Events! Get your FUN on!

Love nature and allm things green! Come celebrate with the Crestview Citizens Advisory Council on Friday, April 29, at 5:30pm for an Arbor Day observance with tree planting at McMahon Center! The event is FREE for the community as we gather together to maintain native tree species and replant original tree species that have been on decline over the years. County agents will be present during the event to educate visitors about the various local species as well as be your guide around the center’s arboretum & on-site museum. McMahon Center is super close to Bel Aire Terrace at 130

Tomorrow April 16th, starting at 9:15am. The Egg Hunt Extravaganza will kick off at Twin Hill Park on the small soccer field, with the 0-3 year age group. then at 10:15am the egg hunt will move to the football field for ages 4-6 as well as ages 7-12. With over 20,000 eggs, you won’t want to miss this year’s Easter Egg Hunt! Twin Hills park is Crestview’s lovely duck pond and outdoor recreational area! located at 100 N Hathaway St. Crestview, FL!

Time: Saturday April 23rd, 2022Address: 364 Hugh Adams Rd, Defuniak Springs FL. The Summer Festival is back!  A great day of fun in the sun. They will have over 50 art and craft vendors set up on the grounds for all your shopping needs. Food trucks will be available for tasty treats. Live music will be performed for your entertainment. Free outdoor wine tastings will be available in the parking lot along with wine slushies, wine by the glass, as well as individual bottles and cases of wine available for purchase! This event is family friendly with non-alcoholic beverages available

Did you know that the first European to visit Florida was Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon who arrived in 1513? He was searching for the legendary Fountain of Youth! Did you also know that Destin Harbor hosts a real full sized Spanish galleon looking for their own treasure?! Now you can come aboard! Buccaneer Pirate Cruise sets sail 3-4 times each day all year long on thrilling, merry adventures! Join Captain Cannonball and his scallywags for a time on the salty main for song, dance, sword fights and more! The Buccaneer sets sail from 100 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541(That’s about

We are so fortunate to live near the coast! With good reason, it becomes a hot spot for tourists during times like this years upcoming spring break, but we get it all year long! In honor of Spring break 2022, the Destin-FWB commerce team have teamed up with ecScience in opening up their center throughout the break period. the Science Center is located at:  31 SW Memorial Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (That’s about 40min from Bel Aire Terrace!) There is fun for the whole family with hands on activities, creature features and more! According to their website they

If you’ve never heard of Tim Hawkins, then boy do we have a show for you! Come experience a night full of laughs and fun during Tim’s first full since 2019. An evening full of stories designed to bring people together! Tickets are on sale at https://www.awakeningevents.com/timhawkinsSaturday, May 28, 20227:00 PMVillage Baptist Church (map) Doors open at 6:00p *Picture Provided by awakeningevents.com*

February, the very name is associated with misty skies, the color red, and romantic ambiance! With Valentines day is quickly approaching, we want to highlight a special business in the area that delivers quality AND actually delivers to your door! How ’bout that?! “Friendly Florist” is located in Crestview at 586 N Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.and offer fresh, seasonal bouquets that come in a variety of vessels from decorative buckets, vases, and more! You can also visit their website to pick your set. Just remember that certain flowers and not always available so we definitely recommend going in during

Crestview Continues to grow and grow each month, with new faces and establishments to grace it’s streets with. It’s no secret that Crestview is where many local businesses come to get their start-up and end up becoming such a hit, you never want them to leave! Today, we want to highlight one of Crestview’s newest eateries: “Taco’s Way” is located on 252 N Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536 And is quickly becoming the no.1 stop for Mexican street cuisine. Here you may enjoy a variety of authentic dishes such as carnitas, carne asada, tripas and lengua! Each fitting neatly into

Here in our little neck of the woods in Crestview, Florida, we love the outdoors! Crestview is located near one of the largest state parks in the northwest: Blackwater River State Park! If you love the outdoors as much as we do, then you have to check out the app “Alltrails.” Alltrails will give you a comprehensive lift of hiking trails, looks, parks, and camp grounds to setup shop and adventure. Weather it is planned or on a whim, every outdoorsman/woman must have this app on their phone. NOTE: Some contents are paid to access but the app is free

Rebirth Brass Band is coming to Lucille’s Music Hall on Saturday, Jan. 8th with special guests Corey Mack & Stuart Redd! For almost 4 decades, the Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band has been “stunning” fans with a fiery live show and a rich musical catalog. Their trademark sound pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while weaving a tapestry that combines elements of jazz, funk, soul, R&B and the sounds from the streets they grew up on. From their legendary 25+ year run of Tuesday nights at the Maple Leaf to stages all over the world, Rebirth is the

Coming to Pensacola this Saturday, December 11th will be the COX Pensacola Christmas Parade Located in Downtown Pensacola! Come and join the fun beginning at 5:15pm. The parade will feature well over 100 entries, 6000 participants and pays tribute to the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels. Local high school bands from Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties and New Orleans will also be participating! The event is also televised live on WKRG-TV5 (CBS) from 5:30 until 7pm. Also the entire parade is streamed on WKRG.com

It is almost time for our annual pet photo shoot at Bel Aire Terrace! The shoot will take place Saturday, December 18th at our very own clubhouse! There are only TWELVE spots available for this day for the hours of 10am – 4pm. Participation cost is $50! – Cash or Check made payable to the photographer, Ms. Shelby Smidt All participants will receive an online photo gallery where you will be able to download your photos with the print release! Your pets will receive a goody bag for being the best models ever! Call us to reserve your spot! –

We are big metal fans! (no, not that kind). That’s right! We are talking about the Florida Artists Blacksmith Association! Come see local Blacksmiths in Action. They are bringing their steel and forges out to the Timbercreek Distillery and will be demonstrating how they do what they do. There will be a Blacksmithing competition as well to see who can make the best designs. The distillery will have cocktails, pizza, and Axe throwing as well. Come out and have some fun with us and the Blacksmiths and support your local artists. 

Get your calendars marked in advance! November 26th – the day after Thanksgiving – will mark the first weekend of the Destin Commons Jolly Jubilee; started at 5pm!What is this jubilee, you ask? Jolly Jubilee is a series of holiday happenings that take place at the center from Nov 26th through Christmas. With a 50′ Christmas tree as an anchor, The commons team create the premier holiday atmosphere with ten large reindeer topiary shrubs, multiple Christmas trees, Christmas carolers, and live performances! You won’t want to miss these holiday happenings. Every Friday & Saturday from 5pm-7pm Starting November 26 ’til

Having a bit of issues with your doggie on your usual walks? Come and have a lovely day at the park. Bring your toughest puller, lunger, jumper and all around naughty walker and let’s change that! Infinity Pets & Company LLC will be hosting our popular loose leash walking seminar to the public. We are proud to say that people stumble in, but walk out walking right! We will be working on loose leash walking and relationship building skills with our dogs. The location is at a beautiful park surrounded by real life distractions. Seminar is $5 for those that

Tomorrow on Tuesday, November 9th @ 6 PM, Crestview’s Local gastropub will be holding an evening with painting and drinking! The sample painting is inspired by a famous work of Claude Monet! Cost is 35$ and all supplies, plus a drink, are included. Come out and grab a brush and enjoy a brew. Address: 5206 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL.

Calling all work trucks! When: November 13th, 2021 from 10AM – 12PM Where: Crestview Public Library Touch a Truck is for every kid who ever played in the sandbox! All trucks will need to be in place no later than 9:30AM! Please contact Ginny or Heather at 850-682-4432 to let them know you’re coming! Come see the trucks up close in the side parking lot at the Crestview Public Library! Registration is not required for this is a free event welcoming ALL ages! Click the link below for more details! https://www.facebook.com/events/287139716747313/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_top_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Join Willingham Seafood for another much needed Shrimp boil with entertainment by Rob Romans (6-9)! Willingham will be providing plates for $13 that include 1/2 lb. shrimp, corn, potatoes and sausage. Or $10 for 1 lb. of just shrimp. Address: 1400 E John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL 32578 Time: Friday @5pm – 9pm

Grub on! This Saturday at 6pm, A fundraiser to benefit Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra The New Cahoots will be the entertainment and Cafe Rico will be hosting a Pig Roast all day with $11 platters! Address: 1400 E John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL 32578

Want some good ol’ fashioned grub and music? Our beloved Hub City Smokehouse & Grill will be hosting Jerry Byrd Under the tent/outside seating area! Tomorrow, October 28th, at 5pm CDT. Address: 168 S Main St, Crestview, FL 32536

This Saturday, a very unique event is happening at Timber Creek Distillery! Come bridge the gap between spooky & jolly! Halloween drinks & festive treats are making their way to Timber Creek like Witches Brew Punch, Pumpkin Apple Pizza, and Pumpkin Eggnog! If you’re looking to start your holiday shopping, don’t forget they have case specials – Buy 5, Get one Free. (see below for event refreshment prices) Address: 6451 Lake Ella Rd, Crestview, FL 32539 Distillery Tour – $10Cocktails – $5 and $10Pizza – $20Corn hole – FREEAxe Throwing – $15/person

Crestview is loaded with local businesses and as such, we wanted to take the opportunity in this post to highlight our latest caffeine curators: Little Haven Coffee. Little haven can be found on 697 N Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32539 This corner café on wheels serves up your favorite expresso beverages while adding some unique twists to them! Enjoy their signature drink: The Haven which is a White Mocha with caramel and coconut! Enjoy this hot or iced along with their specialty super fruit smoothies and frappe’s! You will love the variety, the taste and their staff which are friendly