by Kerri Parker | Dec 18, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Walton & Beyond
When the holiday season arrives, DeFuniak Springs comes alive like nowhere else in Northwest Florida. Its historic downtown, spring-fed lake, and Victorian architecture become the backdrop for a twinkling winter wonderland that draws families, friends, and travelers from across the region. But don’t just take our word for it—locals who have loved this town for years share why Christmas here feels truly magical. From horse-drawn carriage rides to festive markets and dazzling light displays, their voices guide you through the ultimate roadmap to holiday cheer in Walton County.
by Kerri Parker | Dec 3, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, Culinary Scene, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Walton & Beyond
There’s a moment — just as the sun slips behind historic buildings and mature trees — when Lake DeFuniak becomes a mirror. The century-old homes that curve around its shore soften into silhouette, and then suddenly, with the flick of a switch, Christmas Reflections comes to life. Millions of twinkling lights ripple across the water of one of only two nearly perfect spring-fed lakes in the world.
by Kerri Parker | Nov 9, 2025 | Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Veterans Day is a time to honor and reflect on the sacrifices made by those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces across generations. From the battlefields of World War II to the jungles of Vietnam, the deserts of the Middle East, and the more recent deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq, each era of service holds unique stories of resilience, dedication, and sacrifice.
by Kerri Parker | Oct 26, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Walton & Beyond
There’s something about the way sunlight drapes itself across the still waters of Twin Lakes Camp Resort—a kind of quiet invitation to slow down, breathe deep, and remember what it means to belong outdoors. On Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., everyone is invited to gather at this lakeside gem for a day that captures everything good about small-town generosity and Southern tradition.
by Kerri Parker | Oct 19, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, Culinary Scene, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Walton & Beyond
Once a month, Grammy-winning talent steps onto the historic Chautauqua Theater stage in DeFuniak Springs—and it’s only $20 to get in.
It’s called Tim Jackson’s Storytellers Tour, and it’s changing what Friday nights look like in Walton County.
by Kerri Parker | Oct 13, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, Events, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
There’s a little magic that happens when a town decides to throw open its doors and celebrate itself—and Freeport Night Out has that magic in spades. Last year, the green hummed with laughter, music, and the unmistakable feeling that something special was happening. This year, the Freeport Merchants Association is teaming up again with The Windmills at Hammock Bay and Props Brewery to make sure November 1 is a night to remember.
