Free events in Bay County, FL

Prospective caregivers are invited for walk-in, on-the-spot interviews. Candidates should hold a CNA, HHA, LPN, or RN credential. Required items include I-9 documentation, CPR, a TB test or chest X-ray, a background check, and AHCA fingerprinting. The ability to communicate effectively in English is necessary. Assistance is available for obtaining an HHA credential. Completing the application ahead of time can help speed up the process.

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay hosts a free, family-friendly Halloween event that pairs treat collecting with a Touch-A-Truck experience. Families can explore emergency vehicles up close and meet local community heroes alongside members of the hospital team. Costumes and Halloween spirit are welcome for an evening of fun.

Experience free outdoor yoga open to all levels at Oaks by the Bay Park. The spring and fall series take place on Thursdays, with each session offering something a little different, from calming, grounding movement to an invigorating vinyasa flow, all guided by Brooke Faust. Classes welcome complete beginners as well as longtime practitioners and are presented as a community offering sponsored by Panama City Parks, Culture & Recreation. Bring a mat, towel, or blanket for practicing on the grass, pack water or your preferred beverage, and consider bug spray. Enjoy time to move, breathe, and connect beneath the oaks.

Enjoy a family-friendly Trunk or Treat with creatively themed cars, food trucks, live characters for children, and plenty of candy. The event is free for all ages, with food truck items available for purchase. Costumes are welcome.

Saltwater Grill in Panama City Beach hosts a Halloween celebration with a pirate and siren theme. A live DJ sets the soundtrack indoors and $5 martinis are offered throughout the night. There is no cover at the door. Costumes are welcome, from pirates and sirens to anything spooky, sexy, or silly.

Celebrate Halloween with neighborhood trick-or-treating in North Lagoon Heights Phase II. Residents handing out candy can dress up and greet families from their driveways, while trick-or-treaters are asked to visit homes with porch lights on, respect neighbors’ yards, and have an adult accompany younger children. Drivers should slow down and watch for families walking through the neighborhood.

Enjoy a free, high-energy Zumba workout led by Chris Womack. The class blends dance and fitness to support cardio health, coordination, and overall strength. No experience is needed, making it a fun way to stay active, relieve stress, and get moving.

Knifty Crafters is a free, relaxed crafting group for seniors at Glenwood Community Center. Explore craft projects, spark creativity, and enjoy a friendly, social setting.