September 21st
Date: Saturday, September 21st
Time: 8 – 10 a.m.
Locations:
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island (1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL)
The Crab Trap/James Lee Park (3500 Scenic HWY 98, Destin, FL)
The Surf Hut (551 Scenic Gulf Dr, Miramar Beach, FL)
June White Decker Park (1950 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, FL)
Henderson Beach State Park (17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL)
Complimentary breakfast will be provided at The Boardwalk, The Crab Trap, and The Surf Hut clean up locations.
Bring your own bucket, mesh bag, gloves, and trash grabbers! Don’t forget your water bottle and sun protection! There will be clean up contests with fun prizes, free event t-shirts, and a free post clean up breakfast served at some of our favorite local restaurants.
Please let us know you are coming by signing up ahead of time! Sign up HERE
September 21st
The Crestview Market is partnering with Chili’s and other amazing local restaurants & businesses to bring an end to childhood cancer. Join us in the fight!
Registration is open NOW through 9/20/24 We are accepting all automotive’s to support the cause. Bring your Vintage Roadster, Souped Up Coupe, Truck, Motorcycle, or anything you own on wheels!
*Registration is only good for 1 automotive entry and Driver. Packets will be ready for pickup on September 20th, at Chili’s of Crestview from 2pm-8pm.
For more info, visit us on FACEBOOK
September 21st
We are excited to announce this year’s date for the Harvest of Hope Festival. Please join us September 21st at Old Spanish Trail Park! We will be hosting food eating contests, hay ride, petting zoo, vendors, and several family friendly games and activities!
September 28th
Skateboarders of the View, get ready! Our skate tournament kicks off at 10:00 am, Saturday, September 28, 2024. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned pro, this is your opportunity to show off your skateboarding skills! The FIRST 100 to register will receive a FREE SHIRT. Click HERE to register.
September 28th
Service Dog and Combat Vet Dart Tournament will be held at the American Legion in Crestview on James Lee Blvd. This is a Steel Tip Blind Draw Dart Tournament (you draw a number for your partner) and benefits Service Dog and Combat Veterans organizations. Entry fee is $20, plus a 50/50 drawing and raffle prizes. (Half the entry fee will go for prize money and the other half for the organizations.
October 3rd
Members only Halloween Planetscarium is October 3rd with shows at 5, 6 and 7pm. Come dressed in Halloween costumes and prepare to be scared! We’ll teach you about our favorite scary space facts in a terrifying tour of the solar system. Learn which planet is home to the Labyrinth of Night, why Pluto is named after the underworld, and which monster from Greek mythology was the scariest – do you think it’s Medusa, the Minotaur, the Hydra, or the Chimera? Recommended for ages 5+. Space is limited to 25 guests per show; reserving tickets in advance is required for this reason. Please call 850-664-1261, stop by the Science Center, or use our online ticketing option to reserve your tickets.
October 12th
October 19th
Sip & Science: Fright Night is October 19th from 6pm-9pm. Stop in for a spell and have a blast. We’ll have a spooky scavenger hunt that will take you all over the grounds of our haunted museum, a Slime Station where you can make your own ghastly concoctions, even a Mad Lab where you can guess what our Mad Scientists have cooked up and hidden in each box, if you dare. Monkey brains? Or simply spaghetti? You won’t know unless you dive in with both hands…for those feeling a little squeamish, you can stop by the sciPad and play Halloween trivia or head to the museum gallery to paint your own mini pumpkin to display at home. Don’t forget to don a costume for your chance to win our costume contest, complete with prizes!
Early bird pricing: Members $25 Nonmembers $30. Day of pricing: Members $30 Nonmembers $35. Ticket price includes admission, access to regular and special museum exhibits, drink tickets for adult beverages (beer and a specialty cocktail), and food. Guests age 21+ (IDs will be checked at the door). Get more details here.
October 29th
Planetarium Special Feature: Spooky Secrets, is October 29th with shows at 5, 6 and 7pm. Come dressed in Halloween costumes, get your Trick-or-Treat candy, and prepare to be scared! We’re ready to celebrate Halloween under the night sky in our inflatable planetarium. Join us for a fun and scary night of monster stories, inspired by our planets, moons, and stars. Join our 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. show for family-friendly stories about the creepy creatures of mythology hidden in the night sky. These showings are appropriate for ages 5 and up. Our 7 p.m. Spooktacular Show is more appropriate for ages 8 and up as the tales told during this show are spookier. All shows last approximately 45 minutes.
Seating is limited and very popular. We encourage purchasing your tickets in advance, as this is a first come, first served event. Please call 850-664-1261, stop by the Science Center, or use our online ticketing option to purchase your tickets.
November 1st, 2nd and 3rd
The 36th Annual Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow is November 1st, 2nd & 3rd at at the Twin Oaks Park, Corner of FL Highway 85N & College Boulevard, Niceville Florida. Spend the day with craft makers, singers, dancers, flute players, storytellers, and exhibits.
Schedule of Events Friday
Children’s Day: 9am – 2pm; Powwow: 7pm Grand Entry; Intertribal Dancing into the night
Saturday
Craft Competition: 10am – 11am; Grand Entry & Opening Ceremonies: Noon, followed by Intertribal, Exhibition, Competition Dancing until 5 pm
Night Grand Entry: 7pm followed by Intertribal, Social, & Exhibitions into the night
Sunday
Church Service: 10am-11am: at the Arena
Grand Entry: Noon, followed by Intertribal Dancing, Dance Exhibitions, Competitions Winners until 4pm
ADMISSION: Powwow: $5; $3 – Age 12 and younger Children’s Day: $3
Intertribal Dancing –– Storytelling – Traditional Drums and Singers – Handcrafted, Authentic Native Crafters from all over the United States – Exhibits – Demonstrators – Something for everyone
VA Mobile Counseling Center will be on site to provide non-medical re-adjustment counseling.
Host Hotel: QUALITY INN, 101 Hwy 85 N, Niceville, FL, US, 32578
Special POWWOW Rates Available!
Phone: (850) 678-8077 Fax: (850) 729-1254
NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED. Service Animals Only.
Sponsored by
The Eglin National American Indian Heritage Month Committee & the Thunderbird Intertribal Council, Inc
A 501 c 3 Tax Charitable Organization
For more information, call/text Kirby Locklear 850-217-6103
This is a private organization. It is not a part of the Department of Defense or any of its components and it has no governmental status.
