This weekend in Escambia County, FL

Pensacola Hippie Festival is a no-cost celebration of peace, love, creativity, music, food, and community. Beneath the oak trees at Seville Square in downtown Pensacola, it features live performances, a hippie-themed marketplace with handcrafted art, vintage finds, tie-dye and bohemian clothing, and plenty of food choices and sweet treats. Activities include drum circles, face painting, tarot and intuitive readings, and wellness-focused vendors, all in a welcoming setting for all ages. Many attendees embrace the vibe with tie-dye, flower crowns, bell bottoms, fringe, and peace sign accessories. The festival continues regardless of weather.

A weekly locals event for the Palworld trading card game. It happens every Saturday and includes prize support.

Experience a focused breathwork immersion paired with The Light System for a session centered on deep balance and healing. Joanne guides participants through active breathing that helps move and clear stagnant energy while releasing stored emotions, limiting beliefs, and past traumas. This approach incorporates the 3-stage Pranayama method taught by renowned breath teacher David Elliott, combined with Joanne’s expertise in complementary healing practices, and it differs from the lighter breathwork often found in yoga classes. The session emphasizes the restorative potential of the breath alongside The Light System to soothe the nervous system, support detoxification, increase oxygen to the brain, and spark the body’s feel-good chemistry. Many leave feeling refreshed, energized, and at ease. Wear comfortable clothing and consider bringing a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, eye pillow, a journal with a pen, and water. Eat lightly and avoid heavy meals for one to two hours beforehand. If you have medical conditions or questions about breathwork, consult your healthcare provider in advance. Attendance is limited to 10 participants. Advance payment is required to secure a spot and comes with a complimentary annual membership. The fee is $75 and payments are non-refundable. This event takes place at Regeneration Station.

Rocky's hosts a recurring 9-ball pool tournament.

Enjoy a free program all about owls led by local wildlife rehabilitation experts. A special guest will make an appearance during the presentation. Attendees are welcome to bring questions about owls and other wildlife, and donations to the Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida are appreciated if you are able. Seating is limited to about 20 people, so bringing a personal chair is recommended for comfort.

Experience the beat at a community drum circle within the Pensacola Hippie Festival, also known as SevilleStock. Everyone is welcome, from first timers to seasoned percussionists. Bring an acoustic percussion instrument such as a djembe, congas, bongos, a cajon, hand drums, or shakers and add your sound to the groove. The circle gathers at Fountain Park in Seville Square, with festivities extending into Bartram Park in downtown Pensacola. The focus is on unity, harmony, and making music together. Admission is free, families are welcome, and it will proceed regardless of weather, with hopes of growing into a standout Gulf Coast drum circle.

Mike Jenks & Friends headline an evening of live music built around a rum and reggae theme. The vibe is tropical and laid back, turning Saturday night into a little slice of paradise with a stay and play spirit.

Get ready for a mischievous night of Halloween shenanigans at Paddy O'Leary's Irish Pub. Costumes are highly encouraged, whether fabulous, frightening, ridiculous, or a mix of all three. Guests are asked to bring a snack to share to keep the treats flowing all evening. A 50/50 raffle will add to the excitement, so bring cash if you want to take part. Come for the costumes, stay for the snacks, and see if you can leave with your dignity intact.

Hope Above Fear’s marquee masquerade fundraiser returns to De Luna during Red Ribbon Week, the nationwide initiative focused on preventing youth substance use and raising awareness. This elegant, red themed evening gathers the community for impact, inspiration, and hope through live performances with a DJ, a dynamic dance showcase, an impact segment that elevates youth voices and real stories, a silent auction, a themed photo booth, and a selection of signature cocktails, alcohol free mocktails, and delicious cuisine. Proceeds strengthen prevention, education, early intervention, youth leadership, community service, and awareness efforts serving Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties, helping reach young people through classroom presentations, teen focused gatherings that provide free substance free fun, leadership development through a youth advisory council, an early intervention diversion option for first time high school substance related offenses, volunteer opportunities that help meet school, scholarship, and DJJ requirements while giving back, and public awareness activities that spotlight issues such as fentanyl and overdose. The evening blends connection, entertainment, and purpose to advance programs that protect and empower the next generation.

A big birthday bash for Bearded Tim Roberts is set at Flora-Bama. Festivities unfold on the line at the tent stage, with a Sweet Home Alabama salute at the Bama.

Glenn Parker Band brings soulful, high-energy blues to Five Sisters Blues Cafe in Pensacola. Guests can enjoy tasty dishes, an inviting atmosphere, and live music for a classic blues experience.

Creatives Coming Together is a relaxed gathering where artists, makers, business owners, and professionals from any field connect, mingle, and build community. The focus is on creating opportunities, highlighting local talent, and giving businesses an easy way to discover vendors they might not have found otherwise. Everyone is welcome, with no required level of experience or creativity. Expect live music and a featured artist, with both to be announced. Food and drinks, including alcoholic and non alcoholic options, will be available, and a donation of $10 to $20 is encouraged to help sustain the event. For sponsorships or questions, contact chris@filmsbycalliope.com or 850-390-1652.

This weekly gathering brings together the UA community to play a TCG featuring favorite anime IPs. Attendees can enjoy matches with others who share a love for anime-inspired gameplay.

Spend an after dark evening at the Pensacola Lighthouse, a site long associated with unexplained activity and featured by national television investigators. Guests explore the 1869 Keeper’s Quarters, hear the lighthouse’s most well known ghost stories, and take part in a guided hunt to see whether any spirits make themselves known. Weather permitting, the experience includes a climb to the top of the historic tower for a memorable nighttime view of Pensacola Bay. Group sizes are limited, so availability can be tight. The tour lasts approximately two hours. Admission is $20 per person and the experience is limited to ages 13 and older. This event takes place at the Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum on Naval Air Station Pensacola. Civilian visitors must use the designated shuttle to reach the lighthouse, with pickup and access details provided in the confirmation email. If civilian tickets are not available during booking, shuttle capacity has sold out. Guests with DoD identification and base access privileges may drive directly. If bringing civilian companions, the DoD ID must include escort privileges. Visitors to federal installations may be asked to present a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification. Upon arrival, attendees are divided into small groups. If separate bookings wish to be placed together, that request should be noted during registration. The museum may refuse service to anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or whose behavior could affect safety. Full refunds are available with at least three days notice. Refunds are also issued if weather or other unforeseen circumstances cancel the event. No shows are charged the full price. Discover why this lighthouse is often cited as one of the most haunted places on the Gulf Coast.

Anthony Fuentes takes the mic with razor-sharp stories and quick wit. He draws on experiences from service in the United States military, family life, a unique upbringing, and keen observations to deliver comedy that is unfiltered yet relatable, connecting with a wide range of people. His online reach is substantial, with tens of millions of views, including more than 22 million on YouTube, and over 2 million fans across social media. Many may recognize him from viral clips or from opening for Donnell Rawlings, Cipha Sounds, Russell Peters, and Mark Viera.

Set out on a family-friendly stroll along the scenic Ski Beach Trail and search for cleverly concealed ghosts along the route. Keep a running tally as you explore, then visit the office during operating hours to claim a prize. It is a relaxed, self-paced outdoor activity that brings a playful Halloween spirit to the trail.

At Maritime Park/The Amphitheater in Pensacola, the Out of the Darkness Walk brings the community together to confront suicide. The walk raises awareness, offers mutual support, pays tribute to loved ones, and helps fund essential mental health and suicide prevention initiatives.

Each Sunday, children 12 and younger receive a complimentary kids entrée, valued up to $15, with the purchase of an adult entrée. The offer is limited to one free kids meal per adult entrée. It cannot be combined with other promotions, specials, or dip certificates and is not available on holidays.

At Wisteria Tavern in Pensacola, Team Feud offers a playful take on the classic survey-style game show. Teams of any size, including solo players, compete to name the top answers to fast paced survey questions. It is free to play, and prizes are awarded to the top three teams. No need to stand at a podium... participate from your seat and collaborate with your teammates.

RIPTIDE returns to Hub Stacey's At The Point in Perdido Key with a high-energy rock and roll show that keeps the crowd on its feet. Expect a lively atmosphere with raise-your-glass moments as the band fuels a party vibe from the first song to the last.