Community Events

Experience the exciting shows on Monday through Friday, featuring intriguing topics on space, history, and how various cultures around the globe view the night sky, both past and present! Be sure to inquire at the front desk during check-in for details on today's specific show. These shows are typically suitable for ages 5 and up. Tickets for this show can be purchased at the front desk of Emerald Coast Science Center.

Skybar is the adults-only rooftop bar above the seafood restaurant. Open daily for lunch & dinner, with brunch on weekends, Skybar offers weekday Happy Hour specials on draft beer, house wines, craft cocktails & small plates from 2pm-5pm. Live music plays 7 nights a week plus daytime shows Thursday-Sunday.

Weekly on Thursdays!  Start your summer weekends at Al's Luau Beach Party! Each Thursday evening brings:

🎶 Live music
🌺 Luau-themed games
🎨Face painting
🎈Balloon animals
🧑‍🧑‍🧒Free kids activities
🕺💃 Fire Dancers
Prizes and more! 

… and plenty more tropical fun!

7 - 11 pm Looking for a fun beachy vibe tonight? Kick off your shoes and join us for family-friendly karaoke under the stars at Al's Beach Club!
Toes in the sand, Gulf breezes, and your favorite sing-alongs!

9 pm Fireworks off the Pier

Executive Air and MidSouth Bank are partnering with the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) to host a Back-to-School Supply Drive on Saturday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Executive Air, 106 Perry Ave. in Fort Walton Beach. Community members are encouraged to donate school supplies—including backpacks, glue, notebooks, pencils, crayons, headphones, calculators, and other classroom essentials—or make cash contributions to help local children in need start the school year prepared. The event will also feature complimentary hot dogs and chips as organizers bring the community together to support students and families across the Emerald Coast.

We’re incredibly excited to share that our boys have earned the opportunity to represent Florida at the Tournament of State Champions in Wilson, North Carolina!

To help make this once-in-a-lifetime experience possible, Niceville Amateur Youth Baseball is raising funds to support our 10U Allstars as they travel to compete against state champions from across the Southeast.

We’re asking our amazing community to consider supporting these young athletes. Whether you’re a local business, know someone who owns a business, or simply want to help, every contribution makes a difference.

To make a donation, click the link and send them a direct message.

The new school year is right around the corner and now is a perfect time to start getting ready.  Nearly 30 local businesses and organizations are teaming up for a “Back 2 School” community event, to be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center (132 Jet Drive NW, Fort Walton Beach, 32548).  The event is designed for students in grades K through 12, but parents are encouraged to attend as well. This is more than a backpack giveaway; it’s an opportunity for families to connect with organizations that offer year-round support and services.

The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its First Friday Coffee, sponsored by Coastal Realty Services, on Friday, Aug. 1, bringing together local business professionals for one of the area's largest monthly networking events. Held from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Christian Life Center of First Baptist Church in Fort Walton Beach, the breakfast gathering offers attendees an opportunity to make new business connections, hear updates from the event sponsor, enjoy a meal, and compete for door prizes. The Chamber's signature event regularly attracts hundreds of members and guests, making it a popular way to build relationships and stay connected with the local business community.

Stars, Stripes & Second Chances is an upscale patriotic fundraising brunch benefiting the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), dedicated to rescuing, protecting, and finding loving homes for animals across the Florida Panhandle. Taking place on Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Alice in Destin, the event will feature chef-driven brunch stations, a mimosa and Bloody Mary bar, pet ambassador photo opportunities, raffles and other fundraising activities, and inspiring stories highlighting the organization's lifesaving mission. Guests will enjoy a memorable community gathering while helping raise critical funds for medical care, emergency rescue, shelter operations, and adoption programs that give vulnerable animals a second chance.

Choctawhatchee enters the 2026 football season with another challenging schedule after reaching the state semifinals last year. The Indians will open the regular season on the road against Mosley on Aug. 20 before hosting Auburn, Alabama, the following week. A demanding slate also includes road trips to Pace, Escambia, Milton, Fort Walton Beach and Thompson, Alabama, while home fans will see key matchups against rival Niceville, Booker T. Washington and Gulf Breeze. With a mix of traditional rivals, district games and tough out-of-state competition, Choctaw will look to build on last season's success and make another deep postseason run.

Destin enters the season with a competitive schedule as the Sharks continue building their football program against a mix of district rivals and non-district opponents. The season opens at home against Franklin County before games against Northview, Holmes County and Walton. District play includes matchups with Bozeman, Freeport and South Walton, while the Sharks will also face longtime Panhandle opponents such as Pensacola Catholic and Chipley. With a balanced slate of home and road contests, Destin will look to gain momentum throughout the season and position itself for a strong finish.

Navarre will face a demanding football schedule this season as the Raiders look to compete for a district championship and a return to the playoffs. The season opens on the road against Escambia before home games with Pine Forest and Niceville, followed by district matchups against Pace, Milton and Gulf Breeze. The Raiders will also take on traditional rivals Crestview and Tate while closing the regular season at home against Mosley. With a schedule featuring longtime rivals, key district contests and several tough opponents, Navarre will be tested each week as it pursues another successful season.

Niceville will take on a challenging football schedule this fall as the Eagles aim for another successful season. The campaign begins with back-to-back home games against Prattville, Alabama, and West Florida before the team enters district play against Navarre. The schedule also includes marquee matchups with rival Choctawhatchee, Pace, Crestview and Fort Walton Beach, along with a late-season road contest at Dunnellon. Featuring a balanced mix of non-district tests, rivalry games and key district showdowns, the Eagles will face a demanding path as they chase another playoff appearance.

Fort Walton Beach faces a challenging football schedule this season as the Vikings look to build momentum and compete for a postseason berth. The regular season opens with a road game at Gulf Breeze before home contests against Milton and Crestview. The Vikings will also square off with district opponents Pace, Navarre and Niceville, in addition to longtime rival Choctawhatchee, before wrapping up the regular season at Tate. With a slate featuring rivalry games, key district matchups and several tough road tests, Fort Walton Beach will be challenged throughout the season in its pursuit of a playoff spot.

Crestview will take on a demanding football schedule this season as the Bulldogs look to compete for a playoff berth. The season begins with road games against Tate and Baker before the Bulldogs return home to face Fort Walton Beach. The schedule also features key district matchups with Milton, Pace and Navarre, along with rivalry games against Choctawhatchee and Niceville before closing the regular season at Gulf Breeze. With a blend of traditional rivals, district contests and challenging road games, Crestview will be tested throughout the season as it works toward another postseason appearance.