrance Boutique and Home

Zombie Apocalypse Hatchet

Saturday 9am · TraditionsWorkshop

Seaside Halloweener Derby and Costume Contest

Saturday 9am · Seaside Amphitheater

New in Destin

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Coyote Ugly Saloon

Nightlife

Bring the party: When your crew needs somewhere unapologetically rowdy this week, Coyote Ugly Saloon delivers with bartop dancing by the Coyotes, live DJs, and an anything-can-happen vibe.

coyoteuglysaloon.com ↗

EEE Destin Wedding DJ Beach Ceremony & Reception

Entertainment

Local dancefloor upgrade: Planning a wedding, holiday party, or just want your crew actually dancing, EEE Destin Wedding DJ Beach Ceremony & Reception brings pro emcee skills, custom playlists, slick lighting, and real crowd-reading from 20+ years and thousands of events.

eeedestin.com ↗

Pepper’s Mexican Grill and Cantina

Restaurants

Midweek flavor rescue: When dinner feels uninspired, Pepper’s Mexican Grill and Cantina comes through with scratch-made entrees built on Certified Angus Beef and fresh produce, plus award-winning margaritas.

peppersmexicancantina.com ↗

Destin’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Destin’s best →

Most read in Destin

The five stories Destin readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Drone photos reveal destruction in Florida after Hurricane Isaias

    Drone photos reveal the extent of destruction caused by Hurricane Isaias, which made landfall near Destin, Florida as a Category 2 storm on Friday.

    Full story at usatoday.com ↗

  2. This Florida Restaurant Still Sells Soup For 18 Cents—And Every Brunch Comes With Frozen Irish Coffee

    McGuire's Irish Pub in Destin, Florida, has become a legendary restaurant with traditions that are entirely its own.

    Full story at southernliving.com ↗

  3. The deadly aftermath of Hurricane Isaias in Alabama and Florida

    The aftermath of Hurricane Isaias occurred in Alabama and Florida, causing significant impacts including widespread power outages.

    Full story at foxweather.com ↗

  4. Hurricane Damage Mounts in Destin as Downed Trees, Power Lines and Sewer Backup Threats Complicate Recovery

    Hurricane damage has been reported in Destin, Florida, as fallen trees, downed power lines, and widespread power disruptions complicate recovery efforts.

    Full story at shorenewsnetwork.com ↗

  5. Sand available across Gulf Coast

    Counties and cities across the Gulf Coast are offering free sand to residents in flood-prone areas due to the expected heavy rain, high surf and rip currents.

    Full story at fox10tv.com ↗

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The rest of what BaseLocal keeps current for the city.

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