The 30A-List: 10 Can’t-Miss Events This Week

Check out the 30A-List of fun things to do this weekend: 

1. Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!): Thursday, December 13th, 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy a rib-tickling performance that has all the right Christmas quirks including watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, caroling, and regifting that fruitcake…again. Get your tickets here.

Where: The REP Theatre, 216 Quincy Circle, Seaside

2. Ice Skating Extravaganza: Friday, December 14th, 6 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Baytowne on Ice is hosting it’s third annual Ice Skating Extravaganza. The event will feature two performances by Emma Phibbs and Evan Roberts on Friday, December 14th at 6:00pm & 7:30pm. Both shows are free.

Where: The Village of Baytowne Wharf, 9100 Baytowne Blvd, Miramar Beach

3. Ugly Sweater Party: Friday, December 14th, 8 – 11 p.m.

Boogie with The Shakedown band while donning your ugliest….err most festive…sweater. Win $100 Cash for the UGLIEST Sweater hand-picked by the band!

Where: AJ’s Grayton Beach, 63 Defuniak Street, Grayton Beach

4. Holiday Pops Concert feat. Sinfonia Gulf Coast: Saturday, December 15th, 5 p.m.

An annual holiday tradition, this special holiday performance from Sinfonia Gulf Coast sets the tone for the festive days ahead. Don’t miss it!

Where: Seaside Amphitheater, County Hwy 30A, Seaside

5. The GRAYT Santa Pub Crawl: Saturday, December 15th, 5 p.m.

In the mood for some beer and banter? Join in the fun at The GRAYT Santa Pub Crawl and explore the best local bars that beautiful Grayton Beach has to offer.

Where: AJ’s Grayton Beach, 63 Defuniak Street, Grayton Beach

6. Breakfast with Santa: Sunday, December 16th, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Nothing like a Breakfast Buffet with the family that check all the boxes on your holiday bucket-list! Don’t forget to capture the memories with a photo with Santa!

Make reservations at 850-588-2882.

Where: Havana Beach Bar & Grill, 63 Main Street, Rosemary Beach

7. Market In The Park: Sunday, December 16th, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Enjoy sights and sounds of the season at this market that has something from everyone – from holiday-themed shopping from local vendors, live music, food and drinks (for purchase). For more info, click here.

Where: Grayton Beer Company, 217 Serenoa Rd, Santa Rosa Beach

8. It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play: Sunday, December 16th, 2 – 6 p.m.

Tune in to a live 1940’s radio broadcast of this beloved holiday classic. For more info, or to buy tickets, click here.

Where: Upstairs: Grand Boulevard Event Venue, 560 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach

9. LIVE Music: Various Venues

It’s going to be Sunday Funday with an incredible line-up of LIVE music at popular local hangouts namely, Shane D’Fury performing at The Perfect Pig – Gulf Place at 11 a.m., Dread Clampitt taking the stage at Red Bar at noon, followed by Kyle Brady at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar at 1 p.m.

10. Wine & Song: Tuesday, December 18th, 5 – 7 p.m.

Featured on our list of Secret Bars of 30A, NEAT is a cool hangout featuring hard-to-find craft liquors. Chill out with some hand-picked wines and enjoy light bites.

Where: NEAT Bottle Shop & Tasting Room, 11 Castle Harbour Dr., Alys Beach

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