Feb 20 Friday
Join the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program and The City of Gulf Breeze for a tot-friendly Restoration Ramble at the Shoreline Park Loop Trail. We'll meander our way through the maritime forest before exploring the shoreline at the end of the Boardwalk. Participants will get a set of binoculars to help them spot wetland residents like turtles, herons and ospreys!
All ages are welcome, but this walking tour will be geared for younger learners and their caregivers.
UPDATE: UPDATE: Due to planned repairs at the Wetland Boardwalk, we'll be moving the Tot Trot to the Shoreline Loop Nature Trail. Boardwalk access will depend on construction progress.
The Friends of the Crestview Library will be hosting a book sale on February 20th and 21st, 2026. The hours for the February 20th Early Bird Sale is from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. There is a $2.00 admission fee for this early bird sale. There is no admission fee for dues paying Friends of the Crestview Library members. The hours for February 21st are from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. There is NO charge for admission on this date. We have a wide selection of books to offer. Fiction/Nonfiction, Sci-FI, Thrillers, History, How-To, Religious, Reference, Cookbooks, Arts & Crafts, Children's, and Young Adults are just some of the categories available. There is something available for everyone!
All proceeds will go to support the Crestview Public Library.
Feb 21 Saturday
Join us for Japanese Food and Culture Day, a fun and family-friendly community event celebrating Japanese culture, food, and traditions.The event will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze, Florida, and is open to the public. Enjoy hands-on cultural booths, live performances, and authentic Japanese food. This year’s highlights include a special performance by taiko drummer Takumi Kato from Japan (Peaceful Forest), as well as a visit from traditional Japanese artisans from Kyoto, who will share their craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Local performers will also present traditional Japanese dance and music. This interactive event is perfect for families, students, and anyone interested in Japan. Come experience, learn, and celebrate Japanese culture with the community.
Feb 28 Saturday
Explore the principals of engineering as you build beautiful spans. How much weight can your paper bridge hold? How many different arches can you create. This event is recommended for ages 7+. It is included with your museum admission. We will be open for general museum exploration from 10am - 5pm.Activities include arch building, creating bridges out of paper or Legos, and more!
Mar 16 Monday
Spring Break is in full bloom at the Emerald Coast Science Center! Enjoy hands-on workshops, Creature Features, sciPad fun, Animal Tales shows, and daily planetarium adventures, from journeys to the Moon and Mars to mind-bending brain science and immersive audio tours of the solar system, plus special evening events featuring Ancient Egyptian myths and adults-only planetarium shows. The museum will be open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., making it easy to spring into a week packed with curiosity, creativity, and unforgettable science fun.
For a full schedule of events, please visit ecscience.org/events
Mar 17 Tuesday
Mar 18 Wednesday
Mar 19 Thursday
For one night only, our original, legendary storyteller returns, spinning cosmic yarns you can't afford to miss!
Egyptian Myths & Legends: Come discover what the stars looked like thousands of years ago to the astronomers of Ancient Egypt. This family-friendly show will dive deep into the timeless stories of the Egyptian gods Ra, Osiris, Isis, and Horus, and some lesser-known tales about the lion goddess, Sekhmet, and the crocodile god, Sobek. We'll also learn fun facts about life in Ancient Egypt (such as what the first toothpaste was made of) and tour around the solar system with stops at Earth, Venus, the Sun, and the Moon. This show will end with a magnificent and magical display of Egyptian constellations. Recommended for ages 5+. All shows last approximately 45 minutes.
Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Space is limited. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended for this reason. 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.
Our planetarium is sponsored by FPL