Events · Pensacola to Destin

Events

Updated Oct 29, 2026 · Each event links to the organizer’s page

Here’s what’s coming up between Pensacola and Destin, Navarre included. Dates and times come from each organizer, so give their page a quick look before you head out. Plans change, especially with weather.

Going on all month: 78th Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo (through Oct 31).

October 2026

• Pensacola Foo Foo Festival — Thu Oct 29–Mon Nov 9 · Downtown Pensacola, various venues. Twelve days of art, music, theater and culture events, Oct 29–Nov 9.
• Halloween on the Harbor — Sat Oct 31 · Destin Harbor. Rodeo Halloween party on the harbor, Saturday Oct 31.
• Highway 87 Outdoor Market at Pik-itz — Sat Oct 31–Sat Nov 21 · Pik-itz Antiques, 1922 Hwy 87, Navarre. Rain-or-shine farm-to-table and craft market every Saturday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Palafox Market — Sat Oct 31–Sat Nov 21 · MLK Jr. Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand, downtown Pensacola. Farmers market every Saturday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., rain or shine, with a free trolley between both sites.
• Trash Bash Halloween Beach Cleanup — Sat Oct 31, 8 a.m. · Navarre Beach Marine Park. Costumed beach cleanup with the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center. Some gloves, buckets and pickers provided.
• Taste of the Beach Festival — Sat Oct 31, 10 a.m. · Gulfside Pavilion, Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach. Free food festival with signature dishes from 16 Pensacola Beach restaurants, live music and family activities. Festival week runs Oct 29–Nov 1.

November 2026

• Destin Fishing Rodeo Awards — Thu Nov 5, 5:30 p.m. · AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar (downstairs), Destin. Thursday Nov 5, 5:30 p.m.
• Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show — Nov 6–7 · NAS Pensacola. Free admission, parking and blanket seating. Gates open 8 a.m. and the show starts 9:30 a.m. both days. Expect heavy traffic around the base.
• Hwy 87 Market at Sand Dollar Plaza — Nov 7–21 · Sand Dollar Plaza, Hwy 87, Navarre. Outdoor market on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month (Nov 7 and Nov 21).
• 28th Annual Pinfish Classic — Sat Nov 7 · Docks behind AJ's Seafood, Destin. City of Destin kids fishing event.
• Pirate Brew Fest — Sat Nov 7, 11 a.m. · Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill, Destin. Free pirate-themed festival with beer and spirits samples from Emerald Coast breweries and distillers, music, games and a costume contest.
• Holiday Craft Show — Nov 13–14 · Destin Community Center. City of Destin holiday craft show, Nov 13–14.
• Cast for a Cause: Derrick Stone Surf Fishing Tournament — Sat Nov 14 · Navarre. Family-friendly surf fishing tournament supporting child safety and local families.
• Blues, Brews & BBQ — Sat Nov 14, 1 p.m. · HarborWalk Village, Destin. Live blues, BBQ tastings from regional pitmasters, and craft beer and cocktail samples. VIP entry at noon.
• Creek Fest '26 — Nov 21–22 · Santa Rosa Band of the Lower Muscogee Tribal Grounds, 4750 Willard Norris Rd, Milton. Creek heritage festival with music, dance, a living village, reenactments, food and crafts. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. both days, $5, kids under 7 free.
• Navarre Community Christmas Tree Lighting — Fri Nov 27 · Navarre Park. Annual lighting of the community Christmas tree on Santa Rosa Sound.
• Shop, Dine & Explore Holiday Kickoff — Nov 27–28 · Navarre businesses. Chamber holiday shopping and dining kickoff, Nov 27–28.

December 2026

• Pensacola Beach Lighted Boat Parade — Fri Dec 4, 6:30 p.m. · Starts at Sabine Marina, Pensacola Beach. Lighted boat parade at 6:30 p.m. with fireworks around 7:30–8 p.m.
• Christmas in the Park & Merry Market — Sat Dec 5 · Navarre Park. 32nd annual holiday market and celebration.
• Navarre Community Christmas Parade — Sat Dec 5 · Navarre. Annual community Christmas parade.
• Destin Christmas Parade — Sat Dec 12 · Hwy 98 from Beach Dr to Stahlman Ave, Destin. 42nd annual City of Destin Christmas Parade.
• Pensacola Christmas Parade — Sat Dec 12, 5:30 p.m. · Downtown Pensacola. Downtown Christmas parade at 5:30 p.m.
• Holly Jolly Holiday Market on the Harbor — Sun Dec 13 · Captain Royal Melvin Heritage Park, Destin. City of Destin holiday market on the harbor.

February 2027

• Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade — Sat Feb 6, 2 p.m. · Downtown Pensacola. Grand parade rolls at 2 p.m. Palafox Market is closed that weekend.

Event guides

• Blue Angels weekend guide: where to watch, parking and beating the traffic.
• PensaPride weekend guide
• Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival: held each spring in Fort Walton Beach. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet.
• PensaPride: held each June in Pensacola. The 2027 date hasn’t been announced yet.

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