A CHRISTMAS STORY Friday, December 13 at 7 p.m. at The Pensacola Little Theatre. Additional showtimes are available throughout this weekend and next. A Christmas Story follows young Ralphie Parker’s quest for a Red Ryder BB gun in 1940s Indiana. Despite warnings of “You’ll shoot your eye out,” Ralphie navigates childhood challenges, including bullies and family dynamics, in his pursuit of his ultimate Christmas Wish. For tickets to this event, click here: A CHRISTMAS STORY
WINTERFEST All weekend long. Check out the amazing trolley rides with themes featuring the Grinch and characters from The Polar Express. Come see what happens on the Christmas Tree Heist or recreate your favorite scene from The Polar Express. There are also free pre-shows and photos with Santa and The Grinch. Tickets for Winterfest Trolley Tours are here.
CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST Friday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. at The Saenger Theatre. Join the Pensacola Children’s Chorus in celebrating the holiday season with an enchanting evening of music, featuring fresh takes on beloved holiday classics and fan-favorite moments from the past 35 years of Christmas on the Coast performances. Highlights include an adventure to Toyland to see wooden soldiers on parade, a party with Santa’s reindeer at the North Pole Academy of Reindeer Aviation, and a musical retelling of A Christmas Carol, complete with vivid costumes and a theatrical flair. From traditional carols to spirited new arrangements, this festive concert promises to warm hearts and captivate audiences of all ages. Tickets: CHRISTMAS COAST TIX
STUDER COMMUNITY INSTITUTE GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Studer Community Institute. We will have holiday bingo and entertainment; children can decorate cookies, enjoy hot cocoa, view all the amazing gingerbread houses made, and take a trip to the North Pole to see Santa.
Studer Community Institute is a non-profit organization committed to making our community a better place to live. We do that by focusing on Building Brains, Building Jobs and Building Community. All Gingerbread House Event donations will go directly to our Building Brains Program. This event is open to the public and entry is free.
JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM Saturday, December 14 from 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Join FUMC for a Journey to Bethlehem at First United Methodist Church of Pensacola. The nativity story will come to life as you go through live stations narrating the events leading up to the birth of Jesus. This experience will combine indoor and outdoor venues and take approximately 20 minutes. If you are headed to the Christmas parade, come early and add this to your evening! Make sure you also stay for a cup of hot chocolate!
COX CHRISTMAS PARADE Saturday, December 14 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. You will not want to miss this event that draws over 50,000 people annually. The parade Includes 100 entries, and 6000 participants and pays tribute to the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels. Local high school bands from Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties and New Orleans, LA will march and entertain. See you there!
PRETTY TIED UP GUNS N ROSES TRIBUTE BAND Saturday, December 14 at Vinyl Music Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Pretty Tied Up is a premier Guns N’ Roses tribute band, known for its lineup of seasoned musicians who have toured with legendary acts like Ace Frehley, Accept, Gene Simmons, and Motley Crue, among others. Formed in 2019, the band has quickly made a name for itself, delivering high-energy performances across Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, and Florida.Tickets available here: GNR TIX
GRUNCH Sunday, December 15 with time slots beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Get ready for a festive feast with a mischievous twist! Join us on December 15, 2024, in the Ballroom at the Hilton Pensacola Beach for an unforgettable holiday experience.
Pricing: Adults: $55; Children (5-11): $25; Children (4 & under): Free
Enjoy a cash bar featuring specialty cocktails, $3 Grunch Mimosas, wine, and other beverages. Kids can sip on our special Grunch Punch! Plus, warm up at our Hot Cocoa Station with all the festive fixings!
Activities Include: Face painting
Meet & greet with the Grinch, with photo ops and holiday-themed background music. Reservations Required!! Call 850-343-6791 to secure your spot.
Meet & greet with the Grinch, with photo ops and holiday-themed background music. Reservations Required!! Call 850-343-6791 to secure your spot.
SANTA BRUNCH AT FLOUNDER’S Sunday, December 15 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join us for a magical Santa Claus event! The restaurant will be transformed into a winter wonderland with falling snow, games, Santa’s treats, craft tables, and more. Enjoy a kids’ waffle brunch for just $10.99, while adults can choose from our full brunch menu. Create unforgettable Christmas memories with Santa and the Chowder House family!
WOLFGANG’S SANTA PAWS Saturday, December 14 at PERFECT PLAIN from Sunday, December 15 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Wisteria Tavern.
This year’s Santa Paws Event will have professional photos taken by Hoff House Pet Photography. So be sure to dress you and your pup up for the occasion with Santa and snag your photo to cherish the memories together.
PERFECT PLAIN Event Reminder: Remember to bring a DONATION for The Escambia County Animal Shelter along WITH your photo purchase ticket and you will receive a 1 FREE 12oz Craft Beer per photo from Perfect Plain. Only ONE free beer per photo purchased.
We will also have a Winter Wonderland Market set up with 20 + local small businesses and their amazing items. Just in time to get some last-minute shopping in!
WISTERIA: Will also have a holiday market with 20 + local small businesses and their amazing items. Just in time to get some last-minute shopping in!
Photo purchase: SUNDAY’S WISTERIA SANTA PAWS
A special note from our dear friends at The Dog House, supporters of our Local Pulse Weekend Top 10.
The holidays are a time of giving, reflecting, and showing love to those around us.
And boy did we sure feel the love this week!
An incredible group of local business owners, including a few of our favorite people, stopped into Doghouse yesterday for their Breakfast with Benjamins event, surprising our crew with a $1,200 tip.
Our team here at Doghouse shares a common core value of putting community first and showing up for others, and it warmed each of our hearts to see that from the receiving end.
Thank YOU to everyone who came out this week and shared a little extra love with the Doghouse gang.
The holidays are in full swing around here, y’all!
