May Events in Santa Rosa County

Bands on the Blackwater Spring Concert Series

Fridays, 7 - 9 p.m.

5158 Willing St., Milton, FL

Bands on the Blackwater is a free outdoor concert series held on Friday nights in downtown Milton. Pull up your boat or bring a lawn chair and relax while listening to great live music! For more info, visit facebook.com/BandsOnTheBlackwateror call the City of Milton at 850-983-5400.

May Concert Dates

• May 3 - Bone Dry Band
• May 10 - Lex and the Luthors
• May 17 - Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast
• May 24 - The Flavors
• May 31 - Crosstown Band

The Market of Milton

Thursdays. 5 - 8 p.m.

5158 Willing St., Downtown Milton

The Market of Milton is hosted every Thursday evening at Jernigan's Landing in downtown Milton from 5 - 8 p.m. Eat and shop local at the fun-filled market featuring local farmers, arts & crafts vendors, bakers and more!

Navarre Beach Camping Resort

9201 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre, FL

Weekly Events Open To The Public

Yoga: Tuesday at 6 p.m. $10 cash only

Line Dancing Lessons: Thursdays at 6 p.m. $6 cash only

Card Bingo:Fridays at 6 p.m. $8 cash only

Trivia Night:Saturdays at 6 p.m. $5 cash only

All activities and events require registration in advance with the office for entry instructions. Call 850-939-2188 or email [email protected].

Holley Hill Pottery and Art Studio Kiln Openings

Tuesdays - Saturdays | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

7507 Buckeye Dr., Navarre, FL

Holley Hill Pottery has been making pottery in Santa Rosa County for over 40 years. The artists of this local institution capture the lifestyle, scenery and sea life of the Gulf Coast using local clays and their own glaze formulas. Join Brenda, Marty and Jason as they fire and unload the large anagama kiln throughout the winter season. Their ceramics gallery is also open for tours and purchases. For more information visit holleyhillpottery.com, call 850-939-2744 or email [email protected].

Live Music at Juana's Pagodas

Every Friday and Saturday | 8 p.m. - midnight

1451 Navarre Beach Cswy. Navarre Beach, FL

Join the Juana's crew every weekend in May for live music on the deck! Admission is free.

Click Here to view the artist schedule.

Live Music at Andy D's on Navarre Beach

Weekly (days and times vary)

8649 Gulf Blvd., Navarre, FL

Enjoy live music from local and regional talent on the deck at Andy D's. Check the current schedule at facebook.com/andydsnavarrebeach.

Highway 87 Market at Sand Dollar Plaza

May 4 & 18 | 9 a.m.

1900 Hwy. 87, Navarre, FL

Highway 87 Market is an outdoor market, held on the first and third Saturday of each month, across multiple venues. Enjoy a wide variety of booths offering food items, art, decor, and more. Additionally, the merchants of Sand Dollar Plaza will be featuring various products and specials, as they do each week for Sand Dollar Saturday.

Interested in booth space? Email us at [email protected].

Highway 87 Outdoor Market at Pik-itz

May 4 & 18 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

1922 Hwy. 87, Navarre, FL

This monthly outdoor market takes place on the first and third Saturday of each month. Farm to Table vendors are available along with various arts and crafts. Don't miss out on shopping inside Pik-itz! For more info, visit pikitz.comor call 850-710-7128.

Star Wars Day at the Twist

Sat., May 4 | 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

1816 Prado St., Navarre, FL

In a galaxy far, far away....an ice cream shop celebrated with a one-day-only specialty-themed menu.... Join us at The Twist as we celebrate Star Wars Day on Sat., May 4th! We'll be celebrating all day, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Come in your best Star Wars costume or attire and enjoy specialty-themed menu items, available for one day only! Plus discounts throughout the day for dressing up. Just say "May the force be with you", before paying, to receive 10% off your order for dressing up or wearing any Star Wars apparel. The full-themed menu will be announced leading up to the big event. So make sure you are following the event page, as well as our social media pages, so you don't miss out!

12th Annual Autism OdySea

Sat., May 4 |9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

8638 Blue Heron Ct., Navarre Beach, FL

Join the fun! Our 11th annual Autism OdysSea is scheduled for Sat., May 4. Autism OdysSea is a fun-filled day at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station exclusively for families with adults or children with special needs. It's a one-of-a-kind experience, with sea-themed activities that include touch tanks, sensory stations, crafts, kayaking, fishing, and animal encounters. This event is for families with special needs children. Pre-registration is required. Register online.

Springfest

Sat., May 4 | 2 - 8 p.m.

Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Dr., Gulf Breeze, FL

Live entertainment, laser tag, bounce houses, archery, animal exhibits, over 100 vendors, fireworks and more. Free entry.

Star Wars Movie Night at Whitecaps!

Sat., May 4 | 5 - 9 p.m.

Springhill Suites, 8375 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach, FL

May the fourth be with you! Come watch Star Wars at Whitecaps, located inside Springhill Suites on Navarre Beach.

Team Trivia at St. Michael's Brewing Co.

Sat., May 5 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

2199 Hwy. 87, Navarre, FL

Join us on the first Sunday of every month at St. Michael's Brewing CO for TEAM TRIVIA! Come on out and show us your smarts to win fabulous prizes! The fun starts at 4:30 p.m. so bring some friends and make a night of it! Visit our website at www.TeamTrivia.comto check the answer of the night!

West Florida Railroad Museum Spring Festival

Sat., May 11 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

5003 Henry St., Milton, FL

All aboard for the Spring festival at the West Florida Railroad Museum. There will be museum tours, children's train rides and fun activities throughout the day. Food will be available for purchase from Snowbiz Shaved Ice, Kips Dogs and Waffle Boutique.

3rd Annual Navarre Beach Paddle Classic

Sat., May 18 | 8 a.m.

Navarre Beach Marine Park, 8739 Gulf Blvd., Navarre, FL

The 3rd Annual Navarre Paddle Classic Sponsored by Navarre Beach Yoga Studio

will be held at the Navarre Beach Marine Park on the Santa Rosa Sound to benefit the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center. Learn more about Navarre Beach Yoga Studio at navarrebeachyoga.comand the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center at navarrebeachseaturtles.org. Click here to register.

Heroes on the Water

-An event for Active Duty and Retired Military, 1st Responders and their families.

Sat., May 25 | 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Navarre Park, 8513 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre, FL

Join us for a day of camaraderie and fellowship as we host our active duty and retired military, our first responders and their families for a day of kayaking/kayak fishing and some lunch… All on us! Families can participate in a fun-filled day with activities, music, food and prizes.

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.comor call 850-981-8900. If your business/organization would like to have events added to future lists as well as to the Tourist Development Office events calendar, email [email protected].

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