Its the first weekend of December and the Christmas season is in full swing. From live music, soccer, race cars and pancakes, there is no shortage of things to do this weekend.
PALAFOX MARKET HOLIDAY EDITION
A special evening version of Palafox Market featuring holiday lights, live music, pop-up visits from Santa, and a festive atmosphere along Historic Palafox street.
- Date: Wednesday, November 19th – December 17 (Weekly Saturday Markets as well)
- Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
- Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza & Plaza Ferdinand
42ND NAIA WOMENS SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP
The top 16 women’s soccer teams from colleges across the country will compete for the championship title at Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex.
- Date: December 1st – December 8th
- Time: Various times, see here for details
- Location: Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex, 10370 Ashton Brosnaham Dr
58TH ANNUAL SNOWBALL DERBY
The 58th Annual Snowball Derby, one of the most prestigious super late model races in the country, roars into Five Flags Speedway this weekend, drawing top short-track stars from across North America for a shot at the coveted Tom Dawson Trophy.
- Date: December 4th – December 7th
- Time: Various times, see here for details
- Location: Five Flags Speedway, 7451 Pine Forest Rd
WAHOO WINTER NIGHTS
The Blue Wahoos are hosting the immersive light show in partnership with Nights in Lights, a Mobile-based company that has brought radiance and joy to Gulf Coast audiences through innovative displays coupled with a commitment to creating beautiful memories, one event at a time.
- Date: December 5th – December 23rd
- Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Location: Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St.
PALAFOX BAND AT THE WISTERIA
Get ready for a cozy night of music at the Wisteria Tavern with local favorites ‘Palafox’ taking the stage with their signature acoustic folk sound and gorgeous harmonies.
- Date: Friday, December 5
- Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Location: Wisteria Tavern, 3808 N 12th Ave,
HOTGLASS COLD BREW HOLIDAY PAJAMA PARTY
Don your most festive – and comfiest – holiday attire and join us for a good ol’ fashioned pajama party – Hot Glass Cold Brew style!
- Date: Friday, December 5th
- Time: Starting at 5:30pm
- Location: First City Art Center, 1060 N Guillemard St
HOLLY JOLLY MALL WALK
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida invites the community to step into the holiday spirit with their Second Annual Holly Jolly Mall Walk.
- Date: Saturday, December 6
- Time: 8:00am – 11:00am
- Location: Inside Cordova Mall, 5100 N 9th Ave
PANCAKES WITH SANTA AND HOLIDAY MARKET
Enjoy a homemade pancake breakfast, photos with Santa, holiday market vendors, craft stations, exotic Animal Tales show, Christmas cookie walk, hot chocolate bar, and more!
- Date: Saturday, December 6
- Time: 8:00am – 10:30am
- Location: Gulf Coast Kids House, 3401 N 12th Avenue
FLORABAMA SANTA DROP
See Santa skydive onto our white sandy beaches then jump in line in the Tent for Santa pics! It doesn’t matter how old you are, you can still sit on Santa’s lap and ask for whatever you want.
- Date: Saturday, December 6
- Time: Starting at 11:00am
- Location: Flora-bama Beach Bar, 17401 Perdido Key Dr
BEACH YOGA AND BRUNCH AT THE BEACH
Join the Pensacola Beach Yoga community for a monthly beach yoga class followed by a delicious brunch at Casino Beach Bar & Grill!
- Date: Sunday, December 7
- Time: 9am Yoga & 10am Brunch
- Location: Casino Beach Bar and Grill, 41 Fort Pickens Rd
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A Smash Burger a day keeps the Winter Blues away!
Maybe it’s the bacon infused patty, maybe it’s the buttery soft bun, maybe it’s just all in our heads.
Whatever the case may be, it’s safe to say that our burgers are always a good idea.
Which of our three smash burgers are you ordering today?
-Diner Burger
-Southern Charm
-Palafox Double
Dog House is open until 3pm today.
Come hang!

























