First and third Saturday of each month (November 6, 20 and December 4, 18)
Highway 87 Outdoor Market at Pik-itz
1922 Hwy. 87, Navarre. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This bi-weekly outdoor market takes place on the first and third Saturday of each month. Farm-to-Table vendors are available along with arts and crafts and shopping inside Pik-Itz! Art & Antiques. For more information, visit www.pikitz.com or call 850-710-7128.
Nov 1 - Nov. 6
Holland Farms Pumpkin Patch & Maze
2055 Homer Holland Rd., Milton. Sunday to Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Enjoy a farm hayride that will take visitors around the farm and to the pumpkin patch to pick a pumpkin of their choice. New activities for this year include a 3/4 mile train ride around the farm and a new innertube hill slide! Other activities include corn box, horse and regular swings, spider web, pirate ship, zip lines, pedal tractor cart racing, hill slides, rat racers, sand box and an 8-acre corn maze with kiddie maze. Every visitor receives a free cup of our famous homegrown boiled peanuts. Sit back and relax on our farm market porch. Follow us on Facebook Holland Farms or Instagram: Hollandfarmsonline. For more information visit www.HollandFarmsOnline.com or contact BJ Holland at 850-675-6876 or email Hollandfarms@gmail.com.
Nov. 6, 7
13th Annual Sweet Season Farms Corn Maze and U-Pick Pumpkins and Sunflowers
2260 Horn Rd., Milton. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can spend time this fall season navigating their way through our fun and unique corn maze with plenty of room to spread out on the farm! More details on our website and Facebook page. Over 25 fun farm-themed activities, including the cow train, beeline zipline, corn popper jumping pillow, barnyard ball, farm themed playground and more! Plenty of food on site including the farm bakery with fresh squeezed lemonade, homemade caramel apples, roasted sweet corn, sno cones, kettle corn and much more. Find us on Facebook or Instagram (sweetseasonfarms) for more details and event updates! For more information visit www.sweetseasonfarms.com or call 850-686-9917 or email info@sweetseasonfarms.com.
Nov. 6
40th Annual Homemakers Holiday Fair
4530 Spikes Way, Milton. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no admission fee for this event. The Homemakers Holiday Fair features crafts made by local artisans, homemade soup, sandwiches and desserts, and door prizes. Tickets will also be available for purchase to win a queen-size handmade quilt. For more information, call UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa at (850) 623-3868 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays or email county-extension@santarosa.fl.gov.
Nov. 6
Painting Class at the Holley Navarre Senior Center
8476 Gordon Goodin Lane, Navarre. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to all ages, first time painters to experienced artists. Paints and brushes available to use and welcome to bring art supplies. Class will be an acrylic 11X14 painting of the Blue Angels and Ft. Pickens at sunset along the beach. Canvas are available for extra charge. Bring lunch or snacks; dessert and drinks provided. Painting class tickets: $25 per person; students: $15. For more information and tickets, call Mary Ellen Linthicum at 812-243-1727 or the Holley Navarre Seniors Center at 850-936-1644.
Nov. 6, 20
Shark School at the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center
8740 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Explore local gulf coast sharks, shark biology, and shark conservation. Shark school participates receive: Introduction class to sharks of the Gulf of Mexico, shark arts and crafts, shark tooth treasure hunt, a certificate of completion, and early entrance to the NBSTCC. Each program accommodates up to 10 “enrolled students” and a guest/parent or guardian. For more information and to register, visit www.navarrebeachseaturtles.org/programs or call 850-684-3347.
Nov. 8
Loomis Bros Circus
8604 Bobby Brown Rd., Milton. June Ates Arena. Showtimes: 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Traditional style circus with the sights of superhuman athleticism and animal magnificence, the sounds of a singing ringmaster, along with fresh popcorn and cotton candy. For more information and tickets, visit www.loomiscircus.com.
Nov. 26 – Dec. 25
Sowell’s North Pole Christmas Lights Display
7650 Sowell Rd., Milton. 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sowell’s North Pole Christmas Light Display (drive through and/or park) is an annual Christmas light show put on by the Sowell family. The event will be open every night including Christmas Eve and Christmas night. Admission fee required; prices vary each night. For more information, visit www.sowellfarms.com/northpole or www.facebook.com/sowellsnorthpole.
Nov. 27
Trash Bash with the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center
8 to 10 a.m. Help protect sea turtles and other imperiled species through a citizen science program that allows volunteers to take an active role in the war against marine debris. Volunteers collect trash from different areas along the 4.5 miles of Navarre Beach and record data that is forwarded to state and federal agencies. Meet in the main Navarre Beach parking lot near the Sand Crab Pavilion. A limited supplies of gloves, buckets and pickers are provided, or bring supplies. For more information, visit www.navarrebeachseaturtles.org or call 850-684-3347.
Dec. 3
Milton Christmas Lighted Boat Parade
5158 Willing St., Milton. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. The Blackwater Pyrates host this unique Florida style event in downtown Milton along the Blackwater River. For more information, visit www.blackwaterpyrates.com or email blackwaterpyrates@yahoo.com.
Dec. 4
Joy in Jay Christmas Parade and Festival
Commerce Street, Jay. Parade begins at 11 a.m. followed by festival fun until 3 p.m. With readings, acting and singing performances every 15 minutes. Events include: Santa’s workshop, the jingle express ride, horse carriage rides, food and craft vendors, and inflatable games. If you are interested in volunteering or having a vendor booth, please contact Jay Town Hall at 850-675-4556. You may also get a vendor application online at www.townofjayfl.com.
Dec. 4
Annual Navarre Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park
8513 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre. Navarre Park. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parade starts at 1 p.m. The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas in the Park “Joy To The World!” presented by Walmart-Navarre and the Navarre Neighborhood Market and the Annual Navarre Community Christmas Parade presented by PrimeLending. The Parade starts at the Navarre Library and runs south on Presidio St., left on Esplanade St. and ending in the back parking lot of Centennial Bank. Local artists and crafters will gather with great gifts at the Merry Market, take photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch. Enjoy free baked goods and hot beverages at Mrs. Claus’ Bakery sponsored by Okaloosa Gas after the parade. For more information visit www.navarrechamber.com or call 850-939-3267.
Dec. 4
Milton Christmas Parade
5629 Byrom St., Milton. Parade starts at 6 p.m. The Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Milton Christmas Parade “A Toy Christmas” presented by Sport & Wheat Certified Public Accountants. The parade starts at the Milton Community Center, runs north to James St., east on James St. to Stewart St., and then south on Stewart St. to Elva St. For more information visit www.srcchamber.com or call 850-623-2339.
December 11, 12, 18, 19
Christmas ZOObilee
5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas ZOObilee includes winter-themed bounce stations, live music and entertainment, a candy cane market full of gifts, sights, smells, and tastes of the season. Including unique gifts from local artists and delicious holiday treats. Christmas ZOObilee wouldn't be complete without a visit from the jolly man in a red suit for photo opportunities as well as the Grinch. With all event activities included with regular daytime admission. For more information, visit www.gbzoo.com/event/zoobile or call 850-932-2229.
Jan. 1, 2022
13th Annual Penguin Plunge ‘n Paddle
1451 Navarre Beach Cswy., Navarre Beach. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come out and celebrate the first day of the year and “freezin’ for a reason”. The Annual Penguin Plunge ‘n Paddle is a charity event. For more information, visit www.juanaspagodas.com/PenguinPlunge.htm or call 850-939-1092.
Jan. 1, 2022
5th Annual Pirate Plunge
8579 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach. 12 p.m. Arrr you ready to take the plunge? This charity event features a plunge into the Gulf of Mexico at the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier followed by a after party at Windjammer’s on the Pier. For more information, visit www.navarrepirateplunge.com.
Events listed are highlights of activities in Santa Rosa County. The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office is not responsible for any changes or cancellations. For more information, visit www.getrelaxing.com or call 850-981-8900.
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