Here’s your comprehensive guide to what’s going down on 30A this week. With concerts, dinners, pet costume contests, and lots of cool holiday events happening at the beach.

1. Get ready to indulge in a culinary journey around the world.

Roux 30a’s Around the World Dinner Series continues this fall with stops in France and Greece. These dinners feature 5 carefully selected and prepared dishes courtesy of Chef Nikhil and his talented culinary team.

Around the World Dinner Series: Greece / Wednesday, November 16, 2022, from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ Roux 30A

2. It’s time to get down and dirty with Forrest Williams.

Thursdays are for fun, and nothing says “fun” like a night out with your girlfriends! Enjoy the Original LADIES NIGHT with the Forrest Williams Band from 6-9 p.m.

Ladies Night with Forrest Williams Band / Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Red Fish Taco

3. Get in the holiday spirit with Coastal White Christmas. 

Lights up! Join in for the grand opening of this holiday wonderland. The Grand Boulevard Town Center will be awash in thousands of brilliant white lights, bringing a festive spirit to the Boulevard. Enjoy faux snow while taking complementary photos with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, live entertainment, refreshments, and strolling throughout the Boulevard, taking in the breathtaking lights and beautifully decorated trees while getting a start on holiday shopping.

Christmas Holiday Lights Kick-off / Friday, November 18, 2022, from 4:30 p.m. @ Grand Boulevard

4. Long live the arts. Here’s to three decades of CAA!

Join in the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Cultural Arts Alliance in beautiful Alys Beach to commemorate this special occasion honoring its history and toasting its future. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with live music from Eddie 9V planned from 7-9 p.m. There will be a cash bar and food trucks onsite with scrumptious offerings. Pearl accessories and low-back chairs for toe-tapping are encouraged.

The Pearl Party / Friday, November 18, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Kelly Green Alys Beach

5. Get into the holiday spirit for a good cause.

Toast the season at Summer Haze Winter Festival. Enjoy live music by local artists, food trucks, and a Sip & Shop with local art vendors.

Proceeds benefit the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center.

Summer Haze Winter Fest / Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. @ Idyll Hounds Brewery

6. It’s time to sparkle and shine.

Tickets are on sale now for Baytowne Wharf’s annual Sparkling Wine and Holiday Lights event which will feature more than 30 champagnes and delicious appetizers at featured Village restaurants.

Sparkling Wine & Holiday Lights / Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. @ The Village of Baytowne Wharf

7. Give your pup a pawsome time at Pupchela this weekend!

Celebrate pets with all your favorite people at Pupchela! Bring your family and your favorite canine for an afternoon of fun. Activities include Pet Parade, Dog Contests, Music, Silent Auction and more.

Rosemary Beach Unleashed @ Rosemary Beach – St. Augustine Park

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