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Join the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program and The City of Gulf Breeze for a tot-friendly Restoration Ramble at the Shoreline Park Loop Trail. We'll meander our way through the maritime forest before exploring the shoreline at the end of the Boardwalk. Participants will get a set of binoculars to help them spot wetland residents like turtles, herons and ospreys!

All ages are welcome, but this walking tour will be geared for younger learners and their caregivers.

UPDATE: UPDATE: Due to planned repairs at the Wetland Boardwalk, we'll be moving the Tot Trot to the Shoreline Loop Nature Trail. Boardwalk access will depend on construction progress.

We're hosting our Fourth Annual Homeschool Science Fair! Both competitive and non-competitive divisions are available for participation. Students ages 6 and up are invited to participate in the fair; students must be able to present their experiments on their own for our judges. This is an excellent opportunity for all homeschool students looking to explore the various STEM disciplines. Light refreshments provided. Find details on the fair, sample projects, judging tips, and more in the files below. Have questions? Email Harley at harley@ecscience.org.

Curious about becoming one of our Science Fair sponsors? Email kate@ecscience.org to discover the ways your business can help impact students interested in STEM in our region. As a small independent nonprofit, sponsoring organizations help make events like this possible for our museum and community.

$10 entry fee per student

WHEN
April 13, 2026
4:00-7:00 p.m.
Deadline to enter is April 1, 2025.

WHERE
Emerald Coast Science Center
31 Memorial Pkwy SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Looking for a Valentine’s Day weekend outing that’s a little less rom-com and a little more noir? Step into the stylish world of classic Hollywood with The Thin Man, a sparkling 1934 pre-Code film that blends romance, wit, and a classic whodunit into one unforgettable cinematic experience on Sunday, February 15, at 2:30 p.m. at the Pensacola Little Theatre.

Starring William Powell and Myrna Loy as the iconic Nick and Nora Charles, The Thin Man follows a retired private detective and his wealthy, quick-witted wife as they find themselves drawn into a clever, fast-paced whodunit filled with eccentric suspects, sharp dialogue, and irresistible chemistry. Their wire-haired fox terrier, Asta, nearly steals the show.

This screening on February 15 is a perfect day-after–Valentine’s celebration for couples, friends, and classic film lovers alike. Hosted at the historic Pensacola Little Theatre, guests can enjoy the film in true retro style with movie popcorn, sodas, water, and traditional theater candy—bringing back the charm of a bygone moviegoing era.

Part of the UWF Gulf Coast Culture Pensacola Noir Series, Valentine’s Noir: The Thin Man offers a delightfully unconventional romantic outing—equal parts flirtation, laughter, and classic whodunit intrigue.

Come for the crime. Stay for the banter. Celebrate Valentine’s weekend in classic theater style.

This event is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the UWF College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities and the John C. Pace Symposium Series.

We are very excited to welcome native son, Dr. Scot Duncan back to Pensacola for what is sure to be an enlightening presentation!

Scot will take us on a dive into what scientists have learned about the ways southeastern birds are being affected by climate change and whether and how they are adapting.

We'll also learn ways in which you can help birds during these critical times.

Why Alabama birds? Because Alabama birds are Florida birds are Mississippi birds, are Georgia birds, and so on.


Light refreshments and social time after the presentation.

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” Performances will be held Feb. 13-15 and Feb. 20-22 with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. All performances will take place in the Mainstage Theatre of the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, on the Pensacola campus.

General admission ticket prices are $20 per person for adults, $16 per person for senior citizens and active military, $14 per person for non-UWF students and UWF faculty and staff, and $7 for high school students. All paid ticket purchases are subject to a $2 service fee. UWF students are admitted free with their Nautilus cards. Tickets can be purchased at the CFPA Box Office, Building 82, by calling 850.857.6285 or online at uwf.edu/tickets.

The Spring Pier Cleanup Dive and Beach Cleanup is happening on March 29.
Details:

Check-in starts at 6:00 am

We will provide a safety briefing at 6:30 am

The dive will start at 7:00 am and end at 9:00 am. All divers must be out of the water by 9:00 am.

Divers are required to check out with coordinators once they have completed their dive and exited the water

Divers must bring their own equipment – This includes dive gear, tanks, weights, gloves, etc.

We will have mesh bags and limited number of zookeepers available to use for trash collection.

The dive will be cancelled/rescheduled if there are rough waters and/or thunderstorms.

If you are interested in participating in the cleanup dive, please register here: https://forms.gle/tEaC5o8CxXPbM4S99.

Make sure your contact information is correct! We will be using that information to send confirmation and updates about the event.

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Beach Cleanup

Ocean Hour Okaloosa is also teaming up with us to host a beach cleanup at the pier! If you can’t dive, you can still join the effort in keeping our coastal habitats trash free by cleaning the beach!

Where: Meet on the beach at the island pier

Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Details:

Registration will occur on site – no pre-registration required

Please wear closed-toed shoes and sunscreen; bring water to stay hydrated!

All cleanup supplies and equipment (gloves, grabbers, buckets, bags) will be provided by Ocean Hour.

The beach cleanup will be cancelled if it is raining or there is thunder and lightning.

Explore the principals of engineering as you build beautiful spans. How much weight can your paper bridge hold? How many different arches can you create. This event is recommended for ages 7+. It is included with your museum admission. We will be open for general museum exploration from 10am - 5pm.
Activities include arch building, creating bridges out of paper or Legos, and more!

Under the direction of Dr. Hedi Salanki, the UWF Dr. Grier Williams School of Music Chamber Music ensemble continues to celebrate its 20th season. As the first of three performances this spring, this concert will feature a variety of pieces, including piano quartets, solos and duos, as well as a saxophone and piano duo. The performance will feature works by Mendelssohn, Brahms, Beethoven, and others.


Music lovers of all ages, including school groups and senior citizens, are invited

Join the UWF Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Joseph T. Spaniola for an evening of small and large ensemble instrumental and vocal jazz at the University of West Florida. The UWF Jazz Ensemble will present works by Paul Baker, Duke Ellington, Alan Baylock, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Stevie Wonder and more.

Come join us at our 2026 Driving Away Addiction Golf Tournament directly benefiting Pensacola Teen Challenge. Help us drive away addiction by supporting our efforts to "Put Hope Within Reach" of those who need it the most! Your participation could lead to the transformation of a life! We hope to see you there!

The Pensacola Teen Challenge 2026 Driving Away Addiction Golf Tournament funds will be allocated to our Family Life Center project at our Men's Center. The funds will allow us to Renovate the entire building providing an excellent facility to host our Family Day service, outreach events, chapel services, educational classes, and hospitality functions. With your help we can continue helping those in desperate need! From people in addiction, to children whose parents need help, renovating our Family Life Center will undoubtedly impact many lives.