Bands on the Blackwater Spring Concert Series, Fridays, 7 – 9 p.m., 5158 Willing St., Milton, FL
Bands on the Blackwater is a free outdoor concert series held on Friday nights in downtown Milton. Pull up your boat or bring a lawn chair, and relax while listening to great live music! For more info, visit facebook.com/BandsOnTheBlackwater or call the City of Milton at 850-983-5400.
- April 5 – The Dirty Gringos
- April 12 – Grits and Greens
- April 19 – Below Alabama
- April 26 – Nu-Blu
Navarre Beach Camping Resort, Weekly Events Open To The Public, 9201 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre, FL
Yoga: Tuesday at 6 p.m., $10 cash only
Line Dancing Lessons: Thursdays at 6 p.m., $6 cash only
Card Bingo: Fridays at 6 p.m., $8 cash only
Trivia Night: Saturdays at 6 p.m., $5 cash only
All activities and events require registration in advance with the office for entry instructions. Call 850-939-2188 or email [email protected]
Holley Hill Pottery and Art Studio Kiln Openings, Tuesdays – Saturdays | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 7507 Buckeye Dr., Navarre, FL
Holley Hill Pottery has been making pottery in Santa Rosa County for over 40 years. The artists of this local institution capture the lifestyle, scenery and sea life of the Gulf Coast using local clays and their own glaze formulas. Join Brenda, Marty and Jason as they fire and unload the large anagama kiln. Their ceramics gallery is also open for tours and purchases. For more information visit holleyhillpottery.com, call 850-939-2744 or email [email protected].
Live Music at Juana’s Pagodas, Every Friday and Saturday | 8 p.m. – midnight, 1451 Navarre Beach Cswy., Navarre Beach, FL
Join the Juana’s crew every weekend in April for live music on the deck! Admission is free.
Click Here to view the artist schedule.
Seas the Day, Sat., Apr. 6 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, 8740 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach, FL
Seize the day at the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center! In honor of Autism Acceptance, Month of the Military Child, and Child Abuse Awareness, we’re coming together for a day of unity, awareness, and fun for all ages. Prepare to be enchanted by special guests, tantalized by food trucks (and Turtle Roll Ice Cream), and delighted by crafts. Dive into a sensory-friendly planting activity and unleash your creativity with mesmerizing face painting! The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center invites you to explore the wonders of marine conservation with free admission all day long! Let’s make waves of positivity and celebrate the unique beauty of our community. Together, we can “Seas The Day” and spread joy, understanding, and compassion.
Highway 87 Market at Sand Dollar Plaza, Apr. 6 & 20 | 9 a.m., 1900 Hwy. 87, Navarre, FL
Highway 87 Market is an outdoor market, held on the first and third Saturday of each month, across multiple venues. Enjoy a wide variety of booths offering food items, art, decor, and more. Additionally, the merchants of Sand Dollar Plaza will be featuring various products and specials, as they do each week for Sand Dollar Saturday. Interested in booth space? Email [email protected].
Highway 87 Outdoor Market at Pik-itz, Apr. 6 & 20 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1922 Hwy. 87, Navarre, FL
This monthly outdoor market takes place on the first and third Saturday of each month. Farm to table vendors are available along with various arts and crafts. Don’t miss out on shopping inside Pik-itz! For more info, visit pikitz.com or call 850-710-7128.
Spring Festival of Flowers, Fri., Apr. 5 – Sun., Apr. 7 | 9 a.m – 4 p.m., Pensacola State College Milton Campus, 5988 Hwy 90, Milton, FL
The festival features plant nurseries, University of Florida student club plant sales, arts & crafts, great food, and educational opportunities to raise money for scholarships, student field trips, and other student needs.
Woofstock 2024, Sat., Apr. 13 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Pik-itz Arts & Antiques, 1922 Hwy. 87, Navarre, FL
The Navarre Chamber is very excited to be hosting WOOFSTOCK 2024 – the Inaugural Pet Party at Pik-itz this spring on Sat. Apr. 13! Dogs and their families will be invited to gather on the back lawn of Pik-itz for a day of pet-friendly vendors, food trucks, live music, pet contests, raffles and more. With help from you, #WOOFSTOCK is expected to be the most fun dogs have ever had in the Navarre area!
PLEASE NOTE: Dogs must be 6 months or older to attend WOOFSTOCK 2024. Food trucks will be on hand, as well as an open-air ‘Barket-Place’ where vendors will offer the finest in dog-themed items. A whole list of exciting events planned for you and your pup. From the Strut Your Mutt Pet Parade to the Funny Pet Photo Contest, and even a Puppy Pool Pavilion, there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget to dress up your furry friend for the chance to win Best Costume or Best Trick and for the ultimate honor of being crowned King or Queen WOOFSTOCK 2024.
Navarre Beach Pier Arts, Crafts and Makers Market, Sat., Apr. 13 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Navarre Beach Pier, 8579 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach, FL
The Navarre Beach Pier will be hosting a market, on Sat., Apr. 13 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. There will be live music throughout the day along with free beer and spirits tastings.
Booths are offered to local vendors at no charge. Vendors can email [email protected] for more information. All booth placements and load-in instructions will be sent out to vendors no later than April 7. Vendors are responsible for their own tents, tables, and displays.
Wheels & Waves – Navarre Beach Vintage Festival, Sat., Apr. 13 | 7 a.m., 8640 Blue Heron Ct., Navarre Beach, FL
Navarre Beach Fire Rescue – Jr Lifeguard & Lifeguard Fundraiser. The ONLY car, truck, motorcycle, and surfboard show on the emerald coast. Day of registration for ars and trucks is $35 (event t-shirt and dash plaque included). Enter for a chance to win Top 25 Awards, Best of Show, and Chief’s Awards. Motorcycles and surfboards are donation entries (awards will be given to the top 5) All proceeds go towards the Beach Safety Program. Click Here to register.
Colby Lee Swift Live at Andy D’s, Fri., Apr. 19 | 7 – 10 p.m., 8649 Gulf Blvd., Navarre, FL
Come enjoy an evening of great country music performed by Colby Swift, a singer/songwriter from Texas who is currently writing and performing out of Nashville and was an American Idol fan favorite!
Navarre Sunset Stampede 5k, Sat., Apr. 20 | 5 p.m., Navarre Beach, FL
An awesome sunset 5K along the beautiful White Sands Boulevard. Join us for the 15th annual Navarre Sunset Stampede, the largest race held in Navarre Beach, Florida! This is a fast and flat, certified out-and-back course along beautiful White Sands Boulevard. Legendary award ceremony and beach party at Juana’s Pagodas with live music, food and drinks right on the sand on beautiful Santa Rosa Sound. The race begins at 6 p.m., with a kids fun run starting at 5 p.m. Registration is limited so SIGN UP EARLY! Check out the Facebook page for updates and pictures of past races. Finisher’s medals are guaranteed to the first 400 people registered so sign up early! An after-party will be held at Juana’s Pagodas with complimentary food, beer and rum punch for race participants!
Packet pick up will be held on Fri., Apr. 19, at Juana’s Pagodas on Navarre Beach from 4-7 p.m., and race day start line will be in the public boat launch parking lot from 4-5:45 p.m.
Participants are highly encouraged to pick up their packets on Friday to avoid delays on race day.
Juana’s Pagodas will be hosting a registration party on Fri., Apr. 19! All race participants MUST have a wristband to eat and drink free at the after-party. Friends and families can purchase a wristband for $20 to enjoy the food and drinks at the after-party, or during the registration party. This is a rain-or-shine event. No refunds for any reason.
Grillin’ in the Breeze, Sat., Apr. 20 | 11 a.m., Shoreline Park, 800 Shoreline Dr., Gulf Breeze, FL
Grillin’ in the Breeze is a competitive grilling event where patrons enjoy delicious and creative concoctions hot off the grills, live music, a silent auction and interactive children’s activities while raising money for the Santa Rosa Education Foundation’s Take Stock in Children Scholarship and Mentoring program.
Soundcheck Bingo at St. Michael’s Brewing Co., Sat., Apr. 21 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., 2213 Hwy. 87, Navarre, FL
SOUND CHECK – at St. Michael’s Brewing CO is held on the third Sunday of every month at 4:30 p.m.! There will be three to four rounds of music bingo so if you like music and you like Bingo, then you’re in luck! SOUND CHECK – Bingo With a Beat! Test your song title knowledge of the best music of the ’80s, ’90s, and today! All of the Soundcheck Music Bingo shows are sponsored by Goldring Gulf Distributing who have provided some amazing prizes! Come on out and see for yourself!
Norm Crowder Memorial Kids’ Fest, Sat., Apr. 27 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Navarre Park, 8513 Navarre Pkwy.
Families can participate in a fun-filled day with activities, music, food and prizes.
Events listed are highlights of activities in Santa Rosa County. The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office is not responsible for any changes or cancellations. For more information, visit www.getrelaxing.com or call 850-981-8900. If your business/organization would like to have events added to future lists as well as to the Tourist Development Office events calendar, email [email protected].
