Best Farmers Market in Florida

You'll find the unique, the one-of-a-kind, the precious, the delicious and the off-beat at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola! Ride the free trolley between the two market locations at MLK Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand Saturdays from 9am-2pm.

Florida's Greatest Place

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 is its downtown. A refreshing blend of historic resolve and cosmopolitan progress defines Downtown Pensacola. Visit and you'll see why it was voted "Florida's Greatest Place" in a poll conducted by the American Planning Association.

Downtown Gallery Nights

One Friday evening each month, Palafox Street closes to traffic and transforms into an outdoor festival of art, music and food. Gallery Night is the perfect opportunity to experience Pensacola's thriving art scene and downtown's eclectic mix of sights, sounds and flavors.

Jefferson Street Mural

Jefferson Street Garage Art is Pensacola's largest mural, a 3,000 sq. ft. work painted on the easterly facing wall of the downtown Pensacola parking garage created by local artists Evan Levin and Ashton Howard.

Pensacola Bay City Ferry

Take in the fresh air and enjoy the beauty of a Gulf Coast sunset or a breaktaking Blue Angels Practice sailing with Pensacola Bay City Ferry, departing from Downtown Pensacola!

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Foo Foo Fest "Afterburn"

Afterburn is a work of aerial art created by German artist Tomislav Topic that will fly high above historic Intendencia Street beginning Oct. 30, 2025 for Foo Foo Fest!

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Live Music featuring the Glenn Parker Band

421 W. Belmont St.
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18

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Rosie O'Grady's Dueling Piano Show

130 East Government street
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18

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The Jason Abel Project LIVE @ Seville Quarter-End O' The Alley Bar

130 E Government St
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18

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Live Music featuring the Glenn Parker Band

421 W. Belmont St.
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18

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Barktoberfest

311 E Government St
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18

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Coastal Cat Cafe at Barktoberfest!

311 E Government St, Pensacola, FL 32502
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18

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Curiosity Day: SLIME!

418 E Wright St
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18

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Florida State University vs Mississippi State University Baseball

351 W. Cedar St.
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18

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Opening Night Pensacola Ice Flyers vs Macon Mayhem

201 E. Gregory St.
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18

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Taylor Hunnicutt at The Handlebar

319 N Tarragona St
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18

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Ballet Pensacola's Dracula

400 South Jefferson Street
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19

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Ballet Pensacola's Dracula

400 South Jefferson Street
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19

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Christmas Candle Workshop

1625 W Garden St
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19

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Nik Flagstar and His Dirty Mangy Dogs at The Handlebar

319 N Tarragona St
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Explore Downtown Pensacola

Dating back 450 years as the first European settlement in the United States, Pensacola has a rich and colorful history. The heart of the City of Pensacola is its downtown. A refreshing blend of historic resolve and cosmopolitan progress defines Downtown Pensacola.