📅 When
December 7, 2026
📍 Where
8543 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre, FL 32566
About this event
Nestled between the Emerald Gulf and the Santa Rosa Sound, Navarre is a quieter, more laid-back stretch of the Florida Panhandle — and its beloved Christmas in the Park celebration has that same unhurried charm. Now in its 29th year, the annual event fills Navarre Park with more than 40 vendor booths stocked with handmade crafts, original art, seasonal decor, baked goods, and one-of-a-kind treasures that you simply will not find at the mall.
Organized by the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, the celebration blends the warmth of a small-town holiday festival with the distinctive Gulf Coast flair of this unspoiled barrier island community. Browse handmade jewelry, woodwork, artwork, and artisan food products while soaking in live entertainment and holiday music that drifts across the park grounds. It is exactly the kind of festive outing that reminds you why a December trip to the Panhandle has such a special magic all its own.
Admission is free, making it a perfect afternoon excursion for families visiting the area or local residents looking to kick off the holiday season with something genuine and community-driven. Navarre is about 35 minutes east of Destin, and the drive along the Santa Rosa barrier island is a holiday treat in itself.
Best for: Families and holiday shoppers looking for handmade, artisan gifts in a relaxed Gulf Coast setting
What to expect: 40+ vendor booths, local art and crafts, holiday marketplace, live entertainment, festive atmosphere
Planning tip: Navarre is a 35-minute drive from Destin — easy to combine with a scenic drive along Santa Rosa Island
Cost: Free admission; vendor purchases are separate
