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.

The New Palafox

The New Palafox Project is a $10 million reinvestment improving infrastructure, safety, accessibility, and the visitor experience—modernizing our iconic street while preserving its historic character.

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Grinch vs Santa: The Ultimate Christmas Scavenger Hunt

221 East Government Street
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12

Dec
Winterfest: Photos with Santa

223 South Palafox Place
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12

Dec
Winterfest: Cheer Up, Charlie Brown!

223 S Palafox Place
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12

Dec
Holiday Market

17 E Zaragoza St
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Fri

12

Dec
Winterfest: Photos with the Grinch

223 South Palafox Place
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12

Dec
Pensacola Winterfest

223 S Palafox Place
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12

Dec
Winterfest: Polar Express Tour

223 S Palafox Place
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12

Dec
Winterfest: Grinch's Merry Match

223 S Palafox Place
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12

Dec
Christmas on the Coast

118 S Palafox St
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Fri

12

Dec
Wahoos Winter Nights

351 W. Cedar St.
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12

Dec
Christmas Spirit Cruises
Details
Fri

12

Dec
Rosie O'Grady's Dueling Piano Show

130 East Government street
Details
Fri

12

Dec
Grinch vs Santa: The Ultimate Christmas Scavenger Hunt

221 East Government Street
Details
Fri

12

Dec
Winterfest: Photos with Santa

223 South Palafox Place
Details
Fri

12

Dec
Winterfest: Cheer Up, Charlie Brown!

223 S Palafox Place
Details
Fri

12

Dec
Holiday Market

17 E Zaragoza St
Details
Fri

12

Dec
Winterfest: Photos with the Grinch

223 South Palafox Place
Details
Fri

12

Dec
Pensacola Winterfest

223 S Palafox Place
Details
Fri

12

Dec
Winterfest: Polar Express Tour

223 S Palafox Place
Details
Fri

12

Dec
Winterfest: Grinch's Merry Match

223 S Palafox Place
Details
Fri

12

Dec
Wahoos Winter Nights

351 W. Cedar St.
Details
Fri

12

Dec
Naughty or Nice Spajama Party

473 N Pace Blvd
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Fri

12

Dec
Wicked Listening Pawty! First Soundtrack

1508 W Garden St
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Fri

12

Dec
Ritual 6: Goth/Industrial Night at The Handlebar

319 N Tarragona St
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13

Dec
Palafox Market

50 N Palafox St.
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Sat

13

Dec
Jackson's presents Deck the Halls: A Holiday Lunch Event

400 S. Palafox Street
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Sat

13

Dec
Live Music featuring the Glenn Parker Band

421 W. Belmont St.
Details
Sat

13

Dec
Christmas Spirit Cruises
Details
Sat

13

Dec
Rosie O'Grady's Dueling Piano Show

130 East Government street
Details
Sat

13

Dec
Grinch vs Santa: The Ultimate Christmas Scavenger Hunt

221 East Government Street
Details
Sat

13

Dec
Holiday Market

17 E Zaragoza St
Details
Sat

13

Dec
Christmas on the Coast

118 S Palafox St
Details
Sat

13

Dec
Wahoos Winter Nights

351 W. Cedar St.
Details
Sat

13

Dec
Palafox Market

50 N Palafox St.
Details
Sat

13

Dec
Jackson's presents Deck the Halls: A Holiday Lunch Event

400 S. Palafox Street
Details
Sat

13

Dec
Live Music featuring the Glenn Parker Band

421 W. Belmont St.
Details
Sat

13

Dec
Santa Paws at Perfect Plain

50 E Garden St
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Sat

13

Dec
Holiday Sip & Paint with Tipsy Scoop Pensacola

194 N Palafox St
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Sat

13

Dec
Taylor Takeover at Perfect Plain and Garden and Grain!

50 E Garden St Suite B
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13

Dec
Pensacola Christmas Parade

Downtown Pensacola
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Sat

13

Dec
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Pensacola, FL

8 South 9th Avenue
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13

Dec
Pallbearer at The Handlebar

319 N Tarragona St
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Sat

13

Dec
HoHoHoliday Special at The Handlebar

319 N Tarragona St
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14

Dec
Wahoos Nights in Lights Movie Night

351 W. Cedar St.
Details
Sun

14

Dec
Christmas Spirit Cruises
Details
Sun

14

Dec
Grinch vs Santa: The Ultimate Christmas Scavenger Hunt

221 East Government Street
Details
Sun

14

Dec
Winterfest: Photos with Santa

223 South Palafox Place
Details
Sun

14

Dec
Winterfest: Cheer Up, Charlie Brown!

223 S Palafox Place
Details
Sun

14

Dec
Holiday Market

17 E Zaragoza St
Details
Sun

14

Dec
Winterfest: Photos with the Grinch

223 South Palafox Place
Details
Sun

14

Dec
Pensacola Winterfest

223 S Palafox Place
Details
Sun

14

Dec
Winterfest: Polar Express Tour

223 S Palafox Place
Details
Sun

14

Dec
Winterfest: Grinch's Merry Match

223 S Palafox Place
Details
Sun

14

Dec
Christmas on the Coast

118 S Palafox St
Details
Sun

14

Dec
Wahoos Winter Nights

351 W. Cedar St.
Details
Sun

14

Dec
Wahoos Nights in Lights Movie Night

351 W. Cedar St.
Details
Sun

14

Dec
Holiday Cheers Boozy Ice Cream Cocktails

194 N Palafox St
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Sun

14

Dec
The Well Hosts Holiday Farm To Table Tapas Dinner

42 E. Garden St.
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Sun

14

Dec
Wahoos Nights in Lights Home Alone Movie Night

351 W. Cedar 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.