January Events in Santa Rosa County

Holley Hill Pottery and Art Studio Kiln Openings

Tuesdays – Saturdays | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

7507 Buckeye Dr., Navarre, FL

Holley Hill Pottery has been making pottery in Santa Rosa County for over 40 years. The artists of this local institution capture the lifestyle, scenery and sea life of the Gulf Coast using local clays and their own glaze formulas. Join Brenda, Marty and Jason as they continuously fire and unload the large anagama kiln throughout the winter season. Their ceramics gallery is also open for tours and purchases. For more information visit holleyhillpottery.com, call 850-939-2744 or email [email protected]. Stay tuned for details about the upcoming annual Woodstoke Festival!

Live Music at Juana’s Pagodas

Every Friday and Saturday | 8 p.m. - midnight

1451 Navarre Beach Cswy., Navarre Beach, FL

Join the Juana’s crew every weekend in January for live music on the deck! Admission is free. Stevie Hall will be playing tunes on January 1st from 12 - 4 p.m. Rowdies, Six Piece Suits, Horseshoe Kitty, and Thin Ice will grace our stage throughout the month.

15th Annual Penguin Plunge’n Paddle

Jan. 1, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

1451 Navarre Beach Cswy., Navarre Beach, FL

Plunge into Santa Rosa Sound with the penguins or hang out on the beach with the chickens. Either way, kick off the New Year at Juana’s Pagodas and Sailors’ Grill, to support Healing Paws For Warriors. Participants receive a long-sleeved shirt, food, drink, live music by Stevie Hall, and raffles. There is also the option to participate in the stand-up paddleboard Adventure course. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/15th-annual-penguin-plungen-paddle-registration-728960318937?aff=oddtdtcreator to register.

Navarre Beach Pier Plunge

Jan. 1, 2024 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

8579 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach, FL

Ring in the new year by plunging into the Gulf of Mexico! After the plunge enjoy live music at the afterparty hosted at Windjammers on the Pier. A portion of profits from t-shirt sales will be donated to the Navarre Centennial Celebration fund. Admission is free to the public.

Highway 87 Market at Sand Dollar Plaza

Jan. 6 & 20 | 9 a.m.

1900 Hwy. 87, Navarre, FL

Highway 87 Market is an outdoor market, held on the first and third Saturday of each month, across multiple venues. Enjoy a wide variety of booths offering food items, art, decor, and more. Additionally, the merchants of Sand Dollar Plaza will be featuring various products and specials, as they do each week for Sand Dollar Saturday. Interested in booth space? Email us at [email protected].

Highway 87 Outdoor Market at Pik-itz

Jan. 6 & 20 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

1922 Hwy. 87, Navarre, FL

This monthly outdoor market takes place on the first and third Saturday of each month. Farm to Table vendors are available along with various arts and crafts. Don’t miss out on shopping inside Pik-itz! For more info, visit pikitz.com or call 850-710-7128.

Navarre Beach Visitor Center Snowbird Welcome Party

Wed., Jan. 10 | 10 a.m.

8543 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre, FL

Join the Visitor Center crew as we officially kick off the season of snowbirds! Open to winter visitors only - no locals, please. Visitor Center staff will be on hand to distribute class schedules and other pertinent information. This will be an opportunity to mingle, sign up for upcoming classes, and ask any questions. We look forward to seeing new and familiar faces!

Crazy Cat Creamery Ice Cream Social

Sat., Jan. 13 | 1 - 3 p.m.

5941 Berryhill Rd., Ste. J, Milton, FL

Join us in the ice cream shop for a family-friendly social. Purchase your ice cream from the counter and join our chat corner. Enjoy getting to know others in the community. Kids are always welcome! Coffee and other sweet treats are also available.

Navarre Krewe of Jesters Mardi Gras Ball

Sat., Jan. 13 | 6 - 10 p.m.

Hidden Creek Clubhouse

3070 P.G.A Blvd., Navarre, FL

This event is open to the public. Tickets will be sold at the door. Contact LeAnn at 850-380-1143 or Charlene at 850-382-2841 for presale tickets. All proceeds benefit our scholarship program and Mardi Gras Parade. The ball will feature a dinner, a cash bar, a DJ, and a silent auction. The dress code is formal attire.

Navarre Beach Area Snowbirds Expo & Sock Hop

Thur., Jan. 18 | 2 - 4 p.m.

St. Sylvester Catholic Church | 6464 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze, FL

Save the date! Come and rock out at the "Snowbirds Sock Hop"! In addition to the electrifying entertainment from a LIVE DJ, we will have a costume contest with many prizes to be won. Everyone is invited to come dressed in their favorite 50’s gear to sock, hop and roll and learn more about businesses and organizations in the Navarre Beach area. The event will be a great way for snowbirds to meet new neighbors and renew some old memories with friends living in or visiting the Navarre Beach area.

Milton Mardi Gras Parade

Sat., Jan. 27 | 4 p.m.

Join the Emerald Coast Krewe of Airship Pirates for our sixth annual Milton Mardi Gras parade. Right after the parade join us at Jernigan's Landing on the beautiful Blackwater River for the FREE afterparty with Live music, vendors, food trucks, kids zone, fireworks, and more. If you're interested in being in the parade or being a vendor, visit www.kreweofairshippirates.com.

Events listed are highlights of activities in Santa Rosa County. The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office is not responsible for any changes or cancellations. For more information, visit www.getrelaxing.com or call 850-981-8900. If your business/organization would like to have events added to future lists as well as to the Tourist Development Office events calendar, email [email protected].