Please send your events, meetings, etc. to [email protected] at least two weeks in advance and put the Destin Log calendar in the subject line.
Adopt-A-Street
The City of Destin’s Adopt-A-Street program allows local families, businesses and community groups to perform a valuable public service by adopting sections of street to keep litter and debris free. The names of the groups participating in this program will be listed on the city’s website and signs will be posted on the street they have accepted. For more information, call 837-6869 or email [email protected]
Summer fireworks
Okaloosa Island continues its summer fireworks series. The show starts at 9pm every Wednesday through August 10 at the Boardwalk, 1450 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach. Organizers suggest making it a dinner and show with a front-row view from one of The Boardwalk’s restaurants, or grab a quick bite and spread out on the beach to watch the fireworks go off from the pier.
Oceans of possibilities Storytimes
The Destin Library Cuddle and Toddler Storytime Series continues every Thursday July 7 and July 21 at 10:30 a.m. at Captain Leonard Destin Park at 101 Calhoun Ave. They are for ages 0 to 3, but are open to all children. Alternate Thursdays, they are at the Destin Library, 150 Sibert Ave.
This year’s summer reading theme is Oceans of Possibilities, so come hear stories about ocean monsters, ocean wildlife and other aquatic wonders. There will also be finger games, stretching and ocean-themed yoga fun. Feel free to bring a blanket or mat to participate.
Call the library at 850-837-8572 or email [email protected] for more information.
Children’s evening
Destin Kids’ Night Out is from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Wednesday, July 15th at the Destin Community Center at 101 Stahlman Blvd. Kids will have a night full of games, crafts, food and lots of fun.
Cost is $30 for Destin residents and $35 for non-residents. Register in advance to secure your spot at www.cityofdestin.com/reconline. For more information, call 850-654-5184.
Draw like an artist
3rd Planet Brewing’s second annual Paint Like an Artist Summer Art Series features sip-n-paint style sessions based on a masterpiece.
The final session is 6pm on July 18 and features Salvador Dali’s Perceiving a Memory.
No previous painting experience is necessary. Classes last about two hours. The cost is $35 per session. Buy at https://bit.ly/3NUUNG3.
ECTC The Storm
Emerald Coast Theater Company’s production of The Tempest is a family-friendly comedy performed from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every Thursday through July 28 at Grand Park, 495 Grand Blvd., Miramar Beach. Make your way through the storm to a magical island full of scaly fish men, forest spirits and a powerful wizard pulling all the strings. Sit in the splash zone and experience the action up close – if you dare!
This show is free and open to the public. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. In the event of rain, The Tempest will be performed at the Emerald Coast Theater Company upstairs at 560 Grand Boulevard.
Alvarado-concert
The Alvarado Road Show will provide live music from 5 to 9 p.m. July 6 at Lulu’s Destin, 4607 Legendary Marina Drive, Destin. The band is led by singer/bassist/guitarist, Cleve Clark and features AJ Clark, singer/guitarist. The brothers create and perform Native American music about life, love and relationships.
Grand Boulevard Farmers Market
The Grand Boulevard Farmers Market is held every Friday and Saturday from 9am to 1pm at Grand Park in the heart of Grand Boulevard in South Walton. Bring your shopping bag and stock up on local produce, eggs, jams and pies. Homemade soap, good olive oil and pickled things you can take.
Rosemary Beach Farmers Market
Come check out the 30A Farmers Market in Rosemary Beach on Sundays from 9am to 1pm. The local farmers market is held on Sundays year-round and Thursdays during the summer months at North Barrett Square along Scenic 30A.
Taylor Dane’s concert has been rescheduled
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) has announced that Taylor Dayne’s concert performance scheduled for Thursday, May 26 has been rescheduled to a later date due to inclement weather. Due to the impending bad weather and for reasons of safety and logistics (concert preparation). The concert has been postponed to Thursday, October 13. Tickets will automatically transfer to this new date.
For the latest news and information, please check www.MKAF.org and follow the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Facebook and Instagram pages for dates, information and inspirational posts related to arts and culture.