Local Happenings
1/31 – The Downtown Festival & Car Show
It will feature artisans, boutiques and farmers market vendors along with food trucks and sweet treat vendors, a DJ and live music throughout the day, children’s activities and craft corner, street performers, stilt walkers and photo ops.
1/31 – The Main Event: The Crestview Mardi Gras Parade
It will include floats, dancers, krewes, marching bands, bead throws, moon pies, and family fun.
1/31 – The Pawdi-Gras Parade (Pet Parade)
All pets welcome in Mardi Gras-themed costumes. Prizes for Most Festive Pup will be awarded. Local pet vendors and shelters will be on-site.
12/11 – Cookie Crawl: Crumbs of Joy
Inspired by the warmth of a classic holiday Hallmark movie, upon arrival, guests will receive a decorative holiday box, then stroll from table to table collecting homemade treats, sipping warm cocoa and enjoying the spirit of the season. Local bakers will be sharing their confections, and awards will be given to the top crowd favorites. General admission tickets are $10 each, or $20 for a ticket including a holiday box to fill with cookies and confections. Children 10 and under are free.
12/12 – Cozy Little Christmas Market
Step into a Cozy Little Christmas Market under the twinkling lights at Emerald Coast Clothing & Tanning. Enjoy an evening filled with holiday magic, boutique shopping and local vendors. What to Expect: Local artisan vendors & handcrafted holiday gifts; after-hours boutique shopping and special deals; festive décor, treats, and warm drinks; Christmas music and cozy winter vibes.
12/13 – December Movie Night: Polar Express
The event will feature a visit from Santa starting at 5 p.m., hot cocoa in a souvenir mug, hot apple cider, plenty of snacks and drinks, and a showing of the Polar Express starting at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket as there are a limited number of chairs provided.
12/13 – The Laurel Hill Christmas Parade
Join for holiday lights, music, candy and family fun.
12/13 Crestview’s Christmas Village in the Park
Experience the magic of Christmas at Twin Hills Park. Stroll the festive village, shop at the holiday market and enjoy carols by the pond.
12/21 – Winter Wonderland
Join for a magical day filled with holiday fun, shopping and family activities to wrap up an amazing market season.
12/25 – America Legion Post 75: Christmas Dinner
This is for all members, veterans and their families. Turkeys and ham will be provided.
12/6 – First Baptist Church of Crestview Experience Christmas
Join for a stained-glass chapel Christmas tree display, snowflake hallway, Christmas nativity with live animals, snow, live music (including a handbell chorus and interactive drama for children), free refreshments, door prize and more.
12/7 – Cookies and Cocoa for a Cause: A Free Santa Photo Event
The Third Annual Cookies and Cocoa for a Cause: A Free Santa Photo Event! Come enjoy a hot cocoa bar and cookies while capturing a photo with Santa. Photos are complimentary, with a suggested donation to support local community initiatives. All donations will benefit the Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless.
12/7 – Main Street Crestview Association Annual Christmas Parade
This year’s theme is “A Storybook Christmas.” The parade will bring favorite holiday tales to life with dazzling floats, marching bands, and performers, and Santa Claus himself will be making an appearance.
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