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Monday 7:30am - 5pm Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm Thursday 7:30am - 5pm Friday 7:30am - 1:30pm

Early Learning Coalition of The Emerald Coast

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Connecting Okaloosa and Walton counties communities and families with quality early childhood service

Connecting Okaloosa and Walton counties communities and families with quality early childhood services for children under 5 years of age.

10/24/2026

TODAY! TODAY! TODAY! 🎉

📍135 Perry Avenue | Ft. Walton Beach
⏰ 10 am - 1 pm
🏷️ FREE

Storybook Village: 🐮 Moo-ving Minds in partnership with United Fidelity Bank Emerald Coast’s Community Day event is finally here! 📚🤠

Grab the family and come join us for a morning of books, community, and farm-style learning fun!

We’ll see you at Storybook Village Emerald Coast! ❤️

10/23/2026

Are you ready for Storybook Village Emerald Coast?? Check out this amazing FAQ letting you know all the details for tomorrow's event! We can't wait to see you there!

Fort Walton Beach Community Day is Almost Here! 🎉🌴

The 5th Annual Fort Walton Beach Community Day is coming to United Fidelity Bank on Saturday, October 24, bringing together families, local nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations from across Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Niceville, Shalimar, Mary Esther, Crestview, and Okaloosa County.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 135 Perry Avenue SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL

✨ FREE Admission 🌭 FREE Food & Drinks 🍿 FREE Popcorn & Sno Cones 🎨 FREE Face Painting 🏰 FREE Bounce Houses 🐮 Muddy Moo's Petting Zoo 🎶 Live Entertainment 🎁 Giveaways & Prizes 🤝 Local Nonprofit Organizations

Plus, don't miss Storybook Village, where children can receive FREE books and enjoy interactive literacy activities!

The entire community is invited to attend this FREE family-friendly event.
👇 Who are you bringing with you?

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10/23/2026

Sometimes just a few words can say a lot about the heart of an organization. Our team sees firsthand the care, collaboration, and commitment that go into supporting children, families, and early learning providers throughout our community, and everyone brings their own perspective to what makes this work special.

If you know us, what three words would you use to describe our organization? We’d love to hear yours!

10/22/2026

Building with blocks encourages children to think creatively while exploring balance, shapes, and problem-solving. As they stack, build, and create, they are also strengthening fine motor skills, practicing perseverance, and learning that sometimes the best ideas come from trying again.

10/22/2026

📢 Storybook Village Emerald Coast is this Saturday at United Fidelity Bank Emerald Coast 135 Perry Avenue in Ft. Walton Beach, 10 am - 1 pm 🐮

The fifth annual United Fidelity Bank Community Day will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Fort Walton Beach Banking Center, 135 Perry Ave. SE, Fort Walton Beach. See link below ⬇️

📸 Diann Pulliam/For the Daily News

10/22/2026

Florida has a free program for families called New Worlds Reading. Kids in VPK – 5th grade can get 9 free books that you choose + activities to build reading skills. See if your child is eligible at newworldsreading.com or visit their table inside Storybook Village Emerald Coast this Saturday!

New Worlds Reading

10/21/2026

We may be a little excited. 😂🐄
See you Saturday at Storybook Village Emerald Coast!

Address

1130 N. Eglin Parkway
Shalimar, FL
32579

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5pm
Friday	7:30am - 1:30pm

Telephone

+18508333627

Website

http://www.elc-ec.org/, https://www.elc-ec.org/news/early-learning-coalition-of-the-emerald-coast-partners-with-federal-

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