Oct. 18 6th Annual Run for the Reef 5k & 10k and Kid’s One Mile Fun Run – 8 a.m. Navarre Beach Pier, Navarre Beach, Fla. Features an out-and-back course along scenic Gulf Blvd. New this year is a 10k race. Event is a fundraiser to help “Make Navarre Snorkelicious,” a benefit for the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary. Details: 850-939-6973 or www.navarrebeachmarinesanctuary.com. Oct. 18 Coastline 5k/10k, Coastline Calvery Chapel – 1122 Oriole Beach Rd, Gulf Breeze, Fl. 8 a.m. Details: Randy Pitman850.932.8197 or randy@coastlinelife.com Oct. 18 Clear Creek Aquaponics Farming Tours Gardening Workshop, 6065 Clear Creek Road, Milton, Fl. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Reservations required. Details: raywanda@aol.com or visit clearcreekfarm.net.
Oct. 18 15th Annual Fenner McConnell/Mark Wantz Blackwater Heritage Century Ride. Cost: $45. Distance rides: 18, 40, 62 and 100. Day of registration at 7 a.m. and ride starts at 8 a.m. at the Milton Community Center 5629 Byrom St., Milton, Fla. The ride is through the Blackwater State Forest. A portion of the ride will be on the Blackwater State Heritage Trail (selected as one of Florida’s most scenic greenways). The 100/62/40-mile routes include some challenging hills, while the 18 mile is entirely on the rails to trails. All routes include rest stops. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northwest Florida and the Boys and Girls Club of Emerald Coast. Details: Paula Shell (850) 433-5437 or 1-866-646-3518 or 850-433-5437 or bbbsnwfl.org
Oct. 18 14th Annual Navarre Beach Car, Truck and Bike Show – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Navarre High School, 8600 High School Blvd., Navarre, Fla. More than 100 historical cars from all decades are on display in this popular event. Features music, food and vendor booths. Details: Dana Shelley, (850) 939-3870 or www.navarrecarandbikeshow.com.
Oct. 19 21st Annual Charity Chili Cookoff and Volleyball Tournament, Juana’s Pagodas & Sailor’s Grill, 1451 Navarre Beach Causeway, Navarre Beach, Fla. Event is a fundraiser for Caring and Sharing of Santa Rosa County. $10 to enter a chili pot, commentate or the volleyball tournament. Ceramic chili mug for entry fee. Bring pots to set up between Noon to 2 with tastings from 2-4. Volleyball registration 10 am and tournament at 10:30. Raffle. Four person co-ed teams any skill levels. Will be paired according to skill level. Details: 850-336-2660 or juanaspagodas.com. Estimated attendance: 500
Oct. 18-19 and 25-26 Boo at the Zoo 2014 – Trick-or-Treat with all your favorite animals at the Gulf Breeze Zoo! The Zoo's very special Trick-or-Treat Trail invites children to don their costumes and enjoy the zoo decked out for the Halloween holiday in a safe and not-so-scary environment. The event features over 25 candy stations, special animal encounters, daily costume contests, 3 bounce houses, face painting and balloon artists. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and children. Tickets are available through Oct. 26. Limited pre-sale tickets available. The zoo is located at 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze, FL. For more information, (850) 932-2229 or visit www.GBZoo.com/zooboo
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