22nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Thursday, Dec. 4 6 PM

The 22nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, hosted by the City of Destin, will be held at the Destin Community Center on Thursday, December 4 at 6 pm. There will be greetings from City Council members, performances by local groups, and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus. Refreshments will be served after the tree lighting. This will be an outdoor event for the entire family. Donations for toys and canned food will be collected for families in need. Please call 654- 5184 for more information. City Of Destin Destin Community Center 101 Stahlman Avenue Destin, FL 32541 (850) 654-5184

Rutherfords 465 Holiday Champagne Walkabout

Thursday, Dec 4 7 pm - 9 pm

Rutherfords 465 inside Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club will host this Wine Walkabout featuring champagnes of the season and the foods that compliment them, Thursday, November 4th, from 7pm-9pm. For reservations or information, call Rutherfords 465 at 337-8888.

465 Regatta Bay Blvd Destin , FL 32541 850-337-8888

Claus & Paws at The Market Shops at Sandestin

Saturday, Dec. 6 10:00 am-2:00pm

Don't forget those precious pets this holiday season! Bring your 'best friend' out and have their photo taken with Santa. Fundraiser to benefit local area pet shelter. Photo Prices: 1 for $10, 2 for $15, and 3 for $20 9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy. W. Destin, FL 32550 (850) 837-6241

Santa Flies Into Silver Sands

Saturday, Dec. 6 12:00pm

Don't miss the arrival of Santa on Sacred Heart's AIRHeart Helicopter! Children are invited to dress up in festive holiday costumes and join Santa for a fun parade to the Courtyard for refreshments and photos. Proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast. Silver Sands Factory Stores 10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy. W. Ste. 200 Destin, FL 32550 (850) 837-6241

Santa Claus at The Market Shops at Sandestin

Saturday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 20 12 - 3 pm

Santa has been checking his list twice and he wants to know who has been naughty and nice. Bring the kids to visit with Santa in the gazebo courtyard. Also, enjoy the strolling Dickens Carolers from 1-4pm. The Market Shops at Sandestin 9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy. W. Destin, FL 32550 (850) 267-8092

Sinfonia Presents A Celtic Christmas

Saturday, Dec. 20 7:30pm

Featuring the instrumental ensemble Mithril. Enjoy your favorite holiday music and celebrate the season with The band's unique progressive style has its roots in traditional Celtic music but moves far beyond that, weaving such diverse influences as American folk, classical, and world melodies into their full tapestry of sound. Tickets $30 each on sale now. Grace Lutheran Church 4325 Commons Dr. W. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 267-1478

Norman Rockwell Holidays

Dec. 1-31

Destin Commons transformed its streetscape to unveil an educational, interactive "Norman Rockwell Holiday" experience. The Holiday decorations reflect a Norman Rockwell theme throughout - from the spectacular 50' musical Christmas tree, to the Santa station, lights twinkling up and down Main Street, Holiday street lamp banners, and exciting life-size intera ctive multi-media Norman Rockwell vignettes throughout Destin Commons. Destin Commons 4300 Legendary Dr. Ste. 200 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 837-6241

A Christmas Carol

Dec. 5-27 Every Friday & Saturday 6 pm; multiple nightly shows.

This classic Christmas tradition is presented in partnership with the Seaside Rep . Enjoy three 30 minute adaptations of the enduring Charles Dickens classic at the Village Events Plaza each night. With the Wharf as the back drop, have a wintery evening with the whole family.

Village of Baytown Wharf 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W. Sandestin, FL 32550 (850) 267-8000