Its starting to feel like Spring! Its time to get outside this weekend and enjoy Pensacola for everything it has to offer. This weekend there is not shortage of things to do.
2026 SUN BELT CHAMPIONSHIP — NCAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Catch men’s and women’s college basketball teams battling it out for the Sun Belt title all weekend long at the Bay Center!
Date: Tuesday, March 3rd – Monday, March 9th, 2026
Time: See website for game times.
Location: Pensacola Bay Center
SIX: TEEN EDITION
Experience this unique theatrical or dance performance created by teens (details vary by show time/location).
Date: Friday, March 6th through Sunday March 8th, 2026
Time: Check website for showtimes.
Location: Pensacola Little Theatre
GULF COAST WHALE FESTIVAL
Celebrate Gulf whales and marine life with educational exhibits, kid activities, art, music, and a giant puppet parade on the beach.
Date: Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Gulfside Pavilion — Pensacola Beach
McGUIRE’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY PREDICTION 5K RUN
Join the nation’s largest 5K prediction run with Irish fun, costumes, and a lively post-race party!
Date: Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: McGuire’s Irish Pub
WINE ON THE WATER
Sip, stroll, and soak in the waterfront views at this elegant wine tasting experience featuring a curated selection of wines, live entertainment, and a relaxed coastal vibe.
Date: Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium
PENSACOLA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS MAHLER SYMPHONY NO. 2, “RESURRECTION”
A stirring classical performance exploring life, loss, and triumph with full orchestra and powerful themes.
Date: Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Saenger Theatre
COASTAL COUNTY BREWING ST. PATRICK’S PARTY
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day season with brewery fun, music, and specials (festive vibes all afternoon)!
Date: Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Time: 12pm – 10pm
Location: Coastal County Brewing
SPRING SHOP HOP ON PALAFOX
Downtown shops open late with specials, treats, live music, and sidewalk browsing in a fun springtime stroll.
Date: Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Time: 12pm – 4 pm
Location: Downtown Pensacola
FLORA-BAMA BOOZY BEE SPELLING
Test your spelling skills with drinks in hand at this hilarious adults-only Spelling Bee competition!
Date: Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Time: 5pm – 6pm
Location: Flora-Bama Lounge & Package
VEGAN FEST AT GARY’S BREWERY
Plant-based eats meet craft brews at this flavorful festival celebrating all things vegan. Expect local vendors, creative dishes, cold beer, and a laid-back atmosphere perfect for food lovers and the curious alike.
Date: Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Gary’s Brewery
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Spring is right around the corner and that means one thing at Dog House Downtown… patio lunches are BACK!🙌
Fresh air, blue skies, hotdogs loaded your way, and locally sourced seafood that tastes even better outside.
Grab your crew, soak up the sun, and let us handle lunch today.
Come see us downtown until 3pm today.
Good Food, Good Mood. 🌭🐟
