It’s a big holiday week in Pensacola — from Thanksgiving traditions and festive markets to parades, races, markets, and a Thanksgiving weekend day party. Here’s everything happening across the Gulf Coast.
PALAFOX MARKET HOLIDAY EDITION
A special evening version of Palafox Market featuring holiday lights, live music, local vendors, pop-up visits from Santa, and a festive atmosphere along historic Palafox Street.
- Date: Wednesdays, November 19 – December 17 (Weekly Saturday Markets as well)
- Time: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza & Plaza Ferdinand
BIG SCREEN AT THE BURROW
Cuddle up for Big Screen at The Burrow Holiday Edition! The Burrow’s Holiday Movie Night will be on Saturday, November 29 starting at 5pm. 31 South Realty Co will be hosting a Hot Cocoa Bar. Holiday Attire Encouraged. Bring blankets and chairs.
- Date: Saturday, November 29
- Time: 5:00 p.m.
- Location: The Burrow
PENSACOLA TURKEY TROT
Kick off Thanksgiving morning with one of Pensacola’s most-loved 5K courses, voted one of the best in the city. The race winds through the heart of Downtown Pensacola, starting and ending at Seville Square. Runners can BYOM — bring your own mimosas — and enjoy a post-race celebration at Seville Square
- Date: Thursday, November 27
- Time: Race start at 8:00 a.m. (Packet pickup 6:30–7:30 a.m. on race day)
- Location: Start & Finish at Seville Square, 399 S. Alcaniz St.
PENSACOLA BEACH TURKEY TROT
Hosted along one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, the Pensacola Beach Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving Day 5K that draws more than 1,000 participants from across the country. This fun, competitive, and family-friendly event supports brain cancer research and the Preston Robert Tisch Tumor Center at Duke University.
- Date: Thursday, November 27
- Time: Kids Turkey Dash at 8:00 a.m.; 5K Turkey Trot at 8:30 a.m.
- Location: 20 Casino Beach Boardwalk, Pensacola Beach
WINTERFEST ELF PARADE
Celebrate the start of the holiday season at one of Pensacola’s most charming family traditions. Kids, families, and festive fans of all ages dress as elves, decorate wagons and strollers, and show off their creativity as they parade through downtown. Costume contests, holiday music, and a joyful atmosphere make this a must-attend Winterfest kickoff.
- Date: Friday, November 28
- Time: Parade lineup at 12:30 p.m.; Contest judging at 1:25 p.m.; Parade start at 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Parade lineup begins at Government at Palafox, Parade is down Palafox
DOUGHBALL DERBY
This is no ordinary run. Picture this: everyone dressed in black race shirts, sprinting around Spencer Field as bursts of flour clouds fill the air. Technically a 7K, but built for all — serious runners, casual strollers, dog walkers, and anyone who’s really just here for the post-run pastries. The Doughball Derby is all about fun, flour, and supporting local.
- Date: Saturday, November 29
- Time: — 7:30a.m.
- Location: Spencer Field, Pace, Florida
JINGLE BELLS ON THE BAY INDOOR HOLIDAY MARKET
Support local makers this Small Business Saturday at the Jingle Bells on the Bay Indoor Holiday Market. Enjoy handmade craft vendors, food trucks, dog adoptions from Furry Friends of the Panhandle Rescue, and festive visits from Santa and the Grinch. Special performances from the Pensacola Sings Choir and the Gull Point Dance Company bring extra holiday cheer.
- Date: Saturday, November 29
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Sanders Beach–Corinne Jones Resource Center, 913 S. I Street
FALL PENSACOLA COMMUNITY OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET EXTRAVAGANZA AND MORE
The 3rd Annual Pensacola Community Outdoor Flea Market Extravaganza returns with a full day of shopping, treasure hunting, food trucks, and community fun. Whether you’re decluttering, selling, or hunting for unique finds, this event has something for everyone. Kids 12 and under get in free, and all net proceeds support a local foundation.
- Date: Sunday, November 30
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Community Maritime Park
ICE FLYERS BLUE ANGELS NIGHT AT THE HANGAR
A fan-favorite theme night celebrating Pensacola’s hometown Blue Angels with special programming and a high-energy Ice Flyers game.
- Date: Saturday, November 29
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Pensacola Bay Center
IT’S THE BRUNCH FOR ME: THANKSGIVING WEEKEND BRUNCH + DAY PARTY
A high-energy Thanksgiving weekend brunch and day party featuring food, music, and a packed afternoon hosted by First Class Events.
- Date: Sunday, November 30
- Time: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center
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This season has us extra thankful for all the love you show our little piece of Palafox.🧡
Gather your Thanksgiving gang and come celebrate with our seasonal cocktails, the perfect way to kick off the holiday spirit.
We will be open until 3pm today, and closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving, but we’ll be back on Friday to fuel your shopping adventures with all your Dog House favorites.
Good Food, Good Mood always. 🌭✨
