7 Things to Do in Pensacola This Weekend: August 28 Through 30, 2026
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The final weekend of August still has plenty happening around Pensacola.
You can catch stand-up comedy Friday night, explore Pensacola’s haunted side Saturday evening, spend Sunday morning with puppies downtown or use the last part of summer for a dolphin cruise, snorkeling trip or private dinner on Pensacola Beach.
Here are seven things worth putting on your weekend plans.
Take a Dolphin Cruise Around Pensacola Bay
Available throughout the weekend
Pensacola Beach
One of the easiest ways to turn a regular Pensacola Beach day into something more memorable is to get out on the water.
Frisky Mermaid offers dolphin cruises through Pensacola Bay and Santa Rosa Sound aboard a large vessel with indoor and outdoor seating.
The trip gives families, couples and groups a chance to look for dolphins while seeing Pensacola Beach and the surrounding waterways from a completely different perspective.
Because weekend departures can fill, this is one worth reserving before heading to the beach.
Book a Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Cruise
See the Blue Angles Comedy Show
Friday, August 28
8 PM
BagelHeads Downtown
916 E. Gregory St.
Pensacola
Friday night brings another Blue Angles Comedy Show to BagelHeads Downtown.
Pensacola comedian Hunter Stuart headlines the show with comedians from around the Gulf Coast, including Mr. Mic, Adam Dybdahl and several Pensacola regulars.
The show is 18 and older, BYOB and includes free parking. Doors open at 7:30 PM with stand up beginning at 8 PM.
Go Snorkeling Around Pensacola Beach
Available throughout the weekend
Pensacola Beach
There is still plenty of summer left in the water around Pensacola Beach.
Jolly Sailing offers guided snorkeling trips around Pensacola Bay and Santa Rosa Sound with equipment and instruction included.
The excursions are designed to be approachable for beginners and families, making this a good option if you want something more active than spending the entire afternoon sitting on the beach.
Book a Pensacola Snorkeling Trip
Start Saturday at Run, Roast & Refresh
Saturday, August 29
8 AM to 11 AM
Blue Wahoos Amphitheater
351 W. Cedar St.
Downtown Pensacola
Pensacola’s waterfront turns into a large wellness social Saturday morning with Run, Roast & Refresh.
The event includes an optional 5K, a one mile walk, a duo HYROX mini challenge, live fitness classes, cold plunges, backyard games, competitions, giveaways and more than 30 wellness activations around the Blue Wahoos Amphitheater. The 5K, walk and HYROX challenge begin at 8:15 AM.
Fitness sessions continue throughout the morning with barre, yoga and Pilates, kickboxing and other workouts, plus food, drinks, wellness vendors and recovery experiences. A portion of every ticket supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida.
Free parking is available in the Blue Wahoos parking lot.
Explore Haunted Pensacola on a Ghost Tour
Saturday, August 29
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
1800 N. E St.
Pensacola
Saturday evening offers something completely different.
The Downtown Pensacola Ghost Tour takes guests on a riding tour through historic and supposedly haunted areas around Pensacola.
The experience combines local history and paranormal stories while traveling through areas including downtown, Seville, Sanders Beach, North Hill and West Hill.
Unlike a traditional walking tour, guests ride between locations, allowing the experience to cover considerably more of the city during the two hour tour
See the Downtown Pensacola Ghost Tour details
Go Glow Paddling After Dark
Available throughout the weekend
Pensacola Beach Resort
Pensacola Beach
Once the sun goes down, you can keep the beach day going from inside an illuminated clear kayak.
Glow Paddle takes guests onto the protected waters around Pensacola Beach Resort in kayaks lit with waterproof LED lights.
The experience lasts around 45 minutes, which makes it an easy activity to add after dinner without committing the entire night.
It is one of the more unique nighttime activities on Pensacola Beach and works well for couples, families and groups.
Weekend sessions can sell out, so booking ahead is recommended.
Book Glow Paddle on Pensacola Beach
Spend Sunday Morning With Pickleball and Puppies
Sunday, August 30
8 AM to 10 AM
Portside Pickle
740 Commendencia St.
Downtown Pensacola
Sunday morning combines pickleball with adoptable puppies along the downtown Pensacola waterfront.
Dog Days of Summer brings dogs from the Pensacola Humane Society to Portside Pickle with a mobile adoption truck, open pickleball courts, a community dog walk, vendors and food trucks.
The event is free, and free parking is available in Portside Pickle’s dedicated lots.
Make the Most of the Last Weekend of August
You do not have to choose between an event and a beach day this weekend.
Spend Saturday morning at GOLDSTRONG Fest, head toward Pensacola Beach for a dolphin cruise or snorkeling trip, then finish the evening with the ghost tour or Glow Paddle.
Sunday morning can start downtown with puppies and pickleball before another afternoon at the beach.
For more festivals, concerts, markets and family events happening around the area, check the Must Do Pensacola events calendar.
Looking for something you can book whenever you have an open afternoon? Explore more cruises, tours and local attractions in our Best Things to Do in Pensacola guide.
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