The best things to do in Escambia County

Pensacola Cooks Commissary & Classroom makes this week's dinners tastier with cooking classes that actually teach skills, not just pretty plating, then turns up the community vibe with a shared kitchen of 20+ local food makers. Grab a friend, book a class, and let dinner practically cook itself.

From the Pensacola newsletter, August 7, 2026

Grizzly Axes is where Pensacola locals blow off steam by hurling axes at targets, adding knife throwing to the mix, then swapping destruction for creation with splatter-happy Messy Murals. Feeling extra spicy? Hit the Den of Destruction rage room or join a league and make weeknights way less boring.

From the Pensacola newsletter, August 3, 2026

C. Read Golf Course, where fairways wind beneath live oaks draped in Spanish moss and Gulf breezes keep your shot honest, perfect for a midweek tune-up or a low-key weekend round.

From the Pensacola newsletter, October 13, 2026

Chasing a personal best or just fresh air, Lost Key Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 71 Arnold Palmer Championship public course with Sea Dwarf Paspalum from tee to green and five sets of tees. It was Florida’s first course certified as an Audubon International Silver Signature Sanctuary.

From the Pensacola newsletter, October 20, 2026

Goofy Golf of Pensacola is a family-friendly mini golf staple, open since 1958, with your choice of 18 or 36 holes that feel just the right amount of goofy. Great for low-key dates, birthday gatherings, or corralling the kids for an hour of friendly competition.

From the Pensacola newsletter, October 3, 2026

Whether it's a milestone bash, retirement send-off, or team mixer, The Landing @ RedFishBlueFish is a laid-back beachfront event space with open-air gathering spots, panoramic water views, and ridiculous sunsets.

From the Navarre newsletter, October 16, 2026

Founded in 1902 as the oldest private country club in Florida, Pensacola Country Club brings seriously good golf on beautifully manicured greens, plus tennis, pickleball, a pool and fitness to keep your week balanced. Two full-service dining rooms and flexible event spaces make it a true home base for members.

From the Pensacola newsletter, October 15, 2026

S. Open host, site of the 1969 USGA Women’s Open, with tee boxes for every level. Grab a tee time this week or pop into The Grille’s new menus, then bask in local golf lore.

From the Pensacola newsletter, August 10, 2026

Reconstructed in 1976 from old photos and digs, Tivoli High House revives an 1805 boarding and gaming house and tavern and today doubles as Historic Pensacola’s ticket hub and museum store. Pop in to grab passes, browse local-history finds, then wander the village like you actually meant to all year.

From the Pensacola newsletter, October 8, 2026

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

UFO Golf turns Pensacola Beach mini-golf into a close encounter, with whimsical extraterrestrials, 18 playful holes, and an after-dark light show synced to the aliens’ favorite jams. This week, grab a scoop from the ice cream bar, squeeze in some arcade bragging rights, then call it a gulf-side win.

From the Pensacola newsletter, August 24, 2026

Fast Eddies Fun Center packs over 3 acres with four go-kart tracks, tropical mini-golf, an arcade, batting cages, and kid-magnet extras like Fast Eddie’s Mining Company. It’s locally owned, clean, and easygoing, which makes it a clutch spot for after-school wiggles or low-stress weekend hangs.

From the Pensacola newsletter, October 6, 2026

This week, play the former Pensacola Open site at Perdido Bay Golf Course, a public championship track with a legit practice facility and lessons if the slice is back. Grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Legends Bar + Grille after your round, or just hit the range and call it a win.

From the Pensacola newsletter, September 22, 2026

Between the rolling woodlands and playable Earl Stone design, Marcus Pointe Golf Club hits that sweet spot for Pensacola locals. Tee it up on 600 acres, then stick around for The Grille, Tuesday happy hour, Thursday league, and a bi-weekly couples league that keeps the friendly competition lively.

From the Pensacola newsletter, October 2, 2026

Osceola Municipal Golf Course nails that quick-round vibe, with renovated greens, an 18-hole layout, and a state-of-the-art practice facility and driving range. After the last putt, the clubhouse bar is there, and if you want more than solo swings, tournaments and group play keep the local golf crowd connected.

From the Pensacola newsletter, October 9, 2026

The Graffiti Bridge is Pensacola’s ever-changing canvas, perfect for a quick creative reset when you’re in between errands or just need a vibe check; fresh layers hit constantly, and their new Bridge Talk series spotlights the people behind the paint so you know who to cheer on next.

From the Pensacola newsletter, September 26, 2026

Boardwalk featuring the Shell (an amphitheater), a relaxed beach, restaurants, shopping & more.

Fort George is a pocket-size park on Gage Hill where cannons, placards, and a Revolutionary War past (built in 1778, taken in 1781, restored in 1976) make for a quick, genuinely interesting stroll. Perfect for locals needing a brain break that still feels like you did something.

From the Pensacola newsletter, September 29, 2026

Pensacola Golf Club is a private social club built for real life, making golf feel accessible, convenient, and inviting. If your calendar is chaotic and public courses feel packed or stuffy, check it out this week for a diverse, elevated scene that helps you actually play.

From the Pensacola newsletter, September 25, 2026