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Music for Families will combine an all ages symphony performance with hands on activities in downtown Pensacola November 14.
The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra will introduce children and families to live orchestral music during Music for Families Saturday, November 14.
The event begins at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Pensacola. General admission tickets cost $10.
The program includes a family concert followed by an instrument petting zoo and hands on activities presented with several Pensacola organizations.
Date, Time and Location
Saturday, November 14, 2026
3 to 5 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Pensacola
500 N. Palafox Street
Pensacola, Florida 32501
General admission: $10
Tickets are available through the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra.
Once Upon a Symphony
The concert will feature composer James Stephenson’s Once Upon a Symphony.
The musical story follows a character named Sally on an adventure with her grandfather. During their journey, they encounter different visual and musical experiences before Sally creates music of her own.
The program is designed for listeners of different ages and levels of familiarity with orchestral music.
Families do not need previous concert experience to attend.
Instrument Petting Zoo and Activities
The experience will continue after the performance with an instrument petting zoo and interactive activities.
Participating community organizations include:
Blues Angel Music
Brush and Sketch Art Studio
Pensacola Children’s Museum
Pensacola MESS Hall
West Florida Public Libraries
The activities give children a chance to explore music, art, science and storytelling after hearing the orchestra perform.
The organizer has not published a separate fee for the post concert activities. They are presented as part of the Music for Families event.
What Is an Instrument Petting Zoo?
An instrument petting zoo gives children an opportunity to see musical instruments closely and learn how they produce sound.
The exact selection of instruments available November 14 has not been announced. Families should not assume that every instrument heard during the concert will be available afterward.
Children should follow instructions from the musicians and activity leaders before touching or attempting to play an instrument.
Planning Your Visit
The event is scheduled for approximately two hours, including the concert and activities.
Families should arrive early enough to park, enter the church and find seats before the 3 p.m. performance begins.
The organizer has not published an age restriction. The Pensacola Symphony describes Music for Families as an event for all ages.
Tickets should be purchased through the official Pensacola Symphony website. Current availability should be checked before arriving because the event uses general admission seating.
Introducing Children to Live Music
Music for Families is structured differently from a traditional evening symphony concert.
The storytelling format gives children a clear narrative to follow, while the activities after the performance allow them to connect what they heard with instruments and creative projects.
At $10 per person, the event also offers families a lower cost introduction to a professional orchestra than many full length concert programs.
Purchase tickets in advance, arrive before 3 p.m. and plan to remain after the performance for the instrument and community activities.
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