Weekly Wave

October 21, 2025

Good morning!

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!

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.

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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.

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 (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.

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 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

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

October 21 - Century 21 AllPoints Realty

October 28 - Southern Vacation Rentals

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.