The Best Things to Do on 30A This Week – Oct 5-11

From live music and fall festivals to wellness, theater, and local flavors, there’s plenty happening around 30A this week. Here are 10 events worth adding to your calendar.

1. Chris McKay Takes the Stage at Peddlers Pavilion

Catch Chris McKay live at Peddlers Pavilion on Wednesday, October 7, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for an evening of live music in Seacrest.

Chris McKay / Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. @ Peddlers Pavilion

2. Generate Connections Over Coffee in Santa Rosa Beach

Build relationships, exchange referrals, and grow your local network at Generate on Thursday, October 8, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce.

GENERATE / Thursday, October 8, 2026, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. @ Walton Area Chamber of Commerce

3. Discover Florida Native Plants at Padgett Park

Learn about the beauty and benefits of Florida-native plants with the Walton County Master Gardener Volunteers and Sandhills Native Nursery on Thursday, October 8, at 12 p.m. at Padgett Park.

Rooted in Florida: Florida Native Plants / Thursday, October 8, 2026, 12 p.m. @ Padgett Park

4. New York Voices Bring Farewell Tour to Seagar’s

Experience Grammy Award-winning New York Voices on their farewell tour at Seagar’s on Thursday, October 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The intimate evening includes a sparkling wine reception, a multi-course dinner, wine, and a live performance.

Cabaret at Seagar’s: An Evening with New York Voices / Thursday, October 8, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood

5. Brian Kelley Returns for Surf Post Sessions

Brian Kelley and his band bring Surf Post Sessions back to Tribe Kelley Surf Post on Thursday, October 8, at 7 p.m. Expect an intimate, unscripted night of acoustic favorites, covers and unreleased songs under the Grayton Beach stars.

Surf Post Sessions with Brian Kelley / Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7 p.m. @ Tribe Kelley Surf Post

6. Fall Wellness Meets Style at Alys Beach

Start Friday, October 9, with Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew and a 45-minute mat Pilates class at Alys Beach Amphitheatre, followed by an Alo fashion presentation featuring activewear and fall layers.

Alo in Motion: A Fall Wellness Event / Friday, October 9, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. @ Alys Beach Amphitheatre

7. Fall Festival Fun Comes to Grand Boulevard

Celebrate the season at Grand Boulevard on Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with 40+ artisan vendors and local growers, live music, pumpkin decorating, wagon rides, face painting and more family-friendly fall fun.

Fall Festival and Farmer’s Market / Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. @ Grand Boulevard

8. Bloody Mary Festival Returns for Its 11th Year

Sample creative Bloody Marys, enjoy live music, food, craft beer and more at The Market Shops on Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity Walton County. Learn more here.

11th Annual Bloody Mary Festival Benefits Habitat for Humanity / Saturday, October 10, 2026, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. @ The Market Shops

9. Dragons Love Tacos Takes Over Seaside

Bring the family to Seaside Amphitheater on Saturday, October 10, at 5 p.m. for a free performance of Dragons Love Tacos by Emerald Coast Theatre Company.

Fall Children’s Theater Show / Saturday, October 10, 2026, 5 p.m. onward @ Seaside Amphitheater

10. Porchfest Brings Live Music to Watersound Origins

Enjoy an afternoon of live music as neighborhood porches and lawns become stages at Watersound Origins Porchfest on Sunday, October 11, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., with food trucks and lawn games adding to the fun.

Watersound Origins Porchfest / Sunday, October 11, 2026, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. @ Watersound Town Center

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