Hop into spring with us! We’re celebrating Easter Sunday with a beachfront egg hunt and a brunch worth getting out of bed for.
Here’s what’s going down:
Easter Egg Hunt | Starting at 9:30 AM Bring your baskets and head to the beach patio for a tiered egg hunt that keeps things fun (and fair) for all ages: • Ages 0-3 | 9:30 – 9:40 AM • Ages 4-7 | 9:40 – 9:50 AM • Ages 8-12 | 9:50 – 10:00 AM
🍴 Easter Brunch | 10 AM – 2 PM in the Aruba Ballroom
We’re talking omelet and French toast stations, bronzed mahi-mahi, garlic rosemary slow-roasted pork shoulder, and way too many desserts to list (but yes, there’s pie).
💲 $65 per person (tax + service included)
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
Sep18
Cornhole Tournament
Up to 4 teams. First come first serve. Sign up by 3:00pm at the Oasis
Beach Patio | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sep18
Select Thursday Night Football
Lounge | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sep19
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
Sep19
Fire Pit and Smores 7-9pm
Join us at the fire pit! Make smores and have good conversation! (While supplies last)
Beach Bar | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sep20
Select College Football games
Cheer on your favorite team! Select games, and select Tvs
Lounge | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sep20
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
Sep21
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
Sep21
Select Sunday Night Football games
Cheer on your favorite team! Select games, and select Tvs
Lounge | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sep22
Live Music with Alexa Burroughs 6-9Pm
Live music at the Beach Bar
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sep22
Select Monday Night Football
Lounge | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sep22
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
Sep23
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
Sep23
Trivia
Grab a seat and join us for a night of trivia! Free to play with in house prizes!
Lounge | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sep24
Ballistic Bingo
With Ballistic Bingo, we take the classic game of Bingo and spice it up with spontaneous activities, including anything from bar limbo to trash-can basketball to picture drawing, stand-up comedy jokes, dart throwing, scavenger hunting, the newlywed/friend game!!
Bar Lounge | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sep24
Live Music with the Friskeys 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
Sep25
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
Sep25
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
Sep26
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
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
Oct3
Live Music with the Friskeys 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
Oct4
Pumpkin Plunge (Floating Pumpkin Patch)
(Free to guests , public can purcahse a day pass to attend visit https://www.resortpass.com/hotels/the-island-resort-at-fort-walton-beach🎃 Pumpkin Plunge at The Island — A Patch Like No Other! 🌊
This fall, skip the hay and dive into the fun with our Floating Pumpkin Patch—a splashy twist on a seasonal favorite!
🏖️ Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🌟 Pick your pumpkin straight from our caba
Grotto Pool | 2:00 PM - 4:00 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 with Alexa Burroughs 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
Nov7
Live Music with the Friskeys- 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
Nov14
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
Dec1
Holiday Cinema Night 5-7pm
Enjoy a classic Holiday movie in the lobby with our Holiday snack bar!
Lobby, Lounge | 5:00 PM - 7:00 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
Dec5
Hot Chocolate Bar!
Get in the Holiday Spirit with a cup of hot chocolate! First come first serve, till supplies last!
Lobby | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Dec6
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
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
Dec13
Live Music with Alexa Burroughs 12-4pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 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
Dec20
Live Music with Alexa Burroughs 12-3pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Jan19
CFP Championship game with Game time Happy Hour Specials
Lounge | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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