Everything to see and do in Pensacola!
The Downtown Improvement Board is giving $1,000 in Downtown Pensacola gift certificates to one lucky local shopper in a new holiday contest that launches Nov. 23. To enter, participants submit copies of their receipts from downtown merchants dated between Nov. 23 and Dec. 16. Contest entry form and complete rules are online at downtownpensacola.com/alliwant.
Escambia County schools will be back in session starting Monday, August 13th and Florida shoppers once again will have a three-day “tax-free holiday” weekend in anticipation of the new school year.
Whether you’re from Pensacola, have fond memories of visiting the area, or just can’t wait to come see our sandy white beaches and experience the laid back local lifestyle, you’re sure to find some fabulous Pensacola themed gifts in the gift guide below. Need a fabulous gift idea for a boss, co-worker, friend or loved one? These classic Pensacola and Pensacola Beach themed items are sure to be a hit!
New to Pensacola this year is The Wonderland of Lights drive through Christmas lights attraction. Being held at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds on Mobile Highway, The Wonderland of Lights is open daily from December 13th through December 30th.
The Museum Day Live! ticket provides free admission for two people.
Museum Day Live! is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket.
Escambia County schools will be back in session starting August 10th and Florida shoppers once again will have a three-day “tax-free holiday” weekend in anticipation of the new school year.
You can enjoy the best view in town at the Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum! Just 177 steps to climb up the historic Pensacola Lighthouse, built in 1859, and you’ll be treated with one of the most beautiful views on the Gulf Coast. The lighthouse is located on board NAS Pensacola and from the top of tower you’ll see stunning views of Pensacola Pass, three historic forts, the Pensacola skyline, and the historic Navy Yard. There is also a museum and a gift shop located in the fully restored Keepers’ Quarters that was originally built in 1869.
