Make Your Holidays Merrier With These 30A Events in December 2013
Holidays along the scenic 30A corridor are merrier and happier when shared with family and friends. 30A makes the holidays even better with fun-filled events for the entire family to enjoy! Here are the holiday events to watch out for along 30A:
30A Artist Bazaar at Gulf Place
Oct. 26 – Dec. 28, 10 AM 3 PM
Gulf Place
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
The Artist Bazaar happens all throughout October 2013 through December 2013 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Artist Bazaar is a creative marketplace for vendors and artists to showcase and sell their creations at one of the greatest art locales in Walton County, the Artists at Gulf Place in the Gulf Place Community Center, located at the corner of 30A & 393.
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Holiday Art Workshops with Mary Hong
November 14 – December 6, 10 AM – 12 PM
105 Hogtown Bayou Lane
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Phone: 850-622-5970
Website:MaryHongStudio.com
Admission: Cost is $75 for CAA members and $85 for not-yet members and all supplies are included.
Class dates are November 14, 15 and December 5, 6 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. In these classes, Mary will teach the class how to make holiday-themed glass art, angels, and Christmas trees with a workshop on composition, using glass cutting tools, and how to create different glass artwork designs on a 12×12 canvas or wooden board. The class is open for all skill levels and does not require any prior mosaic experience. The finished products will be great for decorating your homes or as gifts for loved ones.
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Chef David Cunningham’s Cooking School
Nov. 14 – Dec. 12, 6 PM – 9 PM
2743 Scenic Highway 30A
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
website: www.vseagrove.com
Admission: $70 (includes a craft cocktail, a glass of wine, three courses and instruction with recipes)
Reoccurring from November 14 through December 12 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Chef David Cunningham’s holiday cooking class features the freshest locally sourced seasonal ingredients. By reservation only.
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Festival of Trees in Grand Boulevard
Nov. 26 – Dec. 25, 4:30 PM – 6 PM
600 Grand Boulevard
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Email:stacey@grandboulevard.com
Website:www.grandboulevard.com
Admission: Free
Reoccurring from November 26 through December 25. Grand Boulevard’s 4 annual “Festival of Trees” will showcase more than a dozen uniquely decorated Christmas trees from different non-profit organizations. The trees will be judged on their decorations and winners will be declared at 6 PM. The trees with the most votes will win the People’s Choice Award and will be announced on Dec. 21, 2 PM in Grand Park by Santa Claus.
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Free Photos with Santa in Grand Boulevard
Dec. 1 – Dec. 21, 2 PM – 4 PM
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
website: grandboulevard.com
Phone: 850-654-5929
Reoccurring from December 1 through 21. Get free photos with Santa
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12 Nights of Lights
Dec. 4 6 PM – Dec. 26 8 PM
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
website: www.sandestin.com
Reoccurring from December 4 through 26. Enjoy a spectacular light show in the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Events Plaza. The lights are set to holiday music and can be watched every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, leading up to Christmas at 6 & 7 PM. This event will also be featured during the holiday editions of the Wednesday Night Concert Series at 7 PM.
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Baytowne on Ice at Village of Baytowne Wharf
Dec. 10, 3 PM – 9 PM
Sandestin The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Sandestin, FL 32550
Admission: For $11* guests can skate for an hour and a half. Skate rental is available for $2*.
Those who miss ice skating will definitely enjoy the Village of Baytowne Wharf.
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Seaside Repertory Theatre Every Christmas Story Ever Told
Dec. 11 7:30 PM – 9 PM
Seaside REP Meeting Hall
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Website:Seasideeep.org
Phone: 850-231-0733
Admission: $12.50 Students $25.00 Adults
3 actors stage a mutiny in what appears to be a pared-down version of the Dickens classic in an effort to breathe new life into an old tradition. They attempt to tell “Every Christmas Story Ever Told” in only 50 minutes. Ebenezer Scrooge is also there, but it looks like he morphs into Jimmy Stewart, combining two of the greatest stories ever told.
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AMERICANA UNDER THE STARS at Topsail Hill State Park
Dec. 12, 6 PM – 8 PM
Topsail Hill State Park
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Admission: A suggested donation of $5 per vehicle
Enjoy an evening of music with the best singers/ songwriters touring America. The event is hosted by Lucky Mud.
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NIGHT HIKE At Topsail Hill State Park
Dec. 13, 4 PM – 5 PM
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Phone: 850-267-8330
Admission: Free program with the paid park entrance fees $6.00
Join the Night Hike at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Try to spot and hear some of the creatures that only come out at night.The walk begins by watching the sunset, then an easy one mile hike back to the day use parking lot under the emerging stars. Park at the day use parking lot and meet the Ranger at Tram
Come out of those stunning 30A luxury homes and be one with the community in celebrating the holiday season! Happy holidays!
Call me, Debbie James at 850-450-2000. Let me provide you with all the information and tools you need to make your next holiday season be in your very own 30A luxury home.
Debbie James
Broker Associate
Somers & Company
Accredited Luxury Home Specialist
“When Quality Service & Experience Matter”
