Community Calendar

In a music scene full of creative energy, Shuttlepunx is making room for something a little different: an intimate outdoor concert series where audiences can settle in, listen closely, and connect with the artists behind the music.

The Pacific Sunset Series, presented by Shuttlepunx in collaboration with Pacific Kava, begins Friday, November 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the backyard of Pacific Kava on Belmont Street. The evening features Renee Arozqueta, Snake and the Rabbit, and Mobile-based duo Spider Bucket. Admission is $7.

Rural Roots Day – Ag Expo is Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UF/IFAS Research Center, 4253 Experiment Drive in Jay.

This family-friendly event celebrates the people, traditions, and values that have shaped Santa Rosa County’s rural communities. With activities for all ages, Rural Roots Day offers an opportunity for families to explore local agriculture, learn about farming traditions, and connect with the agricultural heritage that continues to be an important part of the community.

The event will feature:

Complimentary Food and Activities
Fall Heritage Pie Contest
Rural Roots Farm Panel
Farmer Panel
Educational Activities
Live Animals
Kid’s Corner
Hay Maze
Crafts
Planting Station

This event is organized in partnership with Santa Rosa County, UF/IFAS Extension: West Florida Research and Education Center, the Santa Rosa County Fair Association, and Santa Rosa County 4-H. For more information about the event and the Fall Heritage Pie Contest, visit www.santarosa.fl.gov/RuralRootsDay

AAF Pensacola presents AI in Action: Your Turn, a free, hands-on AI workshop for anyone who markets a business. Bring a laptop and follow along as local marketers demo the AI workflows they use with real clients every week. Headliner: Michelle Hayes, Head of Marketing and Communications, Supernal AI. Coffee and networking at 10:30 a.m.; sessions 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude accounts recommended. Free and open to the public; RSVP at luma.com/j5z45w4j. Walk-ins welcome. Venue donated by CO:LAB Pensacola.

NIGHT ON THE TRACKS is Pensacola’s favorite recurring multivenue community arts event in the historic Old East Hill neighborhood, where eclectic artistry meets industrial grit.

NIGHT ON THE TRACKS (NOTT) takes place at various locations between 230pm to 11pm on Saturday, Nov 14.

309 Punk Project is the lead organizer of this event in collaboration with the following community partners:
🚂From the Ground Up community garden
🚂 Pensacola MESS Hall
🚂 End of the Line Cafe
🚂The Handlebar

Grab your NOTT PUNCH CARD at one of these locations for a special Handlebar DISCOUNT for NIGHT ON THE TRACKS participants! And maybe some other specials and surprises too!

More details about each venue’s offerings are listed below in the order they are scheduled — or refer to our NOTT Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7C8CAnQEoitutYih9

✨ From the Ground Up ✨
Plein Air in the Garden
230-530pm

✨ Pensacola MESS Hall ✨
Curiosity Hour
4-5pm
Free entry for NOTT attendees

✨ End of the Line Cafe ✨
Music, Happy Hour & specials
5-8pm

✨ 309 Punk Project ✨
The Art of Protest
6-9pm
No charge for NOTT attendees

✨ Handlebar ✨
Chrissy Chlapecka
Doors at 7pm
Tickets required. $10 off cover with card at the door, or advance tickets available at thehandlebar850.com.

Join the annual eco-fashion show at the museum!

Get ready to experience fashion like you’ve never seen it before! Join us for the Emerald Coast Science Center’s second annual Reduce, Reuse, Refashion Show presented by Waste Management: a one-of-a-kind runway event where local designers debut bold, creative looks made entirely from recycled and repurposed materials.

What to Expect:
An inspiring live runway show featuring wearable art
Creative designs made from plastic, paper, old textiles & more
A fun, family-friendly atmosphere celebrating sustainability and style
A chance to support local designers and eco-conscious creativity
Prizes awarded to top designers by a panel of judges

Join us for a day filled with bird-related crafts, demonstrations, birdwatching, giveaways, and more.

And while you enjoy the fun, you'll get to know F.M Weston Audubon Society, our volunteers, and what we do.

Our friends from Wild Birds Unlimited will also be there handing out advice on bird feeding and other bird related topics.

This drop-in event is free and open to all.

Join us November 23, 24, 25 and 27 for fun fall activities! We'll be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. With new activities each day, we've got something fun for everyone. Fall for All admission is $15. Admission includes access to special hands-on workshops, Creature Features, sciPad, and all of our regular exhibits. Planetarium shows include an additional fee.

For a full schedule and lineup of events, please visit ecscience.org/events

A decade of giving, serving, and making a difference in the community! The Watson Family Foundation is proud to announce its 10th Annual Turkey Giveaway, scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds. What began as an effort to help local families enjoy a Thanksgiving meal has grown into a cherished annual tradition.

For ten years, The Watson Family Foundation has remained committed to making a positive impact by bringing the community together and helping families experience the joy of the holiday season. This milestone event represents more than a turkey giveaway. It is a celebration of community, compassion, generosity, and the power of people coming together to support one another. As the Foundation celebrates its tenth year, it remains steadfast in its mission to serve families and strengthen the community through meaningful acts of kindness.

For more information, contact Kimberly Watson kwatson@watsonfirm.com or Alicia Waters, awaters@watsonfirm.com or call 850.607.2929.

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) West Florida Research and Education Center (WFREC), in partnership with Feeding the Gulf Coast and Santa Rosa County Farm Bureau, will help provide Thanksgiving meals to 1,000 families across Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties through its annual Farm to City Food Distribution event on Tuesday, November 24.

This collaborative effort will provide holiday meal boxes to 500 families in Santa Rosa County and 500 families in Escambia County, helping local families enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal while highlighting the importance of agriculture in our communities. This event is first-come, first-served, with up to two families per vehicle.

Important Distribution Information

Food boxes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Limit of two families per car.
Distribution begins at 9 a.m.
Food boxes are available while supplies last.