Our full list of things to do in December in Destin Florida is here, to help you plan your month! Holiday parties, visits from Santa, ice skating, and so many more activities. Our list of activities changes so be sure to check back!
Things To Do In December
December Events Every Day:
Baytowne On Ice | All Month Long | Baytowne Wharf
Christmas Cruise with Captain Santa | 6pm | Destin Pontoon
Dec 1
Holidays at the Henderson Kick Off | 5pm | Henderson Beach Resort
Photos with Santa | 5pm | Henderson Beach Resort
Christmas Tree Lighting | 6pm | Destin Community Center
Trivia | 7pm | Lucille’s Kitchen
Bachata / Zouk Classes | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Latin Dance Lessons | 7pm | The Block FWB
Open Comedy Night | 9pm | Enlightened Studios
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
Dec 2
S’mores with Santa | 5:30pm | American Legion
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
Photos with Santa | 5pm | Henderson Beach Resort
Locals on the Harbor (Free Beer Fundraiser) | 5:30pm | Boathouse Oyster Bar
Ice Skating Extravaganza | 6pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Trivia | 6pm | Chippers BBQ
Karaoke | 7pm | Destin American Legion
Eli Young Band | 8pm | Lucille’s Music Hall
Latin Dancing | 9pm | Bric a Brac
Dec 3
Famers Market | 8am-1pm | FWB Landing
Jingle Bell Jog | 8am | The Island Resort FWB
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Cookies with Santa & Buddy the Elf | 9am | Destin Gift Garden
Charlie Brown Christmas: Live | 9:30am | Emerald Coast Theatre Company
Beachy Little Christmas | 12pm | The Island Resort FWB
Visits with Santa | 1pm-4pm | Harborwalk Village
Holiday on the Harbor – Sounds of the Season | 1pm-4pm | Harborwalk Village
Santa Paws | 1pm | Harborwalk Village
Grimp, Grudge, Grouch | 3pm | Crab Trap – FWB
Photos with Santa | 5pm | Henderson Beach Resort
Agents Got Talent | 5pm | Club LA
12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl | 6pm |Harborwalk Village
Dec 4
Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Crab Trap Destin
Sunday Breakfast | 8:15am | Destin American Legion
Visits with Santa | 1pm-4pm | Harborwalk Village
Bottle Engraving Event | 4pm-8pm | SkyBar Destin
Tuba Christmas | 5pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Dec 5
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Bingo Night | 6pm | Destin American Legion
FWB Christmas Parade | 6:30pm | Fort Walton Beach Downtown
Dec 6
Chamber YP Ugly Sweater | 5pm | Third Planet Brewing
Music Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Destin
Trivia | 7pm | Beach Camp Brewpub
Salsa Lessons | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Trivia | 7pm | World of Beer
Rock’n Bingo Night | 7pm | Landsharks Pizza
Bachata Lessons | 8pm | Enlightened Studios
Dec 7
12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Holiday Concert Series & Visits with Santa | 6pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Dec 8
Photos with Santa | 5pm | Henderson Beach Resort
Sip n Shop | 5pm | Wild Flier
Bike Night for Veterans | 5pm | Beach Camp Brewpub
Holiday Cocktail Workshop & Charcuterie | 5:30pm | Blue Magnolia Studio
Trivia | 6pm | FatBoys Destin
Trivia | 7pm | Lucille’s Kitchen
Bachata / Zouk Classes | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Latin Dance Lessons | 7pm | The Block FWB
Open Comedy Night | 9pm | Enlightened Studios
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
Dec 9
S’mores with Santa | 5:30pm | American Legion
12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
Visit Santa & Carolers | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
Trivia | 6pm | Chippers BBQ
Karaoke | 7pm | Destin American Legion
Latin Dancing | 9pm | Bric a Brac
Dec 10
Breakfast With Santa | 8am-11am | Aegean Shalimar
Famers Market | 8am-1pm | FWB Landing
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Breakfast with Santa | 9am | Henderson Beach Resort
Elf on the Shelf Christmas Parade | 10am | Destin
Mistletoe Market | 11am-6pm | Harborwalk Village
Visits with Santa | 1pm-4pm | Harborwalk Village
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
Visit Santa & Carolers | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
Photos with Santa | 5pm | Henderson Beach Resort
12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Dec 11
Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Crab Trap Destin
Breakfast With Santa | 8am | Emerald Grande
Sunday Breakfast | 8:15am | Destin American Legion
Mistletoe Market | 11am-6pm | Harborwalk Village
Visits with Santa | 1pm-4pm | Harborwalk Village
Billy Claus & the LuLu Belles | 1pm-3pm | Lulus Destin
Dock The Halls Fundraiser | 2pm | Boathouse Oyster Bar
Champagne & Sparkling Wine Walkabout | 2pm | Wine Bar – Destin
Holiday on the Harbor – Ballet Performance | 4:30pm | Harborwalk Village
Photos with Santa | 5pm | Henderson Beach Resort
Destin Boat Parade | 6pm | Destin Harbor
Fireworks | Immediately following the Boat Parade | Destin Harbor
Dec 12
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Bingo Night | 6pm | Destin American Legion
Dec 13
Music Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Destin
Salsa Lessons | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Trivia | 7pm | Beach Camp Brewpub
Trivia | 7pm | World of Beer
Rock’n Bingo Night | 7pm | Landsharks Pizza
Bachata Lessons | 8pm | Enlightened Studios
Dec 14
12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Holiday Concert Series & Visits with Santa | 6pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Dec 15
Photos with Santa | 5pm | Henderson Beach Resort
Trivia | 6pm | FatBoys Destin
Trivia | 7pm | Lucille’s Kitchen
Bachata / Zouk Classes | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Latin Dance Lessons | 7pm | The Block FWB
Open Comedy Night | 9pm | Enlightened Studios
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
Dec 16
Photos with Santa | 5pm | Henderson Beach Resort
S’mores with Santa | 5:30pm | American Legion
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
Visit Santa & Carolers | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
Outdoor Movie Night: Grinch | 5pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Trivia | 6pm | Chippers BBQ
12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Karaoke | 7pm | Destin American Legion
Latin Dancing | 9pm | Bric a Brac
Dec 17
Breakfast With Santa | 8am | Emerald Grande
Famers Market | 8am-1pm | FWB Landing
Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Santa Days | 12pm-3pm | Pecan Jacks Destin
Santa Paws | 12pm | Destin Hooters
The Grump | 12pm-4pm | The Island Resort FWB
Visits with Santa | 1pm-4pm | Harborwalk Village
Grayt Santa Pub Crawl | 3pm | Grayton Beach
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
Visit Santa & Carolers | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
Photos with Santa | 5pm | Henderson Beach Resort
12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Dec 18
Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Crab Trap Destin
Breakfast With Santa | 8am | Emerald Grande
Sunday Breakfast | 8:15am | Destin American Legion
The Grump | 12pm-4pm | The Island Resort FWB
Santa Send-Off | 1pm | Harborwalk Village
Photos with Santa | 5pm | Henderson Beach Resort
Holiday on the Harbor – Chanukah | 5:30pm | Harborwalk Village
Dec 19
Breakfast With Santa | 8am | Emerald Grande
Hilton Holidays – Gingerbread Welcome | 2pm | Hilton Sandestin
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Bingo Night | 6pm | Destin American Legion
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
Visit Santa & Carolers | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
Dec 20
Hilton Holidays – Indoor Pool Winter Wonderland | 12pm | Hilton Sandestin
Mingle & Jingle Holiday Party | 5pm | Maxine Orange Studio
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
Visit Santa & Carolers | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
Music Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Destin
Salsa Lessons | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Trivia | 7pm | Beach Camp Brewpub
Trivia | 7pm | World of Beer
Rock’n Bingo Night | 7pm | Landsharks Pizza
Bachata Lessons | 8pm | Enlightened Studios
Dec 21
Holiday Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Hilton Holidays – Cocktail Making Class | 12pm | Hilton Sandestin
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
Visit Santa & Carolers | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Holiday Concert Series & Visits with Santa | 6pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Dec 22
Hilton Holidays – Cookie Decorating | 12pm | Hilton Sandestin
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
Visit Santa & Carolers | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
Christmas Trivia Night | 6pm | Enlightened Studios
Trivia | 6pm | FatBoys Destin
Trivia | 7pm | Lucille’s Kitchen
Bachata / Zouk Classes | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Latin Dance Lessons | 7pm | The Block FWB
Open Comedy Night | 9pm | Enlightened Studios
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
Dec 23
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
S’mores with Santa | 5:30pm | American Legion
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Singo | 5pm | Fish House – The Island FWB
Visit Santa & Carolers | 5pm-8pm | Grand Boulevard
Trivia | 6pm | Chippers BBQ
Karaoke | 7pm | Destin American Legion
Latin Dancing | 9pm | Bric a Brac
Dec 24
Famers Market | 8am-1pm | FWB Landing
Holiday Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Jolly Jubilee | 10am | Destin Commons
Brunch with Santa | 11am-2pm | The Gulf Restaurant
Christmas Eve Dinner | 5pm | Vintij
Christmas Dinner | 5pm | Ovide at Hotel Effie
Primrose Christmas Eve Dinner | 5pm | The Henderson Resort
Dec 25
Christmas Day Brunch | 10am | The Henderson
Christmas Drinks | 3pm | The Red Door Saloon
Christmas Dinner | 5pm | Ovide at Hotel Effie
Dec 26
Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Bingo Night | 6pm | Destin American Legion
Touchdown Squares – Monday Night Football | 7pm | The Island Resort
Dec 27
Music Bingo | 6pm | Fatboys Destin
Trivia | 6pm | Fish House – The Island Resort
Salsa Lessons | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Trivia | 7pm | World of Beer
Trivia | 7pm | Beach Camp Brewpub
Rock’n Bingo Night | 7pm | Landsharks Pizza
Bachata Lessons | 8pm | Enlightened Studios
Dec 28
Holiday Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Dec 29
Trivia | 6pm | FatBoys Destin
Trivia | 7pm | Lucille’s Kitchen
Bachata / Zouk Classes | 7pm | Enlightened Studios
Latin Dance Lessons | 7pm | The Block FWB
Open Comedy Night | 9pm | Enlightened Studios
Ladies Night | 10pm | McGuires Destin
Dec 30
Singo | 5pm | Fish House – The Island FWB
S’mores with Santa | 5:30pm | American Legion
12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille
Trivia | 6pm | Chippers BBQ
Karaoke | 7pm | Destin American Legion
Latin Dancing | 9pm | Bric a Brac
Dec 31
Famers Market | 8am-1pm | FWB Landing
Holiday Famers Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard
Noon Year’s Eve – Family Friendly | 12pm | Lulus Destin
Noon Year’s Eve – Family Friendly | 12pm | Fort Sk8 Fort Walton Beach
New Year’s Eve Party | 5pm | Harborwalk Village
New Year’s Eve Dinner | 5pm | Emerald Grande
New Year’s Eve Party | 5pm | Props Brewery Niceville
New Year’s Eve Reveillon Dinner | 5pm | Soleil Destin
New Year’s Eve Dinner | 5pm | Bitterroot
Rockin’ NYE Spectacular | 5pm | Hotel Effie
NYE Party | 5pm | SkyBar Destin
NYE Dinner | 5pm | The Henderson Resort
Baytowne Countdown | 6pm | Village of Baytowne Wharf
SunQuest Cruises’ NYE Cruise | 8pm | Solaris Yacht
Fireworks | 8pm & 12am | Harborwalk Village
New Years Eve Night Party | 9pm | Commelfo Restaurant
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