The holiday season is almost here and plenty of events will be a part of the season. Whether you want to enjoy Christmas lights or you prefer a party type of event, you can find it throughout the holidays in the 30A area. Here are some of the top choices.

12 Nights of Lights

Starting on Friday, November 29th, the 12 Nights of Lights event will be held at the Baytowne Wharf Events Plaza. This event will continue on November 30th with even more festivities. This event will include a preview of the 12 Nights of Lights, Santa Claus and the Tree Lighting. It's perfect for the entire family with plenty of choir singing, lantern making for the upcoming parade and even fireworks to finish the night.

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Finding the right place to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner in the 30A and surrounding area is important. If you don't plan to cook dinner at home, you need a great place to celebrate the holiday. Here are two great options for your Thanksgiving dinner.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Celebrating with your family at the Resort is a great way to go. They serve one of the best Thanksgiving Buffets in the area and will provide you with a feast fit for a king. This festive feast will provide all the trimmings and you don't have to do any dishes. Reservations are necessary and you will want to make sure you get your spot soon.

This world-class dinner is perfect for you, your family and your friends. It's $34.95 for adults and $12.95 for children ages 6

With plenty of dinner options at Pier Park, the problem isn't finding a place to eat, but narrowing it down to just one. You can choose from a casual sports bar all the way to an excellent Italian restaurant. Here are some of the best choices at Pier Park for your dining experience.

Bootleg Barbecue

It's not always easy to find excellent barbecue in the state of Florida, but Bootleg delivers. This barbecue joint will remind you of a place deep in Texas. With plenty of slowly smokes meats and delicious BBQ sauce, this is the right place if you prefer BBQ for dinner.

Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville

You can't go wrong with Margaritaville near the ocean. This is one of the best choices in Pier Park with excellent margaritas and plenty of great menu

Most days are sunny and perfect in Panama City Beach, but every once in a while, it will rain most of the day. When this happens, you need to understand the best places to go and enjoy the day.

Rain doesn't have to spoil a day off or if you're on vacation, it doesn't have to cut into your fun. Here are some of the best attraction to enjoy when it's raining outside.

Race City

If you love mini-golf and haunted houses, this is the place for you. Race City provides indoor mini-golf by black light and a haunted house with plenty of fright. Along with both of these attractions, you can enjoy the games in the arcade here.

Rock'it Lanes

Bowling has long been a good choice for rainy days, but Rock'it Lanes does it a little different. You can enjoy

Enjoying the beautiful mild weather of fall in the Panhandle of Florida is something everybody should experience at some point in their lives. If you're one of the full time or part time residents of the South Walton area, you can enjoy every single day of the fall season.

One of the best ways to enjoy the beautiful weather is finding a way to get out on the water. The Autumn Harvest Wine & Dinner Cruise, which will be held Wednesday, November 6th from 7pm to 10pm, is the perfect way to take in the season.

SunQuest Cruises will provide this dinner cruise, which will feature Michael DeLoach of Hook & Ladder Winery out of Sonoma, California, along with a five-course gourmet meal. Fine wines and excellent food will be paired together to make this night