Things to Do This Week in Pensacola
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(October 19–25, 2026)
The Pensacola Interstate Fair opens Thursday, the Blue Angels are scheduled to practice Tuesday, and the weekend brings hockey, live music, Halloween activities and more.
With several local events canceled or rescheduled following the hurricane, we have checked organizer and venue information and left out events currently listed as canceled, including this week's Bands on the Beach and Cinemas in the Sand.
Here are some of the best things to do around Pensacola October 19 through 25.
Watch the Blue Angels Practice
Tuesday, October 20
Approximately 10:30 AM
NAS Pensacola
The Blue Angels are scheduled to take to the skies Tuesday morning for one of their final hometown practices of the 2026 season.
The October 20 practice is scheduled for approximately 10:30 AM, with the team preparing for its November Homecoming Airshow at NAS Pensacola.
You can watch from the National Naval Aviation Museum flight line if eligible for base access, or turn the morning into a Pensacola experience by watching from the water.
Local boat operators offer Blue Angels practice cruises that give visitors a different perspective on the demonstration.
See Blue Angels boat cruise options
Prefer watching from land? Our full guide covers the schedule, NAS Pensacola access and additional viewing information.
See our Blue Angels Practice Guide
Practice schedules are subject to change.
Spend the Weekend at the Pensacola Interstate Fair
Thursday, October 22 through Sunday, October 25
Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds
6655 W. Mobile Highway
One of Pensacola's biggest annual events kicks off Thursday.
The Pensacola Interstate Fair runs October 22 through November 1, bringing rides, fair food, livestock, exhibits, games and live entertainment to the fairgrounds.
The 2026 concert lineup includes several major performers, with concerts included in fair admission.
This week's entertainment schedule includes:
Thursday, October 22: Cat Country 98.7 BIG Lip Sync Battle at 7 PM
Friday, October 23: The Band Perry at 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 24: Hunter Hayes at 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 25: Glenn Leonard's Temptations Revue at 7:30 PM
Opening day is also Dollar Day, with special admission and ride pricing.
Whether you are going for the rides, concerts or simply the fair food, this is one of the biggest events on the October calendar.
See our complete Pensacola Interstate Fair guide
Catch Jazz at Jackson's: Last Call
Thursday, October 22
5 PM to 9 PM
Jackson's Steakhouse
Downtown Pensacola
After 15 years, Jazz at Jackson's is coming to a close.
The final installment of the popular music series features Ellen Vinson and pianist Cody Martin in a performance titled A Fifteen-Year Love Affair with the Great American Songbook.
The evening celebrates the series with familiar favorites and special moments from its long history in downtown Pensacola.
For anyone who has enjoyed Jazz at Jackson's over the years, Thursday offers an opportunity to catch the final performance.
Enjoy Opera After Dark
Friday, October 23
Food trucks at 7 PM, concert at 7:30 PM
UWF Museum Plaza
Downtown Pensacola
Pensacola Opera is bringing Opera After Dark back to downtown Pensacola Friday night.
The free outdoor concert combines live opera with a casual evening under the stars.
Food trucks and the glow stick station open at 7 PM, followed by the concert at 7:30 PM.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for an evening of live music.
Admission is free.
Explore SevilleStock 2026
Saturday, October 24
10 AM to 6 PM
Seville Square and Fountain Park
Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola is getting a little groovier this Saturday.
SevilleStock 2026 brings a Woodstock-inspired festival to Seville Square and Fountain Park, featuring live music, artists, food vendors, vintage shopping and handmade goods.
Visitors can expect tie-dye, crafts and family activities throughout the day.
The event is free and family-friendly, making it an easy addition to your Saturday plans.
Take the Kids to Boo at the Zoo
Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25
Gulf Breeze Zoo
Gulf Breeze
Boo at the Zoo is finally getting its Halloween season started after Hurricane Isaias forced the cancellation of its first two weekends.
The Gulf Breeze Zoo has rescheduled Boo at the Zoo for October 24, October 25, October 31 and November 1.
Families can enjoy trick-or-treating, costumes, bounce houses, face painting, animal encounters and other Halloween activities around the zoo.
The event also includes access to the zoo, giving families an opportunity to spend time with the animals while enjoying the Halloween festivities.
Tickets purchased for the canceled dates will be honored on the remaining event dates.
Watch the Pensacola Ice Flyers Take on Huntsville
Saturday, October 24
7:05 PM
Pensacola Bay Center
Downtown Pensacola
Hockey season is back in Pensacola.
The Pensacola Ice Flyers host the Huntsville Havoc Saturday night at the Pensacola Bay Center.
The game also features Small Dog Race Night, adding another entertaining element to the evening.
If you are looking for something indoors Saturday night, this is an easy option.
Get Into Spooky Season With a Haunted Pensacola Tour
Available throughout the week, subject to booking availability
Pensacola
October is the perfect time to explore a different side of Pensacola's history.
Pensacola History & Hauntings offers a guided experience exploring the city's historic past, including stories about haunted locations and some of Pensacola's darker history.
It is a great option for an October date night, visiting friends or anyone looking for something Halloween-themed without going to a traditional haunted house.
Instead of waiting for a scheduled festival, you can build an evening around a haunted history experience.
Book a Pensacola History & Hauntings Tour
Make a Week Out of It
Tuesday brings another opportunity to watch the Blue Angels practice over Pensacola.
Then the week picks up Thursday when the Pensacola Interstate Fair opens and Jazz at Jackson's hosts its final performance.
Friday brings Opera After Dark and The Band Perry at the fair.
Saturday is especially busy, with SevilleStock downtown, Hunter Hayes at the fair, Boo at the Zoo and the Pensacola Ice Flyers taking on Huntsville.
Sunday gives families another opportunity to enjoy Boo at the Zoo or spend the afternoon at the fair.
And if you want something with a little Halloween atmosphere, a Pensacola History & Hauntings tour is an easy way to get into spooky season.
Because our area is still recovering from Hurricane Isaias, event schedules may continue to change.
For more concerts, festivals, markets and local events, check the Must Do Pensacola Events Calendar.
Looking for more activities you can book around the event schedule? Explore our Best Things to Do in Pensacola guide.
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