2023 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
Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Crab Trap Destin
Beach To Bay Grand Slam Fishing Tournament | 8am | Stinky’s Bait Shack
Pensacola Seafood Festival | 11am | Pensacola
Karaoke | 8pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
October 2
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Dungeons & Dragons | 6pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
October 3
Speed Networking | 12pm | Beachworx
Fishing Seminar Series : Rodeo Prep – Electronics Edition | 6pm | Legendary Marine
Music Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Destin
Music Bingo | 6pm | Lone Wolf Pizza Destin
Open Jam Night | 8pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
October 4
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Fall Youth Climbing Club | 5:30pm | Rock Out Climbing
Wednesday Concert Series | 7pm | Baytowne Wharf
Open Mic Night | 7pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Café
Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
Music Bingo | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
October 5
Helping Heroes Gala | 5pm | Destin – Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
Cocktail Class | 6pm | 30a Distilling Co
Outdoor Concert Series | 7pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Trivia | 7pm | Lucille’s Kitchen
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
October 6
Destin Seafood Festival | 4pm-10pm | 1 Mile Stretch along Destin Harbor
Lawn Games in Grand Park | 4pm | Grand Boulevard
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Locals on the Harbor | 5pm | Boathouse Oyster Bar
Beer from Around Here | 6pm | Baytowne Wharf
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
October 7
South Walton Pancake Breakfast | 8am | SWFD Station 3 Headquarters
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Dog Daze | 9am | The Landing FWB
Destin Seafood Festival | 10am | 1 Mile Stretch along Destin Harbor
Beer Festival | 2pm | Baytowne Wharf
Forgotten Music Fest | 12pm | Port St Joe
Watersound Porch Fest | 3pm | Watersound Origins
Downtown FWB Art Walk | 5pm | Downtown FWB
Rock the Docks | 7pm | HarborWalk Village
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Fireworks & Fire Spinning | 9pm | Harborwalk Village
October 8
Farmers Market | 9am | Rosemary Beach
Farmers Market | 9am | Watersound
Destin Seafood Festival | 10am-6pm | 1 Mile Stretch along Destin Harbor
3rd Annual Brunch Fest | 11am | Seville Quarter
Karaoke | 8pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
October 9
First Responders Appreciation Cookout | 11am | Destin Fire Station
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Dungeons & Dragons | 6pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
October 10
Speed Networking | 12pm | Beachworx
Take Over Your Life Seminar: 2024 Goal Workshop | 5pm | FWB Yacht Club
Music Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Destin
Music Bingo | 6pm | Lone Wolf Pizza Destin
Trivia | 7pm | World of Beer
Open Jam Night | 8pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
October 11
Cigar Night with Ash and Air | 5pm | 30a Distilling Co
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Wednesday Concert Series | 7pm | Baytowne Wharf
Music Bingo | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
Open Mic Night | 7pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
October 12
Trivia Night | 5pm | 30a Distilling Co
Best of the Emerald Coast Winners Soiree | 6pm | Grand Boulevard
Salt Water Music Fest | 5:30pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Trivia | 7pm | Lucille’s Kitchen
Spill The Tea Poetry Night | 7:30pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
October 13
One Blood Drive | 10am | The Market Shops
Oktoberfest | 4pm | Panama City Beach
Salt Water Music Fest | 5pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
October 14
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Harvest Festival | 9am | Chautauqua Winery
Women’s Climbing Circle | 9am | Rock Out Climbing
Pet Adoption Event | 9am | Subaru Fort Walton Beach
Saltwater Music Fest Brunch | 10am | Soliel
Eggs on the Beach Cooking Competition | 10am | Seascape
Discover Science Saturday | 10:30am | Emerald Coast Science Center
Oktoberfest | 11am | Panama City Beach
Bloody Mary Festival | 11am | The Market Shops
Texas Hold ‘Em | 2:30pm | American Legion Destin
Zombie Walk Can Food Drive | 3pm | Downtown FWB
Marina Jam featuring Mitch Malloy | 6pm | Sandestin Marina
Rock the Docks | 7pm | HarborWalk Village
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Fireworks & Fire Spinning | 9pm | Harborwalk Village
October 15
Oktoberfest | 11am | Panama City Beach
Sundays at the Patch | 11am-2pm | Destin Methodist Church
Halloween Market | 12pm | Emerald Republic Brewing
Caring and Sharing Fall Fashion Show| 12:30pm | Monet Monet
Toast on the Coast | 2pm | Henderson Beach Resort
Karaoke | 8pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
October 16
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Walton County Fair | 5pm | Walton County Fair Grounds
Dungeons & Dragons | 6pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
October 17
Speed Networking | 12pm | Beachworx
Thrifted Ghost Painting | 4:30pm| Caring and Sharing
Walton County Fair | 5pm| Walton County Fair Grounds
Music Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Destin
Music Bingo | 6pm | Lone Wolf Pizza Destin
Trivia | 7pm | World of Beer
Open Jam Night | 8pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
October 18
Ladies Who Launch | 11:30am | Destin Chamber Office
CAREing for Turtles | 4pm | Gulfarium Marine Park
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Walton County Fair | 5pm | Walton County Fair Grounds
Kids Night: Pumpkins and Painting | 5pm | Chick Fil A Destin
Wednesday Night Concert Series | 7pm | Baytowne Wharf
Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
Open Mic Night | 7pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
October 19
Cocktail Class | 6pm | 30a Distilling Co
Wine Walk | 5pm | Gulf Place
Walton County Fair | 5pm | Walton County Fair Grounds
Planetarium Night | 6pm | Emerald Coast Science Center
Outdoor Concert Series | 7pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Trivia | 7pm | Lucille’s Kitchen Latin
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
October 20
Fore Her Golf Tournament | 8:30am | Links Sandestin
One Blood Drive | 10am | The Market Shops
Blast on the Bay Music Fest | 1pm | Port St Joe
Walton County Fair | 5pm | Walton County Fair Grounds
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Harvest Wine & Food Festival | 4pm | Watercolor Resort
Halloween Carnival | 6pm | Fort Walton Beach Rec Center
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Latin Dancing | 9pm | Bric a Brac
October 21
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Pet Adoption Event | 9am | Pet Supermarket
Grossology Halloween | 10am | Science and Discovery Center of Northwest Florida
Trick or Treat | 10am | Emerald Coast Zoo
Hole-A-Ween Mini Golf Fundraiser | 10am | Wild Willys Adventure Zone
2nd Anniversary Party Nauti Dawg Rescue | 11am | Liza Jackson Park
Hansel & Greta | 12:30pm | Seaside FL
Harvest Wine & Food Festival | 1pm | Watercolor Resort
Cars of 30A Golden Hour | 4pm | Watersound Town Center
Walton County Fair | 5pm | Walton County Fair Grounds
Noche de Salsa | 7pm | Jack & Henrys FWB
Rock the Docks Concert Series | 7pm | HarborWalk Village
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Fireworks & Fire Spinning | 9pm | Harborwalk Village
October 22
Sundays at the Patch | 11am-2pm | Destin Methodist Church
Spooky BOOnanza | 11am-2pm | Dewey Destin’s Navarre
Mariachi Sunday | 4pm | Mezcal Mexican Grill
Groovin on the Green Concert | 7pm | Carillon Beach
Karaoke | 8pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
October 23
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Dungeons & Dragons | 6pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
October 24
Brunch with a Boss | 8am | JoJos Coffee & Goodness
Speed Networking | 12pm | Beachworx
Music Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Destin
Music Bingo | 6pm | Lone Wolf Pizza Destin
Trivia | 7pm | World of Beer
Open Jam Night | 8pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
October 25
Women in Business Brunch | 10:30am | Vibe Vegan Bistro
City Open House| 11 am | Destin Community Center
Alys Beach Crafted | 12pm | Alys Beach
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Trunk or Treat | 6pm-8pm | Destin United Methodist Church
Wednesday Night Concert Series | 7pm | Baytowne Wharf
Music Bingo | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
Open Mic Night | 7pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
October 26
Barktoberfest | 4:30pm | Grand Boulevard
Planetarium: Spooky Secrets of the Stars | 5pm/6pm/7pm | Emerald Coast Science Center
True Crime Monthly Meeting | 5:30pm | Destin Library
Boos Brews & Bingo | 6pm | Rosemary Beach Town Hall
Emerald Coast Bike Fest Kick Off Party | 6pm | Emerald Coast Harley Davidson
Outdoor Concert Series | 7pm | Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Spill The Tea Poetry Night | 7:30pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires
October 27
Free Halloween Milkshakes | 9am | FatBoys Destin
Lawn Games in Grand Park | 4pm | Grand Boulevard
Kids Trick or Treat | 4:30-9:30pm | City Food Hall @ Destin Commons
Festival of the Arts Kick Off | 6pm | Henderson Beach Resort
Halloween Haunt | 6pm | Destin Commons
Alys Beach Crafted Firkin Fete | 6:30pm | Alys Beach
Boos & Booze Bingo | 6:30pm | Harborwalk Village
Halloween Movie Night | 7pm | Lulus Destin
October 28
Free Halloween Milkshakes | 9am | FatBoys Destin
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
McGuires Halloween 5K | 9am | McGuires Irish Pub Destin
Festival of the Arts| 9am | MKAF Cultural Arts Village
Halloweener Derby | 10am | Seaside
Fall Festival | 12pm | Vision Church
Harley’s Angels Bikini Competition | 1pm | Emerald Coast Harley Davidson
Spook Street Family Event | 1pm | Harborwalk Village
Monstrous Halloween Bash | 2pm | Rosemary
Crafted Spirited Soiree | 3pm | Alys Beach
Special Needs Trunk or Treat | 4pm | Harvest Village Navarre
Family Friendly Costume Contest | 6pm | Harborwalk Village
2nd Annual Tami Scott Memorial Halloween Bash | 7pm | SkyBar Destin
Rock the Docks Concert Series | 7pm | HarborWalk Village
Halloween Party & Costume Contest | 7pm | Chiringo Grayton
Karaoke | 8pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Halloween Black Light Party & Costume Contest | 8pm | 4CBBQ
Fireworks & Fire Spinning | 9pm | Harborwalk Village
Halloween Party | 9pm | Margaritaville
Boo Bash & Costume Contest | 9pm | Louis Louis
Ghost Hunting Tour | 11pm | Ratchet Hatchet
October 29
Free Halloween Milkshakes | 9am | FatBoys Destin
Kids Fall Festival | 8am | North Beach Social
Festival of the Arts| 9am | MKAF Cultural Arts Village
Sundays at the Patch | 11am-2pm | Destin Methodist Church
Chug & Run 0.5K | 2pm | Ivy & Ale
Brew Chews and Boos | 2pm | Grand Boulevard
Fall Festival | 5pm | Shalimar United Methodist Church
Karaoke | 8pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
October 30
Free Halloween Milkshakes | 9am | FatBoys Destin
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
City of Destin Fall Festival | 5pm | Destin Community Center
Dungeons & Dragons | 6pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe
October 31
Free Halloween Milkshakes | 9am | FatBoys Destin
Destin Witch Ride & Brunch | 7:30am | Edge Seafood
Witches of South Walton Charity Ride | 7am | Gulf Place
Frightful Halloween Bash | 11am-8pm | Fudpuckers
Speed Networking | 12pm | Beachworx
Halloween on the Boolevard | 4pm | MKAF Cultural Arts Village
Halloween on the Boolevard | 4pm | Grand Boulevard
Tricks & Treasures | 5pm | Boardwalk Okaloosa Island
Halloween Party | 6pm | North Beach Social
Trick or Treat Street | 6pm | Baytowne Wharf
Music Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Destin
Music Bingo | 6pm | Lone Wolf Pizza Destin
Trivia | 7pm | World of Beer
Open Jam Night | 8pm | Enlightened Studios & Sound Cafe