Kids & Family

Feeding and petting a fever of stingrays, swimming with dolphins and getting smooched by a sea lion is all in a day’s work at Gulf World Marine Park. Panama City Beach’s longstanding educational facility pulls double duty as the Area Coordinator for the Southeast Marine Mammal Stranding Network. And when Gulf World’s team of experts isn’t out rescuing dolphins and sea turtles, they’re educating kids and kids-at-heart about the fascinating animals with which we share our planet.

Are you ready for the YOLO Board Relay Series at The Bay?

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is preparing for fun in the sun with a memorable summer lineup of offers, special events and savings up to 25 percent on accommodations this season.
 
Sandestin’s location on the picturesque Emerald Coast reports average summer high temperatures in the 80s and lows in the 70s, making for comfortable beachside fun for families and guests of all ages. The resort is offering a variety of summer deals and discounts this season including:
 

The 27th annual ArtsQuest, traditionally slated for Mother's Day Weekend, is set to be a celebration of the arts with a French circus theme and entertainment for the whole family. This year, the Cultural Arts Alliance and Visit South Walton will host nearly 200 visiting and local artists, a public arts display, innovative culinary treats, nightly concerts, fundraising for local charities, kids arts activities and entertainment, and nightly concerts.

Get ready for the ULTIMATE WEEKEND in smooth jazz coming April 22nd-26th as the 17th Annual Seabreeze Jazz Festival returns to Pier Park in Panama City Beach The 2015 Lineup includes Grammy Awards winners George Benson, David Sanborn, Al Jarreau, and Norman Brown ....along with Brian Culbertson, Euge Groove, Acoustic Alchemy, The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman, Down To The Bone, Jazz Funk Soul featuring Chuck Loeb, Jeff Lorber, and Everette Harp -- plus others.

We're giving away several pairs of 4-day wristbands to the 2015 Seabreeze Jazz Festival April 22-26, 2015 in Panama City Beach at Pier Park!
 

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More Festival info at http://goo.gl/F8xi2O - the lineup includes Grammy Awards winners George Benson, David Sanborn, Al Jarreau and many more.

The 8th Annual Mattie Kelly Estuary Family Festival is slated for April 25 from 11 am - 4 pm at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park. The family-oriented festival features exhibits and activities that celebrate Choctawhatchee Bay. Festival admission is free and the open to the public.
 

Living in such a beautiful natural environment, we try to celebrate mother nature every day here in SoWal. Once a year we all celebrate together worldwide on Earth Day. Help us celebrate the world we live in at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center’s annual Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Elam Stoltzfus and the Live Oak Production Group has wrapped up production of the documentary film: Coastal Dune Lakes: Jewels of Florida’s Emerald Coast. The company has several free, public screenings in the area and a full slate of showings on PBS.

The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) presents a new series of classes, workshops and camps appealing to all ages!  Classes are taught by Abrakadoodle mobile art studio and take place at the Bayou Arts Center.  All supplies are provided and parents simply need to show up and let their children’s creativity abound.  When Abrakadoodle’s expertise meets the inspiring surroundings of the Bayou Arts Center, it’s the perfect partnership for making memories and treasures to last a lifetime.