What To Do

December 2025

Baytowne On Ice - Ice Skating

Friday, October 31st - Sunday, February 8th

Lace up your skates and get ready to glide into the winter season at The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s Baytowne on Ice!

Our seasonal ice rink returns October 31 – February 8 (times vary daily), bringing all the magic and chill of winter to the heart of Sandestin. It’s the perfect way to create holiday memories and enjoy one of your favorite cold-weather traditions - right here on the coast!

Skaters must be at least 3 years old and fit into appropriately sized skates.
Children under 6 must be accompanied by a parent or adult family member.

$15 for 90 minute skate! $3 Skate Rental

Click here to fill out your waiver before you arrive!

[ Ice Rink Calendar! ]

Nights of Lights

Monday, December 1st - Wednesday, December 31st

Time: 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm
Location: Events Plaza Lawn
Cost: FREE

This December, enjoy a festive light show every night of December! Watch three dazzling shows on the Village tree and Event Plaza Lawn at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm on our NEW tree!

Wednesday Night Concert Series - Holiday Edition + Visits with Santa

Wednesday, December 3rd - Wednesday, December 17th

Time: 6-8pm
Cost: FREE

Come find the holiday spirit with us and tap your feet to some of your favorite sing-a-long classics. Every Wednesday this December enjoy our Holiday edition of the Wednesday Night Concert Series. Each concert will feature Visits with Santa.

December 3 | Niceville High School Chorus
December 10 | TBD

December 17 | The Magic of Christmas: A Holiday Showcase Presented to you by Alfonso Academy in partnership with Sur le Pointe Academy

Visits with Santa

Wednesday, December 3rd - Wednesday, December 17th

Time: 6PM-8PM
Location: The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Cost: FREE

Visit with St. Nick and share your holiday wishlist! Join us December 3rd, 10th, and 17th from 6pm-8pm for a Holiday Concert and Visits with Santa.

PLUS, Visit with Santa from 5pm-7pm during Tuba Christmas! *see Tuba event details below*

Ice Skating Extravaganza

Friday, December 5th

Time: 6-8pm
Cost: FREE

Lantern Parade

Saturday, December 6th

Time: 5PM
Location: The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Cost: FREE

Parade starts @ 5PM

Created by and featuring artist Chantelle Rytter & Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons, The Village of Baytowne Wharf Lantern Parade is a free event and an opportunity for the surrounding community and visitors to celebrate the fun & the people of Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort! We want to see our whole community as volumes of light! The only requirement to participate is having a lantern! Spectators can watch the parade around The Village.

Everyone is invited to make a lantern and parade through the Village with a dozen giant lantern puppets created by Chantelle Rytter + Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons!

Your creative play is the best gift to your community. Get your craft on with Rytter's Lantern Ideas & Inspiration page or join the free lantern-making workshop on Saturday, 1pm-3pm at The Village.

ALSO! you can decorate your golf cart and ride in the parade! Every parade loves cheering spectators! After the parade, meet the puppets by the Christmas tree! For more information and to register your golf cart please email baytowne@raebirdevents.com

Grinchmas

Friday, December 12th - Friday, December 19th

Time: 5PM-9PM
Location: The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Cost: FREE

December 12th and 19th!! During this holiday season, put a little snark in your holiday spirit with The MEAN One on December 12th AND 19th! Meet the maven of mischief himself for a photo opportunity from 5-7pm, then enjoy a movie showing of The Grinch starting at 7pm on December 12th.

Don't miss out on this Who-liday spectacular!

Tuba Christmas

Saturday, December 13th

Time: 5PM-7PM
Location: The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Cost: FREE

Join us for a special, unique holiday event at The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Enjoy your favorite holiday classics with Tuba Christmas and Visits with Santa! It will be a night of fun for the whole family!

Baytowne Countdown | NYE

Wednesday, December 31st

Time: 6pm-1am
Cost: FREE

Ring in 2026 with a night to remember featuring live music and two breathtaking fireworks displays at 8pm & midnight.

Enjoy a family friendly evening from 6-8pm with face painting, kid’s activities, and a DJ on the Baytowne LIVE stage. Finish off the family-friendly festivities with our first fireworks display of the evening at 8pm.

The fun doesn't stop there! Dance the night away with LIVE music from The Heather Hayes Experience 7pm until 1am, on the Events Plaza Stage! End the night with a spectacular midnight fireworks show.

There is no better place to ring in 2026!