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Winter WonderIsland Kickoff: Santa's Arrival 🎅🎄
The holiday season is arriving at The Island! 🎄✨ Join us on December 5 as we welcome Santa Claus and kick off Winter WonderIsland with a festive morning for the whole family.
Meet Santa, snap a few holiday photos, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate, and enjoy live entertainment with the sounds of the season. It’s the perfect way to start the holiday celebrations!
📍 Location: The Island Resort & Convention Center
📅 Date: December 5, 2026
🕗 Time: 8 AM
🎅 Special Activities: Photos with Santa, hot chocolate station, and live holiday entertainment.
Event Details
Location: Lobby Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026 All Day Event From:8:00am
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12 PM • 2 PM • 4 PM | $45 adults • $25 children
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Celebrate the start of Winter WonderIsland with Santa's arrival, festive photo opportunities, hot chocolate, and live holiday entertainment! Join us for a cheerful morning filled with Christmas spirit and a little Island magic.
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Celebrate the holidays with a little coastal twist! Meet Santa Claus and Misty the Mermaid, snap festive photos, and get creative with Christmas-themed sandcastle building. A fun-filled afternoon of holiday cheer right on the beach!
Get ready for a little holiday mischief! Join us for Cookies & Crafts with the Grump, featuring festive cookie decorating, holiday crafts, face painting, and live entertainment. A fun-filled afternoon for little holiday troublemakers!
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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.
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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.
