Hello, weekend! Here are some of our must-attend events happening all over the city this week.

1. There’s a bear in your neighborhood! Come, say hi!

Come hang with us December 28th – 31st, 8 a.m-5 p.m. at Raw & Juicy as we showcase Arix Zalace’s documentary, Paper Bear. Be prepared to meet the Paper Bear team and learn more about their upcoming feature film, mission, and how you can help!

The Paper Bear / Wednesday, December 28, 2022, from 5 p.m. @ Raw and Juicy

2. Enjoy a warm southern night with Johnny Hayes.

Come along for fresh oysters, a great view, and a southern-lovin’ good time with Johnny Hayes!

Johnny Hayes / Thursday, December 29, 2022, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar Greenspace

3. Get in the New Year spirit with curated wine & songs.

NYE Wine & Song /Friday, December 30, 2022, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. @ NEAT Bottle Shop & Tasting Room

4. A sweet start to celebrating the holidays!

Blue Mountain Bakery will have their annual New Year’s Eve Reheat Menus available online. Full menus are available at BlueMountainBakery.com.

To-Go Orders for New Year’s Eve / Saturday, December 31, 2022, from 9 a.m. @ Blue Mountain Bakery

 5. Ring in 2023 with a family-friendly New Year’s Eve Celebration.

Warm up with some food and drink specials and ring in the New Year at The Big Chill!

New Year’s Eve Celebration / Saturday, December 31, 2022, from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. @ The Big Chill

6. Experience the ultimate New Year’s Eve experience, from the comfort of the Presidential Suite.

Celebrate one last hurrah before the new year, by throwing the ultimate New Year’s celebration from the comfort of our Presidential Suite.

2023 Rocking New Year’s Eve Spectacular / Saturday, December 31, 2022, from 2 p.m. @ Hotel Effie Sandestin

7. Hang out with friends and family in Central Square on New Years Eve!

Join in for a “full-throttle” celebration in Central Square including Arts & Crafts, Face Painting, and a live performance by Monsters of Yacht and Fireworks!

New Year’s Eve Celebration / Saturday, December 31, 2022, from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Seaside

8. You are in for an hour of your favorite Elton Jones tunes, performed by Ben Fry and band.

Enjoy an hour of some of Elton John’s most popular songs, performed by Ben Fry and the band! This is not your typical music, this is a full-on show.

New Year’s Eve Celebration: A Tribute to Elton John / Saturday, December 31, 2022, from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. @ Old Florida Fish House

9. Celebrate the end of the year with a gourmet four-course dinner.

The countdown is on! Join us on Saturday, December 31, to celebrate the end of 2022 with a gourmet four-course dinner at GALLION’S Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge in the heart of Rosemary Beach!

New Year’s Eve Dinner Celebration / Saturday, December 31, 2022, from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. @ Gallion’s

10. Make this new year the best one yet with Pescado.

New Year’s Eve at Pescado Time Square is all about you, your friends, and family. Enjoy live music by Nathan Fife (until 12:15 pm) and Midnight Countdown, followed by a toast with champagne in the Courtyard at Pescado Time Square.

New Year’s Eve Celebration / Saturday, December 31, 2022, from 6 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. @ Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar

11. Ring in 2022 with a bang.

No New Year’s Eve celebration is complete without live music and dancing! The Old Florida Fish House will host an epic New Year’s Eve Extravaganza with a live band, midnight toast, delectable food, and drink options, and more!

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza with Clinch 46 / Saturday, December 31, 2022, from 9 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. @ Old Florida Fish House

12. Make new year’s resolutions at Great Southern Cafe & C-Bar!

Ring in the new year with a twist at Great Southern Cafe & C-Bar. They’re open late on new year’s eve and open early on New Year’s Day! Enjoy delicious southern specialties, cocktails, and holiday specials.

New Year’s Day @ Great Southern Café

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