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It's finally that time again! Pumpkin Patch returns and we are thrilled to welcome everyone back to the FCAC campus for our 18th Annual Pumpkin Patch, October 4th-5th!

FIRST PICK PREVIEW PARTY TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE - VISIT THIS LINK https://bit.ly/4fu9Yoo TO PURCHASE

First Pick Preview Party tickets are $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Your ticket includes the opportunity to purchase 2 pumpkins PLUS enjoy (2) complimentary beers or wine (21+) at the First Pick Preview Party on October 4th from 5pm-8pm.

Guests have the opportunity to purchase up to 2 additional pumpkins at the Preview Party with a single $15 donation to FCAC. Member entry begins at 5pm, non-member entry will begin at 5:30pm

The General Admission Pumpkin Patch sale will take place on Saturday, October 5th, from 10am-2pm - unlimited pumpkin sales on Saturday!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Under the direction of Dr. Sean Kelley, the Symphonic Band will perform a variety of pieces featuring guest pianist Susan Chou. The group will perform “Festive Overture” by Dmitri Shostakovich, “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” by Sergei Rachmaninoff, featuring Susan Chou, “Circuits” by Cindy McTee and “Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral” by Richard Wagner.

Susan Chou was born in Taipei, Taiwan. She immigrated to the United States at age 16 and earned a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Northwestern University. During her studies at Northwestern, she was greatly inspired by her piano teacher, Professor Alan Chow and decided to pursue her career in piano. After graduation, she was awarded a full scholarship to study with Menahem Pressler at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where she completed her master’s and doctorate degrees.

Celebrate Pride with Pensacola’s queer community! PensaPride will host it's sixth annual inclusive festival featuring an artists market, live entertainment, drag performances, local cuisine and more. All ages welcome.

Now and Then – March 26th thru 29th
A romantic comedic play about the desire to follow your dreams and the cost of that pursuit. What would you do if you were given the chance to go back and make a decision that would forever change your future? That's the choice Jamie and Abby must face one fateful evening. "It's now or never."

Love is in the air… and sometimes it’s a little strange!

Join us for a special Valentines edition of our Night Owl series, as we explore the wild and wonderful world of animal courtship, curious adaptations and the bizarre side of nature after dark! From fascinating, feathered romances to unexpected wildlife pairings, you’ll discover that the natural world has its own unique love stories.

Bring your valentine, your friends, or just your curiosity for an evening of learning, laughter, and nighttime adventure at the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge!


When: Friday, February 27th from 6 to 8pm

Where: The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge - 3051 Cloptons Circle

$20 for 1 | $30 for 2

Did you know that one of the rarest and most endangered whales on Earth lives right here in the Gulf — mostly just off the Florida coast? Join us for an evening exploring the incredible story of the Rice’s whale — a story of discovery, survival, and the challenges it continues to face, all unfolding in our own backyard.

Our speaker, Laura Engleby, brings decades of experience to the conversation. She recently retired from NOAA Fisheries (former Marine Mammal Branch Chief, Southeast Region) and now serves as Chair of the Rice’s Whale Collaborative Network Steering Committee. Laura has spent her career working to protect endangered marine mammals and has a unique perspective on what makes this species so important.

The Rice’s whale is a symbol of the Gulf’s changing history, having endured the BP disaster oil spill, powerful hurricanes, and centuries of environmental change. But this isn’t only a story about whales. It’s a story about the Gulf itself — a living system that supports fisheries, coastal communities, and a way of life that connects us all.

This event marks the kickoff of the 2026 Gulf Coast Whale Festival, which is Saturday March 7 from 9 am – 3 pm at the Gulfside Pavilion on Pensacola Beach. Snacks will be served and drinks are available for purchase.

More about Laura:

Laura Engleby is the former Chief of the Marine Mammal Branch at NOAA Fisheries Southeast Region, where she led conservation and recovery efforts for endangered Rice’s whales, North Atlantic right whales, and bottlenose dolphins. With nearly 40 years in the field, she continues to advance marine mammal science through research, restoration, and mentoring. She is currently the Chair of the Rice's Whale Collaborative Network.

The Gulf Coast Whale Festival brings environmental education and fun to Pensacola Beach on Saturday March 7. Educational exhibits and activities tell the story of Gulf whales and local marine life, and a puppet parade led by Birds of a Feather showcases the ecology of the Gulf. Sweet sounds will flow from the Casino Beach Pavilion with live music by Pensacola singer-songwriters, and the performance of Ode to the Rice’s Whale, written by Pensacola performer Bob Teague.

“Yes we have whales along the Gulf coast, and we’re excited to host the Gulf Coast Whale Festival to celebrate the whales and other natural riches of the Gulf of Mexico,” said Christian Wagley, Florida/Alabama Organizer at the nonprofit Healthy Gulf.
One of the organizations leading educational activities at the Festival is the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, where students are continuing their years of work around Gulf marine life.

“My students are really excited to share our work on marine mammals, especially Rice’s whales,” says Charlene Mauro, director of the Center. “We’ll have an inflatable whale to visit, and hands-on activities to make it fun and informative.”
The Whale Festival comes at an exciting time for whale lovers on the Gulf coast, as the Rice’s whale was identified as a new species of whale just five years ago.

A Facebook event page is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1198419475446749/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

Space for vendors interested in sharing environmental and marine life education is available for free, but space is limited. For more information and to register for booth space, please email: gulfcoastwhale@gmail.com or register for booth space at the link here.

Questions: Contact Christian Wagley at gulfcoastwhale@gmail.com

Enjoy UWF’s beautiful 1,600-acre campus and celebrate the University’s recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree Campus Higher Education on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Edward Ball Nature Trail. This event is free and open to the public. Parking will be available in Lot G.

Free Native Varieties of Fruit-bearing Trees made possible by event partners, International Paper and the UWF Alumni Association. Tree varieties include Persimmon, Flatwoods Plum, Southern Crabapple, Redbud, Red Maple, and Pecan. Limit two trees per household, while supplies last.
UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County – Information and advice from Master Gardeners on native plants and Florida-friendly landscaping.
Florida Forest Service – Forest land management recommendations, help identifying individual tree issues and forestry education.
Guided Nature Trail Walking Tours.
West Florida Fire & Nature Festival – UWF along with partners, Longleaf Alliance and Florida Forest Service, are hosting the inaugural West Florida Fire & Nature Festival in conjunction with UWF Arbor Day Market. This event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Edward Ball Nature Trail and features food trucks, live animals, plant vendors and more. Live Burn Demos at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. at Pate Street trail entrance. Shuttles to demo available from UWF.
UWF Arbor Day Market is presented by the University of West Florida in partnership with International Paper, the UWF Alumni Association, UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County, the Florida Forest Service, the UWF Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, and the Longleaf Alliance.

Fast-talking detectives. Dangerous dames. A priceless statue everyone’s willing to kill for.

Experience The Maltese Falcon as audiences did in the golden age of radio—performed live with actors at the microphone, musicians creating mood and menace in real time, and sound effects crafted before your eyes.

This immersive theatre-in-the-round production on Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. at the Museum of Commerce pulls back the curtain on radio storytelling, inviting the audience to see—and hear—how suspense was built using nothing but voices, music, and imagination.

Free mammogram screenings and free or low-cost breast and cervical exams available to females aged 40-64. Must be a Florida resident with no health insurance. To find out if you qualify, call (850) 316-2706