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‘Explore The Outdoors’ Festival Returns Nov 2
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October 30, 2019
UPDATE: The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 2.
The tenth annual Explore The Outdoors Festival takes place Saturday, November 2, 2019. The event will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the beautiful waterfront location of Live Oak Landing at 229 Pitts Avenue in Freeport, Florida.
Presented by Walton Outdoors, this fun-filled day is geared towards introducing children to the wonders of exploring nature and the outdoor experience.
Hands-on activities will include fishing, kayaking, boating, wildlife, archery, interactive educational exhibits, giveaways and much more.
The event is free. The water activities are geared for children six-years-old and up.
Activities and exhibits include:
– Learn to fish on Black Creek with the pros– Fish Florida fishing rod/reel giveaways– Freshwater fishing education with Florida Fish and Wildlife– Emerald Coast Hydrobike cruises– Archery– Boating with Wounded Warrior Fishing– Birding with the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society– Wildlife exhibit with Florida Fish and Wildlife– Topsail Hill Preserve State Park exhibit– Eden Gardens State Park exhibit– Northwest Florida Astronomy Club stargazing– Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance touch tank– Smokey the Bear and his friends from Forestry– Florida Sea Grant exhibit– Freeport Town Planters Society crafts– Beekeeping exhibit with Jeff Chesser– Walton County Master Gardeners activity– Crafts with Glendale Memorial Nature Preserve– Nonie’s Ark Animal Encounters– Florida Public Archaeology exhibit– Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge exhibit– Florida Trail exhibit– South Walton County Mosquito Control exhibit– North Walton Fire and Rescue exhibit– Live music by Allen Rayfield with a side order of Catfish on the saw– Food will be available for purchase from Black Creek Café– On-site parking– Free admission