The Best Things to Do on 30A This Week – May 25-31
Early summer brings art, music, and coastal fun.
Early summer brings art, music, and coastal fun.
Photo credit: @steviinthestars From tribute concerts and art walks to biscuit celebrations, glow paddles, live music, and movies under the stars, 30A is leaning fully into the easy rhythm of early summer. Here are a few standout events to catch this week along the coast.
Voices of Valor brings a powerful tribute concert to Emerald Coast Theatre Company on Wednesday, May 27, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Through live performance, music, and storytelling, the event honors the men and women who have served with an afternoon rooted in gratitude, community, and remembrance.
Voices of Valor / Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. @ Emerald Coast Theatre Company
Seaside’s Art Walk brings local artists, authors, and creatives into town on Wednesday, May 27, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wander through participating merchants, meet the makers, and celebrate Art Month in Walton County with an easygoing evening of visual, performing, and literary arts.
Art Walk / Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.@ Seaside

Modern Eldorados take the Baytowne stage on Wednesday, May 27, at 7 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for a free, easygoing concert night filled with live music, fresh air, and a midweek dose of village energy.
Wednesday Night Concert Series: Modern Eldorados / Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 7 p.m. onwards @ The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Scratch Biscuit Kitchen celebrates Biscuit Day on Friday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with live music, 10-cent biscuits, free coffee, face painting, and the return of the biscuit-eating contest. Come hungry for a fun, family-friendly morning built around good food and even better local energy.
Biscuit Day Celebration: Biscuit Eating Contest / Friday, May 29, 2026, from 10 a.m onwards. @ Scratch Biscuit Kitchen
David Dunavent brings his bluesy, foot-tapping sound to Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar on Thursday, May 28, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Expect a lively mix of classics, originals, and Mississippi Delta spirit from a seasoned singer-songwriter with stories in every note.
David Dunavent / Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center kicks off summer on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a family-friendly day of live music, food trucks, bounce houses, raffles, animal chats, the Reptile Room, and plenty of hands-on nature fun.
Summer Kickoff / Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. @ E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center

Night Time Glow Paddle returns to The Boathouse at WaterColor on Saturday, May 30, with evening time slots starting at 6 p.m. Guests can glide across the water in clear kayaks lit from below for a memorable after-dark adventure on 30A.
Night Time Glow Paddle / Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 6 p.m. @ The Boathouse at WaterColor
The Sand Ole Opry brings an evening of live music to 30Avenue on Saturday, May 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Settle in for dinner, drinks, and a funky dose of good old rock and roll inspired by Bob Dylan, The Band, The Beatles, and John Prine.
The Sand Ole Opry / Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ 30Avenue
Jake & Aimee bring live music to Old Florida Fish House on Sunday, May 31, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Settle in for an easygoing evening of good food, coastal atmosphere, and laid-back Sunday night tunes.
Jake & Aimee / Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. @ Old Florida Fish House
Central Square Cinema brings Ratatouille to the Seaside Lyceum Lawn on Sunday, May 31, at 8 p.m. Bring blankets and chairs for a charming family movie night filled with food, friendship, and big-screen fun under the evening sky.
Central Square Cinema: Ratatouille / Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 8 p.m. @ Seaside Lyceum Lawn