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Barktoberfest is the second largest fundraiser for Pensacola Humane Society and features a full day of dog-friendly activities and entertainment. Visitors and their dogs will enjoy a variety of vendor booths, contests, training demonstrations, food trucks, and beverage booths. It is considered one of the areas must-attend events for pet owners and their dogs and began as a way to raise awareness for homeless animals and to garner support for Pensacola Humane Society’s mission to help shelter pets find loving homes.

Join the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music on Sunday, October 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts for the Kamerman Piano Series featuring Matthew Graybil!

Renowned as an “exceptional young artist” by the New Yorker and as a “major talent” by the Sarasota Herald-Tribune since making his orchestral debut at age 14, Matthew Graybil has gained an international reputation as a talented piano recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Graybil began studying music at age 6 and has gone on to earn his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Juilliard School.

Tickets are now available for Hauntcert: A Family-Friendly Halloween Concert, presented by the Pensacola Children’s Chorus (PCC). Reserve your seats for PCC’s first concert of the season, held at the Jane C. Noonan Center on the campus of First Presbyterian Church of Pensacola on October 27 and 28.

Prepare to be spellbound as the exceptionally talented members of PCC’s advanced choirs present an evening of Halloween-themed musical fun and imagination. Trick-or-treat and have a ball with witches, cats, pirates, princesses, superheroes and friendly vampires! Let your imagination run wild and become whatever you want to be in our Halloween costume shop.

Gather 'round the campfire for some not-so-scary stories told through song, and join in an exciting, interactive musical adventure where children will use their voices to bring an imaginary haunted house to life—and even help catch a pesky ghost! Then, get ready to move as kids and families join our singers on stage for a lively costume conga line. The night also features reimagined versions of your favorite 90s pop tunes, all with a spooky seasonal twist.

Hauntcert has a run time of approximately 40 minutes and will feature additional activities designed with families in mind. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., children are invited to go trick-or-treating in the concert venue at stations hosted by PCC’s community partners. There will also be time for a photo meet-and-greet with your favorite featured performers.

All audience members are encouraged to dress up in a fun and family-friendly fashion, though participants should refrain from using masks or prop weaponry. During a special part of the concert, children will have the chance to showcase their costumes from the stage and participate in the music-making magic alongside PCC’s singers.

"In the final days of the 2025 session, Florida lawmakers quietly passed Senate Bill 180 — a bill described as hurricane relief but packed with sweeping restrictions on local planning. It freezes local governments’ ability to adopt stronger land-use and development rules for years, even if those rules have nothing to do with storm recovery. Communities are already seeing long-planned growth protections overturned. SB 180 strips local governments of their ability to protect residents, manage flooding, and guide growth — and it must be fixed in 2026."

Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET. Join us as we welcome Guest Speaker Kim Dinkins, Policy and Planning Director, 1000 Friends of Florida, who will provide a general overview of SB180 and the implications it has for our communities, followed by what we can expect to see in the 2026 legislative session with regards to the bill - i.e., amendments to the original language, etc.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/V4lLL9TWQNWRdaMHhO4s7g
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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!

Grab a pint and learn how to screen print at this event for ages 21 & up. Select from several of our designs, including holiday prints and punny science slogans. Check in begins at 5:45 p.m. so you can select your designs and grab your drinks before settling in at 6 p.m. to learn how to screen print! We'll also have all museum exhibits and sciPad up and running for you to enjoy while you wait for your items to finish drying. Come get crafty and print some truly original holiday gifts for your loved ones this holiday season.

-2025 designs coming soon, watch our website for details!
-You can purchase additional items to print on as well (shirts $15/totes $10/postcards $3).

Event for guests ages 21 and up only.

Parents, need an easy weeknight plan for your middle schooler? We’ve got you covered! Our Science Social: Middle School Edition is a free, drop-off event for ages 11-14. Kids get pizza, soda, and STEM fun.

Middle schoolers, this one’s just for you! Come take over the museum after hours for a night of hands-on science, exploring the exhibits, hanging out with friends, and meeting some of our coolest animals. And because no social is complete without food, we’ve got you covered with plenty of pizza and drinks.

Best of all, it’s free and drop-off only, so parents can take a break while kids dive into science. Spots are limited, so don’t miss your chance to join the Science Social: Middle School Edition: where science, snacks, and friends all collide! Parents, grab your free tickets to secure your child's spot in this program. Parents will be required to fill out and sign a program waiver (below) before dropping off children.

Panhandle Warrior Partnership will host a Community Veteran Stand Down on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The Stand Down will bring together veterans, active-duty service members, families, and caregivers for a day of connection, resources, and community support.

Attendees will have access to legal services, health screenings, employment resources, clothing, and more – all in one welcoming location.. From career opportunities to health resources, the event will provide the tools and support needed for veterans and their families to thrive. All veterans, service members, family members, and caregivers are encouraged to attend.

The event is free and open to the public.

NIGHT ON THE TRACKS is Pensacola’s favorite recurring multivenue community arts event in the historic Old East Hill neighborhood, where eclectic artistry meets industrial grit.

NIGHT ON THE TRACKS takes place at various locations between 3pm to 11pm on Sunday, Nov 9.

309 Punk Project is the lead organizer of this event in collaboration with the following community partners:
🚂 From the Ground Up Community Garden
🚂 Pensacola MESS Hall
🚂 Bear Walker skateshop
🚂The Handlebar

Grab your PUNCH CARD at one of these locations for a special Handlebar DISCOUNT for NIGHT ON THE TRACKS
participants!

More details about each venue’s offerings are listed below in the order they are scheduled — or refer to our NOTT Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7C8CAnQEoitutYih9

✨ From the Ground Up ✨
3-4pm Garden Activities
430-630pm Music with Katie Dineen, Love Brynnevere, Hane McLeaish & John Hart

✨ Bear Walker ✨
Paint Your Own Board
3-6pm

✨ Pensacola MESS Hall ✨
Build Your Bling
5-7pm

✨ 309 Punk Project ✨
Zines Through the Years Exhibition
6-8pm

✨ Handlebar ✨
Metal show with Nixil & Saidan
Doors at 6pm
Tickets required. 50% off cover with card, or advance tickets available at thehandlebar850.com.

Pensacola Catholic High School has received news from the North Pole that Santa Claus will be coming to Catholic High!

The CHS Alumni Committee will host a 'Fun with Santa' event on Saturday, December 6, from 10:00-11:30 AM in the Tolan Family Student Life Center at Catholic High School located on the corner of W Street and West Scott Street.

The event is free and everyone is welcome! Please bring your little ones so that they can tell Santa Claus what they want for Christmas and enjoy some fun activities with our CHS Elves and alumni committee members!

Questions can be directed to Rita Lay, Director of Advancement, at rlay@pensacolachs.org or 850-436-6400 x103.