Downtown FWB First Friday Art Walk

About this event

<p>On the first Friday of every month, downtown Fort Walton Beach transforms into an open-air gallery as local artists and craftspeople bring their work to the streets. The First Friday Art Walk runs from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, inviting visitors to wander through the heart of FWB and discover original paintings, handmade jewelry, sculpture, and artisan goods from the talented creative community that calls the Emerald Coast home.</p><p>The Art Walk offers a wonderful contrast to the beach scene and provides a different lens on the Destin-Fort Walton Beach area. You'll find artists happy to share their stories and techniques, with galleries and pop-up displays spread throughout the charming downtown streets. It's a genuinely local experience that puts you right in the middle of the Fort Walton Beach arts community, and it's free to attend.</p><p>Summer and fall dates include June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, and November 6. Each month brings a fresh lineup of artists and work, making it worth visiting more than once during a longer stay. Pair it with dinner at a downtown restaurant to make a full evening of it — FWB's dining scene along the waterfront is a destination in itself.</p>

Art lovers, couples, shoppers, and anyone looking for a cultured evening beyond the beach

Outdoor art displays, open galleries, handmade jewelry and crafts, and friendly local artists throughout downtown FWB from 5:30-8:30 PM every first Friday.

Combine with dinner at a downtown Fort Walton Beach waterfront restaurant — the walk covers several blocks, so comfortable walking shoes are a must.

Free to attend; art and crafts available for purchase from artists