Our full list of things to do in December in Destin Florida is here, to help you plan your month! Holiday parties, visits from Santa, ice skating, and so many more activities. Our list of activities changes so be sure to check back!
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Things To Do In December 2024
December Events Every Day:
Baytowne on Ice | Hours vary daily | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Coastal White Christmas w/ Santa | 5pm | Grand Boulevard (Happening daily Dec 6-28)
December 1
Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Crab Trap Destin
Destin Community Farmers Market | 9am-1pm | Bealls Parking Lot, Destin
Holiday Market | 10am | DeFrance Antiques
DJ Brunch | 10am | Azul @ Harborwalk
Brunch with Santa | 10am | AJs on the Bayou
Holiday Brunch & Festive Cocktails | 11am | The Island FWB
Jolly Jubilee Holiday Festival | 11am | Destin Commons
Christmas Cruise with Santa | 11am | Soundside FWB
Visits with Santa | 1pm | Harborwalk Village
Trivia Night | 6pm | The Wharf 850
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
December 2
Maker Days: LEGO Wonders of the World | 9am | Emerald Coast Science Center
Kids Eat Free / Meet & Greet Santa | 4:30pm | 3 Sons BBQ
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade | 6:30pm | Eglin Parkway, FWB
Trivia Night | 6:30pm | Destin Brewery
Trivia Night | 7pm | Beachview Breakfast & Grill
Trivia Night | 7pm | Soundside FWB
December 3
Festival of Trees | 4pm | Grand Boulevard
Singo Music Bingo | 5pm | The Island FWB
Trivia Night | 6pm | Ricks Crab Trap FWB
Karaoke | 6pm | AJs on the Bayou
Porch Leaner Workshop | 6pm | Soundside FWB
Bingo Trivia Mash Up | 7pm | Wood Food Beer
December 4
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Trivia Night | 5pm | Down Island
Run Club | 5:30pm | Destin Brewery
Rock n Roll Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Niceville
Holiday Concert Series & Visits With Santa | 6pm | Baytowne Wharf
Five Course Wine Dinner | 6pm | Soleil Destin
Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
December 5
Sip n Shop | 5pm | Henry Haus
Yoga Class | 6pm | Destin Community Center
Christmas Tree Lighting | 6pm | Destin Community Center
Little Black Dress Night | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Marina Café
Karaoke with Mary-aoke | 7pm | Soundside FWB
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
December 6
Friday Martini Lunch | 11am-4pm | Skybar Destin
Fire Pit Friday | 4pm | 30A Distilling Co
Jolly Jubilee Holiday Festival | 5pm | Destin Commons
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Movie on the Lawn: The Polar Express | 6pm | Baytowne Wharf
Karaoke | 6pm | Native’s Cove
Holiday Movies on the Lawn | 6:30pm | Destin Commons
Karaoke | 7pm | American Legion
Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons | 8pm | Bric a Brac
Karaoke | 9pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
December 7
Jingle Bell Jog | 8am | The Island FWB
Breakfast With Santa | 8am | Aegean Shalimar
Farmers Market | 8am | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Farmers Market | 9am | Niceville
Holiday Market | 9am | DeFrance Antiques
Jolly Jubilee Holiday Festival | 10am | Destin Commons
Seaside Holiday Market | 10am | Seaside, FL
Christmas Holiday Celebration | 10am | Florida Place Food Trucks
Discover Science Saturday | 10:30am | Emerald Coast Science Center
Brunch With Santa | 10:30am | Destin Library
Painting at the Park | 11am-1pm | Royal Melvin Park Destin Harbor
Holiday Baazar | 11am | Alaqua Animal Refuge
Scoops With Santa | 11am | Pink Coyote Desserts
Santa Days | 12pm-3pm | Pecan Jacks Gulf Place
Visits with Santa | 1pm | Harborwalk Village
Photos With The Grinch | 1pm | NextHome Cornerstone Realty
Merry Main Street Holiday Market | 3pm-8pm | Main Street DeFuniak Springs
Christmas Tree Lighting | 4pm | Mary Esther Public Library
Holiday Kickoff Celebration | 5pm-7pm | Henderson Beach Resort Piazza
City of Freeport’s Christmas Parade | 5:15pm | Freeport
Holiday Film Fest | 5:30pm | Harborwalk Village
Christmas Charity Ball | 6pm | Café Thirty-A
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
Fireworks | 8pm | Harborwalk Village
Karaoke | 9pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
December 8
Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Crab Trap Destin
Destin Community Farmers Market | 9am-1pm | Bealls Parking Lot, Destin
DJ Brunch | 10am | Azul @ Harborwalk
Christmas Open House & Photos w/ Santa | 10am | La Luna Children’s Boutique
Sinfonia Big Band Holiday Toast n Jam feat Morgan James | 10:30am | The Henderson
Christmas Cruise with Santa | 11am | Soundside FWB
Holidays at the House | 11am | Ronald McDonald House Charities of NWFL
Jolly Jubilee Holiday Festival | 11am | Destin Commons
Photos With The Mean & Green One | 12pm | Crab Trap
Visits with Santa | 1pm | Harborwalk Village
Santa Paws & Bark Street Market | 1pm | Harborwalk Village
Santa in the Sand | 2pm | Navarre
Trivia Night | 6pm | The Wharf 850
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
December 9
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Multi Chamber Ugly Sweater Party | 5pm | 3rd Planet Brewing
Trivia Night | 6:30pm | Destin Brewery
Trivia Night | 7pm | Beachview Breakfast & Grill
Singo Music Bingo | 7pm | Soundside FWB
December 10
Karaoke | 6pm | AJs on the Bayou
Trivia Night | 6pm | Ricks Crab Trap FWB
Bingo Trivia Mash Up | 7pm | Wood Food Beer
December 11
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Trivia Night | 5pm | Down Island
FWB Chamber Holiday Party | 5pm | 213 Carol Ave, FWB
Santa Is Coming | 5pm | North Beach Social
Run Club | 5:30pm | Destin Brewery
Rock n Roll Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Niceville
Songwriters Support Group | 6pm | La Calle Food Court
Holiday Concert Series & Visits With Santa | 6pm | Baytowne Wharf
Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
December 12
Cultural Arts Alliance Lunch & Learn w/ Maxine Orange | 11am-1pm | Farm & Fire
Merry & Bright Bash | 4pm | Renovation Flooring
Festival of Trees | 5:30pm | Freedom Tech Center
Elvis Tribute – Ron Adams | 6pm | Jake & Henry’s benefitting Alaqua
Yoga Class | 6pm | Destin Community Center
Little Black Dress Night | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Marina Cafe
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
December 13
Friday Martini Lunch | 11am-4pm | Skybar Destin
Fire Pit Friday | 4pm | 30A Distilling Co
Photos With Santa | 4pm | Seaside, FL
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Jolly Jubilee Holiday Festival | 5pm | Destin Commons
Karaoke | 6pm | Native’s Cove
Karaoke | 7pm | American Legion
Comfort & Joy Performance | 7pm | FWB Civic Auditorium
Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons | 8pm | Bric a Brac
Karaoke | 9pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
December 14
Reindeer Dash – Vixen 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run | 8am | 21 Racetrack NE FWB
9th Annual Niceville Track & Field Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk | 8am | Hurricane Wings
Farmers Market | 8am | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Farmers Market | 8am | The Landing FWB
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Farmers Market | 9am | Niceville
Pet Pics with Santa | 9am | Niceville Dog Park
Breakfast With Santa | 9am | Ovide @ Hotel Effie
Breakfast With Santa | 9am | Props Brewery Hammock Bay
Main Brew Merry Market | 9am | Main Brew Coffee
Kids Holiday Market | 9am | Laura’s Pet & Horse Supply
Santa’s Firehouse Cruz Thru Toy Drive | 9am | FWB Fire Department
Winterfest | 10am | 314 Carmel Drive
City Of Destin Christmas Parade | 10am | Hwy 98 by Destin Harbor
Jolly Jubilee Holiday Festival | 10am | Destin Commons
Breakfast With Santa | 10am | Old Florida Fish House
Breakfast With Santa | 10am | The Henderson Beach Resort
Photos With Santa | 11am | Emerald Coast Harley Davidson
Mistletoe Market | 12pm | Harborwalk Village
Santa Days | 12pm-3pm | Pecan Jacks Seagrove
Beachy Little Christmas | 12pm | The Island FWB
Billy Claus & the LuLuBelles | 1pm | LuLu’s Destin
Visits with Santa | 1pm | Harborwalk Village
Season 12 Auditions | 2pm | Emerald Coast Theatre Company
Merry Main Street Holiday Market | 3pm-8pm | Main Street DeFuniak Springs
Photos With Santa | 4pm | Seaside, FL
Christmas Celebration | 4pm | MJs Place Niceville
Tuba Christmas | 5pm | Baytowne Wharf
Holiday Film Fest | 5:30pm | Harborwalk Village
Comfort & Joy Performance | 7pm | FWB Civic Auditorium
The Grinch in Concert | 7:30pm | Destin FWB Convention Center
Fireworks | 8pm | Harborwalk Village
Karaoke | 9pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
December 15
Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Crab Trap Destin
Breakfast With Santa | 9am | Emerald Grande
Christmas Market w/ Santa | 9am-1pm | Bealls Parking Lot, Destin
DJ Brunch | 10am | Azul @ Harborwalk
Xmas Mashup Brunch | 10am | Boathouse Oyster Bar
Jolly Jubilee Holiday Festival | 11am | Destin Commons
Christmas Cruise with Santa | 11am | Soundside FWB
Mistletoe Market | 12pm | Harborwalk Village
Visits with Santa | 1pm | Harborwalk Village
Sinfonia Youth Orchestra | 1pm | Harborwalk Village
Dock The Halls | 2pm | Boathouse Oyster Bar
Holiday Champagne Walkabout | 2pm | Wine Bar Destin
Comfort & Joy Performance | 3pm | FWB Civic Auditorium
Holly Jolly at the Harbor | 3pm-5pm | Royal Melvin Park Destin Harbor
Photos With Santa | 4pm | Seaside, FL
Destin Boat Parade | 6pm | Destin Harbor (Harbor Docks to Emerald Grande)
Trivia Night | 6pm | The Wharf 850
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
Fireworks | 8pm | Harborwalk Village
December 16
Photos With Santa | 4pm | Seaside, FL
Trivia Night | 4pm-7pm | Beachview Breakfast & Grill
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Trivia Night | 6:30pm | Destin Brewery
Trivia Night | 7pm | Soundside FWB
December 17
Photos With Santa | 4pm | Seaside, FL
Salt Strong – Emerald Coast Chapter | 5:30pm | Fudpuckers Destin
Karaoke | 6pm | AJs on the Bayou
Trivia Night | 6pm | Ricks Crab Trap FWB
Trivia Night | 6pm | Beachcamp BrewPub
Karaoke | 6pm-9pm | Fat Boys Destin
Bingo Trivia Mash Up | 7pm | Wood Food Beer
December 18
Photos With Santa | 4pm | Seaside, FL
Paws & Claus | 4pm | The Gulf on Okaloosa Island
Bonfire on the Beach | 5pm | The Bay
Trivia Night | 5pm | Down Island
Run Club | 5:30pm | Destin Brewery
Rock n Roll Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Niceville
Holiday Concert Series & Visits With Santa | 6pm | Baytowne Wharf
Paint, Sip, Shop | 6pm | Pescado 30A
Trivia Night | 7pm | Boardroom Pub FWB
December 19
Cookies & Beer | 6pm-8pm | Wood Foot Beer
Yoga Class | 6pm | Destin Community Center
Little Black Dress Night | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Marina Café
Karaoke | 7pm-10pm | Soundside FWB
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
December 20
Friday Martini Lunch | 11am-4pm | Skybar Destin
FREE Photo With Santa | 2pm | Fudpuckers Destin
Fire Pit Friday | 4pm | 30A Distilling Co
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Jolly Jubilee Holiday Festival | 5pm | Destin Commons
Karaoke | 6pm | Native’s Cove
Nutcracker | 6pm | FWB Auditorium
Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons | 8pm | Bric a Brac
Karaoke | 9pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party | 9pm | Shades 30a
December 21
Breakfast With Santa | 8am-11am | Pickles 30a
Farmers Market | 8am | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Breakfast With The Grinch | 9am | Andy D’s on Navarre Beach
Christmas Fun Day | 10am | Birdie-A Golf
Brunch with Santa | 10am | Old Florida Fish House
Jolly Jubilee Holiday Market | 10am | Destin Commons
Treats With Santa | 10am | Navarre Bakery
Cookies & Crafts with Grump | 12pm | The Island FWB
Visits with Santa | 1pm | Harborwalk Village
The Nutcracker | 2pm | South Walton High School
FREE Photo With Santa | 2pm | Fudpuckers Destin
Merry Main Street Holiday Market | 3pm-8pm | Main Street DeFuniak Springs
13th Annual Niceville Boat Parade & Decorating Contest | 4pm | 290 Yacht Club Drive, Niceville
Holiday Film Fest | 5:30pm | Harborwalk Village
Nutcracker | 6pm | FWB Auditorium
Christmas Cookie Movie Night | 6pm | LuLu’s Destin
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
Fireworks | 8pm | Harborwalk Village
Karaoke | 9pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
December 22
Cookies With Santa | 8am-11am | Blue Mountain Bakery
Breakfast With Santa | 9am-11am | Holiday Inn FWB
Destin Community Farmers Market | 9am-1pm | Bealls Parking Lot, Destin
DJ Brunch | 10am | Azul @ Harborwalk
Destin Commons Holiday Market | 11am | Destin Commons
Jolly Jubilee Holiday Festival | 11am | Destin Commons
Christmas Cruise with Santa | 11am | Soundside FWB
Cookies & Crafts with Grump | 12pm | The Island FWB
Visits with Santa | 1pm | Harborwalk Village
FREE Photo With Santa | 2pm | Fudpuckers Destin
Nutcracker | 2pm | FWB Auditorium
Meet Santa Claus | 4:30pm-6:30pm | Pepitos Fort Walton Beach
Trivia Night | 6pm | The Wharf 850
Karaoke | 9pm | Outcast Bar & Grill
December 23
Trivia Night | 4pm-7pm | Beachview Breakfast & Grill
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Trivia Night | 6:30pm | Destin Brewery
Singo Music Bingo | 7pm | Soundside FWB
December 24
Christmas Eve Dinner | 5pm | Henderson Beach Resort
Karaoke | 6pm | AJs on the Bayou
Trivia Night | 6pm | Ricks Crab Trap FWB
Trivia Night | 6pm | Beachcamp BrewPub
Karaoke | 6pm-9pm | Fat Boys Destin
Bingo Trivia Mash Up | 7pm | Wood Food Beer
December 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Christmas Day Brunch | 8am-2pm | Henderson Beach Resort
December 26
Little Black Dress Night | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Marina Café
Karaoke with Mary-aoke | 7pm | Soundside FWB
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
December 27
Friday Martini Lunch | 11am-4pm | Skybar Destin
Fire Pit Friday | 4pm | 30A Distilling Co
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Karaoke | 6pm | Native’s Cove
Salsa & Bachata Dance Lessons | 8pm | Bric a Brac
Karaoke | 9pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
December 28
Farmers Market | 8am | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Farmers Market | 8am | The Landing FWB
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Santa Paws | 11am | Pet Supplies Plus
Community Hannukah Menorah Lighting | 5:30pm | The Landing FWB
Trivia Night | 6pm | The Wharf 850
Karaoke | 7pm | The Palms Good Vibes Bar
Karaoke | 9pm | Harry T’s Lighthouse
December 29
Destin Community Farmers Market | 9am-1pm | Bealls Parking Lot, Destin
DJ Brunch | 10am | Azul @ Harborwalk
Destin Commons Farmers Market | 11am | Destin Commons
Chanukah | 5pm | Harborwalk Village
Karaoke | 9pm | Outcast Bar & Grill
December 30
Trivia Night | 4pm-7pm | Beachview Breakfast & Grill
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Trivia Night | 6:30pm | Destin Brewery
Trivia Night | 7pm | Soundside FWB
December 31
Noon Year’s Eve | 10am | Silver Sands Premium Outlets
Noon Year’s Eve | 10am | Fudpuckers Destin
Noon Year’s Eve | 11am | Harborwalk Village
Noon Year’s Eve | 12pm | LuLu’s Destin
Noon Year’s Eve | 12pm | Alys Beach Amphitheatre
New Year’s Eve Dinner | 5pm | Vintij
New Years Eve | 5pm | Soundside FWB
New Years Eve Bash | 5pm | Skybar Destin
New Year’s Eve Dinner | 5pm-9pm | Primrose @ Henderson
New Year’s Celebration | 5pm | Soundside FWB
New Year’s Eve at Red Bar | 5:30pm | Red Bar Grayton
Laurel Hill Farm’s NYE Party | 6pm | Laurel Hill Farms
Karaoke | 6pm | AJs on the Bayou
Trivia Night | 6pm | Beachcamp BrewPub
New Year’s Even Dinner | 6pm | Beach Walk Cafe @ Henderson Park Inn
Baytowne Countdown | 6pm | Baytowne Wharf
New Year’s Eve Celebation | 7pm | Harborwalk Village
Neon Lights NYE Bash | 7pm | Hotel Effie
Studio 54 NYE Party | 7pm | Vinyl Music Hall
New Year’s Eve Party | 7pm | The Block FWB
NYE 2025 Bass Drop | 8pm | Harbor Tavern
Solaris NYE Dinner Cruise | 8pm | Sunquest Cruises – Solaris Yacht
Fireworks | 9pm | Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
New Year’s Eve Party | 10pm | Shades 30a
NYE Bash | 10pm | Downtown Music Hall
New Year Party | 10:30pm | Commelfo
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