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Celebrate Black History Month with a special planetarium event! We'll travel the cosmos to learn more about the ancient Kush people, exactly what the Kenyan Borana Star Calendar was, and identify the Swahili names for the planets. You'll get to hear African folklore stories and even discover how enslaved African Americans were able to follow the stars to freedom in the north.

Shows begin at 6 and 7 p.m. All shows last approximately 45 minutes.

Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Space is limited, so purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended for this reason. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled showing. In case of no-shows/late shows: reserved spots will be released at show time to make space for the next party.

Seating is limited and very popular. We encourage purchasing your tickets in advance, as this is a first come, first served event. Please call 850-664-1261, stop by the Science Center, or use our online ticketing option to purchase your tickets.

Our planetarium is powered by FPL

Join Bike Pensacola for the most popular bike ride in town--the Slow Ride! Each month we explore the quiet, scenic streets of Pensacola's many historic neighborhoods for a fun and leisurely ride among friends. This month’s Ride kicks-off the Gonzalez St. Shareway Day, with activities and events in Cordova Square and Alabama Square and cyclists and pedestrians are encouraged to travel Gonzalez St. to the events. The Ride is sponsored y the West Florida Wheelmen.

Because most cyclists are “self taught,” each month we offer information about bicycle laws, safety tips, and addressing different bicycling skills that will help keep rides safe and enjoyable. The ride will be about one hour and ten minutes long, at a casual pace. Nobody will be “dropped” or left behind. Children ages 10 - 16 must be accompanied by an adult, and no pets are allowed on the Rides. Cyclists under 16 must wear a helmet by law; ages 16 and up helmets are recommended but are not required by law. And we will enjoy a ride escort by officers of the Pensacola Police Department.

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let the good times roll. We're bringing Mardi Gras magic to this Sip & Science, and you don't want to miss this night at the museum.

Between our Bourbon Street bead toss, Canal Street coin challenge, and Mardi Gras sciPad trivia, this night will transport you to New Orleans--literally! Snap your photo in front of our green screen and pose with your krewe in front of some of The Big Easy's most famous locations. Want to take it to the next level? Come dressed in your best Mardi Gras costumes or purple, green, or gold attire for a chance to win our costume contest. Stop by our masquerade corner to make your very own mask to wear at all your Mardi Gras parties.

Fun knows no age limit, so grab a Hurricane, laissez les bon temps rouler, and have your King Cake and eat it, too. Carnival season has arrived!

Guests age 21+ (IDs will be checked at the door)

Summer book sale to raise funds for library programs. Thousands of books.

Join us for the film Gentle Giant: The Mystery of the Gulf Sturgeon, and other short environmental films. The event also includes a potluck so feel free to bring a dish or beverage to share, though it is not necessary in order to attend. It's also a great chance to visit one of Pensacola's most popular community gardens.

FUNd-raising Dance Party

An evening of dance, fellowship, food & drink with the Knights & Ladies of St. Peter Claver at St. Joseph Catholic Church

Wear your best white outfit!

We invite you to sit under the stars and listen to the action-packed stories of the Norse gods: Thor, Loki, Odin, and Freya. On this tour of the solar system, you'll learn fun facts about the planets, how the Nine Realms of Norse mythology were created, and how the days of the week received their names from the Norse gods. The show will end with a dazzling display of Norse constellations & legends. Recommended for ages 5+.

Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Due to size, space is limited to 25 patrons at a time. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended for this reason. On Planetarium Nights, please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled showing. In case of no-shows/late shows: reserved spots will be released at show time to make space for the next party.
Shows begin at 6 and 7 pm and last approximately 45 minutes.

Our planetarium is powered by FPL

Escambia County announces the commencement of its groundbreaking Vulnerability Assessment Project, a crucial initiative aimed at safeguarding the unincorporated areas of Escambia County against environmental risks such as sea-level rise and flooding. In a concerted effort to ensure community involvement from the outset, Escambia County invites all residents to participate in the inaugural public meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 20th of 2024 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm CST. The meeting will be held at the Wedgewood Community Center at 6405 Wagner Road, Pensacola, Florida.

During this meeting citizens will have the opportunity to contribute their insights and preferences to the initial stages of data collection, methodologies, crucial data sets for analyzing potential sea-level rise impacts and flooding, guiding factors essential for consideration, as well as identification of critical assets vital to the community's well-being.

Escambia County urges all residents, stakeholders, and community members to attend the public meeting to learn more about future flood mitigation and the possible impacts of flood events on the community.

WSRE has announced the artists selected to perform for the 16th season of the public television station’s “StudioAmped” music series and invites the public to join the studio audience for the recording of six concerts. The concerts, starting Oct. 3 with the annual Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival show, will be performed in the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio at Pensacola State College.

The free concert series will continue with Pensacola’s Katie Dineen on Monday, Oct. 6; The Tree-Oh (Ocean Springs, Miss.) on Wednesday, Oct. 8; About to Sweat (Fort Walton Beach) on Tuesday, Oct. 14; Ben Loftin & The Family (Pensacola) on Wednesday, Oct. 15; and Blue Mother Tupelo (Como, Miss.) on Thursday, Oct. 16.

All shows start at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is free, and donations for Manna Food Pantries are collected at the door.

Presenting the original music of regional artists, “StudioAmped” airs weekly at 9 p.m. Thursday on WSRE PBS with livestreaming and on-demand access on wsre.org and the free PBS app. The new season is sponsored in part by The Bear Family Foundation and Blues Angel Music.

Rally Gulf Coast, the regional branch of the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, will host a heartfelt Candlelight Vigil on Monday, September 8, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. outside the main entrance of Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart, One Bubba Watson Drive, Pensacola, FL.

This free, community-centered gathering—held in partnership with Studer Family Children’s Hospital—will honor children affected by childhood cancer: those currently in treatment, survivors, and children who are dearly remembered. Attendees will receive candles to create a unified display of light, hope, and solidarity.

Guests are asked to park on the 4th floor of the 9th Avenue parking garage.

The Candlelight Vigil is part of Rally Gulf Coast’s observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, held each September to unite communities in recognition, advocacy, and hope for children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Throughout the month, Rally Gulf Coast will host additional awareness events, with the Candlelight Vigil serving as a poignant opportunity for the community to come together, reflect, and show support.