Halloween is Happening in 30A

If you’re visiting 30A in late October pack your costume, and be part of 30A’s line-up of spooktacular events for the whole family, adults only, and your feline family members this Halloween season!

Here’s a list of super fun Halloween events and activities to make your fall vacation in 30A a spooktacular time!

By
LoveToStay30A,
on
October 23, 2022

If you’re visiting 30A in late October pack your costume, and be part of 30A’s line-up of spooktacular events for the whole family, adults only, and your feline family members this Halloween season!

Harborwalk Village: Boos & Booze Bingo Pub Crawl & Concert
Friday, October 28, 2022
6:30-9:30 pm at HarborWalk Village, in Destin

Dress up for a night of fun at HarborWalk’s scariest pub crawl. This bingo-style pub crawl will feature craft cocktails and delicious food from Village restaurants and live music by Tyler Livingston and an adult costume contest at Coyote Ugly to end the night. Make a donation to PAWS (Panhandle Animal Welfare Society) and receive a bingo card featuring awesome drink specials. Complete a row and turn your card in at the Village stage by 9:30 to win raffle prizes. Registration for the costume contest begins at 10 pm. Learn more at https://sowal.com/event/harborwalk-village-boos-booze-bingo-pub-crawl-concert-0

 

DeFuniak Annual Halloween Happening

Monday, October 31,2022

5-7 pm at DeFuniakSprings

 

The DeFuniak Springs Business and Professional Association will host their 32nd Annual Halloween Happening on Monday, October 3, on Baldwin Avenue. This is a family-friendly event, so come dressed in your Halloween best to take part in the costume contest, beginning at 4:30PM.  Named the Best Small Town in Florida by MSN Insider, Historic DeFuniak Springs is a quiet town with plenty of charm and a rich and broad history. Learn more at https://sowal.com/towns/defuniak-springs

Barktoberfest at GrandBoulevard

Thursday, October 27, 2022
4:30-6:30 pm at Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach

The 7th annual Barktoberfest is free and open to the public. It’s a doggie social with beer for humans. It will be held in Grand Park at the chic Grand Boulevard shopping center. The “pawty” includes a canine trick or treat, gourmet bites from JC’s Gourmet, and craft brews from Destin Brewery. Live music, raffle drawings, and fun prizes will be available too! Guests and their pets can dress up in costume. You might even win the best “Pet &Parent Matching Costume” Contest. Winners will be announced at 6:15 pm. No prong or shock collars will be allowed. Learn more at https://grandboulevard.com/barktoberfest-2/

 

North Beach Social: Halloween Party

Monday, October 31, 2022

6-9 pm at North Beach Social, in Santa Rosa Beach

 North Beach Social is having its annual adult Halloween party, Let The Ghoul Times Roll on October 31, with a DJ 30 spinning live and a fun photo booth. Pack your Halloween costume and come dressed to impress for their annual costume contest. Make sure to sign up by 8pm (crowd decides the winner at9pm). There’s a $500 1st place cash prize & $200 gift card runner-up. North Beach Social is a beach restaurant and bar located at the foot of the 331 bridge in Santa Rosa Beach on the Choctawhatchee Bay. Guests order from the counter and bar and enjoy beach games, toys and seating in a very laidback atmosphere. https://www.northbeach.social/

 

The Witches of South Walton

Friday October 28th to Monday October 31stVarious ride times in South Walton

The Witches of South Walton is a group of women founded by Carol Stafford and LeThompson dedicated to raising money for the Children’s Volunteer Health Network. ​The inaugural ride was held Oct. 31, 2004, started by three friends, who would get together few times a week to ride down the 30A bike path for exercise. Now in their 19th year, this 2022 season they’ve haveexpanded to 8 rides between Walton & Okaloosa Counties all benefittingCVHN. Lear more about the 4 day-riding charity event at https://www.witchesofsouthwalton.com/

 

Trick or Treat Street at Baytowne

Monday, October 31, 2022

6 pm at Baytowne Wharf Boulevard, Miramar Beach

 This Halloween, trick or treat through the village streets and visit merchants for your favorite treat. The DJ will play frightenly good tunes on the main stage where kids can enjoy crafts and balloon animals. Be sure to stop by Coconut Kidz to enter the costume contest and compete to win the grand prize! End the night with their annual spooky firework display at 8 pm. Learn more at https://destinflorida.com/events/trick-or-treat-street/2428

 

Halloween on the Boolevard
Monday, October 31 2022

4 PM – 6 PM at Grand Boulevard, Rosemary Beach, FL
Families are invited to trick-or-treat throughout the Town Center on Halloween where stores and restaurants will pass out candy and other treats to children. Dress up in your favorite costume and fill your bag in a safe pedestrian-friendly place. Learn more at https://grandboulevard.com/halloween-on-the-boolevard-2/

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