Summer is in full swing and there is so much to do on the panhandle! Hammock Bay is located a short drive from the sugary white sand beaches of the Emerald Coast as well as many communities that provide entertainment throughout the summer the whole family will enjoy. We have compiled a list of a few family friendly activities and events worth checking out. The best part, they are free! Keep reading for some ideas to fill your summer days! Red, White, and Baytowne: Baytowne never disappoints with their celebrations so you won’t want to miss their Red, White, and Baytowne celebration! Head over at 6pm for face painting, crafts for the kids, lawn games and more. Live music will begin at 7pm to keep you moving and grooving until the firework show at 9:15pm. There are plenty of places to grab food and drinks and cute shops worth checking out as well. Literally something for every age! Home Depot Kids Workshop: Saturday mornings aren’t just for cartoons! The first Saturday of the month, Home Depot puts on a free kids workshop! Projects change each month to keep it fun and interesting. This event is offered at multiple locations from 9am to noon. More information can be found HERE. *Children must be accompanied by a parent. Where’s Waldo Scavenger Hunt: Head on out to Rosemary Beach for a Where’s Waldo Scavenger Hunt during the month July. Stop in at The Hidden Lantern Bookstore to pick up your scavenger hunt map which will lead you around the Town Center to various merchants where you can find Waldo. Go hunting between 10am and 5pm and once completed, you will be entered for a weekly drawing. Winners will be announced every Thursday before the Moonlight Movie (see below). Moonlight Movies & Face Painting: Stick around after the Where’s Waldo Scavenger Hunt for some face painting and an outdoor movie! Moonlight Movies & Face Painting happens on Thursday evenings starting with Western Green, Face Paint at 5pm, grab some popcorn and hot dogs from DogManDu, lay out your blanket or set up some lawn chairs and enjoy a family friendly movie under the stars starting at 8:15. Click HERE for a schedule of the movies and additional information. Palm Plaza Farmers Market: Why not have some fun AND be productive on Saturdays? The Palm Plaza Farmers Market offers a variety of fresh produce, grass fed beef, eggs, cheese, baked goods and much more. You can also find arts & craft venders selling jewelry, stationary, and soaps just to name a few. All of this can be found at the open air market in Palm Plaza in Niceville on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. Seaside Farmers Market: Another farmers market worth checking out is over in Seaside. Here you will find fresh and local produce, preserves, heirloom and organic seeds, organic chick and duck eggs, sea salt and more! The Seaside Farmers Market is located at the Central Square from 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. Grand Boulevard Farmers Market: There are no shortages of farmers markets in this area and how lucky are we to have so many local and hand made products available to us! Enjoy farm produce, ice-cream, beef jerky, pork products and sausages, fresh local seafood, artisan bread, cold pressed organic juices, as well as organic soaps and lotions, and pet treats. Rain or shine, this farmers market will be bustling on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. There is a reason so many people choose the Florida Panhandle as their vacation destination. We have so much to offer with our beautiful beaches, local activities, and entertainment the whole family can enjoy! Happy Summer!

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Westonwood Ranch Fall Festival on October 19th

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"Join us for our annual Fall Festival! Saturday, October 19th, 2024 10 AM – 2 PM A day of fun for the whole family! Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides, Face Painting, Games, Food Vendors and more!"

Walton County Housing Summit

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Public Hearing on Affordable Housing in Walton County Scheduled for May 9

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"Notice of Public Hearing - Walton County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Walton County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hold a Public Hearing on May 9, 2024, at 9:00 AM at the Walton County Courthouse, located at 571 Freeport Rd, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433, in the Commissioners Board Room. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss local housing assistance plan strategies, initiatives and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. The public is invited to attend and provide comments. The meeting will be held in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, please contact the Walton County Coordinator at (850) 892-8155 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. For more information, please contact Kristen Travis at [email protected]."

Walton County Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Set for April 18

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"Zoning Board of Adjustment Date: April 18, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: South Walton Annex 133 Co. Hwy. 393 South Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Description: Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting to address variance requests and other zoning related issues."

Freeport High School Advisory Council Announces Meeting Dates

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"School Advisory Council The School Advisory Council (SAC) is comprised of parents, teachers, students, community members, and the principal. The purpose of the SAC is to assist in the development and evaluation of the School Improvement Plan. Please contact the front office for more information. Meeting Dates: August 29, 2024, October 24, 2024, January 30, 2025, March 27, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM Location: FHS Media Center"

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