WINTERFEST ELF PARADE Friday, November 29 with the:
- Parade Lineup 12:30, Government at Palafox
- Contest Judging 1:25 pm
- Parade Start 2:00
Download and color your ears, wear your best elf outfit, salvage an ugly holiday sweater, or decorate your wagon or stroller: Everyone can show off their creativity at the Elf Parade! During the parade lineup, you can join any contest you like. Santa will announce the winners just before we march, and each winner will lead their parade section. Everyone is welcome for this fun Pensacola event to kick off the countdown to Christmas! For more information: https://elfparade.com/
PENSACOLA BEACH TREE LIGHTING & SANTA PHOTOS Kick off the Christmas season on Friday, November 29 from 5 – 8 p.m. for the Christmas Tree Lighting on the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. Bring the kids and your camera to get free pictures with Santa! Enjoy the sounds of the season with live music by Jacoby Curry. And, be sure to bring your shopping list – all the Boardwalk merchants will be open till 9 p.m.
TROLLEY TOURS With a variety of tours starting Friday, November 29 and running through December, you will never be short on a fun, entertaining activity that every age will enjoy! From the Polar Express to the Grinch to making sure the characters of Whoville have help with a prankster – there are themes and fund for everyone. Check out Trolley Tour tickets here: TROLLEY
SANTA PHOTOS & PHOTOS WITH THE GRINCH One of our favorite features of Winterfest is the photo opportunities. Everyone loves a photo with the big guy, but have you ever experienced the ridiculous shenanigans of having photos with The Grinch? It’s a riot! To make your reservations for Santa or Grinch photos, click here: PHOTO
JINGLE BELLS ON THE BAY HOLIDAY MARKET Saturday, November 30 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Sanders Beach – Corinne Jones Community Center. Shop handmade items on Small Business Saturday! Jewelry, Baked Goods, Candles, Knits, Honey, Bath & Body, Art, and MORE! This event is hosted by Play Pensacola Parks & Recreation
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY AT PALAFOX MARKET Saturday, November 30 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Celebrate small businesses and shop local for your holiday gifts and treasures at Palafox Market. With locations at MLK, Jr. Plaza, and Plaza Ferdinand, Palafox Market has wonderful things for every shopper. You can get breakfast, baked goods, hand-crafted items for the special people in your life, and fresh produce and food items from farmers, local makers, and artisans.
$5 NIGHT AT THE ICE FLYERS SPONSORED BY KIA AUTOSPORT Pensacola’s Ice Flyers will take to the ice Saturday at the Pensacola Bay Center, with a puck drop at 7:05 p.m. The Ice Flyers will take on the Birmingham Bulls. Come join one of the most fun events in Pensacola, with all the best that ice hockey has to offer, plus tons of crowd interaction, great food, and fun for the entire family. For ticket availability, click here: ICE FLYERS
ICE SKATING Are you looking for a fun activity for the entire family? This Saturday and Sunday, the Pensacola Bay Center will offer ice skating! Saturday’s skate will follow the Pensacola Ice Flyers hockey game. Sunday will feature several sessions at varying times. For tickets and to check skate times, click here: ICE SKATING
A CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHRISTMAS CAROL will be presented on Sunday, December 1, at 4 p.m. at The Seanger Theatre. This heartwarming, hilarious, and soulful twist on the beloved classic is set to the rhythm of gospel, R&B, and holiday joy. This spectacular show will have you laughing, singing, and rediscovering the true magic of Christmas.
Starring Terrell Carter from Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black, which is currently the number one series on Netflix, alongside Paris Bennett from Tyler Perry’s Aunt Bam’s Place, Tyler Perry’s Sistas, and American Idol, Willie Taylor from Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood, and Schelle Purcell from the highly viewed internet skit-com dramedy with Comedian Kountry Wayne, as well as The Underdoggs with Snoop Dogg, this star-studded cast brings unforgettable performances to the stage. With sharp humor, soul-stirring music, and a storyline that captures life’s complexities, A Chocolate Covered Christmas Carol is a fresh, grown-up take on the Christmas classic that promises a night of laughter, nostalgia, and celebration. For tickets, click here.
SUNDAY BLUES & JAZZ SERIES Sunday, December 1 at 4 p.m. at Seville Quarter. THE FIRST of the Sunday Blues & Jazz Concert Series! Please welcome Lil’ Ray Neal, Winner of the International Blues Challenge! Opening with Cat Rhodes & The Truth, Featured Artists on the Blues Trail Marker. Also performing is special guest, Fred Wesley, trombonist for James Brown and the JB’s. Doors will open at 3 p.m. For tickets: FUNKY VIBES
