December-January 2025/2026 Calendar
ANNIE
Nov. 28-Dec. 21
Join your favorite red-headed orphan Annie, Daddy Warbucks, and the eternally grumpy Miss Hannigan for this feel-good story of finding your forever home. With hits like “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” and “Tomorrow,” you will experience the magic of the holidays and the spirit of generosity that always comes this time of year.
MERRY MAIN STREET & MISTLETOE MARKET
DEC. 1-20
DeFuniak Springs will host its annual Merry Main Street celebration, including live music and performances, Festive Food Truck Fridays, a parade, visits with Santa, and a weekly Mistletoe Market on Saturdays featuring gifts, treats, and holiday finds.
mainstreetdfs.org
Dec. 2-23
Holidays at Grand Boulevard
Come have a Grand Experience on the Boulevard, the Holiday season kicks off with our memorable Hometown Holiday Parade, Nov. 21, with a celebration of local groups, charities, and businesses. Grand Boulevard celebrates the season all month, with special visits from Santa and classic horse-drawn carriage rides. Come be a part of the magic!
DEC. 3-17
Holiday Concert & Visits with Santa
On Wednesdays throughout December, enjoy a holiday edition
of Baytowne Wharf’s Wednesday Night Concert Series. Come find the holiday spirit as you visit with Santa, and tap your
feet to winter sing-along classics.
For more information, visit baytownewharf.com.
A CHOCOLATE COVERED CHRISTMAS CAROL
DEC. 6
Enjoy this heartwarming, hilarious, and soulful twist on the beloved classic, A Christmas Carol. Set to the rhythm of gospel, R&B, and holiday joy, this spectacular show will have you laughing, singing, and rediscovering the true magic of Christmas.
pensacolasaenger.com
LANTERN PARADE
DEC. 6
A creative vision from the parade arts group Chantelle Rytter & Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons, The Village of Baytowne Wharf will transform into a sea of lanterns. Enjoy daytime festivities with a lantern workshop, then join in the lantern parade in the evening.
baytownewharf.com
EDEN GARDENS CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT OPEN HOUSE & LUMINARIES
DEC. 6
Over 2,000 luminaries will be lit and placed along the paths of the Eden Gardens State Park. The historic Wesley House will be open to the public to experience the decked halls and lit trees throughout. The Friends of Eden will provide live music, cookies, and hot beverages.
friendsofedengardens.com
PANAMA CITY
BEACH MARATHON
DEC. 6
Run along award-winning beaches in the marathon, half-marathon, 5K, or kids fun run. This Panama City Beach event attracts thousands of residents and visitors each year.
pcbmarathon.com
Dec. 7
Polar Express Holiday Tea at Ovide
All aboard for holiday magic! Enjoy a live “Hot Chocolate” performance—that heart-warming train-car moment brought to life courtesy of Emerald Coast Theatre Company. Sip tea, stack your cocoa just the way you like it, and share a cozy storybook afternoon together. Includes tea sandwiches, snacks, desserts, and a hot chocolate bar.
GRINCHMAS
DEC. 12 & 19
During this holiday season, put a little snark in your holiday spirit and have some fun with The Mean One. At Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin, meet the maven of mischief himself for a photo opportunity, then enjoy a movie showing of The Grinch.
baytownewharf.com
TOYS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION CHRISTMAS BALL
DEC. 13
The annual Toys for Kids Foundation Charity Christmas Ball, presented by Ramey Law Offices, is the black-tie event of the holiday season in Bay County. The foundation provides toys to deserving children during the holiday season.
toysforkidsbay.org
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS
DEC. 23
Get ready for your favorite queens to perform live on stage, including Lexi, Bosco, Shea Coulee, Jewels Sparkles, Crystal Methyd, Suzie Toot, Brooke Lynn Hytes, and Lydia B. Kollins. Fans can expect a fabulous remix of classic Christmas hits, dazzling themed variety performances, and interactive moments to share your Christmas cheer for the most magical time of the year.
pensacolasaenger.com
BAYTOWNE COUNTDOWN
DEC. 31
Ring in the New Year with a night to remember, featuring live music and two breathtaking fireworks displays at 8 p.m. and midnight. Enjoy a family friendly evening from
6-8 p.m. with face painting, kids activities, and live music. Dance the night away at the 21-plus event after 10 p.m.
baytownewharf.com
PENSACOLA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR!
DEC. 31
Vocalist Michael Andrew returns to ring in the New Year with a tribute to the Rat Pack, featuring favorites such as “Come Fly with Me,” “Ain’t That
a Kick in the Head,”
“I’ve Got You Under
My Skin,” and more.
pensacolasaenger.com
PCB ANNUAL
BEACH BALL DROP
DEC. 31
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with this family-friendly countdown that culminates in the gigantic, glowing beach-ball drop and a 10,000-beach-ball release over the crowd. The event at Pier Park in Panama City Beach also includes fireworks and
live music.
visitpanamacitybeach.com/events/holiday-events/new-years-eve-beach-ball-drop
PROHIBITION
REPEAL DINNER
JAN. 10
Restaurant Paradis is proud to present its tenth annual Prohibition Repeal Wine Dinner—a Gatsby-themed, Prohibition Era-inspired evening to benefit South Walton Academy. Enjoy a cocktail hour, four-course meal, and wine pairings curated by award-winning chef Mark Eichin and his culinary team.
restaurantparadis.com
MURDER ON THE
ORIENT EXPRESS
JAN. 15-FEB. 1
It’s winter 1934, and an avalanche has stopped the Orient Express dead in its tracks. One murder and one train full of suspects equals one impossible case. Trapped in the snow with a killer still onboard, can the world’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, crack the case before the train reaches its final destination?
emeraldcoasttheatre.org
Jan. 16-19, 2026
30A Songwriters Festival
More than 5,000 music lovers come together over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend in January to attend the 30A Songwriters Festival. This unique event, co-produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and Russell Carter Artist Management, is a four-day music extravaganza featuring over 125 artists performing original songs in various genres ranging from country to Americana and folk as well as blues and soul in more than 30 dedicated listening rooms along South Walton’s scenic Highway 30A and beyond.
MANIA: THE
ABBA TRIBUTE
JAN. 17
“Mania: The ABBA Tribute” has successfully toured every continent in the world and has played over 3,000 live concerts in over 35 countries. Featuring an extraordinary cast of talented musicians and performers, this show delivers an authentic
and unforgettable tribute to the legendary
Swedish band that has captured the hearts of fans for generations.
pensacolasaenger.com
Jan. 17
Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra presents Renée Fleming: Voice of Nature
One of the most beloved and celebrated singers of our time returns to perform with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra to celebrate its forty-fifth anniversary. This recital blends music and film, spanning centuries of song, from Handel to Hammerstein.
Jan. 25
The Artist Series of Tallahassee
The Artist Series of Tallahassee presents the Tekalli Duo featuring Suliman Tekalli on violin and Jamila Tekalli Hanner on piano. This brother-sister duo has entranced audiences with its virtuosity and musical nuances. The concert is Jan. 25, 2:30 p.m., at St. Peter’s Anglican Cathedral, 4784 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida.
PINK RUN 5K & WALK FORE HER
JAN. 31
The annual Pink Run 5K and Walk benefiting Fore Her returns to The Village of Baytowne Wharf. This lively and memorable event includes a timed 5k race and walk followed by an after party, complete with a DJ, photo booth, light bites, prizes, and more! Proceeds from this event will benefit Fore Her, which provides financial assistance to local breast cancer patients.
foreher.org/pinkrun
