Milton Hosts Free Military Family Day Nov. 7, Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11
The City of Milton, in Santa Rosa County, Florida, is holding two events for military families and veterans within five days, and both are free.
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The City of Milton, in Santa Rosa County, Florida, will hold its annual Military Family Appreciation Day on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 5003 Henry Street. A Veterans Day ceremony with a wreath-laying takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., according to the city’s event listings.
What is happening at Milton’s Military Family Appreciation Day on Nov. 7?
Milton’s Military Family Appreciation Day runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 5003 Henry Street, Milton, according to the City of Milton’s event listing posted Nov. 3, 2026.
The city lists these activities:
- A vendor market
- A craft station
- Military-themed displays
- Food trucks
- A large model train layout
The Blue Anchor Belles will give singing performances at noon and 1 p.m.
Is Milton’s Military Family Appreciation Day free, and who can attend?
Admission is free, according to the City of Milton. The city’s listing says attendees do not have to be part of a military family: “all are welcome.”
When and where is Milton’s Veterans Day ceremony?
The City of Milton will hold a Veterans Day ceremony and wreath-laying at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Veterans Memorial Plaza, 5191 Willing Street, Milton, according to the city’s event listing posted Nov. 3, 2026.
The city’s calendar also marks Nov. 11 as “City Closed – Veterans Day.”
Event details at a glance
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Family Appreciation Day | Saturday, Nov. 7 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 5003 Henry Street, Milton |
| Veterans Day ceremony and wreath-laying | Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 11 a.m. | Veterans Memorial Plaza, 5191 Willing Street, Milton |
Details as of Nov. 4, 2026. The city’s listings do not mention parking or street closures near either location. For questions, check the City of Milton’s event calendar.
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Questions and answers
- When is Military Family Appreciation Day in Milton, Florida?
- It is Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 5003 Henry Street in Milton, according to the City of Milton's event listing.
- Do you have to be a military family to attend Milton's Military Family Appreciation Day?
- No. The City of Milton's listing says attendees do not have to be part of a military family, and admission is free.
- Where is the Veterans Day ceremony in Milton, Florida?
- The ceremony and wreath-laying is at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at the Veterans Memorial Plaza, 5191 Willing Street, Milton, according to the City of Milton.
