June 4

DC Kids: Read & Grow
(850) 376-1551
The first Thursday of each month is an interactive time at Destin Commons where children will learn through reading, signing, art activities and more. Free giveaways, plus goody bags for the first 100 children to arrive.

June  5-9

Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival
FWBChamber.org
The year is 1779. Adventurer, wanderer, scoundrel, pirate extraordinaire, and notorious bad boy, William Augustus Bowles, affectionately known as Billy Bowlegs, bursts on the scene. A charismatic leader of men, who solely inspired the formation of the Independent State of Muskegee, uses his egotistical ambition and superior strength of will for self gain.

June 11

Kids' Day at the Fort Walton Beach Landing
850) 833-9576 www.fwb.org
This free annual children's event sponsored by the City of Fort Walton Beach focuses on fun & exciting kid-geared entertainment, activities and hands-on displays. Open to the public-at-large as well as day care providers and summer camps, the event is scheduled from 10am-1pm.

June 16-21

Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic
FishECBC.com
Timed to coincide with the peak of the Gulf Coast's blue marlin season, and located at the South's number-one ranked resort destination, the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin sets the new precedent for world-class sport fishing tournaments.

June 26

Seminole Wars Summer Lecture Series
850.833.9595
As part of its Seminole Wars Summer Lecture Series, the Heritage Park & Cultural Center will present Dr. Brian Rucker. Lecture is entitled "Second Creek War of West Florida (1837-1854)."

June TBA

Destin Poker Run
DestinPokerRun.com
Come join us along the Intercoastal Waterway for the 8th Annual Legendary Destin Poker Run benefiting the Destin Family YMCA.