Everyone favorite big red dog bounds onto the Emerald Coast stage in a joyful musical adventure.
October 19, 2026
09:45 – 12:30
100 College Blvd E, Niceville, FL 32578
Clifford — the world most lovable oversized pup — is bounding onto the stage at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, and he is bringing the whole family along for the adventure! Based on Norman Bridwell beloved children book series, Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Musical is a heartwarming, song-filled production celebrating the themes of friendship, imagination, and the unconditional love between a girl and her extraordinary dog.
Two performances are offered on Monday, October 19: the first at 9:45 AM (running through 10:30 AM) and a second at 11:30 AM (through 12:30 PM), making it easy to fit into a vacation morning no matter how the little ones slept. With colorful staging and catchy songs, kids will be dancing in the aisles and shouting for Clifford from the moment the curtain rises.
At just $12 per ticket, this is one of the best ways to create a magical vacation memory for your youngest travelers. The Mattie Kelly Arts Center is 25 minutes from Destin and the October weather makes for a perfect morning outing before hitting the beach in the afternoon.
Families with young children, grandparents and grandkids, preschool and early elementary age kids
A 45-55 minute live musical performance of Clifford the Big Red Dog, featuring singing, dancing, and colorful theatrical staging appropriate for all ages.
Two shows: 9:45 AM and 11:30 AM. Arrive 15 minutes early. At $12 per ticket it tends to sell out — buy at mattiekellyartscenter.org in advance.
$12 per ticket; two performances offered (9:45 AM and 11:30 AM)