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!

Kick Off the Holiday Season Downtown!

All will be merry and bright beginning Nov. 5 as Downtown Pensacola lights up with dazzling lights, festive shopping, family fun, and a jolly lineup of events, it’s beginning to feel a lot like the holidays in the heart of the city.

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19

Nov
Palafox Market Holiday Market

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
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19

Nov
Rosie O'Grady's Dueling Piano Show

130 East Government street
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19

Nov
Rosie O'Grady's Dueling Piano Show

130 East Government street
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19

Nov
Draw Together Drawing Club at The Handlebar

319 N Tarragona St
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Wed

19

Nov
Improvable Cause Presents "Cheese for the Table" at The Handlebar

319 N Tarragona St
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19

Nov
RAIN A Beatles Christmas Tribute

118 S Palafox St
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20

Nov
Holiday Market

17 E Zaragoza St
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Thu

20

Nov
Rosie O'Grady's Dueling Piano Show

130 East Government street
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20

Nov
Pensacola Songwriter's Round Series

319 N Tarragona St
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20

Nov
Skillet, Jeremy Camp & We Are Messengers - The Awakening Tour

201 East Gregory Street
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21

Nov
Winterfest: Photos with the Grinch

223 South Palafox Place
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21

Nov
Winterfest: Polar Express Tour

223 S Palafox Place
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21

Nov
Winterfest: Grinch's Merry Match

223 S Palafox Place
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21

Nov
Pensacola Winterfest

223 S Palafox Place
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21

Nov
Winterfest: Photos with Santa

223 South Palafox Place
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21

Nov
Winterfest: Cheer Up, Charlie Brown!

223 S Palafox Place
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21

Nov
Mewvie Night - The Twilight Saga

1508 W Garden St
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Fri

21

Nov
Rosie O'Grady's Dueling Piano Show

130 East Government street
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21

Nov
Holiday Market

17 E Zaragoza St
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21

Nov
Mewvie Night - The Twilight Saga

1508 W Garden St
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21

Nov
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele

6 East Wright Street
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21

Nov
Gallery Night: Festival of Living Art

13 Palafox Place
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21

Nov
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage

118 S Palafox St
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21

Nov
Duffrey & Chmura at The Handlebar

319 N Tarragona St
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22

Nov
Palafox Market

50 N Palafox St.
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22

Nov
Live Music featuring the Glenn Parker Band

421 W. Belmont St.
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22

Nov
The Pensacola Invitational

201 East Gregory Street
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Sat

22

Nov
Rosie O'Grady's Dueling Piano Show

130 East Government street
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22

Nov
Holiday Market

17 E Zaragoza St
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Sat

22

Nov
Palafox Market

50 N Palafox St.
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Sat

22

Nov
Live Music featuring the Glenn Parker Band

421 W. Belmont St.
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22

Nov
Run, Roast, & Refresh - Pensacola's Health & Wellness Social

740 Commendencia St
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Sat

22

Nov
Fatejacket at The Handlebar

319 N Tarragona St
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Sat

22

Nov
Yellow Brick Joel: Elton John / Billy Joel: The Tribute Concert

118 S Palafox St
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23

Nov
Winterfest: Mistletoe Magic Tour

223 S Palafox Place
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Sun

23

Nov
Holiday Market

17 E Zaragoza St
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Sun

23

Nov
Winterfest: Photos with the Grinch

223 South Palafox Place
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Sun

23

Nov
Winterfest: Polar Express Tour

223 S Palafox Place
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Sun

23

Nov
Winterfest: Grinch's Merry Match

223 S Palafox Place
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23

Nov
Pensacola Winterfest

223 S Palafox Place
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23

Nov
Winterfest: Photos with Santa

223 South Palafox Place
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23

Nov
Winterfest: Cheer Up, Charlie Brown!

223 S Palafox Place
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23

Nov
The Pensacola Invitational

201 East Gregory Street
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23

Nov
Downtown Disc Golf Experience at Blue Wahoos Stadium Sponsored by Discraft

351 West Cedar St
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23

Nov
Pensacola Annual Chili Cook-Off 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.