Join Santa at the Destin Commons as he lights one of the most spectacular Christmas trees on the Emerald Coast! From visits with some of your favorite holiday characters to face paintings, photo booths, music & more… you don’t want to miss the festivities on Main Street!

Catch an enthralling rendition of the Nutcracker performed at the Seaside Amphitheater by Ballet Pensacola. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show at the free event, open to the public in the heart of Seaside. What better way to ring in the holiday season than with this Christmas classic!

Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa and S’mores returns to AJ’s in Grayton Beach for its third year of fun. Welcome the holiday season with hot cocoa & s’mores, pictures with Santa, and all of your favorite Christmas carols.

If you’re looking for the picture perfect holiday event to kick off the season, look no further! The annual Old Florida Holiday & Winter Market brings ‘Winter Wonderland’ to the beach with a Christmas tree lighting, pictures with Santa, a horse-drawn carriage, bonfire with s’mores, and of course… snow! Enjoy a variety of vendors and festivities for a holiday extravaganza you don’t want to miss. Free and open to the public!

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus! Start your holiday season off right with a spectacular firework show, lighting of the Village tree, holiday games, crafts and more! The Village of Baytowne Wharf is the perfect place for a stroll during the holiday season, with a variety of shops, restaurants and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

This holiday jubilee is one you don’t want to miss! Spread some holiday cheer as Santa “turns on the town” at the annual Seaside Christmas tree lighting. Enjoy carols from the kids, pictures with Santa and all of the lovely events and festivities that Seaside has to offer this holiday season.

There’s nothing like the holidays on the harbor! Catch all of the dancing lights and cheer at the Destin Lighted Boat Parade and fireworks show. Whether you’re enjoying the fun from HarborWalk Village, watching from the Destin Bridge or anchoring down in the water, there are plenty of ways to join in on this local holiday tradition.