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Council on Aging of West Florida’s fourth annual Kites on the Coast event will bring high-flying, fun to beautiful Casino Beach in Pensacola Friday, March 14 to Sunday, March 16. The community is invited to celebrate this classic pastime with kite flying, activities, local vendors, food trucks, and showstopping demonstrations from Chicago Kite and SkyFX. Proceeds from event donations and sponsors support the programs of Council on Aging and the seniors they serve.
• Professional Kite Flying Demonstrations
• Lighted Night Fly (weather permitting)
• Kids’ Activities
• Food Trucks
• Kites for sale on site OR bring your own to fly!

In celebration of Black History Month, the UWF Office of Campus Culture and Access and the Gulf Islands National Seashore are pleased to bring you a Campus Conversation on Pensacola and the Hidden Histories of Black Liberation.

The Underground Railroad in Pensacola is one of the best-kept secrets in United States history. In the mid-1800s, enslaved people seized their freedom by following routes southward to Pensacola and beyond. During the Civil War, the U.S. military presence in West Florida motivated even more enslaved people to pursue freedom. Some joined the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT), playing an important but often overlooked role in the fight in the American Civil War. This Campus Conversation, brought to you by the UWF Office of Campus Culture and Access (OCCA) and the Gulf Islands National Seashore, and in honor of Black History Month, preserves and shares these histories, offering opportunities for reflection on the ongoing struggle for human dignity. We invite you to join us as we bring into alignment the missions of the National Park Service and OCCA by fostering reflective dialogue, creating transformational and educational experiences, and preserving the narratives of those who shaped American history.

This event is funded, in part, by Pace Symposiums and is free and open to the public.

If any aspects of our program hinder your full participation, reasonable accommodation can be arranged. Guests attending university sponsored events who would like to request disability accommodations are requested to advise UWF by contacting the ADA Program Office at 850.474.2694 or 711 (TTY). Guests may also advise UWF online by submitting the UWF Sponsored Event Accommodation Request Form.

Join Special Olympics Florida's athletes, Unified Partners, and coaches as they show courage, experience joy, and share their gifts while competing in Area 1 Summer Games. Volunteer opportunities available for everyone...even if you just want to be a Fan in the Stands.

UWFGBP25 is brought to you by UWF’s Office of Campus Culture and Access, International Affairs, Student Engagement, and the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. You won’t want to miss UWF’s annual celebration featuring free food, activities, entertainment, and more from around the world.

Mark your calendars to save the date for the annual Global Block Party 2025 (#UWFGBP25)! This year’s celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cannon Green on the Pensacola campus.

This event is free and open to the public.

Join UWF Libraries for the John C. Pace Library Spring Book Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, at Pace Library. Find great deals on "gently used" books with $1 paperbacks and $2 hardbacks! This event is open to the public and all prices include sales tax. Cash or check only.

The Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Kamerman Piano Series at UWF featuring guest pianist, Mark Markham. The performance will be held on Sunday, March 30, at 3 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts (Building 82).

The Dr. Grier Williams School of Music would like to thank the Kamerman Family and Jeannie Kamerman for their support of this and future Kamerman Piano Series events at UWF. Established in 2013, the Kamerman Piano Series connects Northwest Florida audiences with international pianists.

The Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Chamber Music Series on Wednesday, April 2, at noon. The concert will be held at Old Christ Church in historic downtown Pensacola. Music lovers of all ages are invited, including school groups and senior citizens. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required for this event. For more information, call the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music office at 850.474.2147.

The UWF Chamber Music Series at Old Christ Church continues its 18th season. The concert will feature performances by members of the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music programs.

Join us for a day of flavors, traditions, and cultural experiences at our Annual Japanese Food and Culture Day, a celebration of Japan’s rich heritage! This is a free community event welcoming all to connect, learn, and celebrate! Let’s make memories together while embracing the beauty of Japanese culture. See you there!

The Running of the Bulls – Pensacola is an adrenaline-pumping, fun-filled, family friendly event where daring participants race through the streets while being “chased” by roller derby bulls! Enjoy the excitement, the after-party, cold drinks, and an unforgettable experience filled with community, laughter, and high-energy thrills!

A gathering of former and present caregivers of family loved ones thru the various stages of the different dementias. Our purpose is to share possible solutions, techniques, and exterior sources of assistance with each other from our personal experiences. You are not alone in traveling this path.