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The Best Things to Do on 30A This Week – May 18-24
Memorial Day weekend brings music, fireworks, and coastal fun.
From poetry nights and outdoor movies to crawfish boils, concerts, comedy, and Memorial Day weekend celebrations, 30A is easing into summer with a full slate of coastal fun. Here are a few standout events to catch this week, whether you’re in the mood for live music, family time, local flavor, or a night under the stars.
1. Words, Music, and a Little Jazz After Dark
SOFO Poets Society brings poets, acoustic singer-songwriters, and curious listeners together at SOWAL House on Wednesday, May 20, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Hosted by Tricia Veldman and presented by Emerald Coast Storytellers, the evening blends open-mic creativity, original performances, and a live jazz mingle in an intimate Rosemary Beach setting.
SOFO Poets Society, Hosted by Tricia Veldman, Presented by Emerald Coast Storytellers / Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. @ SOWAL House
2. Hakuna Matata Under the Stars
Family Movie Night brings The Lion King to the Jumbotron at The Big Chill on Wednesday, May 20, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring the whole crew, grab a bite, and settle in for an easygoing outdoor movie night filled with music, nostalgia, and big-screen magic.
Family Movie Night: Lion King / Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ The Big Chill
3. Fresh Finds at Greenway Station
Greenway Station welcomes a new midweek farmers market on Thursday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop fresh produce, artisan goods, and local vendors, then stick around to explore the shops and restaurants along 30A.
Farmers Market / Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. @ Greenway Station
4. Sip, Shop, and Sparkle Through Baytowne
Bubbly Baytowne returns to The Village of Baytowne Wharf on Thursday, May 21, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guests 21 and up can check in by the fountain, pick up a complimentary Baytowne Wharf glass and map, then enjoy free champagne while browsing participating village merchants.
Bubbly Baytowne / Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. @ The Village of Baytowne Wharf
5. Paddle Into the Glow
Night Time Glow Paddle lights up the water at The Boathouse at WaterColor on Thursday, May 21, with evening time slots starting at 6 p.m. Guests can glide through the night in clear kayaks with glowing lights underneath for a one-of-a-kind 30A adventure that’s fun for all ages.
Night Time Glow Paddle / Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 6 p.m. @ The Boathouse at WaterColor
6. Brunch-Time Tunes with Jordan Chase
Jordan Chase brings live music to Crackings. in Grayton Beach on Friday, May 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It’s an easy Memorial Day weekend kickoff with good food, morning energy, and a laid-back local soundtrack.
Memorial Day Weekend: Jordan Chase / Friday, May 22, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. @ Crackings.
7. Crawfish, Coastal Air, and Live Music
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar keeps Friday rolling on May 22 with a crawfish boil from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by live music from Justin Fobes from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come hungry for fresh crawfish under the tent, then settle into the evening with heartfelt songs, guitar-driven storytelling, and Gulf Place energy.
Crawfish Boil / Friday, May 22, 2026, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. @ Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
8. Big Laughs on the Boulevard
Comedy on the Boulevard brings a high-energy night of stand-up to Emerald Coast Theatre Company on Friday, May 22, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Headliner Rahn Hortman joins Scott Begood and host Jason Hedden for an easy, laugh-filled evening in the heart of Grand Boulevard.
Comedy on the Boulevard: Jason Hedden, Scott Begood & Rahn Hortman / Friday, May 22, 2026, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Emerald Coast Theatre Company
9. A Summer Kickoff with Sips and Street Bites
Fish Out of Water hosts a Memorial Day Weekend Block Party on Saturday, May 23, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Expect live music from Brett Stafford Smith, complimentary wine tastings, curbside bites, family games, local vendors, cocktails, and a playful “fishing for discounts” game with wine savings up to 50% off.
Memorial Weekend Block Party (Package Store) / Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. @ Fish Out of Water
10. Live Music and Holiday Weekend Energy
Baytowne Wharf kicks off Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 23, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with live music from Six Piece Suites. The celebration continues through the weekend with more entertainment, family activities, and a Sunday fireworks show at 9 p.m.
Memorial Day Celebration / Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ The Village of Baytowne Wharf
11. Summer Starts at the Seaside Amphitheater
Wim Tapley & The Cannons bring a feel-good Memorial Day weekend concert to the Seaside Amphitheater on Saturday, May 23, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and settle in for an easy night of music under the stars.
Memorial Day Weekend Concert / Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Seaside Amphitheater
12. Palm Trees, Orchestra, and a Sky Full of Light
Sinfonia Gulf Coast brings a stirring outdoor concert to the Alys Beach Amphitheatre on Sunday, May 24, at 7:30 p.m. Settle in with blankets or low-back chairs for an elegant evening of orchestral music under the palms, capped by a dazzling drone show in the night sky.
Sinfonia Salutes / Sunday, May 24, 2026, from 7:30 p.m. @ Alys Beach Amphitheatre
