Check out our list of things to do in May in Destin Florida! Everything from Mother’s Day brunches, Farmer’s Markets, Karaoke, Nightlife, Live Music, and more:
May 1
Donate Blood | 11am | Lulu’s Destin
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Bingo Night | 6pm | Destin American Legion
May 2
Music Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Destin
May Seminar : Red / Mingo / Black Snapper | 6pm | Legendary Marine
Salsa Lessons | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Trivia | 7pm | World of Beer
Bachata Lessons | 8pm | Enlightened Studios
Movies on the Beach | 8pm | Als Burger Bar
May 3
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Bingo in the Ballroom | 6pm | American Legion FWB
Open Mic Night | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Country Line Dancing | 7pm | The Block FWB
Music Bingo | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
May 4
Emerald Coast Bike Fest | Emerald Coast Harley Davidson
Hiring Event | 9am | LuLu’s Destin
Bingo | 10am | Salvation Army FWB
Book Club | 4pm | Tommy Bahama
VFW Post Bingo | 5pm | Fort Walton Beach
Karaoke Night | 6pm | Beach Weekend
Kick off Party + Crawfish Boil | 6pm | Emerald Coast Harley Davidson
Outdoor Concert Series | 7pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Trivia | 7pm | Lucille’s Kitchen
Bachata / Zouk Classes | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Latin Dance Lessons | 7pm | The Block FWB
Open Poetry Night | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
May 5
Emerald Coast Bike Fest | Emerald Coast Harley Davidson
Patron Margarita Cinco De Mayo Party | 12pm | AJs Destin
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Music Singo | 5pm – 7pm | The Island Resort
Locals on the Harbor Free Beer Fundraiser | 5pm | Boathouse Oyster Bar
Cinco De Mayo Party | 5pm | Boathouse Oyster Bar
Hearts & Ocean Resin Charcuterie Board | 5:30pm | Artesano Boutique
Cinco De Mayo Dinner | 6pm | The Island Resort
Full Moon Yoga | 6:30pm | Navarre Beach Pier
Karaoke | 7pm | Destin American Legion
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Latin Dancing | 9pm | Bric a Brac
May 6
Emerald Coast Bike Fest | Emerald Coast Harley Davidson
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Car Show | 9am-3pm | The Island Resort
Burning Up The Beaches | 9am-3pm | Destin Commons
Paddle at the Park | 9am | The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
Burger Battle by the Bay | 11am | Community Maritime Park
Derby Party | 2pm | SkyBar at Edge Seafood
Okaloosa County’s Got Talent Competition | 6pm | Enlightened Studios
Comedy & Cocktails | 6pm | Timber Creek Distillery
Designer Purse Bingo | 6pm | Hotel Effie Sandestin
Karaoke | 8pm | The Island Resort
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
May 7
Emerald Coast Bike Fest | Emerald Coast Harley Davidson
Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Crab Trap Destin
Sunday Breakfast | 8:15am | Destin American Legion
Brunch & Bubbly by United Way | 11:30am | Watervue on Brooks Street
Queen of Hearts | 4p, | Destin American Legion
Chakra Sound Bath | 5pm | Prana Maudra Center
Karaoke | 8pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
May 8
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Bingo Night | 6pm | Destin American Legion
May 9
Music Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Destin
Salsa Lessons | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Trivia | 7pm | World of Beer
Bachata Lessons | 8pm | Enlightened Studios
Movies on the Beach | 8pm | Als Burger Bar
Open Jam Night | 9pm | Enlightened Studios
May 10
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Bingo in the Ballroom | 6pm | American Legion FWB
Open Mic Night | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Country Line Dancing | 7pm | The Block FWB
Music Bingo | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
May 11
Bingo | 10am | Salvation Army FWB
VFW Post Bingo | 5pm | Fort Walton Beach
ECBGFC Billfish Extravaganza | 5:30pm | Harbor Docks
Karaoke Night | 6pm | Beach Weekend
Outdoor Concert Series | 7pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Trivia | 7pm | Lucille’s Kitchen
Bachata / Zouk Classes | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Latin Dance Lessons | 7pm | The Block FWB
Open Poetry Night | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
May 12
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Music Singo | 5pm – 7pm | The Island Resort
Tequila & Taco Festival VIP Party | 6pm | Sandestin Marina Bar & Grill
Legendary Scavenger Hunt | 6pm | Legendary Marine
Karaoke | 7pm | Destin American Legion
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Latin Dancing | 9pm | Bric a Brac
May 13
Farmers Market | 8:30am | FWB Landing
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Kickball Tournament | 9am | Destin United Methodist Church
ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival | 10am | Grand Boulevard
Legendary Scavenger Hunt | 10am-4pm | Legendary Marine
Mothers Day Ride & Brunch | 10am | Emerald Coast Harley Davidson
Tequila & Taco Festival | 1pm-4pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
30a Foam Fest | 2pm-6pm | 30Ave
My Chemical Cocktail Competition | 6pm-9pm | Emerald Coast Science Center
Karaoke | 8pm | The Island Resort
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Drag Night | 9pm | Enlightened Studios
May 14
Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Crab Trap Destin
Sunday Breakfast | 8:15am | Destin American Legion
Mother’s Day at the Zoo | 9am | Gulf Breeze Zoo
Pool Party Brunch | 11am | The Beach House Sandestin
Queen of Hearts | 4pm | Destin American Legion
Chakra Sound Bath | 5pm | Prana Maudra Center
Karaoke | 8pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
May 15
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Bingo Night | 6pm | Destin American Legion
May 16
Music Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Destin
Salsa Lessons | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Trivia | 7pm | World of Beer
Bachata Lessons | 8pm | Enlightened Studios
Movies on the Beach | 8pm | Als Burger Bar
May 17
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Bingo in the Ballroom | 6pm | American Legion FWB
Women in Business Networking | 6pm | Palms Coffeehouse
Open Mic Night | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Silent Disco | 7pm | Harborwalk Village
Country Line Dancing | 7pm | The Block FWB
Music Bingo | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
May 18
Bingo | 10am | Salvation Army FWB
Bubbly Baytowne | 5pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
VFW Post Bingo | 5pm | Fort Walton Beach
Karaoke Night | 6pm | Beach Weekend
Planetarium Night | 6pm | Emerald Coast Science Center
Outdoor Concert Series | 7pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Trivia | 7pm | Lucille’s Kitchen
Bachata / Zouk Classes | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Latin Dance Lessons | 7pm | The Block FWB
Open Poetry Night | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
May 19
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Destin Rotary Cajun Crawfish Bash | 5:30pm | Seascape Towne Center
Tequila Tasting | 6:30pm | The Gulf Restaurant
Karaoke | 7pm | Destin American Legion
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Digital Graffiti | 8pm | Alys Beach
Latin Dancing | 9pm | Bric a Brac
May 20
Navarre Paddle Classic | 7:30am | Navarre Beach Marine Park
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Lionfish & Libations Festival | 12pm | Harborwalk Village
Sip & Splash, an Aquatic Affair | 6pm | Taj Renee Aquatic Center
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Karaoke | 8pm | The Island Resort
May 21
Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Crab Trap Destin
Sunday Breakfast | 8:15am | Destin American Legion
FWB Food Truck Festival | 11am | FWB Landing
Queen of Hearts | 4pm | Destin American Legion
Chakra Sound Bath | 5pm | Prana Maudra Center
Karaoke | 8pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
May 22
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Bingo Night | 6pm | Destin American Legion
May 23
World Turtle Day | 10am | Gulf Breeze Zoo
Music Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Destin
Salsa Lessons | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Trivia | 7pm | World of Beer
Bachata Lessons | 8pm | Enlightened Studios
Movies on the Beach | 8pm | Als Burger Bar
Open Jam Night | 9pm | Enlightened Studios
May 24
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Bingo in the Ballroom | 6pm | American Legion FWB
Open Mic Night | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Country Line Dancing | 7pm | The Block FWB
Music Bingo | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
May 25
Bingo | 10am | Salvation Army FWB
VFW Post Bingo | 5pm | Fort Walton Beach
Karaoke Night | 6pm | Beach Weekend
Outdoor Concert Series | 7pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Trivia | 7pm | Lucille’s Kitchen
Bachata / Zouk Classes | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Latin Dance Lessons | 7pm | The Block FWB
Open Poetry Night | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
May 26
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Music Singo | 5pm – 7pm | The Island Resort
Karaoke | 7pm | Destin American Legion
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Latin Dancing | 9pm | Bric a Brac
Hot Girl Comedy Show | 9pm | Enlightened Studios
May 27
Farmers Market | 8:30am | FWB Landing
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Slacker 0.5K Race | 10am | Boathouse Oyster Bar
Memorial Day Celebration | 7pm | Baytowne Wharf
Memorial Day Celebration | 7pm | Harborwalk Village
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Karaoke | 8pm | The Island Resort
May 28
Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Crab Trap Destin
Sunday Breakfast | 8:15am | Destin American Legion
Famer’s Market | 11am | Destin Commons
Queen of Hearts | 4pm | Destin American Legion
Chakra Sound Bath | 5pm | Prana Maudra Center
Vintage Air Show | 6:45pm | Harborwalk Village
Firework Show + Fire Spinning on Main Stage | 9pm | Harborwalk Village
Karaoke | 8pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
May 29
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Bingo Night | 6pm | Destin American Legion
May 30
Music Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Destin
Silent Disco | 7pm | Harborwalk Village
Salsa Lessons | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Trivia | 7pm | World of Beer
Bachata Lessons | 8pm | Enlightened Studios
Movies on the Beach | 8pm | Als Burger Bar
May 31
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Bingo in the Ballroom | 6pm | American Legion FWB
Open Mic Night | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Country Line Dancing | 7pm | The Block FWB
Music Bingo | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse