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Step back to 1945 and the Allied World War 2 victory over the Axis at Crestview’s Race to the Rhein: The Year of Victory in Spanish Trail Park. The April 4 and 5 living history event is focused on sharing the history of the conflict in lively, colorful and tangible ways including re-enactor camps; a History Pavilion; an extensive onsite history museum; periodic demonstrations of weapons; history talks; battle scenarios; and much more.

The two-day event is capped by a Saturday night Victory Dance, 7-9 p.m. April 5, featuring dancing to the Hashtag Swing big band, a heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts buffet, history displays, and a cash beer and wine stand. Park in the Spanish Trail Park field off Stillwell Boulevard and enter through the gate behind the Amphitheatre. Admission and parking are free. For information, call the Crestview Cultural Services Division at 850.398.5459 or email hughesb@cityofcrestview.org.

In recognition of Women's History Month, the UWF Office of Campus Culture and Access, Student Engagement and UKCOH are pleased to bring you a Campus Conversation on “Florida Stories of Strength and Inspiration” - A UWF Women's History Month Event.

OCCA, Student Engagement, and UKCOH are joining forces to recognize Women’s History Month through Campus Conversation: Florida Stories of Strength and Inspiration. The national theme for this year’s Women’s History month is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations”. This Campus Conversation will highlight the stories of Florida women who have educated, inspired, and shaped history. Our special guests will include former UWF President Judy Bense and Junior League of Pensacola President- Elect Donecia Griffin.

We also invite attendees to share stories of the influential women in their own lives—mentors, educators, family members, and leaders who have inspired them. This interactive experience fosters a collective appreciation for the ways women continue to educate, uplift, and inspire across generations.

This event is funded with Private Funds and is free and open to the public.

If you are not affiliated with UWF and do not have a parking permit, please use this link to register your vehicle for parking on the UWF campus. The parking permits used for events are printable and connected to the event and your vehicle license plate. The permit is only good for the day of the event. When you arrive on the UWF campus, please park in Lot H or Lot K for this event, which is being held in the University Commons (Building 22 / Auditorium, First Floor). Should you require a digital map of campus, please visit click here OR for a print version, click here.

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 UWF Archivist Dean DeBolt on Tuesday, March 25, at Noon via Zoom as he tells the history of film and innovation at the Saenger Theatre. Did you know the theatre will be 100 years old in April? What better way to celebrate? Find Zoom information at the library event calendar.

As a city with a rich industrial history, Pensacola is no stranger to the impacts of pollution. Join the University of Florida's Oral History and the Gulf Scholars Programs for a history harvest to share your story for the Pensacola Environmental Oral History Project! We will be recording 45 minute interviews with interested residents to learn more about experiences with pollution in Pensacola. Sign up ahead of time to reserve your spot here: go.ufl.edu/Pensacola.

Dr. Judith Bense will present the latest findings of the University of West Florida Archaeology Department. Free and open to the public. Attend in person at the downtown branch of the Pensacola Library or join us virtually vis Zoom. Pre-register:
https://us02 web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZlsc02prjkoHdObH067opxoGjCl3d2u_7Va

There will be thousands of books for sale for $1 each....fiction and nonfiction of all subject matter....including hundreds of children's and young adult books. Proceeds benefit the Open Books Prison Book Project.

The Question: How should communities build resilience for dealing with extreme precipitation in the coming decades?

In this facilitated, interactive program, you will explore the social, economic, and environmental impacts of extreme precipitation, work with others to recommend resilience strategies, and learn about how participating in community science can help inform scientists about which communities are at risk for extreme precipitation. Designed for participants ages 16+, perfect for engaging high school-aged learners in civic issues.

The Gulf Coast Whale Festival brings environmental education and fun to Pensacola Beach on Saturday April 12. 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 premier 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 four years ago. In addition, the recent journey of two highly endangered North Atlantic right whales along the Florida-Alabama coast has captured public attention.

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 visit: https://healthygulf.org/get-involved/gulf-coast-whale-festival-2025/
Questions: Contact Christian Wagley at gulfcoastwhale@gmail.com

Save the date for Pensacola’s 35th annual Earth Day festival on Sunday April 19 from 10 am - 4 pm at Bayview Park, located at 2001 E. Lloyd St. The event showcases sustainable living through a fun day of environmental education, art, live music, local food, green products and hands-on activities.

Earth Day Pensacola sponsors are the Florida Association of Environmental Professionals, Natural Awakenings, and Op-Zen Business Solutions.

For full event details, including how to be a vendor or sponsor, please visit the event website at earthdaypensacola.com
Feel free to email us with any questions at earthdaypcola@gmail.com An event page with more information can be found on the Earth Day Pensacola Facebook page.

Learn what plants attract Hummingbirds with Emily Petersen from Beyond the Garden Gate.