December 2, 2025

Good morning!

Our annual Bowling for Business Tournament & Lunch is back! Join us this Friday, Dec. 5, at Hurricane Lanes. We have prizes for top female, top male, and top team. A perfect game wins a FREE Chamber business membership. Register here!

As you begin your holiday shopping, please remember to shop local first. Your dollars matter to our local communities!

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!

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, December 3 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.

Kay Rasmussen, Associate Director for One Okaloosa EDC, will update us on the Eglin Test Range/ Military Mission line. Anyone with an interest in the military is invited to attend.

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursday, December 4 | 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.

Bowling for Business Tournament & Lunch

Friday, December 5 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Hurricane Lanes

Registration and payment required. 

We will award prizes to top male, top female, and top team, and a perfect score will win a FREE 1-year Chamber business membership!

Executive Group by Axen Realty

Thank You To Our Renewing Members

• CALM Organization, Inc
• Charter Boat Outta Line
• Destin Fishing Fleet Marina
• Destin Princess and Destiny - Party Boats
• Eglin Federal Credit Union
• Emerald Coast Title Services, LLC
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Destin
• Good Time Tours

• Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC
• Osprey Title
• Real Estate Professionals of Destin, Inc.
• Real Estate Professionals of NWFLA, Inc.
• Trammell Holdings, Ltd.
• Valparaiso Coca-Cola Bottling Company
• Workboat Michael Scott, Inc.

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

Tuesday, December 2

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Offers Painting with Pastels

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

Multi-Chamber Young Professionals Holiday Mixer & Ugly Sweater Party Sponsored by 3rd Planet Brewing

Fireside Chat #5 with Destin Mayor Bobby Wagner

Wednesday, December 3

Destin Chamber's Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

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

Thursday, December 4 - Sunday, December 7

15th Annual Bikes or Bust for Emerald Coast Toys for Tots

Thursday, December 4

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

Destin's 39th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe

Friday, December 5 - Sunday, December 7

Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents "A Christmas Carol"

Friday, December 5

Photos with Santa

Headshot Mini Event at Pure7 Studios

Destin Chamber's Bowling For Business Tournament & Lunch

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Offers First Friday Concert Series & Holiday Art Bazaar

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Offers Creative Kids Night-The Polar Express

The Corner Destin, Pick out your tree, Christmas kickoff!!!

A Visit with Santa at the Library: Storytime & Photos

Mattie Kelly Arts Center Presents Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops: A Celtic Christmas

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296

Live Music at Hotel Effie's Lobby Bar

Saturday, December 6 - Sunday, December 7

Free Photos with the Grinch at Crab Trap FWB

Saturday, December 6

Photos with Santa

47th Annual Jingle Bell Jog

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

2nd Holly Jolly Mall Walk

Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Ovide

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Offers Come Play with Clay

Breakfast with Santa at Henderson Beach Resort

Destin High School’s Holly Jolly Market

Destin Rotary Satellite Club Presents Barks & Brews: Dogs on the Catwalk

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

Jingle Belles Social

Cafe Thirty-A's Annual Christmas Charity Ball & 30 Year Anniversary

Live Music at Hotel Effie's Lobby Bar

Sunday, December 7

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Offers Ceramic Holiday Ornaments with Jessica Batson

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

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Toast ’n Jam: Broadway Holiday the “Calla-way”

Polar Express Holiday Tea at Ovide

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

Sunday Supper at Hotel Effie's Ovide

Monday, December 8 - Tuesday, December 9

Oscar Heyman Holiday Pop-Up Event

Monday, December 8

Grand Boulevard's Festival of Trees

NextGen United Trivia Night

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.

Bit-Wizards’ Commitment to Community Shines With More Than $3M in Charitable Contributions

Fort Walton Beach High School Building Trades Program Hosts Exclusive Preview of Student-Built Tiny House Project

Douglass Chiropractic Donates to Food For Thought

ECCAC Receives Holiday Donations from Caduceus Society

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