The Best Things To Do on 30A This Week – Dec 25-31
New Year's Eve Celebration Guide: Make Memories on 30A! 🥂🎊
New Year's Eve Celebration Guide: Make Memories on 30A! 🥂🎊
Celebrate National Dog Day with movies, treats, and fun at The Big Chill!
Discover the best ways to welcome the New Year in South Walton with our top recommendations. Explore the festivities below and make your plans for the big day!
Join Amici 30A for an evening filled with tacos, tequila, pizza, and hand-crafted cocktails, accompanied by live music from David Posso & Natural Instinct, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
December 2-Day Party / Wednesday, December 27, & Thursday, December 28, 2023, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.@ Amici 30A Italian Kitchen
Give the gift of life at The Market Shops OneBlood Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and receive a FREE gift plus a $20 eGift Card! Post-donation, enjoy exclusive discounts from Ben & Jerry’s, Jon Smith Subs, and Pizza By The Sea. Visit The Market Shops’ Facebook page for more details.
OneBlood Drive / Friday, December 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ The Market Shops
Drop by at Stinky’s to enjoy live performances by MECO, Chris Alvarado, John Rienlie & Friends, from 7 to 10 PM!
MECO, Chris Alvarado, John Rienlie & Friends / Saturday, December 30, 2023, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. @ Stinky’s Bait Shack
Stay tuned for Redd’s special menu announcement. Enjoy Redd’s live singing, a champagne toast at midnight EST (11 PM) accompanied by fireworks. Reservations are strongly recommended.
New Year’s Adam Mardi Gras Party / Saturday, December 30, 2023, from 7 p.m. onwards @ Redd’s Fueling Station
Come join the Sunday Worship Services at Rosemary Beach Town Hall, with an 8:30-9:30 AM service including Nursery and Kids Ministry, followed by a second service from 10-11 a.m. For more details, visit Chapel at the Beach.
Church Service | Chapel at the Beach / Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 8:30 am – 11:00 am@ Rosemary Beach Town Hall

Kick off your New Year’s Eve with AJ’s Sunday Brunch, complete with bottomless mimosas, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chef Todd will be serving up classic brunch favorites alongside special New Year’s Eve dishes including country ham, blackened peas, collard greens, and cornbread. Enjoy the feast and stay for the music!
New Year’s Brunch & Live Music / Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. @ AJ’s Grayton Beach
Ring in the New Year and celebrate National Champagne Day at WaterColor Beach! Savor an array of bubbles and delicious small bites, unwind by the bonfire, and enjoy additional beverages at the WaterColor Tiki Bar. Reserve your spot by emailing [email protected]. Price: $55++ (For guests 21 and older)
National Champagne Day Celebration / Sunday, December 31, 2023, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. @ WaterColor Beach Club
Welcome 2024 in style at Cuvee 30A this New Year’s Eve! Begin your celebration on December 31st with Chef Tim Creehan’s award-winning cuisine, special chef features, and a selection of bubbly, along with their exclusive NYE Private Chef’s Table experience. Early reservations are strongly advised for this sought-after event. View menus and book online at Cuvee30A.com/NYE.
New Year’s Eve 2024 /Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. @ Cuvee 30A
Celebrate in style this New Year’s Eve at Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood, marking 25 years of exceptional dining. Enjoy an evening with live entertainment from the Heather Hayes Band and a complimentary champagne toast. Seatings begin at 5 PM on New Year’s Eve. For more details and to preview the menu, please visit the website.
New Year’s Eve Dinner! / Sunday, December 31, 2023, 5 p.m. @ Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Pearl Hotel with a special 3-course prix fixe dinner by the Executive Chef at Havana Beach Bar & Grill, complemented by the unique entertainment of dueling pianos. The event is priced at $225 for ages 13 and above. To ensure your spot, reservations are highly recommended. Please call (850) 588-2882 to reserve.
New Year’s Eve Dinner! / Sunday, December 31, 2023, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. @ Havana Beach Bar & Grill
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Seaside’s Central Square with a festive array of activities including Arts & Crafts, Face Painting, a thrilling live performance by Monsters of Yacht, and a spectacular fireworks display!
New Years Eve Celebration / Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Seaside
New Years Eve Dinner! /Sunday, December 31, 2023, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. @ Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant
Poppin’ New Year’s Eve Dinner / Sunday, December 31, 2023, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Ovide

Join NEAT for a special Wine and Song celebrating the New Year!
Special Wine & Song | NYE Celebration! / Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. @ NEAT Bottle Shop & Tasting Room
End 2023 with a memorable prix fixe dinner at Edward’s in Rosemary Beach on December 31. Chef Josh Smith’s five-course menu features exquisite dishes like Lobster Ravioli and Grilled Beef Tenderloin, alongside Edward’s fine wine and champagne. Enjoy live music by Janelle Frost from 6 p.m.. This New Year’s Eve, Edward’s is accepting reservations, a rare opportunity. With seatings at 5:15 p.m., 7:15 p.m., and 9:30 p.m., priced at $150 per person, book promptly by calling 850-231-0550 or emailing [email protected]. For the full menu and more details, visit their website.
New Year’s Eve Dinner / Sunday, December 31, 2023, 5:15 p.m. @ Edward’s Fine Food & Wine
New Year’s Eve Dinner / Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. @ George’s at Alys Beach
New Year’s Eve Dinner / Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. @ CafĂ© Thirty-A
Baytowne Countdown / Sunday, December 31, 2023, 6 p.m. @ The Village of Baytowne Wharf
From 6 PM to midnight, bid farewell to 2023 and welcome 2024 with FOOW! Embrace the new year with a celebration featuring special dishes from the Chef, champagne toasts, live music, and a photo booth to capture the joy of the evening’s festivities.
New Year’s Eve Celebration Dinner / Sunday, December 31, 2023, 6 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. @ FOOW – Fish Out of Water

New Year’s Eve Dinner 2023 / Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. @ Surfing Deer
Reserve your New Year’s Eve dinner at The Courtyard by Pescado by calling (850) 213-4600. Enjoy staggered seating from 6-10 p.m. for a 4-course menu with an amuse bouche and live entertainment by the Barry Fish Band. Priced at $269 per person plus tax and service fee, the cost includes complimentary access to The Courtyard Bar and party.
New Year’s Eve Dinner Celebration! / Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. @ The Courtyard at Pescado
New Year’s Eve Live Music & Fireworks Display / Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 6 p.m. @ North Beach Social
NYE Celebration! NFL, DJ Josh Woeckener, and Beach Ball Drop / Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. @ The Big Chill
NYE Fireworks Dinner Cruise Experience! / Sunday, December 31, 2023, 6 p.m. @ SunQuest Cruises – Solaris Dinner Yacht
Special New Year’s Eve Dinner! / Sunday, December 31, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Roux 30A
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in elegance at Hotel Effie’s Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., boasting the only rooftop pool view on Florida’s Emerald Coast. Enjoy a selection of fine wines, hand-crafted cocktails, and light bites, with the perfect vantage point for the 8 p.m. and midnight fireworks at The Village of Baytowne Wharf. The evening is further enhanced with live music by Jared Herzog from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. General Admission starts at $125, available on Eventbrite along with VIP options. Please note that after 9 p.m., Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge is an adults-only space (21+).
Poppin’ New Year’s Eve & Live Music / Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 7 p.m. onwards @ Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge

Pop Clink Party / Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. @ The Courtyard at Pescado
New Year’s Eve Celebration / Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 8:30 p.m. onwards @ Old Florida Fish House
NYE Celebration! / Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 9 p.m. @ Idyll Hound Proper

10th Annual Polar Bear Plunge / Monday, January 1, 2024, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. @ Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar