This week on 30A, the festive season is in full swing with an array of exciting events for everyone. From creative craft nights and holiday concerts to wine tastings and elegant charity balls, there’s something to make your week truly memorable. Whether you’re exploring decorated homes or savoring exquisite dinners, these events capture the magic of the season along 30A.

1. Craft & Connect: Personalized Creativity Night

Spend an unforgettable evening crafting – from beach-textured art, macrame Christmas trees, or custom crafts. A Chores Artist brings the supplies and inspiration to your location, ensuring a stress-free, creative night. Perfect for celebrations or cozy gatherings!

Personalized Craft Night In! /Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. @ Inlet Beach Regional Access

2. Holiday Harmonies at Baytowne Wharf

Celebrate the season with festive sing-along classics at the Wednesday Night Concert Series: Holiday Edition. Enjoy live music, holiday cheer, and a chance to meet Santa himself—every Wednesday this December.

Wednesday Night Concert Series Holiday Edition / Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. @ The Village of Baytowne Wharf

3. Caymus 50th Anniversary Charity Wine Dinner

Join Pescado Seafood Grill and Rooftop Bar for an extraordinary evening celebrating Caymus Vineyards’ 50th Anniversary. Indulge in a four-course dinner by Chef Brendan Wakeham, expertly paired with Caymus wines, while supporting the Children’s Volunteer Health Network. Enjoy a cocktail hour with stunning Gulf views, a silent auction, and a night of fine dining for a cause. Click here to buy tickets ($250).

Charity Wine Dinner – Caymus Vineyards’ 50th Anniversary / Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 6 p.m. @ Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar

4. Wine Down, Stocking Up at NEAT

Celebrate the season with an exclusive wine tasting at NEAT Bottle Shop & Tasting Room. Enjoy a curated selection of wines paired with a light menu by Alys Beach Culinary Director Drew Dzejak. Proceeds benefit the Point Washington Medical Clinic. Limited seating—reserve your spot today!

Wine Down, Stocking Up / Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 6 p.m. @ NEAT Bottle Shop & Tasting Room

5. Miracle at The Daytrader: Ugly Sweater Contest

Show off your holiday spirit at The Daytrader’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest! Compete for prizes in categories like Most Tacky, Best DIY, Most Outrageous, and Best Couples Coordination. Join the fun from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and see if your sweater takes the spotlight.

Miracle At The Daytrader Ugly Sweater Contest / Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ Daytrader Tiki Bar & Restaurant

6. Holiday Pops: Christmas on Broadway

Experience the magic of the season with Broadway star Grace Morgan and the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale, Unified Gospel Choir, and Voices of Northwest Florida. Join in at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center for an unforgettable evening of festive music and holiday cheer.

Holiday Pops Christmas on Broadway / Friday, December 6, 2024, from 7 p.m. @ Mattie Kelly Arts Center Amphitheater

7. Dwight Fest 2024: Music with a Mission

Celebrate music, art, and community at Dwight Fest, a two-day non-profit festival on December 7-8, 2024, at Gulf Place Amphitheater in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Featuring a stellar lineup of artists, this event supports local 30A artist Dwight Ward and others in need of financial assistance. Get your tickets now and be part of a weekend filled with music and giving back!

Dwight Fest/ December 7 and 8, 2024, from 10 am onwards at Gulf Place Amphitheatre.

8. 6th Annual Rosemary Beach Holiday Tour of Homes

Stroll through Rosemary Beach on a self-guided walking tour of beautifully decorated homes for the holidays. Presented by the Rosemary Beach Foundation, this festive event benefits Alaqua Animal Refuge and Caring & Sharing of South Walton.

6th Annual Rosemary Beach Holiday Tour of Homes / Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. @ Rosemary Beach

9. Christmas Luminaries at Eden Gardens

Experience the magic of the season with a stroll along luminary-lit pathways at Eden Gardens State Park. Tour the beautifully decorated historic Wesley House, enjoy live music, and savor cookies and hot beverages at the Pavilion.

Christmas Luminaries / Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. @ Eden Gardens State Park

10. Annual Christmas Charity Ball at Café Thirty-A

Celebrate the season of giving at Café Thirty-A’s Annual Christmas Charity Ball, benefiting Caring and Sharing of South Walton. Enjoy an elegant evening featuring hors d’oeuvres, a dinner buffet, desserts, a silent auction, and live entertainment by DJ Casey. Dress in evening attire, sip champagne, and support a cause that helps local families in need. Tickets: $150 in advance, $175 at the door.

Annual Christmas Charity Ball / Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. @ Café Thirty-A

11. Craft Sweet Memories: Gingerbread House Fun

Decorate your own gingerbread masterpiece at The Pearl in Rosemary Beach while enjoying holiday treats and a special photo with Santa. Adults can indulge in festive cocktails for the perfect holiday experience.

Gingerbread House Decorating Fun / Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 11 a.m. @ The Pearl on Rosemary Beach

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