Community Calendar

To keep young drivers safe and vehicles road ready, AutoNation is helping local families start the school year off on the right track by hosting free one-hour Car Care Clinics at select stores.

Backed by a new survey by Atomik Research, which shows that 92% of parents of driving-age children believe routine maintenance is key to safety and that 42% said dashboard warning indicators were ignored for a week or more, including 10% who say vehicle warnings were ignored for three months or more, the clinics are designed to give teens and young adults the knowledge and confidence to care for their vehicles while staying safe behind the wheel and preventing costly repairs.

With simple, hands-on tips on everything from checking tire pressure to understanding dashboard warning lights, AutoNation’s expert technicians will share essential car care advice such as jumpstarting a battery, proper tire inflation, changing a flat tire, checking vehicle fluids and safety items to store in a car in case of an emergency.

In addition to car care tips, clinics will incorporate driver safety education led by local community partners. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions and will receive a mini car care kit with essential items to support their safety and car care journey.

Parents and guardians must attend with their young drivers. For more information and to register for an AutoNation Car Care Clinic, visit https://tinyurl.com/55acv2rt.

FREE OPEN HOUSE! Tuesday, Oct 7 & Oct 14 6:30–8:30 PM
Ragon Hall, 2600 Stratford Rd, Pensacola (behind The Boot Store’s big red boot 👢)
Come join the Emerald Waves Squares for a fun night of modern square dancing!
No experience needed
No partner required
LGBTQ+ friendly
Bring your friends, meet new people, and discover how much fun square dancing can be! Visit our website for more information: www.emeraldwavessquares.org
(501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization)

Pensacola’s fourth annual EcoKids event comes to From the Ground Up Community Garden on Saturday October 18, combining art and environmental education through hands-on fun for kids of all ages. The event is free and open to the public, and includes activities with solar energy, composting, music, wildlife and more.

Feel free to email us with any questions at earthdaypcola@gmail.com A full event page with more information can be found at: https://ecokidspensacola.com/

Join us October 23 from 7:00-9:00 PM as we learn about St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge from retired St. Marks biologist, Joe Reinman.

This gem of the Florida Panhandle is just three hours to the east of us and is the place to go for wintering waterfowl for our region. However, St. Marks is so much more than ducks!

We meet at Pensacola State College's main campus on 9th Avenue, in the Baroco Center for Science and Technology, bldg 21, room 2142.

Our meeting room is located near the corner of 9th Ave and Airport Blvd, just across the breezeway from the Planetarium.

Parking is free and there is plenty of it!

Our meetings are free and open to the public. Light refreshments and social time afterwards, so bring your latest birding story to share!

We hope to see you there, and feel free to bring a friend!

Adult CPR, AED, & First Aid Training in Downtown Pensacola
Join us for an Adult CPR, AED, & First Aid Training presented by Heartbeat Safety on Thursday, October 30, from 9 AM - 1 PM in downtown Pensacola, FL.

CLASS IS OPEN TO ANYONE AGE 12+
Classes are $135 per person.
Register here: www.heartbeatsafety.org/classes

Participants in American Red Cross Adult CPR/First Aid/AED Training courses gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to recognize and respond to emergency situations until EMS arrives.

Students learn proficient CPR, how to effectively utilize an AED, and how to best respond to the onset of sudden illnesses - Diabetic Attack, Stroke, Poisoning, Allergic Reaction, and other first aid emergencies.

The American Red Cross issues certificates for students who successfully complete this course, valid for 2 years from the date of the class.

To register go to: www.heartbeatsafety.org/classes

For more information about this event, visit https://foofoofest.com/2025-event/hallozine-festival/

Welcome to HalloZine Fest!

HalloZine Fest is a two-day zine festival held Thursday 10/30 and Friday 10/31 in beautiful Pensacola, FL.

Some of the special features of HalloZine Fest are:

+Zine market of local and national zines by DIY creators
+Exhibition on zine culture and its evolution over the years
+Workshops by zine makers and creatives
+DIY maker stations for zine-making, button-making, and block printing
+"Take a Zine, Leave a Zine" trading table
+Collaborative zine project with other attendees to the festival
+AND engaging keynote speakers sharing about their life in zines:

--->> Julia Arredondo (Vice Versa Press)
--->> Alex Wrekk (Stolen Sharpie Revolution)
--->> Julia Gorton (Beat It! zine)

Close out the event on 10/31/25 at a Halloween Party at the legendary venue, The Handlebar. (Tickets sold separately.)

Get ready to browse through a variety of unique zines, meet talented artists, and create your own zine and artwork at one of our DIY stations. Enjoy a pizza party and movie night and a Halloween Party. Costumes encouraged throughout the event while we celebrate our vibrant zine culture.

Whether you're a seasoned zine enthusiast or just curious about this creative medium, HalloZine Fest has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this exciting event!

Follow up on instagram @pensacolazinefest or follow our linktree for emerging details about this event: https://lnk.bio/Pensacolazinefest

HalloZine Fest is part of Foo Foo Fest, a 12-day celebration of arts and culture held each year in the fall in Pensacola

Get certified as an American Red Cross Instructor in CPR/AED/First Aid with Heartbeat Safety!
WHEN? Friday, October 31, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
WHERE? UWF Historic Trust - Bowden Building 1, 120 Church St, Pensacola, FL 32502
WHO? This training is open to anyone with a valid CPR/AED certificate (see registration link for details)
HOW? Register at https://www.heartbeatsafety.org/instructorcourse
CONTACT: hello@heartbeatsafety.org or (850) 203-0238

For more information about this event, visit https://foofoofest.com/2025-event/hallozine-festival/

Welcome to HalloZine Fest!

HalloZine Fest is a two-day zine festival held Thursday 10/30 and Friday 10/31 in beautiful Pensacola, FL.

Some of the special features of HalloZine Fest are:

+Zine market of local and national zines by DIY creators
+Exhibition on zine culture and its evolution over the years
+Workshops by zine makers and creatives
+DIY maker stations for zine-making, button-making, and block printing
+"Take a Zine, Leave a Zine" trading table
+Collaborative zine project with other attendees to the festival
+AND engaging keynote speakers sharing about their life in zines:

--->> Julia Arredondo (Vice Versa Press)
--->> Alex Wrekk (Stolen Sharpie Revolution)
--->> Julia Gorton (Beat It! zine)

Close out the event on 10/31/25 at a Halloween Party at the legendary venue, The Handlebar. (Tickets sold separately.)

Get ready to browse through a variety of unique zines, meet talented artists, and create your own zine and artwork at one of our DIY stations. Enjoy a pizza party and movie night and a Halloween Party. Costumes encouraged throughout the event while we celebrate our vibrant zine culture.

Whether you're a seasoned zine enthusiast or just curious about this creative medium, HalloZine Fest has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this exciting event!

Follow up on instagram @pensacolazinefest or follow our linktree for emerging details about this event: https://lnk.bio/Pensacolazinefest

HalloZine Fest is part of Foo Foo Fest, a 12-day celebration of arts and culture held each year in the fall in Pensacola

For one night only - Tenuta Torciano Winery, direct from San Gimignano, Italy, will conduct a wine-tasting school in Pensacola featuring wines from their vineyards.

Sip, savor, and connect! Your ticket includes wine, oil, and vinegar tasting with bread and charcuterie.

Doors open at 5:30 PM, with wine school commencing at 6 PM. The winery will accept orders for their wines.

This event will be held in a private home with gorgeous views of Pensacola Bay and the Three Mile Bridge. History experts won't want to miss out on the chance to visit the site of the DeLuna settlement!

All tickets for the fundraiser benefiting Gulf Coast Diplomacy must be purchased in advance. Purchase your ticket before October 1st to lock in early bird ticket pricing!

Enjoy Fall Break at the Science Center! With new activities each day, we've got something fun for everyone. Access to workshops, sciPad, and Creature Features included with general admission pricing; planetarium shows include an additional fee. Military & local discounts available. Please note, these are not drop off workshops, but activities for the whole family to enjoy together. Spaces for each activity are available on a first come, first served basis.

Calendar of events for November 24, 2025:
Veggie Power hands-on workshop from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Creature Feature from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Planetarium Show from 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Calendar of events for November 25, 2025:
Colors of Fall hands-on workshop from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
sciPad fall games from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Planetarium Show from 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Calendar of events for November 26, 2025:
Fall Forest Friends hands-on workshop from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Creature Feature from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Planetarium Show from 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

CLOSED NOVEMBER 2 FOR THANKSGIVING

Calendar of events for November 28, 2025:
Camping Science hands-on workshop from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
sciPad fall games from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Planetarium Show from 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Our planetarium is powered by FPL // Galaxy Gateway courtesy of Impact100 of Northwest Florida and NDIA