7 AM
Birding — Big Lagoon SP
Big Lagoon State Park · Family
One of Florida's best birding parks — the boardwalk overlook sees redheads, scaup and ospreys on the lagoon.
8 AM
Surf Fishing — Johnson Beach
Johnson Beach, Gulf Islands NPS · Family
No license needed from the national seashore beach — whiting, pompano and redfish are the targets.
6:54 PM
sun-timed
Gulf Sunset at Johnson Beach
Johnson Beach, Gulf Islands NPS · Sunset
The national seashore's pristine west-facing sand empties by late afternoon — the best unobstructed sunset on the panhandle.
Interstate Mullet Toss
The Flora-Bama's legendary annual event — participants throw a mullet fish from Alabama into Florida. Thousands attend.
Frank Brown Park Music Fest
Annual songwriters festival in Perdido Key drawing national acts and new talent for a week of outdoor concerts.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.