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Hey Pensacola, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Blue Angels 2026 practice schedule, a house with a backyard racquetball wall, and Rusted Arrow Mercantile’s cozy debut + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Fresh finds for every season: Rusted Arrow Mercantile has opened on Palafox, offering cozy home decor, gifts, and Blue Angels kids books. The mother daughter shop also hosts community events, private gatherings, and holiday decorating services — get all the details.

High-flying excitement ahead: The Blue Angels 2026 practice schedule was released March 2, with dates and locations around Pensacola. Expect buzz as practice days bring more chances to spot the jets — see practice dates and locations.

Behind the seams of conflict: A new military textiles exhibit is on display at the Pensacola Museum of History, exploring fabrics that shaped service from uniforms to protective gear, including an 1830s West Point jacket — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Public ice skating at Pensacola Bay Center
• Sip and paint custom hats
• Shop sports cards and collectibles

🫶 We got your back

Craving a legit sammie? At Hub Stacey’s, sandwiches eat like meals, with stacked clubs, pressed Cubans, and shareable munchies. The vibe is relaxed and lively, the flavors consistent, whether you swing by for takeout or linger with friends as the music hums.

Bayfront reset, anyone?: Community Maritime Park pairs breezy bay views with wide lawns, a playground, and a waterside path that makes getting steps easy. Blankets, kids, or the dog all fit right in, as the waterfront slows the week to a gentle drift.

A nostalgia quick fix: Hyperspace Toys is where Pensacola swaps attic finds for childhood grails, from action figures and retro games to comics and fresh arrivals. Need a midweek lift? Browse the shelves, spark some nostalgia, and let your inner eight-year-old make a few reckless but fun choices.

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🎵 SoundCheck Music Bingo @ Calvert’s in the Heights | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – Think you remember the lyrics you mangled in the 80s? Every Thursday, Calvert’s in the Heights runs four rounds of music bingo spanning the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and today, free to play with prizes. Bring friends, sip something, and flex that memory.

🎷 PSC Wind & Jazz Ensembles Spring Concert @ Ashmore Auditorium | Thursday (3/12) at 7:30 PM – PSC’s Wind and Jazz Ensembles are filling the Ashmore Auditorium with a free spring concert led by Doug Holsworth. Expect symphonic polish in the first half, toe-tapping swing after intermission. No cover, just culture, and bragging rights for recognizing a flugelhorn.

🍀 Lucky Charm Sip and Save @ Flip Flops on Palafox Vendor Mall | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – St. Patty’s themed sip, shop, save at Flip Flops on Palafox, with storewide deals, festive sips and treats, lucky surprises, and a photo booth. Free entry, hourly raffle for $5 off, and wearing green gets you a little extra. Consider it cardio with coupons.

💪 Women’s Self Defense Seminar @ Wali Wellness | Friday (3/13) at 5:30 PM – An evening at Wali Wellness with real self-defense skills, not scare tactics, and it’s free. From parking lots to Publix aisles, learn to read a room, set boundaries, plus simple moves, then leave walking taller. Women and girls 13+, space is limited, message to register.

🕉 Kirtan @ URU Yoga & Beyond | Friday (3/13) at 6:30 PM – This kirtan with Makaylah and friends is basically a group sing-along meets meditation, with clapping, a little boogie, and mantras that melt the shoulders down. No experience required, and leave your I can’t sing story at the door. Donation-based, no one turned away.

🏺 Pensacola Arts Market @ Mathieson Brewing Company | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Pensacola’s arts market is setting up at Mathieson Brewing, serving local art, handmade goods, vintage finds, and the kind of neighborly chatter you actually miss. Bring the kids, shop small, then pair your cultural awakening with a fresh pint, because balance. Free, welcoming, very us.

👪 Family Day @ The Melting Pot | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Every Sunday, kids 12 and under eat free with your adult entrée, so you can score a tiny win over the grocery bill. One free kid’s entrée, up to $15, per adult order. Not valid with other offers, specials, or holidays, because rules.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Pensacola report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 78°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 3%

Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 6%

Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

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This house is wild

In Pensacola, this white brick home offers 3,700 square feet on nearly a half acre with built-ins and crown molding. Three renovated baths plus a half shine, and a basement with exterior access adds rare storage. The backyard goes big with a racquetball wall. Two newer ACs pair with a $50,000 repair credit, and roof work is scheduled.

Take a peek inside →