Events
Welcome to our Events Calendar, your go-to resource for staying in the know about all the exciting happenings in our community.
The Boardwalk Columbus Day Weekend Celebration
- Location: The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Starts: 8 PM
- Ends: 10 PM
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island is adding a new Columbus Day weekend celebration to its 2026 fall calendar, joining a lineup that includes the annual Labor Day fireworks show and the 11th annual Tricks & Treasures Halloween event.
The new celebration features four days of activities from Oct. 5 to 11, bringing together pirate-themed entertainment, a beachfront movie night, karaoke and a fireworks finale. The Boardwalk will also serve as a host location for two community events this fall: the International Coastal Cleanup Day beach cleanup and the Emerald Coast Volleyball Tournaments’ Fall Classic.
Monday, Oct. 5: Pirate show, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 6: Movie on the Beach, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 7: Karaoke, 7 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 11: Karaoke, 7 to 10 p.m.; fireworks show, 9 p.m.
All Columbus Day weekend events take place at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island.
