The Best Things to Do on 30A This Week – Aug 31-Sep 06
Eight Ways to Celebrate Labor Day Week on 30A!
Eight Ways to Celebrate Labor Day Week on 30A!
From live music and wine nights to nature hikes, rooftop celebrations and Labor Day festivities, there’s plenty happening along 30A this week. Here are eight events to add to your calendar.
Catch Mississippi Delta singer-songwriter David Dunavent at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar on Wednesday, September 2, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Expect a lively mix of blues, rock, classics and original songs shaped by years of performing alongside legendary musicians.
David Dunavent / Wednesday, September 2, to Friday, September 4, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
Settle into a midweek wine experience at Ovide on Wednesday, September 2, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy 50% off bottles priced up to $80, with a curated selection of standout vintages and sommelier-picked favorites.
Wine Down Wednesdays / Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. @ Ovide
Join a Camp Helen State Park ranger on Thursday, September 3, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a guided hike through the park’s trails while learning about local plants, wildlife, and the Florida Panhandle ecosystem.
Ranger-Guided Nature Hike / Thursday, September 3, 2026, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. @ Camp Helen State Park

Catch FoxPlay live at 30Avenue on Thursday, September 3, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Settle in on the green for an evening of live local music in Inlet Beach.
FoxPlay / Thursday, September 3, 2026, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ 30Avenue

Kick off Labor Day weekend at Alys Beach on Friday, September 4, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy Gulf shrimp, Southern sides, cocktails and live music by the Nathan Worthy Band in Central Park.
Labor Day Shrimp Boil / Friday, September 4, 2026, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. @ Central Park Alys Beach
Celebrate Labor Day weekend at Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge with live DJs, cocktails, poolside lounging and sweeping Emerald Coast views beginning Friday, September 4, at 5 p.m. The weekend wraps Sunday night with a rooftop view of Baytowne Wharf’s 9 p.m. fireworks.
Summer’s Last Splash: Labor Day Weekend / Friday, September 4, to Sunday, September 6, 2026, 5 p.m. onward @ Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge
Kick off Labor Day weekend on Saturday, September 5, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with live music by Christon Birge, complimentary wine tastings, street bites, local vendors and family-friendly activities. Guests can also fish for discounts of up to 50% off a bottle of wine.
Labor Day Block Party (Package Store) / Saturday, September 5, 2026, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. @ Fish Out of Water
Wrap up Labor Day weekend at the Alys Beach Amphitheatre on Sunday, September 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or low-back chair and enjoy a free evening of live music under the stars.
Red, White, & Blues Concert / Sunday, September 6, 2026, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. @ Alys Beach Amphitheatre