End Date: December 6; Duration: 36 Days
Dylan Collins' "Diagrammatic Disarray" and Wendy Wische's "In Search of Magic" will be featured in art exhibits at the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville November 1-December 6. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm and Sunday 1-4pm. 850.729.6000

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 729-6000
Website: www.mattiekellyartscenter.org
Event Time: See Above
Event Type: Arts & Crafts

End Date: December 16; Duration: 43 Days
Use an empty shoe box and wrap the box and lid separately in Christmas paper. Fill shoe box with gifts for either a boy or girl in the following age groups: (2 - 4), (5 - 8), (9 - 12), or (13 - 16). Rubber band the top to the box and drop off at any OCTC office or at participating drop off locations, including Chick-Fil-A on Beal Pkwy. and Winn Dixie in Uptown Station...look for the big red sled! The shoe box gifts will be distributed throughout our community before Christmas by local agencies Sharing and Caring of Okaloosa County and the Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast. Every child deserves a gift at Christmas! 850.651.7300

Additional Information
Email: sbruns@okaloosatax.com
Phone: (850) 651-7300
Website: okaloosatax.com
Event Time: n/a
Event Type: Charity

End Date: December 10; Duration: 25 Days
Niceville Library Cookie Swap - The library will be hosting a Cookie Swap on Thursday, December 10 from 10:30 - 11:30am. You can pick up an information sheet at the library. Each person registered will be required to bring 5 dozen cookies. The number may be changed depending on the number of people registered. Coffee and tea will be provided. Registration is required. Please register by Saturday, December 5, 2009. For more information, call the Niceville Public Library at 850.729.4070.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 729-4070
Event Time: 10:30 - 11:30am
Event Type: Food & Wine

End Date: November 21; Duration: 3 Days
There will be something for everyone: furniture, house wares, appliances, new Halloween costumes, Christmas decorations, and much more. Event takes place at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton 8am-4pm. $2 admission on the 20th & 21st; presale November 19 with $20 admission. 850.598.5003

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 598-5003
Event Time: See Above
Event Type: Community Events

The downtown merchants of historic Fort Walton Beach invite you the 3rd Friday of each month to "Downtown Art Walk." Visit participating stores from 5:30-8:30pm and view works from local artists, art demonstrations and live music. Complimentary beverages and hors d'oeuvres are served by most merchants. 850.244.8191

Additional Information
Email: piper@stellala.com
Phone: (850) 244-8191
Event Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Event Type: Community Events

Free Concert at the Emerald Coast Conference Center. No reserved seats - First Come First Seated. For tickets, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Northwest Florida Daily News, 200 Racetrack Rd., N.W., P.O. Box 2949, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549.

Additional Information
Website: www.usafband.af.mil
Event Time: 7pm - 1pm
Event Type: Concert Events

There will be food, raffles, and lots of fun at the Youth Village, Inc., 312 Pelham Road, Fort Walton Beach. Half of all proceeds will be donated to Opportunity Place, a homeless shelter for women and families. 850.687.0901

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 687-0901
Website: nelliesyouthvillage.org
Event Time: 6-8pm
Event Type: Charity, Food & Wine

The Florida Army National Guard Interactive Game Experience Exhibit, featuring the latest electronic games, is coming to the Northwest Florida State College Niceville Campus on Friday, November 20 from 10am - 6pm. The Interactive Game Experience features more than 30 of today's most popular electronic games (for the Ninetendo Wii, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles. Eighteen game consoles will be set up in the parking lot outside of the Raiders basketball gym.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 377-2246 or8507296022
Event Time: 10am - 6pm
Event Type: Community Events

Author Brenda Barnes will be at Mulhollow's Bistro 215 in Fort Walton Beach. Barnes is the author of "Wine and Chocolate Evacuation Plan." The event begins at 6pm and costs $10 per person. 796.3663

Additional Information
Event Time: 6pm
Event Type: Food & Wine

Join Santa and Fairytale characters when when they arrive at Destin Commons Center Plaza on Saturday, 21st November, for the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6pm.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 337-8700
Website: www.destincommons.com
Event Time: 6pm
Event Type: Holiday Events

The Fort Walton Beach Creative Senior Center will host the 10th Annual Northwest Florida Doll and Teddy Bear Show from 9am-3pm November 21. The show will feature vintage, modern, and collectible dolls and bears of every decade. Admission is $2. Food, hourly door prizes, and raffles will add excitement. The Center is located at 31 Memorial Parkway, Fort Walton Beach. 850.833.9586

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 833-9586
Event Time: 9am-3pm
Event Type: Community Events

Uptown Station in Fort Walton Beach presents the family movie "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" beginning at 5:30pm. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, or watch the movie from your car and listen to the soundtrack by radio. 850.243.0401

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 243-0401
Website: www.uptownstation.com
Event Time: 5:30pm
Event Type: Community Events

Act4Murder will present "Podunk Pandemonium at Bayou Blues in Niceville on November 21. Seating is at 6:15pm, Dinner / Show begins at 7pm. Enjoy a 3-course meal and hundreds of laughs for only $42.95. 850.279.4806

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 279-4806
Event Time: 6:15pm
Event Type: Performing Arts

Share the holidays with our deployed K9 heroes! 3 Dogs & a Chick will be collecting donations to send care packages to deployed Military Working Dog Teams. Have your dog make a paw print holiday card, talk with Space Coast War Dog Association President, ask K9 questions to active duty Air Force dog trainer and create a stocking filled with goodies just for our military heroes! Noon-2pm November 21 at 3 Dogs & a Chick Courtyard, Fort Walton Beach. 850.243.7297

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 243-7297
Event Time: Noon-2pm
Event Type: Animal Events

A "Tapestry of Cultures" Social, sponsored by the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, will be held November 21 from 6-9pm at the Sons of Italy Hall, 808 South Drive, Fort Walton Beach. Music by DJ Randy, door prizes, ethnic food, dancing and a cash bar. $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Come in ethnic/cultural dress for a fun-filled evening. 850.244.8191

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 244-8191
Website: www.fwbchamber.org
Event Time: 6-9pm
Event Type: Community Events

Destin Commons Santa is ringing in the season with a remarkable transformation to unveil a nostalgic and memorable "Norman Rockwell Holiday" throughout the center. Santa will arrive at 6pm November 21 to light the 50-foot Christmas tree. 850.337.8700

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 337-8700
Event Time: 6pm
Event Type: Holiday Events

End Date: November 22; Duration: 2 Days
The Northwest Florida Ballet will perform "The Nutcracker" at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville November 21 at 7:30pm and November 22 at 2pm. 850.664.7787

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 664-7787
Website: www.nfballet.org
Event Time: See Above
Event Type: Performing Arts

End Date: December 31; Duration: 41 Days
Destin Commons has transformed its streetscape to unveil an educational, interactive "Norman Rockwell Holidays" experience. This is the most unique and memorable holiday display in Northwest Florida, definitely a must see. 850.337.8700

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 337-8700
Event Time: Store Hours
Event Type: Holiday Events

The Emerald Coast Concert Association will present Brian Gurl's "Over the Rainbow" at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium on November 21 at 7:30pm. Ticket information 850.362.9356

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 362-9356
Website: www.emeraldcoastconcerts.com
Event Time: 7:30pm
Event Type: Concert Events

Registration begins at 8:30am at Sam's parking lot, Fort Walton Beach. Bike parade starts at 11am and ends at the Mullet Festival site in Niceville. All motorcycles are welcome. Proceeds go to the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center and Children in Crisis. Live music, food, door prizes and adult and kid motorcyle contest. 850.217.9371

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 217-9371
Event Time: See Above
Event Type: Community Events

Act4Murder presents "Mobbed Up for Murder" at Guglielmo's Italian Grill in Crestview on November 23 at 5:30pm. 850.682.2002

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 682-2002
Event Time: 5:30pm
Event Type: Performing Arts

End Date: November 24; Duration: 2 Days
The Destin Library will host Thanksgiving crafts for children at the library on 150 Sibert Avenue. Children ages 10 years and younger are invited to stop by and create a holiday craft (door hanger or pumpkin wreath). On November 23, 2:30 - 4:30pm ; on November 24 5:30 - 7:30pm. This event is free and is open to the public. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, call the Destin Library at 850.883.8572 extension 108.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 883-8572 extension108
Event Time: see above
Event Type: Holiday Events, Kids Events

End Date: December 9; Duration: 17 Days
Friends of the Fort Walton Beach Public Library is conducting a book sale from 10am-1pm on Wednesday, December 9th. Funds raised will assist in buying books, DVD's, children's programs, and other patron-service items. In addition to the book sale, a Holiday cookie Swap is also being held in the library meeting room at 11am. Please contact Jennifer at 850.833.9590 by December 1st to sign up for the cookie swap.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 833-9590
Event Time: 10am-1pm
Event Type: Food & Wine, Holiday Events

End Date: December 22; Duration: 30 Days
Kids, ages 8 - 14, are invited to participate in a Holiday Baking class at the Destin Community Center. Students will learn baking basics and a little something about the joy of baking for others for the Holidays. Your child will also come home with sweets to share. Pre-registration is required. Classes are offered either on Monday, December 21st or Tuesday, December 22nd, 9am - 1 pm. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $15 per child (resident); $20 per child (non-Destin resident). Call 850.654.5184 to pre-register or for any questions.

Additional Information
Phone: (850) 654-5184
Event Time: 9am - 1pm
Event Type: Kids Events, Holiday Events

End Date: November 28; Duration: 4 Days
Live performances at the Center Stage, Harborwalk Village, Destin. 6-8pm.

Additional Information
Event Time: 6-8pm
Event Type: Holiday Events

Gather friends and family, locals and tourists, at Harbor Docks in Destin Thanksgiving Day from 11am-7pm for a free delicious turkey dinner compliments of Harbor Docks. Donations may be made to Okaloosa Habitat for Humanity as a thank you. Last year the annual Thanksgiving event raised $16,900 for the local Habitat for Humanity. 850.315.0025, ext 3.

Additional Information
Email: christy@habitatfwb.org
Phone: (850) 315-0025 ext3
Event Time: 11am-7pm
Event Type: Charity, Holiday Events

Join the Destin Snowbird Club on Monday, November 30th at 2pm for their annual ribbon cutting ceremony and roost opening. Registration is from 2-4pm. The Destin Snowbird Club meets at Destin Community Center.

Additional Information
Event Type: Community Events