Community Calendar

People's Law School returns for its second free educational session on Monday, September 21, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Held on Monday nights in September following Labor Day, this long-running community program hosted by Levin Papantonio helps make the law easier to understand through practical, real-world information presented by experienced attorneys. Learn about legal topics that may affect your everyday life in a welcoming environment. Everyone is welcome, no legal experience is required, and attendance is free.

The Women in Science Conference is a celebration of women in all STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) professions. Hosted by the Emerald Coast Science Center and Modern Technology Solutions, Inc., the evening will consist of inspirational presentations from professional women in STEM careers followed by a panel discussion where the audience can engage with speakers and ask questions.

All ages are welcome, especially middle school and high school students looking to discover careers in STEM. Guests will have a chance to mingle with the speakers and other guest professionals. This is an excellent event for all those looking to explore STEM opportunities right here in Okaloosa. Light refreshments provided.

Hear from accomplished women in STEM as they share the experiences, challenges, lessons, and breakthroughs that shaped their careers, and discover how you can create your own path in science, technology, engineering, and math. All speakers will be a part of a panel discussion toward the end of the event to take questions from the audience. This is an excellent event for students of all ages and genders to receive firsthand advice and information from local STEM professionals.

EVENT LOCATION:
Beachside Church
200 Racetrack Rd NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Curious about becoming one of our Women in Science sponsors or speakers? Email kate@ecscience.org

Gary's Brewery & Biergarten is teaming up with PPBEP and OysterCorps to help Pensacola Bay oysters! Join us for a laid-back evening of building vertical oyster gardens (VOGs). All materials will be provided, no experience necessary!

Volunteer with us to help construct vertical oyster gardens (VOGs) out of oyster shell recycled from Pensacola Beach restaurants! VOGs are suspended structures built out of recycled oyster shell that can hang from docks to provide a surface for oysters to grow on. Once oysters start growing on a VOG, they can enhance water filtration, create habitat for other marine life, and reproduce to support our oyster populations across the bay!

All ages are welcome to participate but a guardian must be present for youth.

Event is free, but registration is required as supplied are limited.

The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities and UWF Archaeology Institute will launch the 2026-27 Gulf Coast Culture Series with "The Gulf at War: History and Archaeology of Revolutionary West Florida" at Voices of Pensacola in downtown Pensacola. The program will explore the often-overlooked role of the northern Gulf Coast during the American Revolution, when Spanish and British forces competed for control of West Florida. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Dr. Jack E. Davis will provide the keynote and moderate a panel of regional experts in archaeology, history and historic preservation. Together, the speakers will examine the people, places and conflicts that shaped Revolutionary-era West Florida and discuss how archaeological discoveries – both on land and underwater – continue to provide new insights into the region’s history. The evening also includes a public reception, educational displays from regional archaeology and heritage organizations, a book signing with Davis, and an after-hours opportunity to visit the Pensacola Museum of History’s "Road to Revolution" exhibit. A reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the event at 6 p.m.

Join PPBEP and our partners, FL Sea Grant, Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida, Escambia County, and the Florida Public Archaeology Network, for a series of local wildlife-related talks while enjoying lunch!

This event is free, open to the public, and lunch will be provided. The content will be geared towards adults, but all ages are welcome. Registration is required as space is limited, please click the button below to secure your free spot.

Join us on September 28 at Turkey Creek Park for a meaningful butterfly release honoring the lives and memories of those we love. The brief ceremony will include words of remembrance, a reading of names, and a collective butterfly release.

Join Levin Papantonio for the final session of the 2026 People's Law School on Monday, September 28, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Held on Monday nights in September following Labor Day, this free community education series has helped Pensacola-area residents better understand their legal rights before they ever need a lawyer for more than 16 years. Because an informed community is a safer, stronger community, these classes are designed to provide practical knowledge that anyone can use. The event is free, open to the public, and no legal background is required.

Residents are invited to join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Pensacola Bay Area on Sunday, October 4, 2026, held at Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street, Pensacola.

You can register today by going to Alz.org/PensacolaWalk

Today more than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s, and over 580,000 people in Florida are living with the disease. An estimated 11 million family members and friends provide unpaid care for those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias nationwide, and more than 870,000 unpaid caregivers are Florida residents.

On Walk Day, registration begins at 2:00 p.m., followed by the flower ceremony at 3:00 p.m., and the Walk immediately follows. Those affected by Alzheimer’s are honored by participants with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease.

For more information on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s Pensacola, contact Melody Joy at mjgaeta@alz.org or (857) 225-1248.

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and experience the magic. Muggles and wizards welcome!

Calling all Gryffindors, Slytherins, Hufflepuffs, and Ravenclaws! Don your house colors and prepare for an evening of spell casting, spiked butterbeer, and mischief managing. You'll get to bring a mandrake to life and even sign up for a potions class if you want to take your magic to the next level. Stop by our green screen to test out your Invisibility Cloak, and check out Harry Potter trivia on sciPad. Hop on the Hogwarts Express because you don't want to miss this enchanting night at the museum.

The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities and the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present “Songs of Revolution & Rebellion: A USO-Style Variety Show,” at the Museum of Commerce in downtown Pensacola. Exploring revolution, rebellion, war, peace, patriotism and protest, the production brings together faculty, students and guest performers for a musical journey through pivotal periods of American history including songs, historical letters, narration and humor that trace changing ideas about freedom and service from the American Revolution and Civil War through the World Wars and beyond. Inspired by USO’s traditional entertainment, the show celebrates Pensacola's deep military heritage and honors those who have served. A reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the event at 6 p.m.