• December 2025 Events in Santa Rosa County

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    December Events in Santa Rosa County

     
     
     
    Navarre Farmers’ Market/ Combs of Honey
    Every Saturday | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    SR S87 & Segura Corner, Navarre, FL 32566 (across from Tractor Supply)
    Come and explore a diverse range of local and fresh produce along with unique artisanal products. Here's a glimpse of what you can find:
    • Fresh Produce: Locally grown fruits and vegetables
    • Dairy: Raw milk and fresh eggs.
    • Mushrooms: Various types of fresh mushrooms.
    • Baked Goods: Sourdough bread, other bread varieties including gluten-free options.
    • Beverages: Loose leaf tea, coffee.
    • Gourmet Foods: pre-made frozen Italian meals.
    • Herbs & Spices: Fresh and dried herbs and spices.
    • Handcrafted Items: Handmade soaps, candles, crystals, and oils
    • Snacks: Kettle corn.
    • Plants: A selection of live plants and Fresh flowers
    Contact (850) 292-4530 for more information.
     
    Navarre Beach Camping Resort
    Weekly Events Open To The Public
    9201 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre, FL
    • Yoga: Tuesday at 6 p.m. $10 cash only
    • Line Dancing Lessons: Thursdays at 6 p.m. $6 cash only
    • Card Bingo: Fridays at 6 p.m. $8 cash only
    • Trivia Night: Saturdays at 6 p.m. $5 cash only
    All activities and events require registration in advance with the office for entry instructions. Call 850-939-2188 or email camp@navbeach.com.
     
    Navarre Car, Bike, Jeep & Truck Cruise-In at Andy D's
    The 3rd Friday of Every Month | 5 – 7 p.m.
    Andy D's on Navarre Beach, 8649 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach, FL
    Cruise into Andy D's on Navarre Beach. Bring your classic car, truck, jeep or bike and enjoy live music on Andy D's Deck Stage and extended Happy Hour drink prices til 7 PM on the deck. Prizes for top entries. Co-Hosted by the Pirates on the Panhandle the 3rd Friday of every month all summer long! Click here for more info.
     
    Holley Hill Pottery and Art Studio Kiln Openings
    Tuesdays – Saturdays | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    7507 Buckeye Dr., Navarre, FL
    Holley Hill Pottery has been making pottery in Santa Rosa County for over 40 years. The artists of this local institution capture the lifestyle, scenery and sea life of the Gulf Coast using local clays and their own glaze formulas. Join Brenda, Marty and Jason as they fire and unload the large anagama kiln throughout the winter season. Their ceramics gallery is also open for tours and purchases. For more information, visit holleyhillpottery.com, call 850-939-2744 or email martyandbrendas@gmail.com.
     
    Live Music at Juana’s Pagodas
    Every Friday and Saturday | 8 p.m. – midnight
    1451 Navarre Beach Cswy. Navarre Beach, FL
    Join the Juana’s crew every weekend for live music on the deck! Admission is free.
    Click Here to view the artist schedule.
     
    Events at Stripes Pub & Grill
    Throughout December
    1878 Andorra St., Navarre, FL
    All major sporting events, UFC, live music, comedy shows and more. Click here for the current lineup.
     
    Brewhaus Bingo
    Tuesday Nights in December | 6:30 p.m.
    Beardless Brewhaus, 5139 Willing St., Downtown Milton, FL
    Get ready for a night of fun and excitement at Bingo Night! Join us for an evening filled with laughter, friendly competition, and the chance to win some fabulous prizes! Whether you’re a seasoned bingo pro or a first-timer, this is the perfect opportunity to gather your friends and enjoy a fantastic night out. Grab your lucky dauber, enjoy some delicious food and drinks, and get ready to shout “Bingo!” as you mark those cards! Don’t miss out on the fun—come on out for an unforgettable night!
     
    The Coral Door Outdoor Market
    Saturdays | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    1981 Hwy. 87, Navarre, FL
    Join us at The Coral Door Outdoor Market! We accept vendors who sell homemade, home-cooked, homegrown items and non-profit organizations. We do not allow multi-level marketing, direct sales, selling of weapons and knives or political promotion and materials.
     
    Live Music at Andy D’s on Navarre Beach
    Weekly (days and times vary)
    8649 Gulf Blvd., Navarre, FL
    Enjoy live music from local and regional talent on the deck at Andy D’s. Check the current schedule at facebook.com/andydsnavarrebeach.
     
    Christmas Extravaganza at St. Michael's Brewing Co.
    Thursday, Dec. 4 | 4 – 8 p.m.
    2199 Hwy. 87, Navarre, FL
    Christmas Extravaganza at St. Michaels Brewing Co.! Join us on Wednesday, December 4th from 5–8 PM for a holly jolly evening full of holiday cheer! Enjoy festive brews, cozy vibes, and plenty of Christmas spirit. Don’t miss your chance to snap a photo with Santa himself! Be sure to reserve your spot for photos early — spaces fill up fast! $18 sitting fee and many packages offered, or buy all digital photos for $25. Grab your friends, family, and ugly sweaters, and let’s make it a night to remember at St. Michaels Brewing Co.!
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    Highway 87 Market at Sand Dollar Plaza
    December 6 & 20 | 9 a.m.
    1900 Hwy. 87, Navarre, FL
    Highway 87 Market is an outdoor market, held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, across multiple venues. Enjoy a wide variety of booths offering food items, art, decor, and more. Additionally, the merchants of Sand Dollar Plaza will be featuring various products and specials, as they do each week for Sand Dollar Saturday. Interested in booth space? Email us at SandDollarSaturtday@gmail.com.
     
    Highway 87 Outdoor Market at Pik-itz
    December 6 & 20 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    1922 Hwy. 87, Navarre, FL
    This monthly outdoor market takes place on the first and third Saturday of each month. Farm to Table vendors are available along with various arts and crafts. Don’t miss out on shopping inside Pik-itz! For more info, visit pikitz.com or call 850-710-7128.
     
    Sowell's North Pole
    December 1 – 25 | 5:30 – 9 p.m.
    7654 Sowell Rd., Milton, FL
    Christmas is always filled with family traditions; some are passed on for years like our award winning light display and others are new! Whether you and your family have been exploring our magical world of over ONE MILLION lights for years or it's your first time visiting, we know that you will enjoy a site light you've never seen before! Come enjoy train rides, photos with Santa, camel rides and more! Our elves are hard at work in the elf shack to provide Hot Cocoa, Pop Corn, and other holiday snacks. More information here: www.sowellfarms.com/northpole.
    COST OF ENTRY: $20 per vehicle
    Train tickets: $3 per person
    Cash accepted at gate OR prepurchase (card) ONLINE
     
    Wine Down Wednesdays BINGO at The Vine Wine Bar + Bistro
    Wednesdays in December | 6 – 8 p.m.
    8211 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre, FL
    Free and prizes for every winner! For more info, click here.
     
    Movie in the Parks: The Polar Express
    Tuesday, Dec. 16 | 6 p.m.
    Navarre Park, 8513 Navarre Parkway in Navarre
    Bring blankets or lawn chairs for a fun-filled evening of entertainment. Local food truck vendors will be on-site, and movies will be shown on a large outdoor screen, creating a theater-like experience in the heart of Santa Rosa County's beloved parks. This is a free event; visitors are responsible for purchases from food trucks.
     
    Light Up Milton
    Friday, Dec. 5 | 5 – 9 p.m.
    5158 Willing St., Downtown Milton, FL
    The City of Milton's winter festival! Light Up Milton is the first time each year that the City's Christmas lights are turned on. The event features Santa Claus at the South Riverwalk Pavilion, a tree-lighting ceremony near the Imogene Theater, a lighted boat parade hosted by the Blackwater Pyrates, a winter market, fireworks, food trucks, and more!
     
    Jingle All the Slay: A Murder Mystery Dinner
    Friday, Dec. 5 | 6:30 – 9 p.m.
    Andy D's Roadhouse, 5887 Hwy. 90, Pace, FL
    The elves have all gathered for their annual Christmas Eve send-off bash for Santa’s big ride! But when Ol’ Saint Nick is found murdered–it’s up to you, Detective Gunn, and a partridge in a pear tree to solve this Yule Tide whodunnit! Your $50 ticket will include one app, one entree, and one beverage from a select menu. Fun for the whole family!
    Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the dinner show begins at 7:00 p.m.
    Click here for tickets.
     
    4th Annual Reindeer Run 3K at Mistletoe Junction (Gazebo Park)
    Saturday, Dec. 6 | 8 a.m.
    5287 Commerce Street, Jay, FL 32565
    COME JOIN THE FUN AT THE REINDEER RUN! The Joy in Jay Committee is happy to announce the addition of a fun run to the annual events! The course covers a distance of approximately 3K (1.8 miles). You can choose to run or walk the course and have fun doing it. The event will start and end at Mistletoe Junction. Start time is 8 a.m. and you can register on-line at www.active.com or at the Gazebo on the event day beginning at 7 a.m. Event Day Registration ends at 7:45 a.m.. Only registered participants are guaranteed a t-shirt. Event Day registration t-shirts will be first-come, first-served. So, register early! Registration forms will be available at the Jay City Hall before the event. More info here: www.active.com/jay-fl/running/distance-running-races/4th-annual-reindeer-run-3k-1-8-miler-2025
     
    Christmas Parade and Joy in Jay Festival
    Saturday, Dec. 6 | 10 a.m.
    Commerce Street, Jay, FL 32565
    Join Joy in Jay for the annual Christmas parade - a hometown tradition filled with plenty of small-town holiday magic. Bring the whole family to enjoy the festive sights and sounds as the parade makes its way down the street. When the last float passes by, the celebration continues at the Joy in Jay Festival! Stick around for the unmistakable community spirit that makes Jay shine! More information here: www.facebook.com/JoyinJay
     
    Rockin' Around Pace Christmas Parade presented by Pace High Band
    Saturday, Dec. 6 | 10 a.m.
    Parade starts at Pace High School, 4065 Norris Road, Pace, FL
    Mark your calendars! On Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m., the second annual Pace Christmas Parade rolls out, proudly presented by the Pride of the Red, White, and Blue – the PHS Band! The parade starts at Pace High School on Norris Road, turns south on Chumuckla Highway, then onto Pace Road to Pace Patriot Boulevard, where it will end behind Pace High School. More information here: www.facebook.com/events/3069776949866427
     
    Milton Christmas Parade
    Saturday, Dec. 6 | 6 p.m.
    Parade route: James Street to Stewart Street to Elva Street
    Get ready to light up the streets and spread some holiday cheer — the Magic Wand Initiative is thrilled to announce this year’s Christmas Parade Theme: “Chevy Chase’s National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation! Grab your lights, your Santa hats, and maybe even your Cousin Eddie costumes — it’s time to bring the laughter, love, and chaos of this holiday classic to life right here in Milton! More information: www.facebook.com/p/City-of-Milton-Christmas-Parade-61564225322816/
     
    Joy in Jay Cookie Crawl
    Thursday, Dec. 11 | 6 - 8 p.m.
    Jay Community Center, 5259 Booker Lane, Jay, FL 32565
    Bring your sweet tooth and your holiday cheer for the annual Cookie Crawl! Hop from table to table sampling delicious homemade cookies, meeting neighbors, and soaking up the cozy Christmas atmosphere. Gather your friends and discover your new favorite holiday treat! More information here: www.facebook.com/JoyinJay
     
    The Jingle Bell Open
    Saturday, Dec. 13 | 11 a.m.
    Stonebrook Golf Course, 3200 Cobblestone Dr., Pace, FL
    The 2025 Jingle Bell Open is officially registering! Join us Saturday, December 13, for our annual multi-format, festive tournament with food, fun, and prizes! Register your team of two with the shop - we have both open and mixed divisions. And after the round, check out our Golf Shop Holiday Open House. Details to come! The registration form is available in the shop. Please prepay with registration to guarantee your spot.
     
    Navarre Market
    Saturday, Dec. 13 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    Navarre Park, 8543 Navarre Park, Navarre, FL
    Tempt your taste buds and come hungry at the Fall Navarre Market at Navarre Park. There will be food trucks, vendors, live entertainment and a bounce house for the kids.
     
    Christmas on the Farm
    Saturday, Dec. 13 | 2 – 6 p.m.
    The BarnYard, 2541 Renfroe Rd., Pace, FL
    Join us for a festive day full of holiday cheer — with a little mischief mixed in! Hands-on fun at our Petting Farm, The Party Poopers! Cozy fire, Hot Cocoa & Cider, with yummy treats! Santa letters and arts & craft corner! Hay rides on the farm shuttle to & from the parking area to the farm! Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office! A visit from a very special guest… The Grinch! (He might try to steal Christmas, but we’ll keep him busy with goats and giggles!) And maybe even a visit from the big guy in red & white himself!
     
    Juana's Winter Juana Land
    Sunday, Dec. 14 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    1451 Navarre Beach Cswy., Navarre Beach, FL
    Special Brunch menu, holiday drink specials, bounce house for the kids, face painting and photos with Santa.
     
    Santa Express
    Saturday, Dec. 20 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
    West Florida Railroad Museum, 5003 Henry St, Milton, FL
    All aboard the Santa Express! Bring the family our for pictures with Santa, train rides and kid's crafts. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies while exploring the L&N train depot and model train displays.
     
    New Year's Eve Celebration
    Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
    WIndjammers on the Pier, 8579 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach, FL
    • Live Music: Tribe Zion (8:30 PM – 12:30 AM)
    • Fireworks & Turtle Drop at midnight!
    • Wristbands will be distributed after 8:30 PM for those in the Windjammers footprint.
    • Tribe Zion hosted by Windjammers on the Pier
    Fireworks hosted by Navarre Beach – Florida's Panhandle
    Turtle Drop hosted by Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
     
    Penguin Plunge N’ Paddle
    Thursday, Jan. 1 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    1451 Navarre Beach Cswy., Navarre Beach, FL
    17th Annual Penguin Plunge'n Paddle to support Gulf Coast Kiln Walk Society! 
    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
    9 a.m. - Noon: Final registration & packet pickup in the Club
    10 a.m. - Noon: Bloody Mary Bar
    11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Live music with BT Turner
    12:30 p.m.: Paddle board Adventure Course
    1:30 p.m.: Plunge
    2 - 4 p.m.: Party with food & drink
    3:30 p.m.: Raffle
     
    Events listed are highlights of activities in Santa Rosa County. The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office is not responsible for any changes or cancellations. For more information, visit www.getrelaxing.com or call 850-981-8900. If your business/organization would like to have events added to future lists as well as to the Tourist Development Office events calendar, email PatreceW@santarosa.fl.gov.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Contact:
    Julie White, Director TDC
    julie@santarosa.fl.gov, (850) 981-8900