Local Pulse Weekend Top 10

ART OF FASHION: SANDS OF TIME Thursday, April 3 from 6 – 10 p.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center to raise money for Covenant Care. Your ticket unlocks an unforgettable experience: exclusive entry to the pre-party and after-party, a fashion show, two drink vouchers, and delicious hors d’oeuvres. Gather your friends, and stay tuned to the Facebook page for exciting updates as we begin the countdown to the ultimate Middle Eastern-inspired night! https://choosecovenant.org/art-of-fashion-2025/

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TASTE OF 12TH AVENUE Thursday, April 3 – Sunday, April 6 at various locations. The Gulf Coast Kids House is teaming up with its restaurant neighbors on 12th Avenue to bring you a delicious tasting tour! With your passport, you’ll enjoy exclusive food samples, beverage tastings, and special discounts at participating establishments in the heart of East Hill. Simply present your passport at any listed location to redeem their featured offerings, and collect stamps along the way to track your journey! Passports are valid April 3 – 6 ONLY
(Please note that not all establishments are open each day—plan accordingly!)

DON QUIXOTE Friday, April 4 – Sunday, April 6 at the Saenger Theatre. Times vary. Take a trip to Barcelona, Spain as Don Quixote, a retired gentleman who has become obsessed with tales of chivalry and exploration. Join him as he encounters various adventures and misadventures with bandits, enchantresses, and battling imaginary foes all while trying to prove that true love really can conquer all. For tickets and more information, click here: https://www.facebook.com/BalletPensacola

NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL FINAL FOUR AUBURN V. FLORIDA Saturday, April 5 at 5:09 p.m. The Greater Pensacola Auburn Club will have a watch party at O’Riley’s downtown. Florida Gator fans will gather at the Wisteria Tavern. Semifinal game #2 between Houston and Duke will begin at 7:49 p.m. Games are at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. The Championship game will tip off at 7:50 p.m. on Monday, April 7. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FINAL FOUR Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m. for Texas v. South Carolina and 9:30 p.m. for UCONN and UCLA. This championship game will take place on Sunday, April 6 at 3:00 p.m. at Amalie Arena in Tampulf CGCheck local favorites like Seville Quarter or O’Riley’s for watch parties.

15TH ANNUAL NAVY FEDERAL 5K Saturday, April 5 at 8 a.m. Registration is still open and children 6 and under can also participate in the Sammie Sprint, a free quarter-mile race around Plaza Ferdinand.

Participation in this event benefits the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation, which funds projects and programs, including Grants for Excellence and employee appreciation programs. This event will also benefit the Santa Rosa Education Foundation. Their mission is to enhance and raise awareness of public education.

To register, click here.

FIESTA PENSACOLA CHILDREN’S TREASURE HUNT Saturday, April 5 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Museum Plaza in downtown Pensacola. This is a FREE event for Pensacola. Registration begins at 11:00 am at Museum Plaza in Downtown Pensacola. Registration is required for prize drawings. Food service will begin at 11:30 a.m., and the Prize Ceremony, at our Prize Zone sponsored by Pete Moore Chevrolet, will begin at 2:00 p.m. All registered children will be entered into grand prize drawings, based upon age: 0-2 years old, 3-4 years old, 5-7  years old, and 8-10 years old, with multiple prizes per group.