Every week
9 AM
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy · Family
Florida's oldest marine park right on Okaloosa Island — dolphin shows, sea turtle encounters and stingray feedings.
9 AM
Indian Temple Mound Museum
139 Miracle Strip Pkwy · Family
One of the largest prehistoric earthworks on the Gulf coast — the 12-ft ceremonial mound is right downtown.
5:03 PM
sun-timed
Gulf Sunset — Okaloosa Island
Okaloosa Island Beach · Sunset
Free west-facing Gulf sunset off the open sand — same emerald water as Destin without the HarborWalk crowds.
Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival
Valparaiso/Niceville's famous annual festival nearby — fried mullet, country music and carnival rides.
FWB Fireworks on the Sound
Fourth of July fireworks launched over Choctawhatchee Bay — spectacular viewing from Okaloosa Island.
see you out there
Confirmed events are dated listings from ticketing feeds and local calendars, refreshed daily. Every week is the beach’s recurring lineup. Times shift and seasons end, so check the venue before you go. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.
Coming up at Fort Walton Beach: 8th Annual Tricks and Treasures at The Boardwalk at The Boardwalk, Okaloosa Island, Saturday, Oct 31 at 5 PM, 2nd Annual One Hopeful Place Chili Cook-Off, Sunday, Nov 1 and Emerald Coast Rodeo, Friday, Nov 6. Check today’s water, surf and UV on the conditions page.