Aug31
Aloha Island Party with fireworks
DJ, Face painting, balloons and games. Fireworks at 9pm
Beach Patio | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Coastal Flavors Meet Family Favorites
The best restaurants in Fort Walton Beach are right here at The Island Resort. From beachside, to poolside, to signature spaces, discover dining options for any taste, any time of day. Snack on burgers and pizza by the pool at Cabana Bar. Savor the flavors of land and sea at Coastal Kitchen. Swim up to the Grotto Bar and grab a drink under cascading falls. Bring your best flip flops to the beach and soak in an amazing sunset at The Beach Bar, or get treats to go at Island Food Truck. Unwind, indulge, and live your best vacation life.
Cabana Bar
Embrace the picnic vibes under shady umbrellas at Cabana Bar. Burgers, pizza and more are just steps from our pools, so you can get right back to play time.
Coastal Kitchen
Our signature restaurant brings tropical flair and island-inspired favorites, featuring fresh seafood, delicious handhelds, and mouth watering pizza, plus daily happy hour specials.
Island Food Truck
Grab loaded tater tots, boozy milkshakes, and more close to the beach at Island Food Truck on the Beach Patio.
The Beach Bar
Cold drinks. Beach views, Can’t lose. Step off the sand to sip a beer or fun craft cocktail like The Tipsy Mermaid, grab a slice of pizza, and enjoy live music at Tripp Tide Beach Bar.
Grotto Bar
Walk up or swim up to the only swim-up bar on the Emerald Coast. Enjoy drinks day and night as water falls from atop our famous grotto pool.
Happy Hour
Why have just one hour when you can have two? From 4-6pm daily, save on wine, beer, spirits, and snacks.
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Sep1DJ Pool Party 12-4pm
The volume of FUN turns up at The Island's DJ poolside parties!
Grotto or Cabana Pool | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM -
Sep1Live Music with Rick Esguerra 5-9pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Sep2Live Music with Jason Findley! 5-9
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Sep2Singo! Music Bingo Tuesday
What's Singo? It's like bingo, but with music! Play for in house prizes! Free to play (Date and Time Subject to change)
Bar Lounge | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM -
Sep3Live Music with the Friskeys 6-9pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Sep4Live music with Second Breakfast 6-9pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Sep4Select Thursday Night Football
Lounge | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Sep5Singo Music Bingo 5-7
What's Singo? It's like bingo, but with music! Play for in house prizes! (Date and Time Subject to change)
Bar Lounge | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM -
Sep19Live music with Ryan Stroud 5-9pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting
Beach Bar | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Sep5
Live Music with the Friskeys 6-9pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Sep5Fire Pit and Smores 7-8pm
Join us at the fire pit! Make smores and have good conversation! ( While supplies last)
Beach Bar | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM -
Sep5Foam Party in the Grotto bar ages 21+up
🌊 Foam, beats, and frozen drinks under the stars? Say less.
We’re keeping the party going every Friday + Saturday from 7–10 PM through Labor Day Weekend at The Grotto (21+ only).
✨ NEW: $10 wristbands for pool access after 5 PM (Front Desk only).
✨ Fireball + frozen daiquiri specials to keep the vibes high.
✨ The best way to kick off your weekend in Fort Walton.Grotto Bar | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM -
Sep6
Select College Football games
Cheer on your favorite team! Select games, and select Tvs
Lounge | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM -
Sep6Live music with Alexa Burroughs 6-9p
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Sep6Dive in Movie!
Cabana | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Sep7Live Music with The Velveteen ! 5-8pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Sep7
Select Sunday Night Football games
Cheer on your favorite team! Select games, and select Tvs
Lounge | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM -
Sep8
Live Music with Alexa Burroughs 6-9Pm
Live music at the Beach Bar
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Sep8
Select Monday Night Football
Lounge | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM -
Sep11
Live music with Rick Esguerra 5-9pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Sep12Live music with Daniel Boone
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Sep17boone
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Sep18Live music with Second Breakfast 6-9pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Sep21
Live Music with The Velveteen ! 6-9pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Oct1Seasonal Crafts , Flavors of the season and activities! Visit the Oasis for weekly schedule!
Visit our Towel hut for daily schedule!
All Day - 12:00 AM -
Oct1Bingo and Trivia
Grab a seat and join us for a night of Bingo and Trivia! Free to play with in house prizes!
Lounge | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM -
Oct2
Live Music 6-9pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Oct2
Dive in Movie! Take 2 Thursdays!
Cabana | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Oct3
Fireside Marshmallows
Weather pending, while supplies last
Outside patio by Coastal kitchen and umbrella alley | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM -
Oct3Cornhole Tournament
Up to 4 teams. first come first serve. Sign up at 7:30 with the fireside marshmallow attendants Winning team gets F&B certificate.
Beach Patio | 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM -
Oct23
Dive in Movie! Halloweek movie
10/16 Halloween Town
10/23-Haunted MansionCabana | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Oct25Boo on the Beach
Boo at the Beach will bring all of the fun and no fright to The Island Resort.
Starting with a spooky bonfire story attendees will have their fair share of activities to enjoy between exciting outdoor games, dancing to a live DJ, getting festive with face painting, costume contests, dance performances by Studio Fuzion and more! Free to the Public!
Beach Patio | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Oct31Visit our neighbors at Tricks and Treasures on the Boardwalk
An evening of Halloween fun for all ages awaits you at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. Join us for a fun & safe night of trick-or-treating, live entertainment, carnival games, costume contests, and more!
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM -
Nov1
Live Music! 4-7pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM -
Nov1
Fireside Marshmallows
Weather pending, while supplies last
Beach Patio | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM -
Nov7Movie night on the Island Green
Grab a towel or a blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars on the Island Green (Date and time subject to change)
Island Green | 7:00 PM - 8:40 PM -
Dec3Holiday Cinema Night
Enjoy a classic Holiday movie in the lobby with our Holiday snack bar!
Lobby, Lounge | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM -
Dec4Hot Chocolate Bar! 7:30-8:30pm
Get in the Holiday Spirit with a cup of hot chocolate! First come first serve, till supplies last!
Umbrella Alley | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM -
Dec5
Live Music 2-5pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM -
Dec13Breakfast with Santa
More details as we get closer to the event
Coastal Kitchen | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM -
Dec13Beachy Little Christmas
Kick off the holiday season with us at our 6th Annual Beachy Little Christmas: A Sandcastle Spectacular!
Live Music, Holiday Crafts, & Local Vendors. Meet Misty the Mermaid Christmas-Themed Sandcastle Building
Free and open to the public, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the season on the Gulf. Come for the holiday cheer, stay for the fun, and make unforgettable beach memories!Beach Patio | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM -
Dec14
Beachy Little Christmas
Kick off the holiday season with us at our 6th Annual Beachy Little Christmas: A Sandcastle Spectacular!
Live Music, Holiday Crafts, & Local Vendors. Meet Misty the Mermaid Christmas-Themed Sandcastle Building
Free and open to the public, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the season on the Gulf. Come for the holiday cheer, stay for the fun, and make unforgettable beach memories!Beach Patio | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM -
Dec20Cookies and Crafts with the Grump
Join us at The Island Resort for some holiday fun with Grump, the Emerald Coast’s favorite Christmas grouch with a big heart!
A festive afternoon of holiday crafts and cookie decorating with facepainting and whoville hair. This interactive event is free and open to all ages—a perfect way to celebrate the season with a creative twist!Lobby Bar | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM -
Jan19CFP Championship game with Game time Happy Hour Specials
Lounge | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM