August Events in Santa Rosa County
Tunes by the Dunes Summer Concert Series
8649 Gulf Blvd. in Navarre.
Tunes by the Dunes is a free summer concert series held every Thursday evening in the summer months. Enjoy a relaxing evening at the Sand Crab Pavilion for live local music and food vendors. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own beach blankets and lawn chairs. Tunes by the Dunes is hosted by the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.navarrechamber.com/tunes-by-the-dunes or call 850-939-3267.
Aug. 5, 7 – 9 p.m., Red Moon Travelers
Aug. 12, 7 – 9 p.m., Freeway 98
Aug. 3
Sunset Movie at Windjammers by the Pier
8579 Gulf Blvd. in Navarre.
Watch "Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark" on the big screen at Windjammers by the Pier. The movie stars at 8 p.m. and is free to the public. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own beach blankets and lawn chairs. The lower bar at Windjammers by the Pier will be open with beverage and food specials. No outside alcoholic beverages, dog or glass containers. For more information, visit windjammersonthepier.com or call 850-710-3239.
Aug. 7 and 21
Highway 87 Outdoor Market at Pik-itz
1922 Hwy. 87 in Navarre. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This bi-weekly outdoor market takes place on the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features farm-to-table vendors, arts and crafts and shopping inside Pik-Itz! Art & Antiques. For more information, visit www.pikitz.com or call 850-710-7128.
Aug. 14
Waterfest
Jernigan’s Landing, 5158 Willing St. in Milton.
Visit Jernigan’s Landing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the annual waterslide and bounce house extravaganza with give-a-ways, games, mist stations, food trucks and more. The event is free to attend for children 12 and under. No glass containers or pets allowed. For more information, visit www.miltonfl.org or call 850-983-5400.
Aug. 7 and 21
Clear Bottom Kayak Tours
8739 Gulf Blvd. in Navarre.
Explore and discover the Navarre Beach artificial snorkel reef with 45-minute clear bottom kayak tours beginning at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Tour pricing includes admission to the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center located at 8740 Gulf Blvd., Navarre. The event is organized by the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary. For more information and registration, visit www.navarrebeachmarinesanctuary.org or call 850-939-3267.
Aug. 28
Trash Bash with the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center
Help protect sea turtles and other imperiled species through a citizen science program taking an active role in the war against marine debris. From 8 to 10 a.m., volunteers will collect trash from different areas along the 4.5 miles of Navarre Beach and record data that is forwarded to state and federal agencies. Meet in the main Navarre Beach Parking Lot near the Sand Crab Pavilion. A limited supplies of gloves, buckets and pickers will be available. For more information, visitwww.navarrebeachseaturtles.org or call 850-684-3347.
Events listed are highlights of activities in Santa Rosa County. The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office is not responsible for any changes or cancellations. For more information, visit www.getrelaxing.com or call 850-981-8900.