Join our office manager and therapy dog, Chloe, for Story Time at the Defuniak Springs Public Library on September 29 at 10 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 will learn about farms and the role dogs play and participate in a coloring activity afterward.

Local women in STEM take the stage at the Emerald Coast Science Center's Women in Science Conference Tuesday, Sept. 22, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in Fort Walton Beach. Talks, a panel Q&A and networking follow; free for students, $10 for adults, benefiting the GEMS program.

Renee Broxson is donating her original 24" x 36" mixed-media painting, "Everyone Is a Star," to the silent auction at Point Washington Medical Clinic's harvest gala Saturday, Sept. 19, in Santa Rosa Beach. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a behind-the-scenes clinic tour, followed by an evening under the oaks with artisanal food, craft cocktails, a Speakeasy, the Tent of Curiosities, and live entertainment. Tickets are $125 and support PWMC's mission to provide health care to uninsured and underinsured neighbors.

3rd Planet Brewing's sixth annual Oktoberfest hits Niceville Saturday, Sept. 19, noon to 9 p.m. The Knights of Columbus Council 13527 will grill brats and hot dogs with all the sides, pour more than 20 local beers, and bring in live German music from 5 to 8 p.m. All food proceeds support Emerald Coast charities, including the Twin Cities Pavilion, Niceville Catholic Outreach, and Special Olympics.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors, energetic music, and rich traditions of Latin America! Downtown Pensacola transforms into a bustling street festival featuring local artists, handmade crafts, live performances, and incredible Latin cuisine.

Experience authentic 30A culture in Santa Rosa Beach. Join us at the Artists Warehouse of South Walton on Hwy 393 South for THIRDsday Art Walk—featuring open studios, music, food, and drink every Third Thursday from 6–9 PM.

Join artist Lendon Noe at Frame Gallery on Sept 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a hands-on abstract art workshop. Learn core techniques and elevate your creative expression.

Ready to talk trash? Join ECPRO on September 8, 2026, for an exclusive Lunch & Learn featuring Doug Rainer, Senior Account Executive for the Public Sector at WM (Waste Management). Discover the strategy, messaging, and community impact behind WM's latest campaign to drive recycling across Okaloosa County. Whether you're in PR, marketing, communications, or looking to sharpen your professional skills, come gain actionable insights and network with Emerald Coast pros. Advance tickets are available through September 2!

Come ready to cut, layer, paint, and play! Guided by Renee Broxson, you’ll learn her signature colorful mixed-media process and take home a unique 6” x 12” framed floral collage. $85 per person (all materials, snacks, and beverages included). Space is strictly limited to 10 participants.

Every organization has a story—but is anyone listening? Join ECPRO on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. for a Lunch & Learn featuring award-winning strategist Bobby Parker. Discover how to leverage strategic storytelling, backed by neuroscience and real-world case studies, to build trust and inspire action. Whether you're in PR, marketing, or fundraising, you'll walk away with practical tools to elevate your brand.

Prepare your dog-and-handler team for official therapy dog certification through Intermountain Therapy Animals. Dog-Harmony's four-week program covers skills, etiquette, and real-world readiness for hospitals, schools, libraries, and community settings — beginning August 7, 2026.

Join Frame Gallery in Sewanee on July 25 for a family-friendly Picasso-inspired cardboard portrait workshop. All skill levels welcome. Register now!

Celebrate the spirit of summer at Elevate Next’s Elevated Experience in Seaside! Join our community for a day of patriotic festivities, live entertainment at the Seaside Amphitheater, and classic family-friendly activities. Wrap up your night with a spectacular fireworks display over the beautiful Gulf Coast. Save your spot for July 24 and experience classic Americana with a vibrant coastal twist.

Elevate Next founder Christie Solomon joins Conexión Media Group's "Making Connections" show to discuss small-business marketing in a tight economy—business resilience, AI's impact on SEO, and low-cost tools worth having in your kit.

Gallery Night Pensacola presents "Future Makers" — a free, family-friendly celebratory evening on Friday, July 17, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. in downtown Pensacola (Palafox between Main and Garden Streets), featuring local art, live music, food, and community gatherings. Gallery Night is a monthly 501(c)(3) nonprofit event held on the third Friday of each month. July’s edition is presented by Publix.

ECPRO's July Lunch & Learn features Carmen Foster, publisher of Destin City Lifestyle, who will present practical strategies for visibility and measurement in public relations, communications, and marketing.

Celebrate the spirit of summer at Elevate Next’s Elevated Experience in Seaside! Join our community for a day of patriotic festivities, live entertainment at the Seaside Amphitheater, and classic family-friendly activities. Wrap up your night with a spectacular fireworks display over the beautiful Gulf Coast. Save your spot for July 12 and experience classic Americana with a vibrant coastal twist.

Channel the charming, lighthearted style of talented local artist Andi Scurto and learn to blend crisp line work with colorful, free-flowing watercolor washes on July 11 from 5-7 pm at The Deck at Destin Brewery. A $35 registration fee includes all supplies, and no experience is required.

Join the Mary Esther Library crew and the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative for a morning beach cleanup on Okaloosa Island. Gloves, buckets and grabbers provided while supplies last — bring sunscreen and water.

Renee Broxson is the Featured Artist in Residence at Allison Wickey Gallery, 3295 W. County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, from June 15 through Sept. 15 — a three-month showcase of her layered, texture-rich work. Join Renee for a free, public Artist Reception on Friday, July 10, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. View and acquire new pieces, meet the artist, and hear about her process.

Kick off Independence Day weekend at Frame Gallery's Makers Market in Sewanee on July 3! Enjoy local art, live demos, kids' activities, and 25% off Toysmith games and toys.

Frame Gallery welcomes Jackson, Tenn., artist Lendon Noe for the solo exhibition To Sit With a Flower, opening June 26, 2026, with a free public reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. A companion watercolor workshop follows June 27 in the Frame Gallery Studio. Noe’s acrylic and oil paintings will be on view through July 25.

Celebrate Juneteenth at the Fort Walton Beach Landing on Saturday, June 20, 2026! Join us from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a vibrant day of live performances, a local fashion show, line dancing, kids' water games, music by DJ Mike Ice, and over 20 food and local vendors. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this family-friendly community celebration!

Gallery Night Pensacola's "Journey to Juneteenth" brings the streets of downtown alive on Friday, June 19, from 5–9 PM. This free community event honors Juneteenth with local art, live music, food, and cultural celebration. Presented by Publix, it's one of the year's most meaningful Gallery Nights — and a signature Emerald Coast experience not to miss. Details and updates at gallerynightpensacola.org.

Fold, glue, and let your imagination take over at Frame Gallery's Paper Sculpture Workshop, led by owner Harriet Runkle on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in The Studio at Frame Gallery Gifts and Art in Sewanee, Tennessee. Using just three simple folded paper shapes — the teardrop, the accordion, and the spiral — you'll explore how far colored cardstock, glue, and a little curiosity can take you, whether your creation ends up abstract, figurative, or something completely unexpected. This workshop is open to all ages (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult), with a fee of $20 for adults and $10 for children — all materials included.

Join ECPRO for a Lunch and Learn with Jen Higgins, CERP, Founder/CEO of Thrive People Services, on June 9 at the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Learn practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations and communicating with confidence.