Local Happenings
5/16 – Stormfolk “Bands on the Blackwater”
Bring your lawn chairs and your friends. Food trucks available.
5/17 – Book sale
A variety of books will be available. Support your local Friends group.
5/17 – Hoof Trimming Clinic
Horse owners—want to feel more confident caring for your horse’s hooves? Always thought about doing your own trimming or want to be able to take care of emergencies? Join this hands-on clinic.
5/22 – Garden Hazards: Pests, Plants, and People
Discover the hidden dangers in your backyard at our May 22, 2025 Master Gardener lecture, Garden Hazards: Pests, Plants, and People.
5/22 – Memorial Day Observation Ceremony
Hosted by UWF’s Military and Veterans Resource Center, this ceremony honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The event is open to UWF students and the general public. Free parking is available in Lots K and H, with no parking pass required. Everyone is invited to attend and pay tribute to those who gave their lives for our freedom.
5/30 – 2025 Sheriff’s Rodeo – First Responder and Military Night
A family-friendly evening packed with heart-pounding rodeo riding, jaw-dropping K-9 and SWAT demos, and other experiences, all in support of the SRSO Star Foundation.
5/30 – Let’s Get Summer Started
Admission is $20 and includes regular skate rental! We will have a balloon drop, play fun games, and have a quarter toss – one lucky skater will win a pair of skates.
5/30 – Let’s Get Summer Started Late Skate
Admission is $20 and includes regular skate rental! We will have a balloon drop, play fun games, and have a quarter toss – one lucky skater will win a pair of skates.
5/31 – 2025 Sheriff’s Rodeo
A family-friendly evening packed with heart-pounding rodeo riding, jaw-dropping K-9 and SWAT demos, and other experiences, all in support of the SRSO Star Foundation.
5/31 – 80’s Party
A totally tubular night of fun, nostalgia, and awesome vibes at the Prost’s’ 80’s Party.
6/13 – Disco Kiss at the Bands on the Blackwater
A high-energy live performance of the best Arena Rock songs from the biggest bands of the ‘70s – ’00s. Free, all-ages show.
6/14 – Rad Rides Car Show
Charity Car Show, with all proceeds going to Vacation Bible School. Door prizes, custom trophies, pulled pork BBQ, and live Music.
6/19 – STEAM Day
Visit the Milton Library for a monthly STEAM Day. Each month will feature a different theme. Speak with a staff member for more information.
6/6 – 2025 Master Gardener Volunteer Training
Master Gardeners are a group of volunteers, trained in horticulture by Santa Rosa County’s Residential Horticulture Extension Agent. They are tasked with maintaining demonstration gardens, teaching, operating plant diagnostic clinics, and becoming good stewards of our county’s natural resources.
6/6 – Bands on the Blackwater
Box of Rox will be playing for the very first time at Bands on the Blackwater in Milton, FL. Music, food trucks and a great time will be had by all. Bring your lawn chairs and come enjoy this free event.
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