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S E RV I N G T H E F I RS T J U D I C I A L C I RC U I T Vol. 24, No. 39
September 25, 2024
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at Christ Methodist of Milton. The pumpkin patch will be open every day throughout October, but hayrides will only operate on Saturdays. Depot Day at the West Florida Railroad Museum Oct. 5 | 10 am – 3 pm 5003 Henry St., Milton wfrm.org Depot Day at the West Florida Railroad Museum offers guests tours of the museum, historic presentations, model train displays, and the kid’s train. Food vendors will be on-site offering a variety of delicious treats. Sea Turtle Extravaganza Oct. 5 | 10 am – 2 pm 8740 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach navarrebeachseaturtles.org Shell-ebrate all things sea turtle through games, crafts, photo booths, music and more at the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center’s Sea Turtle Extravaganza! Admission to the conservation center will be free all day. Take a Kid Fishing Oct. 5 | 8:30 am Navarre Beach Fishing Pier, 8579 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach navarrechamberfoundation.org Take a Kid Fishing is a kid’s fishing clinic hosted at the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier. The first 200 children receive a fishing pole, goodie bag, free bait and fishing instruction. Registration is available now, with proceeds supporting the Navarre Chamber Foundation. Spooky Shark School Oct. 5, 12 & 19 | 9 – 10 am 8740 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach
facebook.com/ munsoncommunityheritagefestival Learn history through hands-on demonstrations at the Munson Heritage Festival. The festival features a Civil War reenactment camp, Native American displays, wood carving, basket weaving, shoe cobbling, sawmill operation, displays by local museums and more. 4th Annual Batty Fang-Tastic Halloween Oct. 19 | 3 – 7 pm 3051 Cloptons Circle, Navarre facebook.com/ emeraldcoastwildliferefuge Don’t be afraid to come out to the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge’s annual Batty Fang-Tastic Halloween. Arrive in costume for an evening of trick or treating with our animal ambassadors, pumpkin painting, a cake walk, a kid-friendly haunted trail and more. Pink Pirate's Get It Off Your Chest Annual 5K Run Oct. 19 | 8 am 8578 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach facebook.com/pinkpiratesnavarre The annual Get It Off Your Chest 5K is a breast cancer awareness run supporting Pink Pirates, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the early detection of breast cancer. Monarch Madness Oct. 26 | 9 am – 1 pm 4966 Henry St., Milton panhandlebutterflyhouse.org Welcome Monarch travelers on their way to Mexico. Join the Panhandle Butterfly House and tour exhibits, play games, make crafts, watch butterfly releases and more. Venture into Dr. Lepidopterist’s Mad Lab and take the Monarch Madness Express for a butterfly adventure! Science Spooktacular by the Sea Oct. 26 | 5 – 9 pm 8638 Blue Heron Ct., Navarre Beach
BEACHES TO WOODLANDS SANTA ROSA COUNTY’S ANNUAL FALL EVENT SERIES
By Nicole Willis
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s we enter September and the weather in Northwest Florida becomes more bearable, it is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the fall festivities. This season also brings Santa Rosa County’s annual Beaches to Woodlands event series, an aptly named celebration featuring a wide range of family-friendly activities from exploring the beautiful beaches to roaming the scenic woodlands, and everywhere in between. Whether you want to embrace the pumpkin patches of Halloween, the German fare of Oktoberfest or anything else that the season brings about, Beaches to Woodlands has something sure to excite you and your family. This event series runs from September to November, providing plenty of opportunities to explore the wonderful historical and cultural happenings that Santa Rosa County has to offer. “Santa Rosa County truly embodies the essence of Beaches to Woodlands, offering an unparalleled blend of experiences,” Assistant Tourist Development Director Monica McBrien said.. “From exhilarating fishing tournaments on the Gulf of Mexico to the charming pumpkin patches that dot the northern landscape, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. This is the perfect time to explore our diverse offerings and create unforgettable memories this fall.” With the 21st anniversary of Beaches to Woodlands beginning to unfold, here is a look into some of the series’ most anticipated events. Learn more about this year's event series at getrelaxing.com/get-inspired. Bands on the Blackwater Bands on the Blackwater is a free outdoor concert series held every fall along the west bank of the Blackwater River in Milton. This fall concert series features live outdoor music in a relaxed family-friendly environment. The line-up offers a variety of music from local favorites to national touring bands performing Bluegrass, country, blues and rock and roll. Local food vendors will be on-site dishing up delicious eats. Attendees are welcome to bring blankets, chairs and coolers to set up in the grass. If you have a boat, anchor up in the river and enjoy the music. Concerts are held on Friday nights from 7 to 9 pm at Jernigan’s Landing located at 5158 South Willing St. in downtown Milton. Check out @ BandsOnTheBlackwater on Facebook for updates and more information. Fall 2024 Schedule: • September 27 - Bad Juju • October 4 - The New Cahoots • October 11 - 3 Day Weekend • October 18 - Horseshoe Kitty • October 25 - Ben Loftin & the Family
Holland Farms Pumpkin Patch Holland Farms allows guests to enjoy all the wonderful fall things in one place! For classic fall fun, peruse the pumpkin patch to pick the best one, take a hayride around the farm or try to make it through the 8-acre corn maze. The kiddos can enjoy a nearmile-long train ride around the farm, the innertube hill slide or the kiddie maze. Additional activities include corn box, horse and regular swings, zip lines, pedal tractor cart racing, hill slides and more. After a long day of activities, enjoy a free cup of the farm’s famous homegrown boiled peanuts. Holland Farms is open daily from September 21 to November 3. The farm opens at 8 am and closes at 6 pm each day. Holland Farms is located at 2055 Homer Holland Rd. in Milton. For more information, visit hollandfarmsonline.com. Navarre Fishing Rodeo Show off your fishing skills at the Navarre Fishing Rodeo. Compete with other local anglers for prizes in all divisions. On both Saturday and Sunday, weigh-in is from 1 to 4 pm at Juana’s Pagoda Deck, close to the Santa Rosa County Boat Ramp and parking. A recommended Captain’s Meeting will be held on October 4 at Juana’s Pagoda, located at 1451 Navarre Beach Causeway in Navarre. Young anglers can participate in the fishing rodeo, too. Up to two junior anglers twelve and under can compete in the Junior Division for free with each paid rodeo admission. Proceeds from this event will go to the Navarre Chamber Foundation, which in turn benefits the Navarre Beach Marine Park. For tickets and more information, visit navarrefishingrodeo.com. Boo at the Zoo Get in the Halloween spirit at Boo at the Zoo! In the three weekends leading up to Halloween, the Gulf Breeze Zoo will host six exciting days of Halloween-themed entertainment and family-friendly fun. Put on your favorite costume and take a stroll down the trick-or-treat trail complete with candy, treats and toys! Jump around in bounce houses, get your face painted like your favorite animal and explore the zoo’s Ambassador Animal Headquarters. Each ticketed child will receive a festive bag for the trick-or-treat trail upon arrival. Boo at the Zoo takes place from 10 am to 5 pm on October 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. The Gulf Breeze Zoo is located at 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., in Gulf Breeze. For tickets and more information, visit gbzoo.com. Annual Fenner McConnell/ Mark Wantz Blackwater Heritage Trail Ride Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida and the West Florida Wheelmen for the 2024 ride. This cycling event is dedicated to the memory of Fenner McConnell and
Matt Wantz. Both men were avid cyclists and former members of the West Florida Wheelmen. Starting at 7:30 am on October 26, cyclists will speed off and explore Northwest Florida’s beautiful nature and wildlife while cycling throughout Milton and the Blackwater Forest. The ride includes routes for all cycling levels with options for 18, 42, 62 or 100 miles. The race is hosted at the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center located at 5629 Byrom St. in downtown Milton. All proceeds from the ride will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. To register or learn more, visit bbbsnwfl.org/events/fenner-ride. Adventures Unlimited Fall Foliage Zipline Tours Sept. – Nov. | Days & Times Vary 8974 Tomahawk Landing Rd., Milton adventuresunlimited.com Fall is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature. Adventures Unlimited provides unique ways to experience the changing seasons, as guests can zipline past beautiful foliage all fall. Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society Sept. – Nov. | Saturdays, 10 am – 4 pm 7507 Buckeye Dr., Navarre holleyhillpottery.com The Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society has the largest historical 32-foot wood-fueled Anagama and the only reconstructed wood-fueled Southern Altered Groundhog kiln from the 1940s in the State of Florida. Both of these unique historical kilns are open for viewing. Highway 87 Outdoor Market at Pik-itz Sept. – Nov. | First & Third Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm 1922 Hwy. 87, Navarre pikitz.com Stop by Pik-itz every first and third Saturday of each month to browse from a variety of local goods. This outdoor market features farm-totable vendors, various arts and crafts vendors and more. 16th Annual Sweet Season Farms Corn Maze & U-pick Pumpkins and Sunflowers Sept. 28 - Nov. 3 Saturdays, 9 am – 5 pm, Sundays, 11 am – 5 pm 2260 Horn Rd., Milton sweetseasonfarms.com At Sweet Season Farms, visitors can navigate through a corn maze and enjoy u-pick sunflowers, a pumpkin patch, and over 25 additional farm-themed activities. There will also be plenty of yummy treats like fresh lemonade, caramel apples, roasted corn, snow cones, kettle corn and more. Christ Methodist of Milton’s Annual Pumkin Patch & Hayrides Oct. | Daily, 11 am – 7 pm 5983 Dogwood Dr., Milton christmethodistmilton.org Pick your perfect pumpkin, take some fall photos and enjoy a hayride
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Discover the sharks of the Gulf Coast at the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center's Shark School. Participants get an introduction to shark biology and conservation and participate in arts and crafts, a treasure hunt and more. 16th Annual Run for the Reef 10K/5K & Kid’s One Mile Fun Run Oct. 12 | 6 am 8597 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach navarrebeachmarinesanctuary.org The 16th Annual Run for the Reef features an out-and-back course along scenic Gulf Blvd. The event is a fundraiser to help “Make Navarre Snorkelicious,” a benefit for the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary and artificial reefs. 24th Annual Navarre Beach Autorama: Car, Truck & Bike Show Oct. 12 | 8 am – 4 pm 8600 High School Blvd., Navarre navarrebeachcarshow.com The Navarre Beach Autorama showcases more than 150 historical cars from all decades, which will be on display during the event. Hosted at Navarre High School, the Autorama features tons of cars, music, food and more. Munson Heritage Festival Oct. 12 & 13 | 9 am to 5 pm 11011 Krul Lake Rd. Hwy 4, Munson
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From creeps of the deep to science that glows in the dark, amazing sea creatures await you. Presented by the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, the Science Spooktacular features glow-in-the-dark science demonstrations, spine-chilling dissections, a haunted beach walk and more handson activities for kids. Trash Bash with the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center Oct. 26 | 8 – 10 am 8649 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach navarrebeachseaturtles.org Celebrate Halloween and support marine life with the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center. Trash Bash provides an opportunity to protect sea turtles by collecting marine debris. To have some fall fun, volunteers are encouraged to wear costumes that are upcycled or marine-themed. ■
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