Winterfest, Through Dec. 27 Holiday Trolleys and Plaza Wonderland await visitors with spirited entertainment each day of Winterfest 2009. Don’t miss sparkling décor and yummy treats awaiting visitors of all ages. Choose from a variety of live character performances of favorite holiday Schedule and ticket prices at www.pensacolawinterfest. org.

Children's Coloring Contest, Dec. 1 Coloring sheets are available at the Visitor's Information Center, Island Style and Beach hotels. Winners will be announced at the Island Style Holiday Open House from 4 to 6 p.m., Dec. 12. Judges will award in two age categories. Turn in contest entries at Island Style, 782 Quietwater Rd, next to Flounders. (850) 932-1500 or (850) 934-3100.

Navarre Christmas in the Park, Dec. 5 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Featuring a Christmas parade, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Mrs. Claus’ Bakery and a night full of entertainment from our local schools. Free. 3 p.m. Parade Starts/Ends at Vision Bank parking lot; 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Photos with Santa; 4 - 7 p.m., School Chorus/Band performance; 7 p.m. Bike & Toy Trophies. (850) 939-3267, www.navarrechamber.com

Gingerbread House Make and Take, Dec. 6 & 13 Bring a bag of hard candies to decorate your Beach version of the traditional sweet house. Free. Tiki Island Golf and Games, Pensacola Beach. Noon - 2 p.m. (850) 932- 1550

Holiday Festival of Arts, Dec. 6 Crafts, Food and Fun. Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 920 Via DeLuna, Pensacola Beach, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (850) 934-0222

Joy For The Beach Holiday Concert, Dec. 7 High energy singers and performers costumed for the holidays. Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Mission, 920 Via DeLuna, Pensacola Beach, 7 p.m. Free. (850) 934-0222.

Belmont’s Bizarre Arts And Crafts Show, Dec. 12 An arts and crafts show out of the ordinary. Area artists exhibit photographs, paintings, mixed media, jewelry, pottery, drawings, and more. Glass blowing, glass bead making and pottery demonstrations. Children can create glass ornaments, pottery pieces and holiday craft items. Food booths. Free. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Belmont Arts Center, 401 N. Reus St., www.belmontartscenter.com

Gulf Breeze Santa Fest and North Pole Market, Dec. 12 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Gulf Breeze Annual Holiday Parade will kick off at 10:00 a.m. from Gulf Breeze High School and progress down Shoreline Dr. to McLane Dr., ending at First Baptist Church. After the parade join Santa and his elves at Santa Fest and the North Pole Market. Food, games, and festive holiday shopping. Gulf Breeze High School. www.gulfbreezechamber.co m. (850) 932-7888

Chumuckla Redneck Christmas Fest., Dec. 12

Live music, Food, and craft vendors beginning at 10:30 a.m.; Car show 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.; Redneck games: fishing, sack races, frying pan toss, cow patty bingo, greasy pig contest at 1:00 p.m. A parade concludes the festival at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. This is an alcohol-free family event. Proceeds benefit local families in need. Chumuckla Ballpark, 2312 Hwy 182, Jay, Fl. (850) 994-8811, www.chumucklaathleticsfl. com.

Ornament Making, Dec. 12 Treasured sand dollars and starfish evolve into fabulous and festive decorations for the tree. Free. Days Inn Pensacola Beach, 16 Via de Luna, 1-4 pm. (850)934-3300. www.pensacolabeachresort. net

Christmas Cantata, Dec. 13 Traditional seasonal music. 10 a.m. Free. Beach Church, 916 Panferio Dr, Gulf Breeze, (850) 932-6628, www.thebeachchurch. com

Adult Coloring Contest, Dec. 19 Let Island spirit bring out your inner artist. We supply the crayons. You supply the imagination. 6 p.m. Prizes. Sandshaker, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd, (850) 932-2211.

Ballet Pensacola Nutcracker Suite, Dec. 19 - 20 Ballet Pensacola will enchant with six performances at the Pensacola Cultural Center. Get your tickets early. www.balletpensacola. com or (850) 432-9546

Candlelight and Carols, Dec. 24 Choir concert by candlelight. Free. 6 p.m. Beach Church, 916 Panferio Dr, Gulf Breeze, (850) 932-6628.

Downtown Pensacola Pelican Drop, Dec. 31 Pelican Celebration for the children, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Live music on stages throughout downtown. Fireworks, confetti, and the 2nd annual Pensacola Pelican Drop at midnight. www.pensacolapelicandrop. com.

Beach Fireworks, Dec. 31 Ring in the new year with islandwide celebrations. A dazzling fireworks display at midnight from the end of the Gulf Pier.

Polar Bear Plunge, Jan. 1 Wade, swim and scurry through Santa Rosa Sound toward heaping bowls of black-eyed peas at the finish. Entry fee benefits the Chamber. No charge to cheer. Plunge, 2 p.m. Passport to Santa's Island Grand Prize Drawing at 3 p.m. Paradise Bar and Grill, 21 Via De Luna Dr, (850) 916-5087