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Dating back 450 years as the first European settlement in the United States, Pensacola has a rich and colorful history, and the heart of the city of Pensacola is its downtown. A refreshing blend of historic resolve and cosmopolitan progress defines Downtown Pensacola, a 44-block district encompassing historic and archaeological sites, chic shops, eclectic art galleries and award-winning restaurants. It's a walkable district lined with colorful bicycle racks, and bustling with alternative transportation options—from pedicabs to Segways to trolleys to holiday-time horse-drawn carriages. Thousands come to the nationally-recognized Blue Wahoos waterfront stadium, just around the corner, during spring and summer, and thousands more head downtown each Saturday for Palafox Market, a farmers' market enjoying its tenth anniversary in 2017. During the holidays, downtown Pensacola glows with the lights of half a million white lights and the month-long Winterfest, recognized as one of Florida's Top Events. PENSACOLA DIB SOCIAL MEDIA TERMS OF USE

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Here’s what’s happening this week in Downtown Pensacola! ⬇️(Click the 🔗 in our bio to see more downtown events)MONDAY, A...
04/06/2026

Here’s what’s happening this week in Downtown Pensacola! ⬇️

(Click the 🔗 in our bio to see more downtown events)

MONDAY, APRIL 6

Bourbon Mondays
4pm


TUESDAY, APRIL 7 + WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

Blue Angels Practice Cruise
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY!
Boarding 9:45am | Cruise 10am


Mrs. Doubtfire Musical Comedy
7:30pm (Tuesday & Wednesday)

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THURSDAY, APRIL 9

March Wine Madness - Elite Eight
4-6pm


FRIDAY, APRIL 10

Sean Mullins Book Signing “2025 Pensacola Snowstorm”
10am-12pm


Bike Pensacola Community Forum
6-8pm


SATURDAY, APRIL 11

16th Annual Navy Federal 5K Run
8am


Palafox Market (North & South)
9am-2pm
MLK Plaza & Plaza Ferdinand


Burger Battle by the Bay
11am-2pm
Pensacola Maritime Park

Fiesta Children’s Treasure Hunt
11am-3pm


SUNDAY, APRIL 12

Fred Levin Way Festival
11am-3pm
Blue Wahoos Stadium

Spring Market
12-4pm


Surfer Girl - Skydiving Tour
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm


04/02/2026
Pensacola you’ve waited long enough…Umbrella Sky is coming back!!Full length. More shade. And yes, it may or may not imp...
04/01/2026

Pensacola you’ve waited long enough…

Umbrella Sky is coming back!!

Full length. More shade. And yes, it may or may not improve certain views 👀🌴

03/26/2026

Play is an arcade bar in downtown Downtown Pensacola that's been voted "Best of the Coast: Best Karaoke Night" for more than a decade! They feature an incredible line-up of vintage arcade games spanning 40 years -- Pop-A-Shot Basketball, Skeeball, Air Hockey, Punching Bag Game and more.

📍 Check them out at 16 S. Palafox Place
🕖 Tues-Fri from 7pm-2am
🕓 Sat-Sun from 4pm-2am

Thanks for supporting all our local businesses downtown during the Palafox construction project! 🩵

03/23/2026

Did you catch the flyover? The U.S. Navy Blue Angels returned home from winter training today.🔥 WELCOME HOME!

📹: Courtesy of Visit Pensacola 💙💛

03/17/2026

Downtown Pensacola is home to some seriously talented stylists, and is no exception.

Thanks for supporting local 🩵

PENSACOLA HAIR SHOP
📍 5 Palafox Place
⌨️ Book online at pensacolahairshop.com
📱 (850) 860-6233

Another great week ahead in Downtown Pensacola, and the "All I Want" giveaway is in full swing — this week's winner gets...
03/16/2026

Another great week ahead in Downtown Pensacola, and the "All I Want" giveaway is in full swing — this week's winner gets a $150 downtown gift card! 💰 Details here: downtownpensacola.com/alliwant

MONDAY, MARCH 16

Monday Night Blues Open Jam
7pm
Seville Quarter

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

Green Eggs and Kegs Brunch
10am-12pm
O'Riley's Irish Pub Downtown

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs
FREE SCREENING
3pm
Saenger Theatre

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

March Wine Madness - Sweet 16
4-6pm
Hemline Pensacola AJ's Market & Ice Cream at Southtowne Collette Pensacola 86 Forks Bar + Table

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

Gallery Night: Dancin’ in the Streets, “Art in Motion”
5-9pm
Gallery Night Pensacola

Gimme Gimme Disco - ABBA dance party
8pm
photo: Dee Dee Kohl
The Handlebar

SATURDAY, MARCH 21

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Pop-Up at
Palafox Market South • Plaza Ferdinand
10:30am-noon

Easter Basket Shopping Experience
10am-1pm
Corals Closet

Garden Street Vintage Bazaar III
11am-5pm
Garden Street Vintage

SUNDAY, MARCH 22

World Ballet Company : Swan Lake
7pm
Saenger Theatre

03/13/2026

Palafox is under construction… but downtown is still the place to be and Corbin Townsend from 200 South Tap House, Agave, and Blend Lounge - Pensacola is ready to welcome you.

The Palafox Street project is moving along (quickly!), and in the meantime all your favorite shops, restaurants, bars, and galleries are open for business. The City is offering free on-street parking during construction, making it easy to come downtown and enjoy everything the area has to offer.

Come grab dinner, meet friends for drinks, browse the shops, and show some love for local businesses while Palafox gets its refresh. We can’t wait to see you!

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