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The holiday break isn't over yet! Enjoy the museum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day with special activities beginning at 10:30 a.m. All activities are included with general admission. Space at each activity is available on a first come, first served basis. Your RSVP helps us determine the number of guests to expect so we have ample materials. Thank you!

December 30 and January 2
Don't miss our Creature Features from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Then dash over to join in on winter games from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the sciPad.

January 3
Enjoy a winter-themed Chemistry Corner today! Join us for a visual chemistry demonstration 10:30-11:00 a.m. followed by hands-on chemistry activities for the whole family to enjoy from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Then dash over to join in on winter games from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the sciPad.

*PLEASE NOTE, THE CENTER IS CLOSED DECEMBER 31 & JANUARY 1*

Our galaxy can be very dark, but have you ever wondered how dark? The True Crime planetarium will answer that question, and many more. While touring through the solar system, we'll discuss some of the most infamous crimes associated with outer space. Learn about the curious deaths of ancient astronomers such as Socrates and Hypatia of Alexandria, the cult that worshipped the 1997 Hale-Bopp comet, and numerous stories of astronauts behaving badly. Adultery, witchcraft, and moon rock robbery are only the beginning when you join us for a mysterious and murderous night under the stars. Must be ages 21 and up.

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 show 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.

Seating is limited. We encourage purchasing your tickets in advance, as this is a first come, first served event. Please call 850-664-1261, stop by the Science Center, or use our online ticketing option to purchase your tickets.

Our planetarium is sponsored by FPL

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. 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.

A gathering of former and present caregivers of family loved ones thru the various stages of the different dementias. Purpose is to share possible solutions, techniques, and exterior sources of assistance with each other from our personal experiences.

Pensacola’s historic downtown streets—aglow with more than half a million white lights—form a magical backdrop for Winterfest, an iconic celebration that kicks off on November 6th and ends Christmas eve, offering up a multitude of live performances, trolley tours, cascades of “snow,” visits with Santa and more.

This year, Winterfest has a brand new tour, “Christmas Tree Heist”! The trolley tour takes guests on a tour of Whoville when suddenly, news of the Grinch stealing Christmas trees breaks, and the trolley is hijacked to hunt him down.

From Broadway showstoppers to Disney favorites, a cappella sensation Voctave brings their gorgeous harmonies to beloved songs in "The Corner of Broadway & Main Street." It's a treat for music lovers of all ages, presented by the Choral Society of Pensacola and Foo Foo Festival 2024.

Formed in 2015 by producer and arranger Jamey Ray, the eleven-member vocal ensemble hails from Central Florida and features professional singers representing diverse backgrounds, training, and experience. Group members have professional roots in Walt Disney World entertainment, but their range encompasses gospel, musical theatre, contemporary Christian, barbershop, pop, and other styles. Their family-friendly repertoire ranges from show tunes and songs from Disney movies to selections from the Great American Songbook and holiday classics. Voctave has toured around the world and performed with Grammy, Dove, and American Music Award winners. They’ve released ten albums, available digitally on all platforms and on CD, with multiple #1 songs on Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify.

Tickets are now available for Hauntcert! Reserve your tickets for PCC’s first concert of the season, held at the Jane C. Noonan Center, across the drive from PCC.

Prepare to be spellbound as the exceptionally talented members of PCC’s advanced choirs stage an evening of Halloween-themed musical enchantment. Audience members may be familiar with many of the selected songs, including a mash-up of iconic on-screen hits from Beetlejuice, Scooby Doo, Ghostbusters, and Hocus Pocus; as well as a special musical celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). For those who enjoy Halloween for the candy, there will be songs of every flavor, from 80s doo-wop to Stevie Wonder and everything in between.

Hauntcert has a run time of approximately 40 minutes and will feature additional activities designed with families in mind. Starting at 5:30 pm, children are invited to go trick-or-treating in the concert venue at stations crewed by PCC’s many community partners. There will also be a time for a photo meet-and-greet with select characters featured in the performance.

All members of the audience are encouraged to dress up in a fun and family-friendly fashion, though participants should refrain from using masks or prop weaponry. During a select part of the concert, children will have the opportunity to showcase their costume from the stage as well as participate in a bit of music-making along with the performers.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting PCC’s website. Pricing starts at $15.00 and streaming options are also available. For additional information, visit PensacolaSings.org/performances.

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Singers in their “Beginnings” concert.

In their first concert of the season, the UWF Singers will perform various pieces showcasing the ensemble's vocal talent, comprised of majors from every UWF college. Under the direction of Dr. Peter Steenblik, guests will enjoy a potpourri of repertoire from the group's fall festivals and concerts, including pieces from Mack Wilberg, Jennifer Lucy Cook, José Mauricio and more.

As a living exhibition, the works and curation of the gallery space will continue growing as viewers are invited to participate in the art-making process. UWF and the surrounding communities are can visit TAG, in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola campus to view and interact with the exhibition. Public workshops, facilitated by Jarrod Goldman and inspired by game-based art activities, will take place in TAG from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and Nov. 13th. DRAW TOGETHER: A Living Exhibition will run Oct. 17 through Nov. 21.. The final iteration of the exhibition can be viewed during the closing reception, held in TAG on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.


TAG at UWF seeks to challenge, stimulate, and engage students and the greater public through direct interaction with modern and contemporary artworks.