December 9, 2025

Good morning!

Be sure to check out our online Events Calendar for all of the wonderful holiday festivities happening in our area and don't forget to shop local first for all your holiday gifts!

Register for 2026 Breakfasts & Lunches & Save $$

Register and prepay for our 2026 breakfasts and lunches, and save $40! In 2026, we will have 10 breakfasts and two lunches. If you attend all of them, the total cost is $290. Prepay for the events by Jan. 31, and your total cost will be $250, saving you a total of $40. To register, please call (850) 837-6241 or email mail@DestinChamber.com.

Do You Have a Boss or Coworker Who Goes Above and Beyond?

Celebrate their impact by submitting a nomination for the  Ann Gibson Community Service Award Sponsored by Okaloosa Gas or the Business Person of the Year Sponsored by Trustmark! Nominations close Friday, Dec. 5, and the winners will be recognized at the Jan. 22 Awards Party & Wine Pairing Dinner presented by Trustmark.

Perks of Your Chamber Membership

Affordable Health Insurance for Your Employees

• ACA-Compliant Health Insurance Plan

Savings On Your Email Marketing Program

• Save up to 25% with Constant Contact

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

• Members of the Destin Chamber are eligible for membership with Eglin Federal Credit Union!

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursday, December 11 | 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 Before Hours & Annual Membership Meeting

Friday, January 9 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: TBA

Registration and payment required.

Please join us and our non-profit spotlight Covenant Home Health Care, as the gavel will be passed to our 2026 Chairman of the Board Monica Wallis of Destin Water Users, and our 2026 Board of Directors will be inducted.

Tourism & Hospitality Lunch: Managing Marijuana in the Workplace

Wednesday, January 21 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Registration and payment required.

Please join us for our Tourism & Hospitality Lunch, where we will focus on 'Managing Marijuana in the Workplace' with Robert C. Jackson, Member with Hand Arendall Harrison Sale.

Sponsorship is available!

Higgins Home Repair

Thrive People Services

Wells, Roselieb & Raia Wealth Management, LLC

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

• A Bed 4 Me
• AdvantaClean of the Emerald Coast
• Airport Veterinary Clinic
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida
• Community Bank
• CRC Data Technologies
• Destin Rotary Club
• Five Channels
• Harbor Capital LLC

• Howard Group
• Innovations Financial Credit Union
• Mattie Kelly Arts Center 
• Northwest Florida State College
• Ruby Slipper 
• Ruby Slipper Baytowne Wharf
• Stepping Stones at Roane
• Stepping Stones Early Learning Academy

December 9 - Executive Group by Axen Realty

December 15 - Destin Snowbirds

Ongoing through Thursday, December 11

Douglass Chiropractic Toys for Tots Toy Drive

Ongoing through Monday, January 5

Winter WonderIsland at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Ongoing through Tuesday, December 9

Oscar Heyman Holiday Pop-Up Event

Tuesday, December 9 - Wednesday, December 10

Destin Chamber Hosting Online Campaign School & Community Leadership Training

Tuesday, December 9

Caregiver Support Group

Executive Group by Axen Realty Ribbon Cutting

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

Village of Baytowne Wharf's Nights of Lights

Mattie Kelly Arts Center Presents Dance to the Holidays

Wednesday, December 10

One Okaloosa EDC Hosts Free Webinar: Thinking Habits that Elevate Your Leadership

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Offers Brush & Breath-Meditative Watercolors

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

The Village of Baytowne Wharf's Wednesday Night Concert Series | Holiday Edition

Visits with Santa at Baytowne Wharf

Thursday, December 11

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

Cookie Crawl: Crumbs of Joy

Merry & Bright Bash

Village of Baytowne Wharf's Nights of Lights

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

Friday, December 12

Photos with Santa

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

RESCHEDULED! The Corner Destin - Pick out your tree - Christmas kickoff

The Village of Baytowne Wharf's Grinchmas

Village of Baytowne Wharf's Nights of Lights

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Live Music at Hotel Effie's Lobby Bar

Saturday, December 13 - Sunday, December 14

Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents "A Christmas Carol"

Saturday, December 13

Photos with Santa

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

Holiday Market at Pelican Adventures Benefitting Children In Crisis

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

City of Destin Christmas Parade

Billy Claus & the LuLuBelles at LuLu's Destin

Okaloosa Arts Alliance Holiday Arts Gallery

A Nutcracker Holiday Afternoon at Ovide

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

The Village of Baytowne Wharf's Tuba Christmas

Village of Baytowne Wharf's Nights of Lights

Live Music at Hotel Effie's Lobby Bar

Holiday Pops Spectacular

Sunday, December 14

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

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Holly Jolly at the Harbor

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

Sinfonia Youth Orchestra Winter Concert

Sunday Supper at Hotel Effie's Ovide

39th Annual Holiday on the Harbor Lighted Boat Parade

Village of Baytowne Wharf's Nights of Lights

Monday, December 15

Destin Snowbirds Roost Ribbon Cutting

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

Okaloosa County’s State Legislative Delegation Meeting

Village of Baytowne Wharf's Nights of Lights

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.

Village Baptist Church Offers Christmas Break Camp

Jackacudas Seafood | Sushi 2025-26 Winter Early Dining Menu

Cultural Arts Alliance Of Walton County Awards Emerald Coast Theatre Company With $5,000 Arts For All Grant

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