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
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Dine + Dive: A Fine Art, Food & Wine Event | 6pm | Grand Boulevard
Top Golf Social Club | 6pm | City Food Hall Destin
Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
Open Mic Night | 7pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Café
Wednesday Night Concert Series | 7pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
May 2
Love Local Ladies | 10am | The Place on Beal
Beachworx FWB Grand Opening | 4:30pm | 105 Lewis Street
Game Night | 5pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Café
Wine, Women, & Wisdom | 5pm | DeFrance Antiques
Emerald Coast Bike Fest Kick Off Party | 6pm | Emerald Coast Harley Davidson
Trivia | 6pm | The Island FWB
Ladies Night | 6pm | City Food Hall in Destin Commons
Trivia | 6pm | City Food Hall in Destin Commons
Concerts in the Village | 7pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Spill The Tea: Open Poetry Night | 7:30pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
May 3
Emerald Coast Bike Fest | 10am-6pm | Emerald Coast Harley Davidson
Sandestin Spirits Grand Opening | 3pm | Baytowne Wharf
Locals on the Harbor | 5pm | Boathouse Oyster Bar
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons | 8pm | Bric a Brac
May 4
Farmers Market | 8am | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Run Club | 9am | Ivy & Ale
Paddle For Peace | 9am | Grayton Beach
Farmers Market | 10am | Harborwalk Village
Emerald Coast Bike Fest | 10am-6pm | Emerald Coast Harley Davidson
ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival | 10am-7pm | Grand Boulevard
GatorFest | 11am-3pm | Fudpuckers Destin
Mosaics with Mom | 2pm | Destin School of the Arts
Kentucky Derby Party | 3pm | Skybar Destin
C.A.R.E On The Coast | 3:30-7pm | Gulfarium
Karaoke | 6pm | The Island FWB
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical | 7:30pm | Emerald Coast Theatre Company
May 5
Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Crab Trap Destin
Destin Community Farmers Market | 9am-1pm | 743 Harbor Blvd, Destin
ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival | 10am-5pm | Grand Boulevard
Emerald Coast Bike Fest | 10am-4pm | Emerald Coast Harley Davidson
Craftathon | 11am | FWB Landing
Cinco De Mayo | 11am | The Gulf Okaloosa Island
May 6
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Run Destin Night | 5:45pm | City Food Hall in Destin Commons
Music Bingo | 6pm | City Food Hall in Destin Commons
Dungeons & Dragons | 6pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
May 7
Emerald Coast Birth Trauma Support Group | 5pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Café
Music Match | 6pm | The Island Resort FWB
Karaoke | 6pm | AJs on the Bayou
Music Bingo | 7pm | Wood Foot Beer
May 8
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Women in Business | 5pm | The Palms Bistro
Top Golf Social Club | 6pm | City Food Hall Destin
Farm Cocktail Dinner | 6pm | Bitterroot
Wednesday Night Concert Series | 7pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
Open Mic Night | 7pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Café
May 9
Blessing Of The Fleet | 4pm | Destin Harbor
Game Night | 5pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
Ladies Night | 6pm | City Food Hall in Destin Commons
Trivia | 6pm | The Island Hotel
Trivia | 6pm | City Food Hall in Destin Commons
Concerts in the Village | 7pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Spill The Tea: Open Poetry Night | 7:30pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
May 10
Tequila & Taco Festival Pre Party | 6pm-9pm | Marina @ Baytowne Wharf
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons | 8pm | Bric a Brac
May 11
Farmers Market | 8am | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Farmers Market | 8am | Ferry Road, Fort Walton Beach
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Run Club | 9am | Ivy & Ale
Paddle in the Park | 9am | The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
Tequila & Taco Festival | 12pm-4pm | Baytowne Wharf
City Of Crestview’s International Festival | 2pm | N Wilson Street, Crestview
FWB Youth Club Cornhole Tournament | 2pm | Ratchet Hatchet
30A Foam Fest | 2pm-6pm | 30Ave
Harbor Sips – Mothers Day Weekend | 4pm | Harborwalk Village
Karaoke | 6pm | The Island Resort FWB
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical | 7:30pm | Emerald Coast Theatre Company
May 12
Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Crab Trap Destin
Destin Community Farmers Market | 9am-1pm | 743 Harbor Blvd, Destin
Mothers Day Brunch | 10am | AJs Destin
Mothers Day Brunch | 10:30am | Bijoux Destin
Mothers Day Brunch | 11am | The Gulf Okaloosa Island
Mothers Day Brunch | 11am | Ovide @ Hotel Effie
Mothers Day Brunch | 11am | Bitterroot
Mothers Day Brunch | 11am | Vintij
Mothers Day Brunch Cruise | 12pm | Solaris Yacht
Mothers Day Brunch Cruise | 6:30pm | Solaris Yacht
May 13
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Run Destin Night | 5:45pm | City Food Hall in Destin Commons
Music Bingo | 6pm | City Food Hall in Destin Commons
Dungeons & Dragons | 6pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Café
May 14
Young Professionals Leadership Conference NWFL | 10am | Niceville Community Center
Leadership Lab Q&A | 11:30am | FWB Chamber of Commerce
Emerald Coast Birth Trauma Support Group | 5pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Café
Music Match | 6pm | The Island Resort FWB
Karaoke | 6pm | AJs on the Bayou
Music Bingo | 7pm | Wood Foot Beer
Trivia | 7pm | World of Beer
May 15
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Top Golf Social Club | 6pm | City Food Hall Destin
Wednesday Night Concert Series | 7pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
Open Mic Night | 7pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Café
May 16
Bubbly Baytowne | 5pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Ladies Night | 6pm | City Food Hall in Destin Commons
Trivia | 6pm | City Food Hall in Destin Commons
Trivia | 6pm | The Island FWB
Concerts in the Village | 7pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Spill The Tea: Open Poetry Night | 7:30pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
May 17
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Destin Rotary Cajun Crawfish Bash | 5:30pm | Seascape Towne Center
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons | 8pm | Bric a Brac
Digital Graffiti | 8pm-11pm | Alys Beach
May 18
Specialty Spot Fishing Tournament | 6am | Choctawhatchee Bay
Farmers Market | 8am | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
USCG Boater Safety Course | 9am | Emerald Coast Marine
Run Club | 9am | Ivy & Ale
Emerald Coast Open: Lionfish Tournament & Festival | 11am-6pm | Harborwalk Village
Conservation & Cocktails | 1pm-4pm | Harborwalk Village
Emerald Coast Exotic Cars | 4:30pm | The Palms Bistro
Karaoke | 6pm | The Island FWB
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical | 7:30pm | Emerald Coast Theatre Company
Digital Graffiti | 8pm-11pm | Alys Beach
May 19
Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Crab Trap Destin
Destin Community Farmers Market | 9am-1pm | 743 Harbor Blvd, Destin
Emerald Coast Open: Lionfish Tournament & Festival | 11am-4pm | Harborwalk Village
May 20
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Run Destin Night | 5:45pm | City Food Hall in Destin Commons
Music Bingo | 6pm | City Food Hall in Destin Commons
Dungeons & Dragons | 6pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Café
Billy Bowlegs Torchlight Parade | 7pm | Fort Walton Beach
May 21
Emerald Coast Birth Trauma Support Group | 5pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Café
Music Match | 6pm | The Island Resort FWB
Karaoke | 6pm | AJs on the Bayou
Music Bingo | 7pm | Wood Foot Beer
Trivia | 7pm | World of Beer
May 22
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Top Golf Social Club | 6pm | City Food Hall Destin
Wednesday Night Concert Series | 7pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
Open Mic Night | 7pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Café
May 23
Ladies Night | 6pm | City Food Hall in Destin Commons
Trivia | 6pm | City Food Hall in Destin Commons
Trivia | 6pm | The Island FWB
Trivia | 6:30pm | AJs on the Bayou
Fly Guy Ben Merrell | 6:30 & 8:30pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Concerts in the Village | 7pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Spill The Tea: Open Poetry Night | 7:30pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
May 24
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons | 8pm | Bric a Brac
May 25
Farmers Market | 8am | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Farmers Market | 8am | Ferry Road, Fort Walton Beach
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Run Club | 9am | Ivy & Ale
Slacker 0.5K Fundraiser | 10am | Boathouse Oyster Bar
Farmers Market | 11am | Destin Commons
Hammock Bay Farmers Market | 4pm-8pm | Freeport
Karaoke | 6pm | The Island FWB
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration | 7pm | Harborwalk Village
May 26
Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Crab Trap Destin
Destin Community Farmers Market | 9am-1pm | 743 Harbor Blvd, Destin
Founders Club Party | 4pm-7:30pm | 30A Distilling Co
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration | 5:30pm | Harborwalk Village
Fireworks | 9pm | Harborwalk Village
Fireworks | 9pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Fireworks | 9pm | Okaloosa Island Boardwalk
May 27
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Run Destin Night | 5:45pm | City Food Hall in Destin Commons
Music Bingo | 6pm | City Food Hall in Destin Commons
Dungeons & Dragons | 6pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Café
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration | 7pm | Harborwalk Village
Movies on the Lawn | 8pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Fireworks | 9pm | Harborwalk Village
May 28
Emerald Coast Birth Trauma Support Group | 5pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Café
Music Match | 6pm | The Island Resort FWB
Karaoke | 6pm | AJs on the Bayou
Havana Nights | 6:00pm | Harborwalk Village
Harbor Street Parade | 6:30pm | Harborwalk Village
Music Bingo | 7pm | Wood Foot Beer
Trivia | 7pm | World of Beer
Boomin’ Tuesday | 7:15pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Movies on the Beach | 8pm | Okaloosa Island Boardwalk
Fireworks | 9pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
May 29
IdeaCamp | 8am | OneThirtyOne Events Center PCB
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Summer Kick Off Bash | 5pm | Destin United Methodist Church
Top Golf Social Club | 6pm | City Food Hall Destin
Wednesday Night Concert Series | 7pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
Open Mic Night | 7pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Café
Fireworks | 9pm | Okaloosa Island Boardwalk
May 30
Luau Beach Party | 5pm | Als Beach Club (Okaloosa Island Boardwalk)
Ladies Night | 6pm | City Food Hall in Destin Commons
Trivia | 6pm | City Food Hall in Destin Commons
Trivia | 6pm | The Island FWB
All American Thursday | 6:30 | Harborwalk Village
Fly Guy Ben Merrell | 6:30 & 8:30pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Concerts in the Village | 7pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Spill The Tea: Open Poetry Night | 7:30pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Café
Fireworks | 9pm | Harborwalk Village
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
May 31
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons | 8pm | Bric a Brac