Your guide to what’s happening across Pensacola this weekend — from The Pensacola Christmas Parade, to Sporting events, local markets, Live music and community giving backs. It’s a JAM Packed weekend, so grab a jacket and LETS GO!
PERDIDO KEY CHRISTMAS MARKET
Step into Santa’s Workshop and explore beautifully decorated booths filled with local makers and handcrafted holiday treasures. Enjoy seasonal, limited-edition brews from Warrior Beer Company, delicious treats, and live performances that fill the air with holiday cheer.
- Date: Thursday, Dec 11th & Friday, December 12th
- Time: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
- Location: Warrior Beer Company. 10605 Sorrento Rd.
COLLEGE NIGHT ICE FLYERS GAME
As the semester wraps up, it’s time to kick back, relax, and watch some Ice Flyer hockey with your fellow students and alumni!
- Date: Thursday, December 11th
- Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
- Location: Pensacola Ice Flyer, 201 E. Gregory St.
CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST, PENSACOLA CHILDREN’S CHORUS
Christmas on the Coast promises an unforgettable celebration filled with heartwarming music, stunning visuals and joyful surprises for audiences of all ages. The parade also features the nationally renowned Blue Angels flight team, as well as a host of organizations from around the region.
- Date: Friday, December 12th – Sunday, December 14th
- Time: Friday 7:30pm – Saturday & Sunday 2:30pm
- Location: Pensacola Saenger Theatre, 118 S Palafox St.
CHRISTMAS FOR A CAUSE AT MOMENTUM CHURCH
A Holiday evening of giving on the Momentum Church lawn. This event features live music, food trucks and festive holiday activities for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to bring brand new packs of socks, lightly used jackets or coats, and scarves or hats. All donated items will be distributed directly to those in need.
- Date: Friday December 12th
- Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
- Location: Momentum Church, 3300 Summit Blvd.
LIGHTED BOAT PARADE
Enjoy a relaxing cruise around Little Sabine while escorting Santa Claus & Mermaid Claus to the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk & and enjoy a front-row amazing view of the fireworks show.
- Date: Friday, December 12th
- Time: 6:30pm
- Location: Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Tours and Boat Rentals, 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd. (Behind Shaggys)
UWF WOMENS AND MENS BASKETBALL
UWF Women’s Basketball team (4-3) take on Valdosta State (3-4) for their 8th game of the season. Then catch the UWF Men’s Basketball team (4-3) play against Valdosta State (5-2) for their 8 match in the regular season.
- Date: Saturday, December 13th,
- Time: 2:00pm (Women) & 4:00pm (Men)
- Location: UWF Field House / Building 52
PENSACOLA CHRISTMAS PARADE
You will not want to miss this event, which draws over 50,000 people each year, featuring nearly 100 entries and eight bands from Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, and New Orleans.
- Date: Saturday December 13th
- Time: 5:30pm
- Location: Downtown Pensacola
GINO ROSARI’S 10TH JAZZ CHRISTMAS
Pensacola’s beloved holiday tradition returns as we celebrate the 10th Annual Christmas Charity Jazz Concert. This milestone event brings together FOUR world-class top Billboard charting jazz artists and a festive community spirit to raise funds for local children, providing scholarships for music and arts education.
- Date: Saturday, December 13th
- Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
- Location: WSRE PBS Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, 1000 College Blvd.
PANCAKES WITH SANTA AND HOLIDAY MARKET
Due to last weekend’s rain this event was postponed to this Saturday. 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 13th
- Time: 8:00am – 11:00am
- Location: Gulf Coast Kids House, 3401 N 12th ave.
PERFECT DAY BOOKS POP UP
Support this nomadic bookstore on wheels with their new and used books, comics, stationery, blind dates with books, and more!
- Date: Sunday, December 14th
- Time: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Location: Lucky Goat, 7175 N Davis Highway Suite B
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And just like that, it’s Thursday!
That means the end of the workweek is near and it’s officially time to plan out your upcoming weekend festivities.
👉Palafox market
👉Saturday morning bloody Mary’s
👉And local shopping is on our lineup.
What’s on yours?
