Free events in Okaloosa County, FL

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.

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.

Celebrate Halloween with a festive pub crawl through Fort Walton Beach that features six stops, live music, and a spirited atmosphere. Start at any participating venue and make sure to finish at The Block to complete the route. To be eligible for all prizes, participants must visit all six locations, which include Salty Duck, Jake & Henry's, Fokker's, Coasters, Downtown Music Hall, and The Block. There is no fee to take part, and attendees must be 21 or older. Each venue will offer a variety of food and drink specials to keep the fun going.

Enjoy a free-to-play trivia night in Niceville’s Bluewater Bay, now a second home for a popular local quiz. Test your knowledge alongside fellow trivia fans and sip on brews while you play.

Downtown Crestview comes alive for the Main Street Crestview Association Annual Fall Festival, featuring family friendly activities, seasonal shopping, and Halloween fun alongside a variety of vendors and food trucks. Children can enjoy a complimentary kids zone, and everyone is welcome to visit the community trunk or treat. It is an easygoing place to shop, eat, and play before heading out for evening trick or treating, and it remains a favorite autumn tradition for the downtown area.

Celebrate Halloween while supporting Kada’s Promise, a local nonprofit that provides children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma with comfort items and other essentials. Admission is free, with a $25 donation to Kada’s Promise offered as an alternative to wearing a costume. The evening features DJ V Train from AJ’s, lite bites, the Tipsy Mule Bar, Heaven Sent Permanent Jewelry, Goddess Heels, and a silent auction benefiting the nonprofit.

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.

Put your trivia knowledge to the test with a free-to-play night of friendly competition. Bring your team, enjoy drinks and food, and come ready with your best answers.

Put your trivia knowledge to the test at Rick’s Crab Trap, a local Fort Walton Beach staple for more than 25 years. Trivia is free to play, and the restaurant offers seafood and cold drinks.

Enjoy a free-to-play music bingo night for all ages, with a chance to win free pizza. Wings are 25% off throughout the night. Seating is limited.