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Emerald Coast
Weekend Guide

by Erika

Your local friend who digs up the best events, beaches, food, and things to do — so your family's weekend is sorted before Friday even starts.

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What's inside every issue

Everything you need for a perfect Emerald Coast weekend

One email. Every Thursday. No scrolling through Facebook events for an hour.

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Beach & Weather Snapshot

Gulf conditions, flag status, and which beach is the move this weekend.

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Best Events & Festivals

Live music, markets, parades, and seasonal fun — curated and actually worth going to.

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Kid-Friendly Picks

Events with ages, cost, and real tips from a mom who's taken her kids there.

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Food & Restaurant Spotlight

What's new, what's good, and what's worth the drive from wherever you are on the coast.

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Erika's Top Pick of the Week

One can't-miss thing, with her honest take on why you should go.

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Written by Someone Who Lives Here

Not an algorithm. Not a tourist blog. A real local mom who actually does these things.

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A taste of what the guide looks like. Updated each week with the real issue.

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Your Weekend Starts Here ☀️

Hey friend! The Emerald Coast is calling this weekend and I've done all the digging so you don't have to. Here's exactly what I'd do if I had two days free on the coast right now — beaches, food, kids stuff, and one thing you probably haven't heard about yet...

🌊 This Week's Picks

  • Destin Farmers Market — Saturday 8am–1pm, free entry, great for all ages
  • Live music at AJ's Seafood — Friday night, no cover, waterfront views
  • Fort Walton Landing Park free concert — Sunday 5pm, bring a blanket
  • Erika's Top Pick: The new shaved ice spot on Okaloosa Island (trust me on this one)

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Who's behind it
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Erika
@travelshouldbefun
📍 Fort Walton Beach, FL

Hi, I'm Erika 👋

I'm a Fort Walton Beach local, a mom, and a travel advisor who's obsessed with helping families actually enjoy the Emerald Coast instead of spending their weekend Googling what to do.

Every Thursday I send out one email with my honest take on the best things happening that weekend — beaches, events, food, kids stuff. No fluff. No sponsored nonsense. Just what I'd text a friend.

I also help families plan vacations through Fora Travel, but this newsletter is just for us locals — the people who live here and deserve to know what's going on.

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