—Nonprofits & Fundraisers—
Danetober Fest : Enjoy this dog-friendly event featuring raffles, vendors and food trucks 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Seville Square. For more information, visit facebook.com/nwflgdr.
Paws for a Cause: Pet Walk to End Domestic Violence This is a FavorHouse event raising awareness of animal cruelty in domestic violence cases. Event is 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Corinne Jones Community Park, 640 W. Government St. Details are at favorhouse.org.
Pet Adoption Event Meet adoptable animals, participate in the raffle of a custom-built dog home, shop vendors and more 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Bagdad Mill Park, 7024-7036 Magnolia St.
2024 Soul Bowl The Soul Bowl is coming back to Blue Wahoos Stadium. One day. Five youth football games. Thousands of fans. Games start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. Purchase tickets online, https://www.milb.com/pensacola.
—Culture—
‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ UWF Theatre Department presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, Saturday, Oct. 5, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. Performances are at UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 11000 University Parkway, Building 82. Tickets and information are at uwf.edu/tickets.
Stamped LGBT Film Festival A three-day weekend celebrating independent film and equality is Oct. 4-6 at Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. Admission is free. Visit stampedfilmfest.com for details.
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Opening Night Show is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 at Pensacola Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Details and tickets are at pensacolasymphony.com.
First City Art Center’s 18th Annual Pumpkin Patch The first pick preview is 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 and includes beer and wine from Pensacola Bay Brewery, music, refreshments, art demonstrations and more. Tickets are $35-$40. On Saturday, Oct. 5, the pumpkin patch is open to the public 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. with free admission. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.
Catch the Spirit Arts and Crafts Festival Various vendors on display with drinks and home-baked goods are available 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Christ Episcopal Church, 7979 N. Ninth Ave.
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta A celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with food, vendors, live music and more with free admission is 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Seville Square.
Plant-A-Palooza Plant sale complete with beer and food trucks is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Gary’s Biergarten, 208 Newman Ave. Details are at facebook.com/garysbrew.
Arts and Crafts Festival Shop handmade crafts and fine art gifts 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 7979 N. Ninth Ave.
2024 Pumpkin Parties Strong Street Studio, 109 N. A St., will host in-studio and online times to purchase glass pumpkins. Dates are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 6. An online sale starts 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Visit strongstreetstudioglass.com for details.
Pensacon Halloween Fest Pensacon’s free holiday event features special guests Austin St. John and Ryan Drummond, the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog. Event is Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 6 at Splash City Adventure, 6709 Pensacola Blvd. Kids can stay all day and play for $9.99. Adult costume contest is Saturday, and kids costume contest is Sunday. Details are at pensacon.com.
America’s 250th Patriot Marker Dedication Ceremony DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) will host a dedication ceremony for America’s 250th marker 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Veterans Memorial Park, 200 S. 10th Avenue. A reception will follow immediately at Hilton Garden Inn.
Drag the Vote Meet local candidates and drag queens, and check your voter registration 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at Cabaret, 101 Jefferson St.
Four Winds International Market Reopening Celebrate the reopening of Four Winds with events including Oktoberfest party all day Saturday, Oct. 5 and live music 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at 6895 N. Ninth Ave.
Fourth Annual Nuts & Butts Festival Enjoy smoked Boston butts and hot boiled peanuts paired with brews at Coastal County Brewing Company, 3041 E. Olive Road. The festival is all weekend, Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6. Details are at coastalcountybrewing.com/events.
Italian Pop-up at Odd Colony Enjoy an Italian menu from Chef Rusty and Lamonte Gelato 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Odd Colony, 260 N. Palafox St. Details and menu are at facebook.com/oddcolony.
Brunch Pop-up at Odd Colony Chef Rusty has a menu of brunch favorites 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at Odd Colony, 260 N. Palafox St. Visit facebook.com/oddcolony for details and menu.
—Live Music—
Pensacola Beach Songwriter’s Festival Pensacola Beach Songwriter’s Festival returns Oct. 1-6 with 127 songwriters performing at 21 venues on Pensacola Beach and downtown Pensacola. Details are at pensacolabeachsongwritersfestival.com.
Trombone Shorty Show is 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 at Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Details are at vinylmusichall.com.
Mr. Gnome, Ego Death, Mid Evil Times, Bangarang Peter Show is 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Tickets are $12-18. Details are at thehandlebar850.com.
StudioAmped The 15th season of StudioAmped kicks off 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 with three artists from the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival: Lauren Mascitti, Jim McCormick and CJ Solar. Other dates include: Bangarang Peter on Tuesday, Oct. 8; Civilized Natives on Thursday, Oct. 10; Johnny Hayes & The Alabama Fire on Monday, Oct. 14; Jordan Chase on Wednesday, Oct. 16; and Justin Jeansonne on Friday, Oct. 18. All shows begin 7 p.m. with free admission. Shows will be at the Jean & Paul Amos Theatre, 1000 College Blvd. For more information, visit wsre.org/events.
Bands on the Bayou The final concert of the 2024 Bands on the Bayou concert series, featuring Bay Bridge Band, is Saturday, Oct. 5. Admission is free and will take place at Bayview Park 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Carpool: Ultimate Cars Cover Band Show is 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Details are at vinylmusichall.com.
Casting Crowns Show is 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. Tickets are available at pensacolabaycenter.com.
The Jins, Olive Vox, Feed Lemon Show is 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Tickets are $15. Details are at thehandlebar850.com.
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country Show is 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Tickets are $25-$30. Details are at thehandlebar850.com.
Demon Hunter Show is 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Details are at vinylmusichall.com.
The Oak Ridge Boys Show is 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Tickets are available at pensacolasaenger.com.
—Fitness + Recreation—
Bird Walk to Big Sabine Brian Cammarano, Audubon Florida’s shorebird stewardship coordinator, will lead a bird walk to Big Sabine Point 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. The walk is free but registration is required. Donations are accepted. Register at fmwaudubon.org/event/bird-walk-new-location-big-sabine-point.