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October 21, 2025

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Join us this Thursday, Oct. 23, for the 5th Annual Progressive Business After Hours at Regatta Commons! Guests will stroll through the Regatta Commons Office Park, visiting participating businesses, including Farrow Contracting, Inc.; GameDay Men's Health-Destin; Krueger, Fosdyck, Brown, McCall & Associates; Matthews & Matthews LLP; and Stepping Stones at Roane.


Each stop offers delicious food, refreshing beverages, networking, and warm hospitality from our Regatta Commons neighbors. Register here!

United Way Emerald Coast

Bourbon at the Bay Sponsorships Available & Tickets Now on Sale

Save the date! On Nov. 20, kick off your holiday season – and shopping – with the 13th Annual Bourbon at the Bay Presented by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale! Sample bourbon, tequila, and champagne; bid on your choice of gifts, trips, and more in the silent auction; and try your luck in the wine pull.


Purchase your tickets now! We are also seeking silent auction donations.

MKAF October 2025

Perks of Your Chamber Membership


Affordable Health Insurance for Your Employees


Savings On Your Email Marketing Program


Save $ On Office Supplies

  • You now have access to savings on everything your business relies on with ODP Business Solutions (Office Depot® OfficeMax®). Register today for your no-cost business account with ODP Business Solutions or use this card to save in-store.


Enjoy Credit Union Membership

A Superior Mechanical
Shop Talk Thursdays

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursday, October 23 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.


Florida SBDC at UWF Business Consultant Kevin Oster will be available for impromptu meetings assisting with business challenges or opportunities. These meetings are confidential and at no cost to you. No appointment is required; however, you are welcome to email KOster@uwf.edu if you would like to schedule one.

Business After Hours

Progressive Business After Hours at Regatta Commons

Thursday, October 23 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: Regatta Commons Office Park

Registration and payment required. 

 

Join us and our Regatta Commons neighbors for our 5th Annual Progressive Business After Hours! Participating businesses include Farrow Contracting, Inc.; GameDay Men's Health-Destin; Krueger, Fosdyck, Brown, McCall & Associates; Matthews & Matthews LLP; and Stepping Stones at Roane.


Military Affairs Council

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, November 5 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.


Anyone with an interest in the military is invited to attend.

BusinessBeforeHours

Business Before Hours Sponsored by Eglin Federal Credit Union

Friday, November 14 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer

Registration and payment required.

 

Please join us for a delicious breakfast overlooking the Destin Harbor with sponsor Eglin Federal Credit Union and non-profit spotlight DEFENSEWERX.

Tourism & Hospitality

Tourism & Hospitality Lunch Sponsored by Warren Averett: Exceptional Hospitality in the Service Industry

Wednesday, November 19 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Registration and payment required.

 

Local author Bruce Craul will lead a conversation on 'Exceptional Hospitality in the Service Industry.' 

Healing Hoof Steps

Henderson Park Inn

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

October 21 - Century 21 AllPoints Realty


October 28 - Southern Vacation Rentals

Community Events

Wednesday, October 1 - Friday, October 31

Destin Fishing Rodeo


Tuesday, October 21

Century 21 AllPoints Realty Ribbon Cutting

United Way Emerald Coast's BOOzy Bookfair


Wednesday, October 22

Florida SBDC at UWF Presents "A Roadmap to Small Business Funding"

Ladies Leadership Luncheon

City of Destin Open House

Courageous Conversations with Tarra Wixom, Owner of Pink Coyote Dessert Co.

The Village of Baytowne Wharf's Wednesday Night Concert Series

Free Performance: The United States Army Field Band's Jazz Ambassadors


Thursday, October 23 - Sunday, November 2

Tennessee Williams’ Enduring Drama The Glass Menagerie Takes The Stage At Emerald Coast Theatre Company


Thursday, October 23

Okaloosa County Celebrates Grand Opening of Bridge-to-Bridge Multi-Use Path

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Destin Chamber's Progressive Business After Hours at Regatta Commons

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation's Arty Kick-Off Party

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe


Friday, October 24

HSU Pub Friday

Movies on The Lawn : Fall Edition

Destin Commons’ Halloween Haunt

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Live Music at Hotel Effie's Lobby Bar


Saturday, October 25 - Sunday, October 26

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation's Festival of the Arts

GulfScarium 2025



Saturday, October 25

Fenner Ride 2025 Presented by Flora McConnell Hammond & Carolyn McConnell Reeder

Weekend Morning Rooftop Poolside Pilates at Hotel Effie's Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Mattie Kelly Arts Center Presents Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Opening Classics: The Hero Within

Live Music at Hotel Effie's Lobby Bar


Sunday, October 26

Weekend Morning Rooftop Poolside Pilates at Hotel Effie's Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

5th Annual BrunchFest Benefiting Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast

Sunday Supper at Hotel Effie's Ovide


Monday, October 27

Destin's 25th Annual Fall Fest

Destin's Halloween Costume Contest


If you would like your event listed here, please submit it to the Events Calendar at DestinChamber.com. Be sure to include your company name, as we only publish events of Destin Chamber members.

Sponsorships & Tickets Available for Advanced Sacred Hope Academy's Grand Masquerade Gala


Testu & Taylor Offers 2025 Federal Tax Update and IRS Practice & Procedures, Opportunity to Earn Up to 8 CPE Credits


Celebrate the Season in Unforgettable Style at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Destin


Okaloosa County School District and Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office Partner for Angel Tree Program to Support Students in Need This Christmas


Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation Announces 5th Annual BBQ & Bingo Fundraiser


Okaloosa County School District Unveils 2024–2025 Annual Report


Newman-Dailey Resort Properties Voted 2025 Best Property Management Group and Best Vacation Rental Services Company by the Readers of Emerald Coast Magazine


Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Announces 30th Anniversary of Concerts in the Village Series


Okaloosa County Applauds State’s Investment in Preserving Destin’s Waterfront for Public Use


Hello Frances Podcast: Why We Support the Arts


Senior Director of Design Janae Erickson to Illustrate Live at Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Arty Kickoff Party


Read the October 2025 Issue of Destin Life


Support Food for Thought This Holiday Season


Eglin Federal Credit Union Celebrates Habitat for Humanity Okaloosa Home Dedications


Eglin Federal Credit Union Recognizes PAL & Title Supervisor Lela Corlew for 25 Years of Service


Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Presents 30th Annual Festival of the Arts Celebrating Art, Music, Food and Family Fun


Gulfarium CARE Center Releases Three Rehabilitated Sea Turtles at Henderson Beach State Park


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