Family events in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week by wearing your favorite colors or a rainbow of colors. The day marks the end of the weekly color celebrations and encourages every Eagle to be themselves, make positive choices, and stay drug free.

Set in Seagrove Beach at Greenway Station 30A, this market brings together a carefully selected mix of local farmers, fishermen, bakers, growers, artists, and artisan food producers. Browse seasonal fruits and vegetables alongside hydroponic greens, microgreens, gourmet mushrooms, fresh herbs, and fresh-cut flowers. Find farm-raised meats and Gulf seafood, including crabcakes, seafood dips, and other prepared specialties. Stock up on farm eggs, dairy and goat milk products, and farmstead treats. Pantry finds range from raw local honey and pickled goods to jams, jellies, and other small batch selections. Enjoy artisan breads, pastries, and pies, and sip fresh-pressed juices, handcrafted lemonades, or specialty sodas while you explore. Discover convenient prepared foods such as chicken salads, frozen and ready-to-heat meals, guacamole with fresh chips, cream cheese spreads, premium olive oils and vinegars, dehydrated fruits, and farm-crafted snacks. Beyond food, shop natural bath and body care, goat milk soaps, wellness items, and handmade self-care goods. Art lovers can peruse handmade crafts, boutique clothing, artisan jewelry, and locally made gifts. Experience the flavors and creativity of the Emerald Coast at a newer community gathering spot that supports local farmers, makers, artists, and small businesses.

Settle in for Music Under the Stars with the Forrest Williams Band at The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Bring a chair and enjoy the music in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Children ages 3–6 can enjoy a weekly storytime filled with stories, smiles, and opportunities to use their imagination.

A playful, slime-filled art party invites friendly, silly monster fans to dive into glowing creativity. Children will craft and personalize their own glow in the dark monster slime, kneading, twisting, and swirling it into spooky fun, then take their creations home. Enjoy two hours of hands-on activities with all materials provided. This event is for ages 4 and up, and the price is $30. The previous session sold out, and registration is open now.

Trunk or Treat at Absolute Zenergy Massage & Bodywork offers a family-friendly Halloween gathering where kids can wear costumes, collect candy, and enjoy a safe community atmosphere. Neighbors, families, and local businesses decorate their vehicles and hand out treats, and adults have a chance to connect with area businesses. The event is free and welcomes all ages. Vendors, businesses, neighbors, and families who want to participate as trunk hosts may register to hand out treats.

Fall Fest 2026 takes place at Lil’ Commando Park on Hurlburt Field in Fort Walton Beach. Presented by Hurlburt Field and Eglin Federal Credit Union, this free community celebration features Halloween fun for all ages with Trunk or Treat, voting for the best decorated vehicle, and plenty of sweets. Participants can enter a decorated vehicle at no cost, with limited spaces available. The Haunted Trail welcomes brave guests or volunteers who want to perform as part of the spooky cast. Enjoy carnival games, food booths, contests with prizes, and more. Volunteers are needed for the Haunted Trail and other roles. Costumes are encouraged, and the festival continues a major fall tradition at Hurlburt Field. A rain out alternative is planned.

Barktoberfest returns for its 11th year at Grand Park in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, celebrating dogs with a spirited costume contest and dog-only trick-or-treating. Expect Oktoberfest-inspired drinks from Tito’s Vodka for Dog People, light bites from JC’s Gourmet, music from DJ Diamond Dan, raffle prizes, and the signature Halloween Costume Contest for four-legged participants. A $15 donation, or $20 on the day, enters a costumed dog and handler into the contest for a chance to win fun prizes. The event is free and open to the public and is part of the Coastal Culture Series through the Grand Boulevard Arts & Entertainment Program. For the comfort and safety of all pets, prong, choke, and shock collars are not permitted.

Families can enjoy the seventh annual trick or treat night at Camp Timpoochee in Niceville, featuring safe cabin-to-cabin candy stops, costumes, and family-friendly fun. Admission is free, with donations appreciated. Organizers ask attendees to mark Going to help estimate turnout and make sure the candy supply lasts. The event will include announcements of 2027 summer camp dates and a drawing for a free registration for a week of day camp. Raffle entries are a suggested donation of $5 for one or $20 for five. The Timpoochee table will share details on year-round programs, upcoming summer dates, and scholarship information. The OneBlood Big Red Bus will be onsite for those who wish to donate blood, a process that can take as little as 8 to 10 minutes. Donors receive a $20 eGift card and a OneBlood Halloween T-shirt, and adults can donate while kids try the monster maze. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged. Please leave pets at home. Activities take place entirely outdoors on uneven ground and paths. Local groups and businesses handing out treats include BayArea Awards & Engraving, Inc., Emerald Coast Science Center, Hurricane Lanes, Niceville Masonic Lodge, North Bay Fire Department, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, PNB Community Bank, and Smileology. Sponsorship opportunities are available to host a decorated cabin or tent and share candy with the community, and all sponsors are entered into a decorations contest with a prize for the winner. All proceeds support programmatic and facility development at 4-H Camp Timpoochee.

Riverside Elementary students and their families can enjoy an evening of music, dancing, and a costume competition. School-appropriate costumes are welcome, but props are not allowed. Admission is free, and donations for the playground fundraiser will be accepted. Pizza combos, snacks, drinks, candy, tattoos, and other extras will be available for purchase. Please bring cash or check for purchases and the tattoo station. Parents must stay with their students throughout the dance.

Centered on culture, community, and impact, the Emerald Coast Hispanic Heritage Festival celebrates the traditions and contributions of Hispanic cultures through music, dance, food, art, and meaningful connections. This family-friendly experience invites residents and visitors to enjoy an immersive day featuring live performances, regional cuisine, artisan vendors, interactive exhibits, and engaging activities for all ages. Every element is crafted to highlight the diversity that enriches the community while creating opportunities to learn, connect, and be inspired. The festival also offers ways for businesses, organizations, artisans, food vendors, nonprofits, performers, and community partners to take part by showcasing products or services, sharing their missions, or supporting cultural programming through sponsorship. These partnerships help preserve traditions, uplift local artists and entrepreneurs, broaden educational opportunities, and keep the event welcoming and accessible for everyone. Guests can look forward to vibrant entertainment, authentic flavors, cultural exploration, shopping, family fun, and lasting memories. Whether honoring personal roots or discovering something new, there is something for everyone, with a focus on shared humanity, creativity, and a positive impact that extends beyond the festival.

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Packed with ghoulish goody bags and candy, this spooky gathering features eerie touches at every turn. Expect evil spiders, wandering ghosts, and menacing zombies for a fun dose of fright alongside the sweets.

Families can take advantage of a deal where children 12 and under receive a complimentary kid’s entrée, valued up to $15, with the purchase of one adult entrée. The offer is limited to one free kid’s entrée per qualifying adult entrée. It cannot be combined with other promotions, specials, dip certificates, or used on holidays.

A weekly free bookstore from Gulf Coast Media where every book is free. Attendees can bring gently used books to exchange or simply choose a few new reads to take home. It is open to everyone and offers a chance to clear shelves, discover new stories, and connect with fellow readers in the community. In addition to books, there are $1 DVDs and CDs, plus video games, VHS, and gifts. Please limit selections to 10 books or fewer per household per visit.

A play-based group therapy session for children ages 9 to 15 months, with one parent or guardian. The hour-long session focuses on speech, language, and feeding. The cost is $40 per child, and insurance is not accepted.

A play-based speech and language therapy group for children ages 2.5 to 3.5. Activities target age-appropriate speech sound development, following directions, turn-taking, naming and identifying nouns, adjectives, and verbs, songs and rhymes, and early literacy skills. Feeding and oral motor support may also be addressed if needed. The listed special rate is $40 per child.