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Beaches, Adventure, and Things to Do in Fort Walton Beach & Destin
Boredom? Never heard of it. Days full of fun await here in Fort Walton Beach and nearby Destin. Relax on the beach and build an epic sandcastle, rock out to live music, or head off the resort and explore the best local attractions, shopping, parks, festivals, and more. Swim with stingrays. Reel in the big one on a fishing excursion. Play championship golf. Discover rich military history. It’s easy to craft the perfect vacation vibe at The Island Resort.
The volume of FUN turns up at The Island's DJ poolside parties!
Grotto or Cabana Pool | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Aug30
End of summer Kick off Party with Beach Ball drop at 1!
It's time to kick off the last weekend of the summer, with DJ Pool party and our beach ball drop! Beach ball drop at 1:00. Free to guests, Locals can attend with a day pass purchase!
Grotto Pool | 12:00 PM - 4:05 PM
Jul7
Meet Pirate Mickey 2:30-3:30p
Photo opp and pirate shenanigans with Mickey! You can find Mickey wandering around the cabana and grotto pool deck! You might even catch him in the lobby or beach patio!
Pool Deck | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Jul7
Live Music with BT Turner 5-9PM
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jul8
Aqua Zumba
Dive into the Grotto Pool and have a dance party with your new vacation friends. (Day and time subject to change)
Grotto Pool | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Jul8
Meet Misty the Mermaid
Snap a picture with our resident mermaid! Free for guests available to the public with the purchase of a day pass.
Grotto or Cabana Pool | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Jul8
Live Music with Jason Findley! 5-9
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Aug5
Singo! Music Bingo Tuesday
What's Singo? It's like bingo, but with music! Play for in house prizes! Free to play (Date and Time Subject to change)
Bar Lounge | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Jul9
Sunset Concert Series
Experience our new Sunset Concert Series, a free beachfront live music experience happening every Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. starting May 28, 2025, and running through July 30, 202
Concert Line up
5/28- Paradise Vale
6/4- Catalyst
6/11 -Chrome Reverse
6/18-Tribe Zion
6/25- Lex and the Luthers
7/2-Shenanigans
7/9/202-The aces
7/16-Lex and the
7/23-Boonshine
7/30- Autumn Poultry
Island Green, Beach Patio | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jul9
Fireworks
Enjoy Fireworks coming off the pier!
Beach | 9:00 PM - 9:05 PM
Jul10
Live Music with Rick Esguerra 4-8pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Jul10
Full Moon Party
DJ party, fire poi, balloons, facepaint and more! Free for guests available to the public with the purchase of a day pass. https://www.resortpass.com/hotels/the-island-resort-at-fort-walton-beach
Grotto Pool | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Jul11
Yoga on the Island Green
Meet us on The Island Green to start your day with a refreshing yoga experience overlooking the Gulf. Our instructor will be there to teach, on experience necessary! You do not have to sign up to attend. Mats are provided. (Subject to change)
Island Green | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Jul11
Nonie’s Animal Encounter
Meet Nonie and her animal friends. Bring $5 if you want to hold an animal after the show.
Oasis | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jul11
Singo Music Bingo 5-7
What's Singo? It's like bingo, but with music! Play for in house prizes! (Date and Time Subject to change)
Bar Lounge | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Jul11
Live music with Daniel Boone
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jul11
Fire Pit and Smores 7-8pm
Join us at the fire pit! Make smores and have good conversation! ( While supplies last)
Beach Bar | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Jul12
Meet Misty the Mermaid
Stop by the Grotto pool to meet, greet and take photos with Misty herself.
(Break 12-12:30) Free for guests available to the public with the purchase of a day pass.
Grotto or Cabana Pool | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Jul12
Live music with Alexa Burroughs 6-9p
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jul12
Dive In Movie
Join us for a fun, family-friendly movie projected onto our giant inflatable screen by the Cabana Pool. Weather permitting (Date and time subject to change)
Cabana Pool | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Jul13
Live Music with The Velveteen ! 6-9pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jul14
Live Music with Alexa Burroughs 6-9Pm
Live music at the Beach Bar
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jul17
Pirate Games with Mickey 4-6PM
Do you have what it takes to be a pirate? Become an official Island Pirate.
Cabana | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Jul17
Live music with Second Breakfast 6-9pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jul17
Aqua Zumba
Dive into the Grotto Pool and have a dance party with your new vacation friends. (Day and time subject to change)
Grotto Pool | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Jul18
Live Music with BT Turner 5-9PM
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jul20
Live Music with Jacob Mohr 5-9pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jul24
Live music with Rick Esguerra 5-9pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jul27
Live music with Ryan Stroud 5-9pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting
Beach Bar | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jul31
Live Music with Meg Phillips Duo 6-9pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Aug6
DJ at the Beach Bar
Weather Permitting
Beach Bar | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Aug8
Live music with Daniel Boone 5-8pm
Beach Bar | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Aug23
Select College Football games
Cheer on your favorite team! Select games, and select Tvs
Lounge | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Aug31
End of summer concert with fireworks
Beach Patio | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sep3
Live Music! 5-9pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sep4
Select Thursday Night Football
Lounge | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sep7
Live Music with The Velveteen ! 5-8pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sep7
Select Sunday Night Football games
Cheer on your favorite team! Select games, and select Tvs
Lounge | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sep8
Select Monday Night Football
Lounge | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Oct1
Seasonal Crafts , Flavors of the season and activities! Visit the Oasis for weekly schedule!
Visit our Towel hut for daily schedule!
All Day - 12:00 AM
Oct1
Bingo and Trivia
Grab a seat and join us for a night of Bingo and Trivia! Free to play with in house prizes!
Lounge | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Oct2
Live Music 6-9pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Oct2
Dive in Movie! Take 2 Thursdays!
Cabana | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Oct3
Fireside Marshmallows
Weather pending, while supplies last
Outside patio by Coastal kitchen and umbrella alley | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Oct3
Cornhole Tournament
Up to 4 teams. first come first serve. Sign up at 7:30 with the fireside marshmallow attendants Winning team gets F&B certificate.
Beach Patio | 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Oct23
Dive in Movie! Halloweek movie
10/16 Halloween Town
10/23-Haunted Mansion
Cabana | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Oct25
Boo on the Beach
Boo at the Beach will bring all of the fun and no fright to The Island Resort.
Starting with a spooky bonfire story attendees will have their fair share of activities to enjoy between exciting outdoor games, dancing to a live DJ, getting festive with face painting, costume contests, dance performances by Studio Fuzion and more! Free to the Public!
Beach Patio | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Oct31
Visit our neighbors at Tricks and Treasures on the Boardwalk
An evening of Halloween fun for all ages awaits you at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. Join us for a fun & safe night of trick-or-treating, live entertainment, carnival games, costume contests, and more!
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Nov1
Live Music! 4-7pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov1
Fireside Marshmallows
Weather pending, while supplies last
Beach Patio | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Nov7
Movie night on the Island Green
Grab a towel or a blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars on the Island Green (Date and time subject to change)
Island Green | 7:00 PM - 8:40 PM
Dec3
Holiday Cinema Night
Enjoy a classic Holiday movie in the lobby with our Holiday snack bar!
Lobby, Lounge | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dec4
Hot Chocolate Bar! 7:30-8:30pm
Get in the Holiday Spirit with a cup of hot chocolate! First come first serve, till supplies last!
Umbrella Alley | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Dec5
Live Music 2-5pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Dec13
Breakfast with Santa
More details as we get closer to the event
Coastal Kitchen | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Dec13
Beachy Little Christmas
Kick off the holiday season with us at our 6th Annual Beachy Little Christmas: A Sandcastle Spectacular!
Live Music, Holiday Crafts, & Local Vendors. Meet Misty the Mermaid Christmas-Themed Sandcastle Building
Free and open to the public, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the season on the Gulf. Come for the holiday cheer, stay for the fun, and make unforgettable beach memories!
Beach Patio | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dec14
Beachy Little Christmas
Kick off the holiday season with us at our 6th Annual Beachy Little Christmas: A Sandcastle Spectacular!
Live Music, Holiday Crafts, & Local Vendors. Meet Misty the Mermaid Christmas-Themed Sandcastle Building
Free and open to the public, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the season on the Gulf. Come for the holiday cheer, stay for the fun, and make unforgettable beach memories!
Beach Patio | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dec20
Cookies and Crafts with the Grump
Join us at The Island Resort for some holiday fun with Grump, the Emerald Coast’s favorite Christmas grouch with a big heart!
A festive afternoon of holiday crafts and cookie decorating with facepainting and whoville hair. This interactive event is free and open to all ages—a perfect way to celebrate the season with a creative twist!
Lobby Bar | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Jan19
CFP Championship game with Game time Happy Hour Specials
Lounge | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Everything You Need
Resort Amenities
Pools, play areas, and perfect beaches—all in one place. With ample on-site dining options, daily activities for kids and adults, and accessible spaces, everyone is taken care of when you stay with us.
White sand. Emerald waters. Captivating nature. Nearby state and county parks offer even more opportunity for beach days, picnics, and great days in the great outdoors.
Everything from local boutiques to awesome outlet shopping is just a short drive from The Island Resort. Shop fresh fits, fun souvenirs, and much more.
Fly into town and be at our resort in just 20 minutes. The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport offers more than 50 flights daily from leading airlines to cities across the nation.
Make memories to last a lifetime with a family deeps sea fishing excursion. Cruise in a comfortable 53’ G&S Sportfish boat and grill your catch onboard!
What began as a small oyster shack on Destin Harbor in 1984 is now one of the Emerald Coast's most popular destinations for fresh seafood, cold drinks, and live music.
Down-home vibes and good times await at this local favorite bar offering drinks, hot dogs, steamed sandwiches & more with outdoor seating and fantastic harbor views.
Explore boutiques, eateries, galleries and nightlife on the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay. Spend a fun afternoon strolling the boardwalk, taking in festivals and farmers markets, and more.
Dive into America's second-oldest marine park and explore 14 marine exhibits and up close experiences like stingray snorkeling, to connect, respect, and preserve wildlife.
Get the best deals at 110 designer and name-brand outlet stores including Tory Burch, Coach, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors. Stroll shaded covered walks, dine at a number of restaurants, and more.
The vibrant downtown area is home to a variety of unique shops and restaurants, Heritage Park & Cultural Center, Emerald Coast Science Center, and much more.
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