FEATURED RETAILER

Bass Pro Shops Santa’s Wonderland
850.269.6200
The magic returns! Santa is here and, of course, is the featured guest at Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops from now through December 24th. This year there are even more chances to see Santa with their extended photo hours! Get a free 4” x 6” studio quality photo with Santa when you visit and bring him your Christmas Wish List!  Other photo packages and Christmas Cards are available for purchase and instant print at the store.
For the good little girls and boys, Santa’s Wonderland features a free craft every week through December 24th. The first 150 kids to visit Santa’s Wonderland Monday – Friday between 5 and 7 PM will receive a free Santa Bandz. Having trouble deciding what to include on your Wish List? Santa’s Wonderland Toy Shop can help with that too! Their helpers can assist you in finding the perfect toys for all of your toughest Holiday gift needs .
Event Schedule – December 1st – December 24th :

• Mondays – Fridays: 10 am – 8 pm – Free photo with Santa; 5 pm – 7 pm – Free crafts; Open to close – Free games and activities; 5 pm – 7 pm – Free Santa Bandz
• Saturdays: 10 am – 8 pm – Free photo with Santa*; Noon – 5 pm – Free crafts; Open to close – Free games and activities
• Sundays:  10 am – 5 pm – Free photo with Santa; Noon – 5 pm – Free crafts; Open to close – Free games and activities

Event schedule subject to change without notice and based on availability. *Saturday, December 24th photo hours: 10 am – 5 pm.

NEW SEASONAL RETAILERS

Hickory Farms
Coming Soon
For 60 years, they’ve been bringing their fans the great American tastes of Hickory Farms. From Hickory Farms humble beginnings, when founders sold hand cut cheese at Ohio county fairs, to their holiday stores and kiosks, to easy online shopping, their dedication to quality is unsurpassed and gets stronger every year. Hickory Farms knows every package you open is a chance to surprise you and delight the ones you love. Stop by their seasonal store location between Hugs and Hissyfits and Crocs.

WHAT TO DO

DC Kids  –
December 9th, 10am -11:30am
850.337.8700
Join Nonie’s Ark for a Critter Cruise! Nonie will bring her travelling zoo to DC Kids and introduce her special critter friends. You will get to meet Carmen the Tarantula, Jack the Box Turtle, Jimmy Dean the Legless Lizard and more of Nonie’s exotic pals. Come learn about these amazing creatures at Destin Commons.  After the show, be sure to stay to make holiday ornaments with Abrakadoodle! We can't wait to see you!

Original Penguin 12 Days of Christmas
December 4th- December 15th
850.424.6881
Original Penguin is celebrating 12 Days of Christmas! Visit the store between December 4th and December 15th for these amazing deals!
Sunday 4th - 40% Off Shirts
Monday 5th - 40% Off All Accessories
Tuesday 6th - 40% Off Tees, Long Sleeve Tees, and Hoodies
Wednesday 7th - 40% Off All Bottoms & Denim
Thursday 8th - 40% Off All Accessories
Friday 9th - 40% Off Sweaters, Outerwear, and Jackets
Saturday 10th - 40% Off All Polos
Sunday 11th - 40% Off Sale
Monday 12th - $39.99 Wovens and $19.99 Ties
Tuesday 13th - Buy One Get One 50% Off
Wednesday 14th - 40% Off Sweaters
Thursday 15th - 40% Off The Entire Store

Private Gallery VIP Week
December 5th- December 9th
850.654.2752
Shop at Private Gallery during December 5-9 for VIP Week of Savings! Receive Triple Loyalty Points on regularly priced items between the hours of 8:30-10:00am. Also, for Loyalty Card Members, the following sales will be going on all day long during VIP Week:

• Monday 5th – Coats and Jackets 20% OFF
• Tuesday 6th – ALL Dresses 20% OFF
• Wednesday 7th – Footwear 20% OFF
• Thursday 8th – Jeans and Sweaters 20% OFF
• Friday 9th – BOGO Select Earrings and 20% off all scarves

Toys for Tots Toy Drive
December 10th, 10 am - 5 pm
850.337.8700
Toys for Tots needs your help this Holiday season! December 10th, the Marines and the Air Force will be here to collect new, unwrapped toys on behalf of Toys for Toys of the Emerald Coast. Join us at Destin Commons for live Holiday music and a fun car show presented by Race 850 anytime between 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, December 10th. Toy donation boxes will be set up at Bass Pro Shops, Build A Bear Workshop, and Hard Rock Café. Toys are needed for children aged 0 – 16.

Hard Rock Cafe Breakfast with Santa
December 10th – 11th
850.654.3310
Enjoy Breakfast with Santa for $9.95 (children 2 and under are free.)  You will receive a breakfast buffet, photo with Santa, and take home a special gift. December 10th and 11th at 8:00 am. Call 850.654.3310 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information or to book your reservations.

Northwest Florida Blood Services Blood Drive
December 10th & 30th
850.473.3853
Northwest Florida Blood Services will be on site two Saturdays during the month of December to collect blood donations via the blood mobile. The blood mobile will be parked in front of the the metered parking in front of Bass Pro Shops the day of each blood drive. Blood drives will be from 3PM-8PM on December 10, and December 30. Please visit http://www.nfbcblood.org for more information.

RAVE Motion Pictures Movie Releases
December 2011
December 9th – New Years Eve; The Sitter
December 16th – Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked; Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
December 21st – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

ALL MONTH

Stroller Strides at Destin Commons
December 1st – 31st, various times
888.828.7775
Looking for a way to keep off the Holiday Weight?  Join us at Destin Commons for a fabulous total body workout that you can do with your baby! This class is much more than just a walk in the park.  We offer a total body workout with power walking/jogging and interval training specifically designed to fit your personal fitness level and make sure you are getting a great workout.  Contact Heidi Wong with Stroller Strides at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for class times and information.  You can also find us on Facebook and twitter under Stroller Strides of the Emerald Coast. www.strollerstrides.net/niceville

Banana Republic
December 1st – 31st
850.650.5335
Banana Republic is featuring  fabulous special events all throughout the month of December. Beginning December 2nd – December 24th, buy a $50 Banana Republic Gift Card, and receive a $10 Shop Card! From Monday, December 5th – Sunday, December 11th, save 20% off your entire purchase when you open a Banana Republic Card. New Holiday product arrives December 6th and December 10th, all Banana Republic card members will receive a Limited Edition Elephant Tote (a $49.50 value) as a gift with their purchase of $30 or more!