Holiday Event Roundup 2021
Ho Ho Holiday Happenings at Hotel Effie Sandestin this Season.
Baytowne on Ice
Sunday, October 31st – Sunday, February 6th
Dust off those skates and get in the winter spirit at The Village of Baytowne Wharf's Baytowne on Ice. Our seasonal ice rink is the perfect opportunity to share some of your favorite holiday traditions for visitors who miss the cold and ice. Hours vary daily.
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Wednesday Night Concert Series – Holiday Edition + Visits with Santa!
Wednesdays, December 1st – 15th
Time: 6pm-8pm
Cost: FREE
Get in the winter spirit with us and listen to some of your favorite holiday classics. Every Wednesday this December, enjoy our Holiday edition of the Wednesday Night Concert Series. Each concert will feature a festive choreographed light show and visits with Santa.
December 1st | Niceville High School
December 8th | 6 pm: Gateway Singers of Gateway Academy | 6:30 pm: Fort Walton Beach High School
December 15th | Matt McCarty Band
Holiday Music Series at Hotel Effie
Thursdays and Fridays, December 9th - 24th, & December 30th
Time: 4-6 pm
Location: The Lobby Bar at Hotel Effie
Cost: FREE
Join us in The Lobby Bar for festive cocktails and bites with live holiday melodies and vocals from local legend, Cheryl Jones, of Jones & Company.
12 Nights of Lights
Wednesday, December 1 – 22
Time: 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm
Location: Events Plaza Lawn
Cost: FREE
This December, enjoy a festive light show every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday leading up to Christmas! This sparkling event will also be featured during our special holiday edition of the Wednesday Night Concert Series. Watch three dazzling shows on the Village tree at 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm.
Ice Skating Extravaganza
Friday, December 3rd
Time: 6-8pm
Cost: FREE
Baytowne on ice is hosting its fifth annual Ice Skating Extravaganza! The event will feature two performances by Antonella Ross and Vitaly Nikiforov on Friday, December 3rd at 6:00 pm & 7:30 pm. Both shows are free. Before and in between the shows, lace up those skates and skate around with The Pros! Antonella and Vitaly will be on the ice sharing tips and tricks!
Elf Movie and Skate Night Wednesday, December 8th
Wednesday, December 8th
Time: 6pm
Location: The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Cost: Free
Baytowne On Ice & The Village of Baytowne Wharf presents an evening filled with Holiday Cheer & fun for the whole family! Elf hats will be given to the first 50 skaters at Baytowne On Ice starting at 4 pm. Then join us for a special showing of Elf the movie at 6 pm on a LED HD Video Wall in the Events Plaza.
Tuba Christmas
Saturday, December 11th
Time: 5-7pm
Location: The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Cost: FREE
Join us for a unique holiday event at The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin. Enjoy some of your favorite holiday classics with Tuba Christmas and visits with Santa! It will be a night of fun for the whole family!
Christmas Dinner at Ovide
Join us for a festive night and curated Christmas menu on December 25th at Ovide. Enjoy a delicious meal and holiday décor in the restaurant as well as throughout Hotel Effie. Preview the menu HERE.
Already have dinner plans? Join us after you open gifts, at Ovide, for our popular Jazz Brunch - holiday style from 10 am - 2 pm with live music. Reservations are highly encouraged.
NYE at Hotel Effie
Ring in 2022 at Hotel Effie! Ara Rooftop Pool and Lounge throwing a New Year's Eve bash with the best view on the Emerald Coast. Get your tickets to join us for festive cocktails, live DJ, and two firework shows. Room packages and tickets will be available on December 2nd at HotelEffie.com.
If you can't make it to the roof, join us for dinner at Ovide and then head to The Lobby Bar where we'll also be celebrating with live music and craft cocktails.
Dinner reservations are highly encouraged.
NYE Countdown at Baytowne Wharf
Friday, December 31st
Time: 6pm-1am
Cost: FREE
You don't want to miss The Village of Baytowne Wharf's end-of-the-year celebration! Ring in the New Year with an evening to remember, with two breathtaking fireworks displays at 8 pm & midnight. Enjoy our family-friendly evening from 6 pm-8 pm with face painting, kid activities, and LIVE music on the Baytowne LIVE stage. Finish off the family-friendly evening with our first fireworks display at 8 pm. The fun doesn't stop there! Dance the night away with LIVE music from 7 pm until 1 am, featured on the Events Plaza Stage! End the night with a spectacular midnight fireworks show. There is no better place to ring in 2022!
