The Best Things to Do on 30A This Week – Aug 24-30

From glow paddles and live music to painting, mini golf and pups, there’s plenty happening along 30A this week. Here are eight events worth adding to your calendar.

1. Glow After Dark at WaterColor Boathouse

Paddle into the evening aboard a clear kayak glowing with underwater lights at The Boathouse at WaterColor on Wednesday, August 26. Adventures are available at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Night Time Glow Paddle / Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 6 p.m. @ The Boathouse at WaterColor

2. Let Go and Level Up at Walton Chamber

Join Dr. Dustin Judd of YOGO Spine Co. for a Lunch & Learn on Thursday, August 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Explore how letting go of outdated habits, draining relationships and limiting beliefs can create space for greater growth in business and life.

Lunch & Learn: Letting Go to Level Up / Thursday, August 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @ Walton Area Chamber of Commerce

3. David Dunavent Live at Shunk Gulley

Catch singer-songwriter David Dunavent live at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar on Thursday, August 27, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Mississippi Delta musician brings a lively mix of blues, rock, classics and original songs shaped by years of performing alongside legendary artists.

David Dunavent / Thursday, August 27, 2026, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar

4. Paint Otherworldly Landscapes at Distillery 98

Join Walton County artist Jonathan Kattine for a hands-on acrylic painting workshop at Distillery 98 on Thursday, August 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Create your own 12-by-12-inch dreamlike landscape while exploring the space between memory, imagination and nature. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary.

Otherworldly Landscapes: An Acrylic Painting Workshop with Jonathan Kattine / Thursday, August 27, 2027, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. @ Distillery 98

5. Eric Knight Live at The Village Door

Catch Eric Knight live at The Village Door on Friday, August 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. for an evening of live music in Destin.

Eric Knight / Friday, August 28, 2026, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. @ The Village Door

6. Back to School Scramble at The Dunes

Gather your team for a four-person mini golf scramble at The Dunes Putting Course on Friday, August 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy friendly competition, contests, raffles and giveaways, with a chance to win the coveted Golden Dunes Card.

The Dunes Back to School Scramble / Friday, August 28, 2026, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

7. Paws and Pints Dog Social at Idyll Hounds

Bring your pup to Idyll Hounds Brewery on Saturday, August 29, for a full day of dog-friendly fun beginning with a group walk at 11 a.m. Enjoy adoptable dogs, local vendors, live music, pet portraits, food and raffle prizes throughout the afternoon.

Paws and Pints Dog Social: Group Walk / Saturday, August 29, 2026, 11 a.m. onwards @ Idyll Hounds Brewery

8. Sunday at the 30A Farmers Market

Browse the 30A Farmers Market in Rosemary Beach on Sunday, August 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop fresh produce, local goods and more in the heart of Barrett Square.

30A Farmers Market / Sunday, August 30, 2026, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. @ Rosemary Beach

To keep up-to-date with daily 30A events and other fun things happening here at the beach, bookmark the 30A Events page, and download the free 30A iPhone and 30A Android apps.