Jul 26 Friday
Join Bike Pensacola for the most popular bike ride in town—the Slow Ride! Each month we explore the quiet, scenic streets of Pensacola's many historic neighborhoods for a fun and leisurely ride among friends.
For July our host is the City of Pensacola and the Slow Ride is part of “Party in the Park." The Party is a series of events at Hollice T. Williams Park to receive public input to inform the Park's Equitable Development Framework Plan (Equity Plan). The Equity Plan will consist of 5-8 community driven values or principles that promote equitable and just development practices in and around the park.
The community engagement will include taking a short survey and interacting with three project boards both before and after the Ride. Additionally, Geosyntec, the Hollice T. Williams Stormwater Park Design Consultant, will be present to take any feedback about the park design process.
And there will be food trucks to help feed us!! Plus, the Skatepark is hosting a skate game and will have a live DJ for entertainment. Fun fun fun!Because most cyclists are “self taught,” each month we offer information about bicycle laws, safety tips, and addressing different bicycling skills that will help keep rides safe and enjoyable. There is no charge for the ride and no registration required.
The ride will be about one hour and ten minutes long, at a casual pace. Nobody will be “dropped” or left behind. Children ages 10 - 16 must be accompanied by an adult; no kids under 10 on their own bicycle. Cyclists under 16 must wear a helmet by law; ages 16 and up helmets are recommended but are not required by law. And we will enjoy a ride escort by officers of the Pensacola Police Department.
THE RIVER BRIDE is a play based on a famous Brazilian folktale about the Amazon River dolphins. It is a lyrical fable carrying the messages of be careful what you wish for, the power of family relationships, and the unpredictability of fate. THE RIVER BRIDE is appropriate for all ages.Thursday through Saturday, 7/25, 7/26, 7/27 - 7:30pmSaturday and Sunday, 7/27, 7/28 - 2:30pm
Jul 27 Saturday
Ocean Hour is a nonprofit, volunteer led organization based in the Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Northwest Florida. Ocean Hour volunteers meet to clean up trash and debris near local waterways. Current sign-in time is 8:45 AM with cleanup lasting until 10 unless otherwise noted. Sunday sites begin at 08:00 AM and last one hour. All ages are welcome. All supplies are provided. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring your own refillable water bottle and sun protection.
Please direct any questions or inquiries to director@oceanhourfl.com.
Jul 28 Sunday
Aug 03 Saturday
You can produce your own family history or any other printed work using Kindle Direct Publishing.
Attend in person at the Downtown branch of the Pensacola Public Library or join us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsfuyqrDlpHNaj_Y6n0zhXuQ8NOiSpSl6
Presented by the West Florida Genealogical Society. Brief meeting followed by the program. Free and open to the public.
Aug 12 Monday
Join us for an Ice Cream Social with special guest speakers University of West Florida President Dr. Martha Saunders and Vice President Howard Reddy. There will be additional presentations, door prizes, opportunities to meet fellow Leisure Learners and more. Bring a friend to receive a commemorative Leisure Learning gift!
Established in 1996, UWF Leisure Learning has been providing personal growth and engagement opportunities through a membership for individuals 55+ for nearly 30 years.
Joining Leisure Learning provides a lively membership of lifelong learners and keep your mind engaged with new ideas, peers and social activities. UWF Leisure Learning facilitates new relationships between retirement-aged individuals and the business and community organizations that shape Pensacola. The $40 annual membership fee covers twelve months from the date you join. Our diverse lineup of classes offers opportunities to explore Pensacola and the surrounding areas, discover exciting new research, learn new skills and meet new people.
Aug 17 Saturday
Join us on Saturday, August 17th from 10 am – 2pm for the Clean Water Festival at The Landing in downtown Fort Walton Beach. The intent of the event is to educate the public on our different water resources and they ways in which we can protect and conserve them.
Some of the participating vendors include: Emerald Coast Science Center, Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches program, Coastal Community Clean-up, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Aquatic Preserves. The event will have live music and a few food trucks.
We are also including the arts into the event. Our poetry and short story contest winners will be given a monetary prize and have the opportunity to read their piece at the event. We are now currently hosting a photo contest until July 31st where folks can be vote on line for their favorite piece and the winner will be announced at the Festival and will receive a $50 gift card.
This is a free family friendly event.
Aug 30 Friday
We invite you to sit under the stars and listen to the action-packed stories of the Norse gods: Thor, Loki, Odin, and Freya. On this tour of the solar system, you'll learn fun facts about the planets, how the Nine Realms of Norse mythology were created, and how the days of the week received their names from the Norse gods. The show will end with a dazzling display of Norse constellations & legends. Recommended for ages 5+.
Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Due to size, space is limited to 25 patrons at a time. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended for this reason. On Planetarium Nights, please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled showing. In case of no-shows/late shows: reserved spots will be released at show time to make space for the next party.Shows begin at 6 and 7 pm and last approximately 45 minutes.
Our planetarium is powered by FPL
Sep 08 Sunday
Green Acres Rescue, Inc. is a non profit dog rescue. We are sponsoring a multi-dog rescue event on September 8, 2024 at the Equestrian Center in Pensacola from 10am to 4pm.
There will be food trucks, vendors, kids activities, raffles from local vendors and Chewy.com, beer/wine at the concession, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka (Vodka for Dogs) is a sponsor among other local sponsors.
There will be several dog rescues with adoptable dogs looking for forever homes or foster families.