Things to Do in Pensacola This Week
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(March 9–16)
Spring break season is beginning to pick up across Pensacola and Pensacola Beach, and there are several events and activities happening around the area this week.
From championship basketball downtown to kite festivals and lighthouse ghost tours, here are five things to check out.
Sun Belt Basketball Championship Finals
Monday, March 9
6:00 PM
Pensacola Bay Center
The Sun Belt Basketball Championship wraps up Monday night as the conference title and an automatic NCAA Tournament bid are on the line at the Pensacola Bay Center.
Fans from across the Southeast have filled downtown Pensacola throughout the tournament week, and the championship game is expected to draw the largest crowd.
Full tournament guide:
https://www.mustdopensacola.com/news/sun-belt-basketball-championship-2026-pensacola
Kites on the Coast Festival
March 13–15
Pensacola Beach
Kites on the Coast returns to Pensacola Beach with giant show kites, stunt kite demonstrations, and family friendly activities along the shoreline.
The free three day festival typically features professional kite flyers filling the sky above Pensacola Beach with colorful displays.
See the full guide here:
https://www.mustdopensacola.com/news/kites-on-the-coast-pensacola-beach-2026
Pensacola Lighthouse Haunted Ghost Tour
Friday, March 13
6:45 PM
Pensacola Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
The Pensacola Lighthouse hosts special haunted ghost tours where visitors explore the historic 1869 Keeper’s Quarters and hear the paranormal stories that have earned the lighthouse a reputation as one of the most haunted in America.
Guests also climb the lighthouse tower during the experience if weather allows.
Glow Paddle Night Kayaking
Nightly Tours
Pensacola Beach
Glow Paddle offers one of the most unique experiences on Pensacola Beach with illuminated kayaks and paddleboards that light up the water after sunset.
It is one of the most popular spring break activities and tours often fill up during busy weeks.
Dolphin Cruises on Pensacola Bay
Daily Tours
Pensacola Beach
Dolphin cruises are one of the most popular things to do in Pensacola and operate daily during spring break.
These sightseeing trips explore Pensacola Bay where pods of dolphins are frequently spotted swimming alongside the boat.
Planning Your Week in Pensacola
With warmer weather and spring break visitors arriving, this is a great week to explore Pensacola’s beaches, events, and outdoor activities.
Whether you are heading downtown for the Sun Belt Championship, watching giant kites fly over Pensacola Beach, climbing the lighthouse after dark, or getting out on the water for dolphin cruises and Glow Paddle, there is plenty happening around the area.
See more local guides here:
https://www.mustdopensacola.com
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