<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0UC73d_1H0roUfp00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0UC73d_1H0roUfp00" width="1928" height="1184" ></figure>Grab your calendar, it’s time to plan your weekend! 🎉🍖🏀 And it’s bringing plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy our community.From delicious barbecue and college soccer to a downtown 5K, live music, basketball, and a brand-new family entertainment destination, there is plenty to keep the family busy.We’ve rounded up the events, dates, times, and details to help you make your weekend plans!A big thank you to Dog House for bringing us this good news every week and for fueling us for all the activities.<h2>Pensacola EggFest</h2>Fire up your appetite! Pensacola EggFest returns Sunday, November 15, bringing together BBQ teams and backyard cooks from across the country for an afternoon of great food, friendly competition, and giving back.This year’s tailgate-themed celebration features incredible food prepared on Big Green Eggs, live entertainment, drinks, and silent and live auctions. Since 2013, Pensacola EggFest has helped raise more than $1 million for local charities.The weekend festivities begin Friday night with the VIP Dinner and Celebrity Auction.Weekend Schedule:<ul><li>Friday, November 13:VIP Dinner &amp; Celebrity Auction, 5:30–9 PM</li><li>Sunday, November 15:VIP Admission, 11 AM–3 PM</li><li>General Admission:Noon–3 PM</li></ul>Location: Hadji Temple, 800 W. Nine Mile Road, PensacolaTickets: General Admission $35 | VIP $75Children under 10 are admitted free.<h2>SEC Women’s Soccer Tournament</h2>The SEC Women’s Soccer Tournament is underway in Pensacola. The top 12 women’s soccer teams in the Southeastern Conference are competing for the championship title at Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex through November 15.Pensacola Sports welcomes players, families, fans, and visitors to enjoy a week of outstanding collegiate soccer right here on the Gulf Coast.Make plans to join the fun on Championship Sunday, November 15, when a free Fan Fest will feature music, food trucks, and interactive activities for all ages.When: Goes through November 15, 2026Where: Ashton Brosnaham Soccer ComplexFan Fest: Sunday, November 15, beginning at 11:30 AM and continuing until halftime of the championship game.<h2>AWKO Justice Jog 5K &amp; Kids Fun Run</h2>Put on your running shoes and your favorite superhero costume because the AWKO Justice Jog returns Saturday, November 14, bringing friendly competition and a lot of community spirit to Downtown Pensacola.Participants can choose between a 5K through historic downtown or an approximately one-mile Kids Fun Run. All proceeds benefit the AWKO Justice Foundation scholarship fund for local high school seniors.After the race, stick around for a family-friendly street party featuring a free beer garden, complimentary food tastings from local restaurants, a Kids Zone, and more.When: Saturday, November 14<ul><li>5K: 7 AMRun: 8 AM</li><li>5K Walk: 8 AM</li></ul>Where: Starts at AWKO, 17 E. Main Street, PensacolaRegistration: 5K $35 | Kids Fun Run $25Come dressed as your favorite superhero.<h2>Coastal Classic Basketball</h2>College basketball is coming to the Pensacola hardwood. The inaugural Coastal Classic brings together two programs from opposite sides of the country as Loyola Marymount University takes on the University of South Alabama.The matchup is part of the Pensacola Hardwood Series, showcasing collegiate basketball and bringing passionate fans together for an exciting night of competition.It’s the Pacific meeting the Gulf Coast, and basketball fans won’t want to miss this one!When: Thursday, November 12Tip-Off: 7 PM (Doors open at 6 PM)Where: Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory Street, PensacolaTickets: Starting at $10<h2>Bands on the Bayou Featuring Cowboy Park</h2>Wrap up the 2026 Bands on the Bayou concert series with an evening of live music overlooking Bayou Texar.Hosted by the East Hill Neighborhood Association, this free waterfront concert brings neighbors, families, and visitors together while raising money for local nonprofit organizations.This final show features Pensacola-based rock band Cowboy Park, a group of five local professionals who have entertained audiences around town for more than 10 years.Bring your chairs, blankets, family, and friends. You can even arrive by boat and enjoy the music from the water.When: Saturday, November 14<ul><li>Food vendors open at 4 PM</li><li>Live music: 5–7 PM</li></ul>Where: Bayview Park &amp; Community Center, 2001 E. Lloyd Street, PensacolaAdmission: FREE<h2>Music for Families</h2>Looking for something the whole family can enjoy? The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra invites families to an afternoon of music, storytelling, and hands-on activities.This special concert features composer James Stephenson’s Once Upon a Symphony, following the adventures of a young girl named Sally and her grandfather. Along the way, they encounter delightful visual and musical surprises, and Sally even composes a piece of music.After the performance, children can enjoy an instrument petting zoo and activities with Blues Angel Music, Brush and Sketch Art Studio, Pensacola Children’s Museum, Pensacola MESS Hall, and West Florida Public Libraries.When: Saturday, November 14<ul><li>Doors open: 2 PM</li><li>Concert: 3 PM</li><li>Family activities: Following the concert</li></ul>Where: First Baptist Church, 500 N. Palafox Street, PensacolaTickets: $10 general admission | Children 3 and under are free.<h2>Launch Family Entertainment Grand Opening</h2>A new family entertainment destination is open!Local business owners and U.S. military veterans John and Jeremy Reams are celebrating the grand opening of their new 31,400-square-foot Launch Family Entertainment location on Saturday, November 14.The venue brings together plenty of ways to play, including trampolines, duckpin bowling, a ninja course, arcade games, an interactive pixel floor, and a full-service restaurant and bar.The grand opening celebration will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live DJ, prizes, giveaways, and free jumping for an entire year for the first 150 guests!When: Saturday, November 14Where: 8102 N. Davis Highway, PensacolaGrand Opening Special: Free jumping for an entire year for the first 150 guests.Come check out Pensacola’s newest destination for family fun.<h2>Festa Italiana</h2>Mangia! Downtown Pensacola is getting a taste of Italy as Festa Italiana returns November 13–14 at Fountain Park near Seville Square.Hosted by Buona Fortuna Lodge, this annual celebration of Italian culture features plenty of favorite foods, including award-winning shrimp scampi, spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, sausage and pepper sandwiches, Italian beef, cannoli, tiramisu, and other Italian desserts.Beyond the food, guests can enjoy Italian music, live demonstrations, prize drawings, and a silent auction. Families will also find a Children’s Tent filled with games, crafts, face painting, and hands-on activities.Festa Italiana is the lodge’s major annual fundraiser, with proceeds supporting charitable donations and scholarships benefiting the Pensacola community.When: Friday, November 13 &amp; Saturday, November 14Time: 11 AM–6 PM both daysWhere: Fountain Park near Seville Square, 311 E. Government Street, PensacolaAdmission: FREECome hungry and enjoy a little taste of Italy right here in Pensacola!<h2>Pensacola Ice Flyers Blue Angels Night Uniform Reveal</h2>The Pensacola Ice Flyers are giving fans a first look at a special uniform created to honor one of our city’s most recognizable traditions: the Blue Angels!Revealed November 11, the special black uniform will be worn during the Ice Flyers’ Blue Angels Night on Saturday, November 14. The design honors eight decades of the Blue Angels and pays tribute to the dedicated maintainers who work behind the scenes to keep Pensacola’s hometown flight demonstration team flying.The special uniforms add another local connection to a night of hockey, hometown pride, and a celebration of naval aviation.The Ice Flyers will take on the Macon Mayhem, so hockey fans have an opportunity to see the new look on the ice.When: Saturday, November 14Puck Drop: 7:05 PMWhere: Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory Street, PensacolaOpponent: Macon MayhemTickets: Available through the Ice Flyers.<h2>Welcome the Florida Vibe to Pensacola</h2>This one is not on the weekend, but it takes it us right into Monday.Professional women’s softball is coming to Pensacola, and the community is invited to help welcome the Florida Vibe to town!Join the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at Blue Wahoos Stadium on Monday, November 16, for a free community celebration introducing the Florida Vibe and a new era of professional women’s softball to our area.Fans will have the opportunity to meet players, take photos, collect autographs, and even play catch in the outfield. Young softball players are especially encouraged to attend in their team uniforms and show their support for the newest addition to Pensacola’s sports community.The Florida Vibe will call Blue Wahoos Stadium home beginning in 2027, bringing approximately 20 professional softball games to downtown Pensacola each season.It’s a great opportunity for local families, softball fans, and aspiring athletes to meet the players and celebrate what’s ahead!When: Monday, November 16Gates Open: 4:30 PMWelcome Ceremony: 5 PMWhere: Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar Street, PensacolaAdmission: FREE and open to the publicBring the kids, wear your team colors, and help Pensacola welcome the Florida Vibe!Thank you to our Local Pulse Weekend Top 10 sponsor, Dog House for helping us bring you the best of what’s happening around our community each week!The friends who sip together, stay together! We’re one day closer to the weekend. How are you celebrating? 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