What To Do

December 2024

Beach TV LIVE!

Monday, January 1st - Tuesday, December 31st

Live from The Village of Baytowne Wharf!

Tune in on Beach TV to watch what all is going on in The Village of Baytowne Wharf LIVE! Located along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay in Northwest Florida, The Village of Baytowne Wharf features an array of boutiques, eateries, galleries and nightlife -- not to mention a jam-packed schedule of outdoor festivals and special events for the entire family. This spectacular setting, all within the gates of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, is the perfect spot to spend a vibrant afternoon, evening, week, vacation, or you can be one of the lucky few who frequently experiences Baytowne Wharf through home ownership.

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Baytowne On Ice

Thursday, October 31st - Sunday, February 9th

Dust off those skates and get in the winter spirit at The Village of Baytowne Wharf's Baytowne on Ice. For those visitors who miss the cold and ice, our seasonal ice rink is the perfect opportunity to share some of your favorite holiday traditions. Ice rink is open October 31st - February 9th. Hours vary daily.

Skaters must be at least 3 years of age and fit into appropriately sized skates. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a parent or adult family member.

$15 for 90 minute skate! $3 Skate Rental!

Click here to fill out your waiver before you arrive!

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Nights of Lights

Sunday, December 1st - Tuesday, December 31st

Time: 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm
Location: Events Plaza Lawn
Cost: FREE

This December, enjoy a festive light show every night of December! Watch three dazzling shows on the Village tree and Event Plaza Lawn at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm on our NEW tree!

Wednesday Night Concert Series- Holiday Edition + Visits with Santa

Wednesday, December 4th - Wednesday, December 18th

Time: 6-8pm
Cost: FREE

Come find the holiday spirit with us and tap your feet to some of your favorite sing-a-long classics. Every Wednesday this December enjoy our Holiday edition of the Wednesday Night Concert Series. Each concert will feature Visits with Santa.

December 4 | Niceville High School Chorus
December 11 | Fort Walton Beach High School Chorus

December 18 | Matt McCarty Band

Visits with Santa

Wednesday, December 4th - Wednesday, December 18th

Time: TIMES VARY
Location: The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Cost: FREE

Visit with St. Nick and share your holiday wishlist! Join us December 4th, 11th, and 18th from 6pm-8pm for a Holiday Concert and Visits with Santa. PLUS, Visit with Santa from 5pm-7pm during Tuba Christmas!

The Polar Express

Friday, December 6th

Time: 6pm
Location: Events Plaza Lawn
Cost: FREE

Watch a holiday favorite under the stars! Join us for a special showing of the Polar Express on the Events Plaza Lawn at 6:00pm.

Grinchmas

Friday, December 13th

Time: 5PM-9PM
Location: The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Cost: FREE

During this holiday season, put a little snark in your holiday spirit with The MEAN One on December 15th! Meet the maven of mischief himself for a photo opportunity from 5-7pm, then enjoy a movie showing of The Grinch starting at 7pm.Don't miss out on this Who-liday spectacular!

Tuba Christmas

Saturday, December 14th

Time: 5PM-7PM
Location: The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Cost: FREE

Join us for a special, unique holiday event at The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Enjoy your favorite holiday classics with Tuba Christmas and Visits with Santa! It will be a night of fun for the whole family!

Ice Skating Extravaganza

Friday, December 20th

Time: 6-8pm
Cost: FREE

Baytowne on Ice is hosting its annual Ice-Skating Extravaganza featuring two performances by Sandestin LOCAL professional ice skater on Friday, December 20th at 6pm & 7:30pm. Both shows are free. Between the shows, lace up those skates and skate around the ice!

Baytowne Countdown | NYE

Tuesday, December 31st

Time: 6pm-1am
Cost: FREE

You don't want to miss The Village of Baytowne Wharf's end-of-the-year celebration! Ring in 2025 with a night to remember featuring live music and two breathtaking fireworks displays at 8pm & midnight.

Enjoy a family friendly evening from 6-8pm with face painting, kid’s activities, and music on the Baytowne LIVE stage. Finish off the family-friendly festivities with our first fireworks display at 8pm.

The fun doesn't stop there! Dance the night away with LIVE music at 7pm until 1am, on the Events Plaza Stage! End the night with a spectacular midnight fireworks show. There is no better place to ring in 2025!

*21 & over after 10pm. 20 & under must be accompanied by a legal guardian after 10pm.

Baytowne Countdown's Drone Spectacular

Tuesday, December 31st

Time: After the 8PM Fireworks Show & 11:30PM
Location: Events Plaza
Cost: FREE

Turn your eyes to the sky during the Baytowne Countdown celebration after the 8PM fireworks show and 11:30PM for an eye-catching drone light show! Watch as 150 drones light up the night sky over the lagoon with swimming dolphins, shooting stars, and much more!