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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.

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!

Kids and Kritters Parade Features Mini Floats, Costumed Pets

Howdy Pawdners! The Kids and Kritters Parade is set for Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2 p.m. in the Casino Beach parking lot near the Pensacola Beach Visitor Information Center. You can be a spectator or a parade participant. The theme is “Coastal Cowboy” for the Mardi Gras walking parade for people and pets. There is ample, free parking and spectators are encouraged to attend. Bring a bag to haul your beads and trinkets home.

The fun begins at noon when the featured fun guests open their kiosks. Boogie, Inc. gets the tunes going and hosts Karaoke for Kids from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Get ready to tap your toes at 1:30 p.m. when the talented troupe from Dancingly Yours headlines the pre-parade show. The Kids and Kritters Parade, starts at 2 p.m. Grand Marshals are Burma Davis and her horse Jessie, followed by Pensacola Beach’s Krewe of Kids’ Royal Court and krewe members.

New this year is the VIP Decorated Golf Cart parking. There is no charge for the parking area, which will be open for arrivals from noon until 1 p.m. Golf Carts will only be allowed to exit after the parade ends.

The parade is open to anyone who would like to participate in this family-friendly event. Registration begins at Noon. To participate, you must wear a costume, and bring your own Mardi Gras throws. No candy nor paper coupons, please. Pets must be on a short, sturdy leash and under the control of the handler. Everyone must be on their best behavior. There is no entry fee for people; and pets are just $10 each.

There will be prizes for the best costumed pets and the best mini-floats.

Mini floats can be made on strollers or wagons. Anything that can be pushed or pulled is allowed. Motorized and pedaled vehicles, skateboards, bicycles, battery powered vehicles are not allowed.

The parade is hosted by Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras, Inc. and sponsored by Gulf Breeze Animal Hospital with the help of Island Times. A special thank you to the Santa Rosa Island Authority, Escambia County and the Pensacola Beach Chamber for their support.

Additional details can be found at PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com. Questions may be directed to KandKparade@gmail.com.
Kids and Kritters Parade
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Registration, Featured Guest Kiosks open at noon
Karaoke for Kids at 1:00 p.m.
Pre-parade show at 1:30 p.m.
Parade at 2 p.m.
Casino Beach Parking Lot near the Pensacola Beach Visitor Information Center
No charge to attend.
www.PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com for more.

The Pensacola Open Chess Tournament is a fun family event featuring sections for players of all ages and levels.
https://www.facebook.com/PensacolaChessClub

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; PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Parents will be required to fill out and sign a program waiver before dropping off children.

Join us on Thursday, January 29th, for the 2026 Women Build Kickoff and Open House. This is the perfect time to come and check out the house the Women Builders built last year! It's all finished up, and the buyer will be moving in soon.

During this event, you will have a chance to connect with other builders and learn more about Women Build's mission. Whether you're new to Women Build or a veteran, we hope you can join us. Everyone is welcome, so bring your friends, colleagues, and family members!

Stop by anytime between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, and be sure to reserve your spot through the ticket link.

Join us for a cleanup at the Shalimar Bridge on Saturday, January 24, starting at 8:30 a.m.! This event is part of our commitment to Keep America Beautiful's Greatest American Cleanup challenge! Use this link to sign up: https://signup.com/go/HMSCYuj. Please contact mmcdaniel@myokaloosa.com with any questions. Volunteers will sign a participation waiver on-site.

Kiln opening and unloading of historical 32' wood fueled kiln in Navarre. Attendees are welcome to join the line to view and help unload pottery from over 35 local and regional artists. Art pieces will be available for sale by the artists and seafood and chili specialty dishes provided by local Navarre Garden Club. The suggested $20 donation for the commemorative pottery bowl allows you to sample all foods. Lunch starts at 11:30 and ends at 1pm.

The Martin Luther King Commemorative Celebration Commission, announces the return of the MLK Day Parade on Monday January 16, 2023. For 34 years, the MLKCCC has delivered the long-standing tradition that is celebrated along the streets of downtown Pensacola. The event had been placed on hold from 2020-2022 due to Covid-19 safety concerns. The MLK Day Parade will begin promptly at 11am. This all-day event features local schools, organizations, churches, businesses and attendees from the greater Pensacola community. The line up will start at the intersection of Spring and Garden Streets.

This year's theme derives from Dr. King's speech, "What is your life's blueprint". In it, Dr. King urged us to have a blueprint for our lives and adopt three key principles in the plan. They are: Have a deep belief in your own worth and dignity; incorporate excellence in all fields of endeavors; and commit to the eternal principles of beauty, love, and justice. The MLKCCC is committed to spreading and adopting this message as we work together to improve our community. We do so in respect and remembrance of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Registration is now open. To participate in the 2023 MLK Day Parade, please email the parade coordinator at themlking2020@gmail.com or call 850-378-9242.

The Pensacola Double Bridge Run is BACK! One of the premier 15K races in the country, the course carries runners over two bridges, across Pensacola Bay and Santa Rosa Sound. It will run from downtown Pensacola with a tour that includes the historic district, and picturesque Bayfront Parkway, a run through Gulf Breeze, and onto Pensacola Beach. The 5K invites both runners and walkers to travel from Gulf Breeze to beautiful Pensacola Beach on Santa Rosa Island and the Gulf Islands Seashore.