December 16, 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!

Please note that our office will be closed from Dec. 24 - Jan. 4. We hope you have a wonderful celebration with family and friends, and we look forward to working with you in 2026!

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.

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 18 | 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: Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village

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!

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

• A 2 Z Specialty Advertising
• AGM Secure Money LLC
• Destin Counseling Center
• Destin Timeshares
• IndyShark Consulting

• Price 4 Limo Panama City Beach
• Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
• Synovus
• WJHG NBC 7 Panama City

January 20 - Empanola Destin

Congratulations to Executive Group by Axen Realty on last week's ribbon cutting celebration!

Yesterday, we celebrated the opening of the Destin Snowbirds Roost with a ribbon cutting.

Welcome back to our winter visitors!

Tuesday, December 16 - Thursday, December 18

McCaskill & Company Open House

Tuesday, December 16

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Offers Painting with Pastels

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

Village of Baytowne Wharf's Nights of Lights

Wednesday, December 17

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

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

Village of Baytowne Wharf's Nights of Lights

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

Visits with Santa at Baytowne Wharf

Thursday, December 18 - Tuesday, December 23

Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents "A Christmas Carol"

Grand Boulevard's Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, Music Revue & Photos With Santa

Thursday, December 18

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Bowyer - Moody Christmas Gaggle

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

The Village of Baytowne Wharf's Bubbly Baytowne

Village of Baytowne Wharf's Nights of Lights

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

Friday, December 19

Photos with Santa

Arc of the Emerald Coast Inaugural No Show Gala

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

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 20 - Sunday, December 21

Empanola Destin Grand Opening

Saturday, December 20

Photos with Santa

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

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

PAWS and CLAUS! Holiday Fundraiser for the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society

Paws & Claus Adoption Event at Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin-Miramar Beach

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

Village of Baytowne Wharf's Nights of Lights

Live Music at Hotel Effie's Lobby Bar

Sunday, December 21

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

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Teddy Bear Holiday Tea at Ovide

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

Sunday Supper at Hotel Effie's Ovide

Village of Baytowne Wharf's Nights of Lights

Monday, December 22

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

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.

Executive Group by Axen Realty Enters the Destin Area Real Estate Market

Hello Frances Podcast: Beyond HR with John Tondello and Carrie Summerlin

Fort Walton Beach High School Principal Lindsey Smith Named 2026 Bill Montford Administrator of the Year

Boogies Watersports Invites You to Give to a Family in Need & Enjoy the Boat Parade by Water

Want to see your business news, blogs and awards listed here? Send your updates to espies@DestinChamber.com.