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Join Okaloosa Ocean Hour and Destin-Fort Walton Beach for beach clean-ups at various locations. The volunteer sign-up link is here.

Learn about preparedness and resiliency from various vendors, including free disaster and emergency preparedness resources, touch-a-truck activities for kids, food trucks, and door prizes.

The Sanctuary Choir of First Presbyterian Church will be joined by singers of other area churches and a full orchestra from the Pensacola Symphony to present the REQUIEM by Sir John Rutter. Rutter just turned 80 years old this past year and this program will be presented in his honor and for the glory of God. What a beautiful way to start Holy Week!!

BeGenerous will be hosting EnGage, a community outreach event on April 25 from 3 to 8 PM at the DeFuniak Springs Lakeyard. This event honors those we have lost to addiction and overdose while standing in the gap for those still searching for freedom.

This is a family centered event bringing together live music, local vendors, food trucks, community partners, and resources. This is not just an outreach. This is a community coming together to create connection and make sure people have access to resources right where they live.

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

Community Action Program Committee, Inc. invites you to join our Head Start and Early Head Start Hiring Event on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Brigadier Center located at 401 Brigadier Street, Pensacola, FL 32507. We are hiring for multiple positions, including Head Start teachers, Early Head Start teachers, Teacher Assistants, Floaters, Education Director, and Program Support Workers. Bring a copy of your resume and meet our team for an opportunity to interview. To learn more and schedule your interview, visit capc-pensacola.org/careers.

"Come grow with CAPC and Help make a difference!"

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.

The mission of the Chaddah Dance Company is to use the power of dance to shed light on the atrocities of human trafficking, educate the public on how to identify and prevent trafficking, and collaborate with local organizations to support victims and prevent future incidents.

We firmly believe that through the message of hope, we can keep this at the forefront of need and make a meaningful impact in this fight against human trafficking.

Our signature production, "Encounters of Hope," showcases real stories of human trafficking survivors through the medium of dance and multimedia presentations. By sharing these stories, we aim to engage and educate audiences on the realities of human trafficking and inspire them to take action.

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Rolfs Music Hall Artist Series at UWF featuring guest violinist Shannon Thomas. The performance will be held on Monday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus.

Violinist Shannon Thomas is an acclaimed performer and educator known for her compelling artistry and passion for nurturing young musicians. A 2025 Fulbright Scholar finalist, she currently serves as associate professor of violin at Florida State University and directs the Gabriel Del Orbe Violin Program in the Dominican Republic. Praised for her “expressive, dynamic playing,” Thomas has appeared throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia with recent performances including appearances at the Kennedy Center, Garth Newell Music Center, Steinmetz Hall, Bolivia’s Centro Sinfónico and Banff Centre. She is a member of the Rothko Trio and regularly performs with ProMusica Chamber Orchestra and IRIS Collective. She has recorded for Blue Griffin Records, celebrating music of Lera Auerbach, Ellen Zwilich and Jennifer Higdon; an upcoming recording with the Rothko Trio will feature works by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts, Libby Larsen, Joan Tower and Latin Grammy nominee Miguel del Águila. Thomas earned a DMA at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she was Paul Kantor’s assistant; she also holds degrees from Yale and Vanderbilt universities

Burger Battle by the Bay is a community-focused food festival in Pensacola where local restaurants, chefs, and grill teams compete to create the best burger. Attendees sample a variety of burgers and vote for their favorite, creating a fun and interactive experience for the public.

Hosted by the Suburban West Rotary Club, the event combines friendly competition with a charitable mission, raising funds to support local youth programs and community initiatives, including Take Stock in Children.

Typically held at Community Maritime Park, the event attracts a broad audience of families, food enthusiasts, and local supporters. It offers an engaging atmosphere that highlights Pensacola’s culinary scene while bringing the community together for a good cause.

First outlaw pinewood derby fundraiser for local youth organization. Hurry into the Brewhouse to purchase your car kit. Build your car race and win! Help support our kids going to summer camp.