Early Steps Western Panhandle

06/10/2026

🥪Summer just got a whole lot tastier in Walton County School District! 🍓 All children ages 1- 18 can enjoy these free meals this summer. ALL income levels are welcomed. Please take advantage of this Summer Feed opportunity. *MEALS MUST BE CONSUMED AT SITE*

Please see below the locations to receive a FREE meal and click the link below to see the Summer Feed menu.

https://schools.mealviewer.com/district/Walton

06/10/2026

Students 18 years old and under are welcome to join us for breakfast and/or lunch this summer in our cafeteria, Monday through Friday. Meals will be served in a grab-n-go style and are FREE to students.

Come enjoy!

06/10/2026

🌎💧 Discover the Wonders of Our Waters: FREE, hands-on workshop filled with fun, learning, and exploration for little learners and their families!💧🌎

📅 June 10
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Emerald Coast Science Center: 31 Memorial Pkwy, FWB
👶 Perfect for children ages 2+
🎁 Freebies available (while supplies last!)

Bring your curiosity and get ready for a day of discovery, play, and learning by the water! 🌊💙

06/10/2026

Little dinosaurs welcome! 🦖💛 Join us for a cozy Tea-Rex storytime with stories, snacks, and smiles this Saturday.

Costumes encouraged, of course!

Learn more at fwb.org/library

06/10/2026

💜 We hope you’ll join us on June 20th! 💜

Planning for your child’s future can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Join Beyond Disabilities for an informative workshop on ABLE Accounts and Special Needs Trusts with Attorney John Stokes of PlanWise Law. Learn how to protect your child’s future while preserving important benefits, connect with other families, and gain valuable resources.

📅 June 20
📍 Fort Walton Beach Library
💻 Virtual option available

For details and registration, visit our Events page.

Together, we’re building hope for tomorrow. 💜

06/03/2026

🎨🔬 Mess Fest is BACK! Get ready to kick off summer with a SPLASH! 🔬🎨

📅 June 6
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Emerald Coast Science Center | Fort Walton Beach
👶 Perfect for kids ages 2 & up — and fun for the whole family!

💦 What to expect:
• Hands-on science exploration 🔬
• Fizzy Sea Creature Egg creations 🐚
• Soda geyser demonstrations 🌋
• SLIME making (of course!) 💚
• Exciting freebies while supplies last 🎁

This FREE interactive experience is designed to spark curiosity, build problem-solving skills, and create unforgettable summer memories! ☀️

🎉 Don’t forget to invite a friend and come ready to get MESSY!

👉 Learn more: ecscience.org

06/03/2026

💜 Parent Advocacy Support Group 💜

Parents and caregivers of children with disabilities—join us for a special workshop on ABLE Accounts & Special Needs Trust Planning with Attorney John Stokes.

As parents, we may not know what the future holds, but we can prepare today. Learn how these important tools can help protect benefits, secure assets, and support your child’s long-term success.

📅 Saturday, June 20
🕝 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

📍 Fort Walton Beach Library
💻 Virtual Option Available

Come connect with other families, gain valuable resources, and find encouragement from a community that understands.

💜 You are not alone.

Hosted by Beyond Disabilities Foundation
✨ Igniting Hope. Empowering Lives.

💜

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

Let's Party, THIS FRIDAY! 🎶

FREE family event celebrating early childhood education
- Pizza
- Ice Cream
- Take home goodies
- Live DJ
- Rachel Giannini

Pre-register today to claim your door prize!!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984408249493?aff=oddtdtcreator