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The Best Things to Do on 30A This Week – Oct 19-25
Jazz nights, Halloween treats, and fall festivities await on 30A.
Live jazz, early Halloween fun, and a brewery birthday bring plenty to celebrate on 30A this week. From theater and fireworks to scenic races and golf for a good cause, here’s what’s worth a spot on your calendar.
1. Words on Wheels Brings Books to Watersound
The Words on Wheels Bookmobile stops at the Watersound Town Center parking lot on Tuesday, October 20, from 1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Check out or return library materials, pick up holds, sign up for a library card, and discover free library resources.
Words on Wheels / Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 1:15 p.m. @ Watersound Town Center
2. Hunter Dawson Sets the Soundtrack at 30Avenue
Catch Hunter Dawson live on the Green at 30Avenue on Tuesday, October 20, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Gather your friends, grab a bite, and settle in for an October evening filled with music.
Hunter Dawson / Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ 30Avenue
3. Boomin’ Tuesday at Baytowne Wharf
Head to The Village of Baytowne Wharf on Tuesday, October 20, for an evening of music, dancing and fireworks. DJ Mike Whitty gets the party started in the Events Plaza at 7:15 p.m., followed by fireworks over the lagoon at 9:15 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages.
Boomin’ Tuesday / Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 7:15 pm – 9:15 pm, @ The Village of Baytowne Wharf
4. The Power of a Song at Distillery 98
Join the Cultural Arts Alliance at Distillery 98 on Wednesday, October 21, for an evening of music and stories supporting Beyond Bars, its songwriting education program at Walton Correctional Institution. Hear original songs written by program participants and reflections from the singer-songwriters who guide them. Cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m., followed by the program from 6 to 8 p.m. There’s no set ticket price; guests are asked to donate at their comfort level to help fund the program.
The Power of a Song: An Evening of Music & Stories / Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. @ Distillery 98
5. The Power of a Song at Distillery 98
Join the Cultural Arts Alliance at Distillery 98 on Wednesday, October 21, for an evening of music and stories supporting Beyond Bars, its songwriting education program at Walton Correctional Institution. Hear original songs written by program participants and reflections from the singer-songwriters who guide them. Cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m., followed by the program from 6 to 8 p.m. There’s no set ticket price; guests are asked to donate at their comfort level to help fund the program.
The Power of a Song: An Evening of Music & Stories / Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. @ Distillery 98
6. The 39 Steps at Emerald Coast Theatre Company
Catch The 39 Steps at Emerald Coast Theatre Company on Thursday, October 22, with performances at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller, this fast-paced comedy follows Richard Hannay as he races across Britain after being mistaken for a murderer, encountering spies, romance and plenty of chaos along the way. The show runs through October 25.
The 39 Steps / Thursday, October 22, 2026, 1 p.m. onward @ Emerald Coast Theatre Company
7. Trick-or-Treating at Alys Beach Town Center
Bring your costumes and candy bags to Alys Beach Town Center on Thursday, October 22, for complimentary trick-or-treating at participating shops from 5 to 7 p.m., with music adding to the Halloween fun. Arrive early for the dog-and-owner costume contest from 4 to 5 p.m.; advance tickets are required to enter. Costumes are encouraged for kids, adults and pups alike.
Trick-or-Treating in Town Center / Thursday, October 22, 2026, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. @ Alys Beach
8. Find Your Groove at SOWAL Jazz Fest
SOWAL Jazz Fest brings three nights of live music to South Walton from Thursday, October 22, through Saturday, October 24. Catch the Bobby Watson & Curtis Lundy Quartet, 12ELEVEN, the Reid Murphy Quartet and tributes to Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Sonny Rollins and Amy Winehouse. Performances take place at SOWAL House, Distillery 98 and Obscure Wine Co. Tickets are sold by show, so you can choose one performance or make a weekend of it. All shows are for ages 21 and older.
SOWAL Jazz Fest / Thursday, October 22 to Saturday, October 24, 2026.
9. Tee Off for a Cause in South Walton
The South Walton Celebrity Golf Classic returns to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort October 22–24 to benefit the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center. Festivities begin with a Thursday reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by golf and events Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
South Walton Celebrity Golf Classic Returns to Benefit Children’s Advocacy Center / Friday, October 23, 2026, 8:30 a.m. @ Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
10. Lace Up for the Sixth Annual Run Watersound
Run through scenic Watersound Origins on Saturday, October 24, with a 10K starting at 8 a.m. and a 5K at 8:10 a.m., both beginning and ending at the Watersound Town Center Pavilion. Registration is $40 for the 5K and $50 for the 10K, with music and an awards ceremony following the races.
RUN WATERSOUND / Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. @ Watersound Town Center
11. Swing Into Saturday at the Celebrity Golf Classic
The South Walton Celebrity Golf Classic wraps up at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort on Saturday, October 24, with golf and events from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The three-day fundraiser benefits the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center.
South Walton Celebrity Golf Classic Returns to Benefit Children’s Advocacy Center / Saturday, October 24, 8 a.m. onward @ Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
12. Raise a Glass to 12 Years of Idyll Hounds
Celebrate Idyll Hounds Brewery’s 12th anniversary at Houndfest on Saturday, October 24, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., with food trucks, games, and beer. Admission is free, with beer sold separately and limited VIP tickets offering unlimited pours, early access, a commemorative glass, and a T-shirt.
HOUNDFEST: 12 Year Anniversary / Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. @ Idyll Hounds Brewery
13. Reset and Recharge at Alaqua Animal Refuge
Join Dana Davis for Reset at the Refuge, an outdoor sound bath at Alaqua Animal Refuge’s Angel’s Arena on Sunday, October 25, at 11 a.m. Bring a mat and reserve your spot with a donation supporting the animals who call the refuge home.
Reset at the Refuge / Sunday, October 25, 2026, 11 a.m. onward @ Alaqua Animal Refuge
