Community Calendar

Parents, need an easy weeknight plan for your middle schooler? We’ve got you covered! Our Science Social: Middle School Edition is a free, drop-off event for ages 11-14. Kids get pizza, soda, and STEM fun.

Middle schoolers, this one’s just for you! Come take over the museum after hours for a night of hands-on science, exploring the exhibits, hanging out with friends, and meeting some of our coolest animals. And because no social is complete without food, we’ve got you covered with plenty of pizza and drinks.

Best of all, it’s free and drop-off only, so parents can take a break while kids dive into science. Spots are limited, so don’t miss your chance to join the Science Social: Middle School Edition: where science, snacks, and friends all collide! Parents, grab your free tickets to secure your child's spot in this program. Parents will be required to fill out and sign a program waiver (below) before dropping off children.

Join the Pensacola Children’s Chorus at Christmas on the Coast! Reserve your seats for this cherished annual tradition, voted Best Annual Event for Inweekly's Best of the Coast.

When: December 12–14, 2025
Where: Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Time: Friday at 7:30 p.m. | Saturday & Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Christmas on the Coast promises an unforgettable celebration filled with heartwarming music, stunning visuals and joyful surprises for audiences of all ages. This year’s concert is going to the dogs, cats—and even hippopotamuseses! Enjoy a delightful collection of songs celebrating animals at Christmastime, guaranteed to charm both children and adults alike.

In anticipation of PCC’s upcoming return to Carnegie Hall, experience the wonder of Christmas in New York, complete with a bustling city street scene brimming with holiday energy and magic. Journey across the globe to discover how Christmas is celebrated throughout the continent of Africa, featuring vibrant percussion, infectious rhythms and spirited dance. Then, look to the heavens as the skies open to reveal this year’s Nativity of Angels, a breathtaking portrayal of the heavenly hosts in song.

What’s Christmas without a little Whoville cheer? Join the Whos for a whimsical Who-bilation, with a special visit from the Grinch himself. And no holiday adventure would be complete without a trip aboard the Polar Express! Climb aboard for a magical ride to the North Pole, where the spirit of Christmas shines brightest (for those who still hear the bells). Embrace the joy of homecoming as the chorus celebrates the warmth of friends and family gathered together for the holidays—a heartfelt reminder of what makes this season so special.

You'll find the unique, the one-of-a-kind, the precious, the delicious and the off-beat at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from talented onsite vendors who grow, make, or create each item for sale.

Join us every Saturday for the award-winning Palafox Market from 9:00am-2:00pm, rain or shine for farm-fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, hand-crafted works of art, sculpture, fresh tea and coffee, delicious food and spices, hand-blown glass, ceramics and much more at the event that was named Florida's Best Farmers Market by Southern Living magazine.

NOW AT TWO LOCATIONS!

PALAFOX MARKET NORTH at Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza and PALAFOX MARKET SOUTH at Plaza Ferdinand

Join the Pensacola Children’s Chorus at Christmas on the Coast! Reserve your seats for this cherished annual tradition, voted Best Annual Event for Inweekly's Best of the Coast.

When: December 12–14, 2025
Where: Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Time: Friday at 7:30 p.m. | Saturday & Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Christmas on the Coast promises an unforgettable celebration filled with heartwarming music, stunning visuals and joyful surprises for audiences of all ages. This year’s concert is going to the dogs, cats—and even hippopotamuseses! Enjoy a delightful collection of songs celebrating animals at Christmastime, guaranteed to charm both children and adults alike.

In anticipation of PCC’s upcoming return to Carnegie Hall, experience the wonder of Christmas in New York, complete with a bustling city street scene brimming with holiday energy and magic. Journey across the globe to discover how Christmas is celebrated throughout the continent of Africa, featuring vibrant percussion, infectious rhythms and spirited dance. Then, look to the heavens as the skies open to reveal this year’s Nativity of Angels, a breathtaking portrayal of the heavenly hosts in song.

What’s Christmas without a little Whoville cheer? Join the Whos for a whimsical Who-bilation, with a special visit from the Grinch himself. And no holiday adventure would be complete without a trip aboard the Polar Express! Climb aboard for a magical ride to the North Pole, where the spirit of Christmas shines brightest (for those who still hear the bells). Embrace the joy of homecoming as the chorus celebrates the warmth of friends and family gathered together for the holidays—a heartfelt reminder of what makes this season so special.

Join the Pensacola Children’s Chorus at Christmas on the Coast! Reserve your seats for this cherished annual tradition, voted Best Annual Event for Inweekly's Best of the Coast.

When: December 12–14, 2025
Where: Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Time: Friday at 7:30 p.m. | Saturday & Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Christmas on the Coast promises an unforgettable celebration filled with heartwarming music, stunning visuals and joyful surprises for audiences of all ages. This year’s concert is going to the dogs, cats—and even hippopotamuseses! Enjoy a delightful collection of songs celebrating animals at Christmastime, guaranteed to charm both children and adults alike.

In anticipation of PCC’s upcoming return to Carnegie Hall, experience the wonder of Christmas in New York, complete with a bustling city street scene brimming with holiday energy and magic. Journey across the globe to discover how Christmas is celebrated throughout the continent of Africa, featuring vibrant percussion, infectious rhythms and spirited dance. Then, look to the heavens as the skies open to reveal this year’s Nativity of Angels, a breathtaking portrayal of the heavenly hosts in song.

What’s Christmas without a little Whoville cheer? Join the Whos for a whimsical Who-bilation, with a special visit from the Grinch himself. And no holiday adventure would be complete without a trip aboard the Polar Express! Climb aboard for a magical ride to the North Pole, where the spirit of Christmas shines brightest (for those who still hear the bells). Embrace the joy of homecoming as the chorus celebrates the warmth of friends and family gathered together for the holidays—a heartfelt reminder of what makes this season so special.

PENSACOLA EARLY MUSIC CONSORT HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

The Pensacola Early Music Consort is proud to present a Holiday Festival of music. Join us on December 14th as we celebrate the season with Christmas Tide music from the Mediaeval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras, as well as modern compositions for early instruments.

The 14-member Pensacola Early Music Consort makes up the core of this celebration, with a few visiting guest musicians to form a renaissance orchestra including recorders, krummhorns, strings, sackbuts and percussion.

The event is December 14th at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church (ELCA), 4600 N. 9th Avenue in Pensacola, FL.

Come celebrate the holiday with us!

Christmas can be a painful time for some, especially for those who are grieving or in despair. Each year around the longest night of the year, we hold a contemplative service of healing prayers, scripture, and music that acknowledges God’s presence for those who mourn or struggle. All are welcome.

You'll find the unique, the one-of-a-kind, the precious, the delicious and the off-beat at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from talented onsite vendors who grow, make, or create each item for sale.

Join us every Saturday for the award-winning Palafox Market from 9:00am-2:00pm, rain or shine for farm-fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, hand-crafted works of art, sculpture, fresh tea and coffee, delicious food and spices, hand-blown glass, ceramics and much more at the event that was named Florida's Best Farmers Market by Southern Living magazine.

NOW AT TWO LOCATIONS!

PALAFOX MARKET NORTH at Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza and PALAFOX MARKET SOUTH at Plaza Ferdinand

Christmas can be a painful time for some, especially for those who are grieving or in despair. Each year, around the longest night of the year, we hold a contemplative service of healing prayers, scripture, and music that acknowledges God’s presence for those who mourn or struggle. All are welcome.

Join us for new activities December 22, 23, and 26 to celebrate the season! The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day with Winter Workshop activities starting at 10:30 a.m. All activities included with general admission pricing; planetarium shows include an additional fee. Military discounts available. Planetarium show tickets can be purchased at our front desk during your visit.

-Winter Workshops from 10:30-12:30
-Planetarium shows at 11:30 & 2:00
-Creature Feature at 1:00
-sciPad games from 1:30-3:00

For a full schedule of each day’s activities, please visit ecscience.org/events
Please note, the center is closed December 24 and 25.