November 23-January 4 - Silver Sands Holiday Lights in Concert, 5 -9 p.m.
Silver Sands Holiday Lights in Concert is a stunning Christmas production of over 60,000 red, white and green lights choreographed to your favorite holiday songs. Holiday Lights in Concert takes place at the 40-foot tree located in the Courtyard at Saks 5th Avenue OFF 5th. This fun and festive attraction will run each evening throughout the holiday season and is free and open to the public. Visit www.silversandsoutlet.com for more information or call 654-9771.

November 28-December 19 - Home for the Holidays
Friday evenings on Harrison Avenue in Downtown Panama City.

December 1 - Lighting of the Christmas Tree; Frank Brown Park

December 1 - Apalachicola Holiday Fresh Market
Buy hand crafted Apalachicola specialties from fresh seasonal wreaths to vintage European glass bead jewelry. Your gift shopping has never been easier.
(850) 653-9419

December 4 -"Nunsense"
"Nunsense" will be performed at the Okaloosa-Walton College Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center December 4. Come and enjoy this 25th anniversary tour of the Broadway comedy smash hit staring Sally Struthers. 850.729.6000 or www.owc.edu/arts

December 5 - Island Lights & Santa's Arrival
Annual St. George Island Lighting of the Lights and the arrival of Santa Claus on the first Friday of December.

December 5 -OWC Madrigal Singers & Bella Voci Christmas Concert
This popular annual event features gourmet dessert and holiday musical fare. Concert begins at 7:30pm in the Tyler Recital Hall, Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center, OWC. 850.729.6000

December 6 - Panama City Christmas Parade; downtown Panama City

December 6 - Eastpoint Christmas Parade 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Highway 98 in Eastpoint
The small town of Eastpoint comes to life as Santa comes to town on a fire truck. For more information call Pam Watson @ (850) 653-7041

December 6 - Mexico Beach Celebration of Lights
Mexico Beach Annual Mexico Beach Celebration of Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony. Caroling, refreshments and visit by St. Nick. Free
(850) 653-9419

December 6 - Carrabelle Holiday On The Harbor
Marine Street will be glowing with lights, and the River Walk is the place for watching the decked out boat regatta.
850-697-2585

December 7 - Christmas Tour of Homes by the Gulf Beach Garden Club
Phone: 850-235-3324
Sunday December 7th, 1PM - 5PM. Five homes fully decorate in holiday splendor. Hors Doeuvres and punch at the Clubhouse. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Proceeds support Club-sponsored community gardens, school horticultural programs and other programs. Call Gulf Beach Garden Club at 850-235-3324

December 12 - The Sounds of the Season
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation and the Village Baptist Church will merge their annual Christmas concerts with traditional Christmas carols and gospel music for a spectacular holiday concert. Admission is free. 7pm at the Village Baptist Church in Destin. 850.650.2226 or www.mattiekellyartsfoundation.org

December 12 - The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra presents "Holiday Pops"
The Northwest Florida Symphony Chorus, under the direction of Lois Van Dam, joins the Orchestra to perform popular holiday fare. Concert begins at 7:30 pm at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Okaloosa-Walton Community College, Niceville. 850.729.6000

December 13 - Annual Boat Parade of Lights, Panama City Marina

December 13 - Panama City Beach Christmas Parade

December 16/17 - "Oliver"
Hailed as one of the best-loved family musicals of all time, Charles Dickens' tale of young orphan Oliver Twist is brought to life with one of Broadway's most memorable scores. "Oliver" will be performed at the Okaloosa-Walton College Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center December 16 & 17, 2008 at 7:30pm.
Phone: (850) 729-6000

December 20 - Toys for Kids Foundation Christmas Ball
"Walking in a Winter Wonderland" To receive an invitation to this event or for sponsorship information please contact the Toys for Kids Foundation at 850-814-7800 or christfk@aol.com.

December 31 - New Years Celebration
Mexico Beach New Years Twice - Mexico Beach Beaches' New Years Celebration "Celebrate Safe- celebrate twice" is the theme of this event. Because Mexico Beach & St. Joe Beach are in two different time zones revelers can celebrate New Year's twice. A free Trolley runs along Hwy 98 to safely transport revelers back and forth.
888 723-2546