📅 When
October 26, 2026
17:00 – 20:00
📍 Where
101 Stahlman Avenue, Destin, FL 32541
📞 Contact
About this event
The City of Destin's 26th Annual Fall Festival brings Halloween magic to the Destin Community Center for an evening of family-friendly fun. This beloved local tradition is the perfect mix of trick-or-treat spirit and autumn carnival energy, welcoming visitors and locals alike from 5 to 8 PM on October 26.
Kids can show off their costumes in the official costume contest (registration 5–6 PM), compete in the cakewalk, explore game booths, bounce in the spacewalk, and show off their pumpkin-carving artistry. Carved pumpkins should be dropped off before 3 PM for judging — awards happen at 5 PM sharp. Food is available for purchase throughout the evening.
Admission is just one non-perishable food item for the local food pantry, making this one of the most accessible and community-minded Halloween events on the Emerald Coast. It's a festive, wholesome night out that captures the best of small-town Destin charm — perfect for families rounding out a fall beach vacation.
Best for: Families with young children and Halloween enthusiasts visiting Destin in October
What to expect: Costume contests, carved pumpkins, carnival games, a bouncy castle, and casual food at the Destin Community Center
Planning tip: Drop off carved jack-o-lanterns before 3 PM; register kids for costume contest 5–6 PM on the evening of the event
Cost: Free admission with one non-perishable food donation to the local food pantry
