The story begins in 1559 when Spanish explorer Don Tristán de Luna led the first European settlement in what would become the continental United States.

Join Fiesta Pensacola at its annual Festa All Krewe Ball celebration Thursday, June 5, at 7 p.m. at Vinyl Music Hall in downtown Pensacola.

Pensacola Cigar Weekend lights up downtown Pensacola through Sunday, June 1.

Palafox Market brings the Gulf Coast’s agricultural and artisan communities to the shady trees of Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand in downtown Pensacola each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The spirit of service and song will come together at the second annual Veterans Unplugged, hosted by Casino Beach Bar, at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21.

The Saenger Theatre, known as the “Grand Dame of Palafox,” will mark its 100th anniversary with a free Birthday Street Party.

Bands on the Beach returns this month to the Gulfside Pavilion on Casino Beach with a lively lineup of music set against the backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico.

Backcountry Trail was recently named Top 10 Best Recreational Trail. Winding through nine unique ecosystems across 6,180 acres of preserved land, the Backcountry Trail system has become a cherished destination.

Pensacola’s 850 Fusion Bar is spicing up the local dining and entertainment scene with its blend of global flavors, signature cocktails and weekly events, becoming a go-to spot since opening in 2024.

Monster Jam, the world’s most action-packed motorsports experience for families, brings its gravity-defying stunts and massive trucks back to the Pensacola Bay Center.

Nestled 10 miles southwest of downtown Pensacola, Big Lagoon State Park offers a serene escape into Florida’s natural beauty.

Pensacola’s waterfront will come alive with pageantry and patriotism Saturday, May 10, during a special military appreciation parade at 10 a.m.