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Spring Festival & Eggstravaganza: Easter Fun in Freeport

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:09:00 +0000

Winter is over, the azaleas are blooming, and Freeport is ready to celebrate spring the way any good Southern town should — with an egg hunt, games, and enough sugar to keep the kids bouncing until bedtime.

The Spring Festival & Eggstravaganza

The City of Freeport’s annual Spring Festival is a family-friendly event that typically takes place in March or April, timed around the Easter season. The city hasn’t announced the 2027 dates yet, but based on past events, expect it to land on a Saturday morning at a local park or community space.

Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting: Freeport Gets Festive

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:08:00 +0000

There are two types of people: those who start playing Christmas music in October, and those who wait until after Thanksgiving. Whichever camp you’re in, Freeport’s Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting is the event that officially kicks off the holiday season in Walton County.

The Parade

Freeport’s annual Christmas Parade winds through downtown, bringing floats, marching bands, classic cars, fire trucks, horses, and — of course — Santa Claus himself. Local businesses, schools, churches, and organizations all deck out their entries in lights, garland, and enough holiday cheer to power the town through New Year’s.

Trunk or Treat: Freeport's Favorite Halloween Tradition

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:07:00 +0000

Halloween in a small town hits different. And in Freeport, the main event isn’t knocking on strangers’ doors — it’s Trunk or Treat.

What is Trunk or Treat?

Trunk or Treat is exactly what it sounds like: local businesses, churches, clubs, and residents decorate the trunks of their cars and hand out candy to kids in a safe, central location. No walking dark neighborhoods, no wondering which houses are participating — just one big parking lot full of creativity, candy, and community spirit.

Bayfest is Back: Freeport's Biggest Fall Festival

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:06:00 +0000

If there’s one event that puts Freeport on the map every fall, it’s Bayfest. Now in its 12th year, this annual festival has grown from a small community gathering into one of the most anticipated events on the Florida Panhandle’s fall calendar.

What is Bayfest?

Bayfest is Freeport’s signature outdoor festival — a full weekend of live music, local vendors, food trucks, arts and crafts, and enough small-town charm to remind you why you live here (or why you should).

This Weekend: Freeport's 4th of July Parade & Fireworks

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:05:00 +0000

It’s that time of year again — Freeport is getting ready to paint the town red, white, and blue. If you’ve never experienced the city’s 4th of July celebration, you’re missing out on one of the best small-town Independence Day events on the Florida Panhandle.

Parade: Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM

The parade kicks off at 4:00 PM sharp from the Freeport Learning Center. Floats, classic cars, marching groups, local businesses, churches, and clubs all line up to show their patriotism. It’s free to participate or watch — just find a spot along the route and enjoy.