2024 October Events in Destin Florida
The Destin Fishing Rodeo is happening ALL month long! Every day of the month you can watch the weigh ins behind AJs Seafood and Oyster Bar on the Destin Harbor. See charter boats bring in their catches to be weighed on the big scale, get photos with Miss Destin 2023, and follow along on the leaderboard to see who stays in the lead.
Oct 1-31
Destin Fishing Rodeo | Weigh-ins daily at AJ’s Destin | Destin Harbor
October 1
Karaoke | 6pm | AJs on the Bayou
Bayou Pub HOWLoween Parade | 6pm | 120 N Partin Drive, Niceville
Trivia | 7pm | Beach Camp Brewpub
October 2
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Run Club | 5:30pm | Destin Brewery
Rock n Roll Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Niceville
Wednesday Night Concert Series | 7pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
October 3
Yoga Class | 6pm | Destin Community Center
Little Black Dress Night | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Marina Café
Bike Night | 8pm | Emerald Coast Harley Davidson
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
October 4
Friday Martini Lunch | 11am-4pm | Skybar Destin
Fire Pit Friday | 4pm | 30A Distilling Co
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Free Beer Friday Fundraiser | 5pm-7pm | Boathouse Oyster Bar
Under The Big Top with the Tip Tops | 5:30pm | Grand Boulevard
Harlem Nights Casino Fundraiser | 6pm | The Island Resort FWB
Concerts By Candlelight | 6pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Center
Concerts at the Landing | 6pm | Downtown Fort Walton Beach
Friday Film Fest | 6pm | Harborwalk Village
Karaoke | 6pm | Native’s Cove
Karaoke | 7pm | American Legion
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons | 8pm | Bric a Brac
October 5
Farmers Market | 8am | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Farmers Market | 9am | Niceville
Oktoberfest | 11am-9pm | Destin Brewery
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
Rock-tober Concert Series | 7pm | Harborwalk Village
Lightwire Theater’s Dino Light | 7:30pm | Grand Boulevard
Fireworks | 8pm | Harborwalk Village
October 6
Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Crab Trap Destin
Destin Community Farmers Market | 9am-1pm | Bealls Parking Lot, Destin
DJ Brunch | 10am | Azul @ Harborwalk
Oktoberfest | 11am | North Beach Social
5K Mullet Run | 4pm | Destin History & Fishing Museum
Sunday Funday Latin Flair Events | 4pm-9pm | Native’s Cove
5K After Party | 5pm | Destin Brewery
Destin Fishing Rodeo Wagon Parade | 6pm | AJs Destin
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
October 7
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Trivia Night | 6:30pm | Destin Brewery
Trivia Night | 7pm | Beachview Breakfast & Grill
October 8
Speed Networking | 11:30am | Bitterroot
Karaoke | 6pm | AJs on the Bayou
Trivia | 7pm | Beach Camp Brewpub
October 9
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Run Club | 5:30pm | Destin Brewery
Rock n Roll Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Niceville
Wednesday Night Concert Series | 7pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
October 10
Yoga Class | 6pm | Destin Community Center
Best Of Emerald Coast Soiree | 6pm | Grand Boulevard
Little Black Dress Night | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Marina Café
Pirate Ship Comedy Show | 7pm | Buccaneer Pirate Cruise @ Harborwalk Village
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
October 11
Friday Martini Lunch | 11am-4pm | Skybar Destin
Ink Masters Tattoo Show | 1pm-11pm | Destin FWB Convention Center
Fire Pit Friday | 4pm | 30A Distilling Co
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Baytowne Beer Festival | 6pm | Baytowne Wharf
Friday Film Fest | 6pm | Harborwalk Village
Concerts By Candlelight | 6pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Center
Blue Dog + Bourbon on the Bayou | 6pm | Churchill Oaks
Concerts at the Landing | 6pm | Downtown Fort Walton Beach
Karaoke | 6pm | Native’s Cove
Halloween Movie Night | 6pm-8pm | Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Rocky Horror Murder Mystery Dinner Show | 6:30pm | AJs on the Bayou
Karaoke | 7pm | American Legion
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons | 8pm | Bric a Brac
October 12 * National Gumbo Day
Farmers Market | 8am | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Farmers Market | 8am | The Landing FWB
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Farmers Market | 9am | Niceville
Harvest Festival | 9am-5pm | Chautauqua Winery
Anniversary Party – Free Admission | 10am-4pm | Destin History & Fishing Museum
Boo at the Zoo | 10am | Gulf Breeze Zoo
Ink Masters Tattoo Show | 11am-11pm | Destin FWB Convention Center
Pet Adoption Event | 11:30am | Pet Supplies Plus Destin
Bloody Mary Festival | 11am | The Market Shops
Halloween Spooktacular | 1pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Center
Baytowne Beer Festival | 2pm | Baytowne Wharf
Family, Fun & Food Trucks | 2pm | Native’s Cove
Blues, Tacos & Tequila Festival | 3pm-9pm | Redfish Taco
Zombie Walk | 4pm | Downtown FWB Landing
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
Rock-tober Concert Series | 7pm | Harborwalk Village
Fireworks | 8pm | Harborwalk Village
October 13
Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Crab Trap Destin
Destin Community Farmers Market | 9am-1pm | Bealls Parking Lot, Destin
DJ Brunch | 10am | Azul @ Harborwalk
Ink Masters Tattoo Show | 11am-9pm | Destin FWB Convention Center
Pink Coyote Grand Opening | 1pm | 30 Walter Martin Drive, FWB
Porch Fest | 3pm | Watersound Origins
Blues, Tacos & Tequila Festival | 3pm-9pm | Redfish Taco
Sunday Funday Latin Flair Events | 4pm-9pm | Native’s Cove
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
October 14
Sugar Sands Charity Classic Golf Tournament | 11am | Kelly Plantation
Dodgeball Ages 7-12pm | 1pm-3pm | Boom Boom Room 30a
Blues, Tacos & Tequila Festival | 3pm-9pm | Redfish Taco
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Trivia Night | 6:30pm | Destin Brewery
Trivia Night | 7pm | Beachview Breakfast & Grill
October 15
Karaoke | 6pm | AJs on the Bayou
Trivia Night | 6pm | Ricks Crab Trap FWB
Trivia | 7pm | Beach Camp Brewpub
October 16
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser | 11am-7pm | FaithCoast Church, 726 Legion Dr. Destin
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Run Club | 5:30pm | Destin Brewery
Rock n Roll Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Niceville
Wednesday Night Concert Series | 7pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
Fuds Volleyball Kick Off Party | 7pm | Wood Foot Beer
October 17
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser | 11am-7pm | FaithCoast Church, 726 Legion Dr. Destin
Bubbly Baytowne | 5pm | Baytowne Wharf
Yoga Class | 6pm | Destin Community Center
Little Black Dress Night | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Marina Café
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
October 18
Lobster & Lionfish Tournament | 6am | Destin Brewery
The Bigger Table with Coach Michael Burt – Mastermind | 10am | Watercolor
Friday Martini Lunch | 11am-4pm | Skybar Destin
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser | 11am-7pm | FaithCoast Church, 726 Legion Dr. Destin
Annual Greek Festival | 4pm | 104 Bryn Mawr Blvd
Fire Pit Friday | 4pm | 30A Distilling Co
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Champagne Dinner Under The Stars | 6pm | Henderson Beach Resort
Concerts By Candlelight | 6pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Center
Friday Film Fest | 6pm | Harborwalk Village
Concerts at the Landing | 6pm | Downtown Fort Walton Beach
Karaoke | 6pm | Native’s Cove
Karaoke | 7pm | American Legion
Classic Monsters Murder Mystery Dinner | 7pm | Island Wing Company Destin
Fuds Volleyball Player’s Party | 7:30pm | Fudpuckers Destin
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons | 8pm | Bric a Brac
October 19
Lobster & Lionfish Tournament | 6am | Destin Brewery
Farmers Market | 8am | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Farmers Market | 9am | Niceville
Emerald Coast Native Plant Fair | 9am | Paradise Plants & Palms
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser | 11am-7pm | FaithCoast Church, 726 Legion Dr. Destin
Annual Greek Festival | 11am | 104 Bryn Mawr Blvd
Harvest Food & Wine Festival | 1pm | Watercolor
Family Fun Festival | 1pm-5pm | Baytowne Wharf
Boos & Brews! Fall BBQ Party | 3:30pm | Beach Camp Brewpub
Sip & Science | 6pm | Emerald Coast Science Center
Harbor Sip & Shop | 6pm | Harborwalk Village
Olde Havana Night | 6pm | Timber Creek Distillery Crestview
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
Halloween Bash | 7pm | Thai Market FWB
Rock-tober Concert Series | 7pm | Harborwalk Village
Fuds Volleyball Players Party | 7:30pm | AL’s Beach Club
Haunted Destin: A Historic Walking Tour | 7:30pm & 9pm | Destin History & Fishing Museum
Fireworks | 8pm | Harborwalk Village
October 20
Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Crab Trap Destin
Destin Community Farmers Market | 9am-1pm | Bealls Parking Lot, Destin
DJ Brunch | 10am | Azul @ Harborwalk
Harry Potter Themed Brunch | 10am | Boathouse Oyster Bar
Lobster & Lionfish Tournament Weigh Ins & Awards | 11am | Destin Brewery
Annual Greek Festival | 11:30am | 104 Bryn Mawr Blvd
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser | 1pm-6pm | FaithCoast Church, 726 Legion Dr. Destin
Sunday Funday Latin Flair Events | 4pm-9pm | Native’s Cove
The Project Non-Profit Fundraiser Event | 5pm-9pm | The Gulf Okaloosa Island
Horror Movie Trivia | 6pm | Wharf 850 Niceville
Family Movie Night | 6:30pm | North Beach Social
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
Haunted Destin: A Historic Walking Tour | 7:30pm | Destin History & Fishing Museum
October 21
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser | 11am-7pm | FaithCoast Church, 726 Legion Dr. Destin
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Trivia Night | 6:30pm | Destin Brewery
Trivia Night | 7pm | Beachview Breakfast & Grill
October 22
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser | 11am-7pm | FaithCoast Church, 726 Legion Dr. Destin
Boo Bash Trunk or Treat | 5pm | North Okaloosa Medical Center
Karaoke | 6pm | AJs on the Bayou
Beachy Dinner Under the Stars | 6pm | 30A Distilling Co
Trivia Night | 6pm | Ricks Crab Trap FWB
Trivia | 7pm | Beach Camp Brewpub
October 23
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser | 11am-7pm | FaithCoast Church, 726 Legion Dr. Destin
Dress To Impress Event | 4pm | Hotel Effie
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Run Club | 5:30pm | Destin Brewery
Rock n Roll Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Niceville
Wednesday Night Concert Series | 7pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
October 24
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser | 11am-7pm | FaithCoast Church, 726 Legion Dr. Destin
Shuckin’ Fun Poker Run | 2pm | Boathouse Oyster Bar
Yoga Class | 6pm | Destin Community Center
Little Black Dress Night | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Marina Café
Cache Creek Wine Dinner | 6pm | Henderson Beach Resort
Jeepalooza Kick Off Party | 7pm | Fudpuckers
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
October 25
Jeepalooza Beach Jam
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser | 11am-7pm | FaithCoast Church, 726 Legion Dr. Destin
Friday Martini Lunch | 11am-4pm | Skybar Destin
Fire Pit Friday | 4pm | 30A Distilling Co
Bark-toberfest | 4:30pm | Grand Boulevard
Fall Festival | 4:30pm | Alys Beach Amphitheatre
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Friday Film Fest | 6pm | Harborwalk Village
Halloween Haunt | 6pm-8pm | Destin Commons
Concerts at the Landing | 6pm | Downtown Fort Walton Beach
Concerts By Candlelight | 6pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Center
Arty Kick Off Party – Festival of the Arts | 6pm | Henderson Beach Resort
Spookalooza Show n Shine | 6pm | Hooters Destin
Thompson Wine Dinner | 6pm | Henderson Beach Resort
Karaoke | 6pm | Native’s Cove
Costumes & Cocktails | 7pm | Legendary Marine Showroom
Tunnel of Terror Car Wash | 7pm-10pm | Tommy’s Express Car Wash FWB
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons | 8pm | Bric a Brac
Halloween Party | 9pm-1am | Shades 30a
October 26
Farmers Market | 8am | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Farmers Market | 8am | The Landing FWB
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Farmers Market | 9am | Niceville
Festival of the Arts | 9am | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Jeepalooza Beach Jam
McGuires 5K Halloween Run | 9am | McGuires Destin
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser | 11am-7pm | FaithCoast Church, 726 Legion Dr. Destin
COPS Rock | 11am | Fudpuckers
Fall Festival | 11am | Alaqua Animal Refuge
Seaside Oktoberfest | 1pm | Seaside, FL
Kids Fall Festival | 1pm-4pm | North Beach Social
Halloween Spooktacular | 3pm | Harborwalk Village
Sand Dunes Halloween Party | 5pm-8pm | The Red Bar Grayton Beach
Rad-O-Ween | 6pm | RadBar FWB
Halloween Party | 6pm | Local Catch 30a
Blood Moon Night – A Haunting Evening Under the Stars | 6pm | Ara Rooftop & Lounge at Hotel Effie
Family Movie Night | 6:30pm | North Beach Social
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
Rock-tober Concert Series | 7pm | Harborwalk Village
Tunnel of Terror Car Wash | 7pm-10pm | Tommy’s Express Car Wash FWB
Halloween Party | 8pm | Idyll Hounds Proper
Boo on the Beach & Spooky Cocktail Walk | 8pm | The Island Resort
Fireworks | 8pm | Harborwalk Village
Halloween Party | 9pm | Chiringo
October 27
Destin Community Farmers Market | 9am-1pm | Bealls Parking Lot, Destin
Jeepalooza Beach Jam
DJ Brunch | 10am | Azul @ Harborwalk
Festival of the Arts | 10am | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Artisan Market | 11am | Destin Commons
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser | 1pm-6pm | FaithCoast Church, 726 Legion Dr. Destin
Sunday Funday Latin Flair Events | 4pm-9pm | Native’s Cove
Annual Retro Party | 6pm | Commelfo Restaurant
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
October 28
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser | 11am-7pm | FaithCoast Church, 726 Legion Dr. Destin
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Trivia Night | 6:30pm | Destin Brewery
Trivia Night | 7pm | Beachview Breakfast & Grill
October 29
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser | 11am-7pm | FaithCoast Church, 726 Legion Dr. Destin
Pitch or Treat! | 12pm | Beachworx
Boozy Book Fair w/ United Way | 5pm | BookRack in FWB
Karaoke | 6pm | AJs on the Bayou
Trivia Night | 6pm | Ricks Crab Trap FWB
Trivia | 7pm | Beach Camp Brewpub
October 30
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser | 11am-7pm | FaithCoast Church, 726 Legion Dr. Destin
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Run Club | 5:30pm | Destin Brewery
Rock n Roll Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Niceville
Trunk or Treat | 6pm | Destin Methodist Church
Wednesday Night Concert Series | 7pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
Monster Mash Murder Mystery Dinner | 7pm | Watersound Village Market
October 31
Destin Harbor Witch Ride & Brunch | 7:30am | Edge Seafood
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser | 11am-7pm | FaithCoast Church, 726 Legion Dr. Destin
Spooks & Spirits | 3:30pm-8pm | 30A Distilling Co
Halloween on the BOOlevard | 4pm | Grand Boulevard
Trunk or Treat | 5pm | The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
Halloween Party | 6pm-10pm | The Cellar Speakeasy
Yoga Class | 6pm | Destin Community Center
Halloween Party | 6pm-9pm | North Beach Social
Mystic Waves Halloween Cruise | 6:30pm | Buccaneer Pirate Ship
Little Black Dress Night | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Marina Café
Halloween Costume Contest | 9pm | Boathouse Oyster Bar
Halloween Costume Contest | 9pm | AJs Destin
Spooky Rave | 9pm | Vinyl Music Hall
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin