June events in Santa Rosa County

Sand Dollar Saturday and Local Marketplace
June 1, 9 a.m.
Join the merchants of Sand Dollar Plaza on the first Saturday of each month for a community and customer appreciation event. Grab a bite to eat at Alphy’s, check out the gift shops and visit the local vendors at the Local Marketplace. Call 850-368-9500 or visit www.facebook.com/SandDollarSaturdays for more info. 
 
Shell Flower Making Class at Artistry 98 
June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Artistry 98, 1993 Hwy. 87 in Navarre, will offer a free shell flower making class. Class is limited to 10, reserve a seat at www.artistry98.com/classes. 
 
Painting Events at Pik-Itz hosted by Art Uncorked Navarre
Art Uncorked – Navarre at Pik-Itz, 1922 Hwy. 87 in Navarre, is designed to help uncork participants’ creative spirit. Participants may bring a beverage to the painting classes. Each class has different artwork. For more information call 850-843-437-4246 or visit www.artuncorked-navarre.com. 

• June 7, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. - Wine and Beer Glasses on canvas
• June 15, 1 – 3 p.m. - Wheelbarrow and Flowers 
• June 22, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. - Dolphin Wave  

Kids’ Summer Art Camp at Pik-Itz hosted by Art Uncorked Navarre
June 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Each Wednesday in June at Pik-Itz, 1922 Hwy. 87 in Navarre, learn about a famous artist and paint one of their designs. For more information call 850-843-4226 or visit www.artuncorked-navarre.com. 
 
Tunes by the Dunes 
June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 7 – 9 p.m.
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce will kick off their annual free summer concert series at the Sand Crab pavilion in the Navarre Beach Pier parking lot, just east of the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier, 8220 Gulf Blvd. in Navarre. Bring a lawn chair. Food will also be available for purchase. Call 850-939-32667 or visit www.navarrechamber.com for more information. 

• June 6 - Tribe Zion
• June 13 - Platinum Premier Band 
• June 20 - Paxton Norris Band
• June 27 - Jay Williams

Clear Bottom Kayak Tours
June 8 and 22, 9 – 11 a.m. 
Explore and discover Navarre Beach with a 45-minute clear bottom kayak tour of the gulf side artificial reef. Meet at the Sea Oat Pavilion in the Navarre Beach Marine Park, 8739 Gulf Blvd. in Navarre. For more information call 850-939-3267 or visit www.facebook.com/navarrebeachmarinesanctuary
 
Shark School at the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center
June 8 and 22, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
Shark School students will learn about our local gulf coast sharks, shark biology and shark conservation. Students will also participate in arts and crafts, a shark tooth treasure hunt and gain early entry into the center. The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center is located at 8740 Gulf Blvd. in Navarre. For availability and pricing call 850-684-3347 or visit www.tiny.cc/sharkschool.
 
Arts and the Sea Summer Camp at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station 
June 10 - 14, 8 – 11 a.m. 
Children in grades first through third will dive into the life and beauty of the ocean world. Using a variety of materials and techniques, this camp is dedicated to creating art inspired by the creatures, habitats and mysteries of the ocean. The Navarre Beach Marine Science Station is located at 8638 Blue Heron Ct. in Navarre. For more information call 850-261-2141 or visit www.navarresciencestation.org.
 
Annual Blueberry Bash
June 22, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
Pick fresh blueberries and listen to live music while shopping local arts and craft vendors. This event is free and open to the public at 6225 Dixie Rd. in Milton. For more information, contact Erin Thatcher at ethatcher.arcec@gmail.com
 
Fins and Flippers Summer Camp at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station
June 24 – 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
Children grades third through fifth will study marine mammals, sea turtles and sharks. Students will learn about animal anatomy and adaptations by participating in hands-on activities such as looking for sea turtles and dolphins on a private dolphin cruise and an animal encounter. The Navarre Beach Marine Science Station is located at 8638 Blue Heron Ct. in Navarre. For more information call 850-261-2141 or visit www.navarresciencestation.org.
 
Trash Bash with the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center 
June 29, 8 – 10 a.m. 
Meet up to clean up! Volunteers for a beach cleanup will meet in the main Navarre Beach parking lot near the Sand Crab Pavilion. A limited supply of gloves, buckets and pickers are provided or participants can bring supplies. For more information call 850-684-3347 or visit www.navarrebeachseaturtles.org.
 Events listed are highlights of activities in Santa Rosa County. The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office is not responsible for any date or time changes or cancellations. For more information visit www.getrelaxing.com or call 850-981-8900.