Beaches, Adventure, and Things to Do in Fort Walton Beach & Destin

Aqua Zumba

Dive into the Grotto Pool and have a dance party with your new vacation friends. (Day and time subject to change)

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.

DJ Pool Party 12-4pm

The volume of FUN turns up at The Island's DJ poolside parties!

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!

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.

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)

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-Falling for Daze
7/16-Dead last
7/23-Boonshine
7/30- Autumn Poultry

Fireworks

Enjoy Fireworks coming off the pier!

DJ pool party and Beach Ball Drop from the Grotto!

Beach ball drop at 1:00!

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.

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)

4th of July DJ Pool Party

The volume of FUN turns up at The Island's DJ poolside parties!

4th of July parade crafts

Create Parade swag for the parade

Fourth of July Kids Parade and cupcakes

Annual 4th of July Kids parade with Cup cakes meet at 11:50am at the Aruba,. Parade starts at 12pm, Goes through pool deck and ends at the Oasis with Cupcakes

Annual 4th of July Watermelon Eating Contest

DJ will announce details during DJ Party

Emerald Coast and North Okaloosa Community Band Performance

Live Music with Daniel Boone

Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.

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.

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.

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)

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

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!

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.

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.

Aqua Zumba

Dive into the Grotto Pool and have a dance party with your new vacation friends. (Day and time subject to change)

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

Nonie’s Animal Encounter

Meet Nonie and her animal friends. Bring $5 if you want to hold an animal after the show.

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)

Live music with Daniel Boone

Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.

Fire Pit and Smores 7-8pm

Join us at  the fire pit! Make smores and have good conversation! ( While supplies last)

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.

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.

Live Music with Alexa Burroughs 6-9Pm

Live music at the Beach Bar

Pirate Games with Mickey 4-6PM

Do you have what it takes to be a pirate? Become an official Island Pirate.

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.

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.

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.

DJ at the Beach Bar

Weather Permitting

Live music with Daniel Boone 5-8pm

Select College Football games

Cheer on your favorite team! Select games, and select Tvs

End of summer concert with fireworks

Live Music! 5-9pm

Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.

Select Thursday Night Football

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.

Select Sunday Night Football games

Cheer on your favorite team! Select games, and select Tvs

Select Monday Night Football

Seasonal Crafts , Flavors of the season and activities! Visit the Oasis for weekly schedule!

Visit our Towel hut for daily schedule!

Bingo and Trivia

Grab a seat and join us for a night of Bingo and Trivia! Free to play with in house prizes!

Live Music 6-9pm

Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.

Dive in Movie! Take 2 Thursdays!

Fireside Marshmallows

Weather pending, while supplies last

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.

Dive in Movie! Halloweek movie

10/16 Halloween Town
10/23-Haunted Mansion

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!

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!

Live Music! 4-7pm

Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.

Fireside Marshmallows

Weather pending, while supplies last

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)

Holiday Cinema Night

Enjoy a classic Holiday movie in the lobby with our Holiday snack bar!

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!

Live Music 2-5pm

Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.

Breakfast with Santa

More details as we get closer to the event

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!

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!

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!

CFP Championship game with Game time Happy Hour Specials