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Art Break Day in St. Andrews

Historic St. Andrews Beck Ave, Panama City, FL, United States

Take a long lunch. Ditch work. Skip school. Recharge your creative spirit while you take an art break in St Andrews. Bring your favorite creative thing to do and do it anywhere in St Andrews. Plus, we’ll have art experiences, for kids & adults, all over StA, Friday, Sept 6th, 12-6pm, thanks to our spectacular […]

Downtown Panama City Volksmarch

Historic Downtown Panama City 409 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL, United States

Toast, savor, and explore at the Downtown Panama City Volksmarch! On Friday, September 27, from 6-10 PM, enjoy a diverse selection of craft beers and traditional German fare as you embark on a festive journey through charming pubs and eateries. This event promises a vibrant atmosphere where locals and visitors alike come together to embrace […]

Free

Oktoberfest at Downtown Panama City

Panama City Center for the Arts 19 E 4th Street, Panama City, Florida, United States

Join us for a day of traditional German merriment at Downtown Panama City's 36th Annual Oktoberfest! Immerse yourself in the lively festivities that have been cherished for generations. Indulge in German cuisine and beer, while the little ones enjoy family-friendly activities that promise smiles and laughter. Bring your friends and family to make memories that […]

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Fright Nights in Historic Downtown Panama City

Panama City Center for the Arts 19 E 4th Street, Panama City, Florida, United States

FRIGHT NIGHTS returns for its third year, converting the Center for the Arts into an immersive haunted experience for October 2024! Experience the thrill of the supernatural at Fright Nights, where spine-chilling legends and eerie encounters come to life. Navigate dark corridors and ghostly rooms in this thrilling attraction, perfect for those who crave a […]

Panama City Songwriters Festival

Panama City Center for the Arts 19 E 4th Street, Panama City, Florida, United States

Downtown Panama City, Florida will be home to the area’s 6th Annual Songwriter Festival, November 8-9, 2024. The town will be filled with musical entertainment by local, regional, national, and international songwriters! All of the venues will be within walking distance to each other. Enjoy historic Downtown Panama City, FL while you listen to songs […]

Public Eye Soar

Gulf Coast State College 5230 W US HWY 98, Panama City, Florida, United States

For two nights each November, Gulf Coast State College comes alive with light, sound, art, and fun. Experience the Public Eye SOAR – featuring imagery from all corners of the globe.  Local and International projection art  •  Live performance  •  Interactive Activities • Short Films  •  Animation  • Photography  • Doodlers  • World’s Largest Pinball […]

Free

Jingle Bell Express

Destination Panama City 101 West Beach Drive, Panama City, FL, United States

All aboard the Jingle Bell Express! This magical holiday experience connects Downtown Panama City & St. Andrews for riders to enjoy all of the Christmas wonder to be found in the historic neighborhoods. The enchantment and glow of the season can be felt with twinkling light displays, horse drawn carriages, Christmas parades, local shops filled […]

Free

33rd Annual Boat Parade of Lights

The holiday season has officially set sail in Panama City, Florida and Destination Panama City is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Boat Parade of Lights! Once again, we're teaming up with the City of Panama City to illuminate the waters of St. Andrews Bay during this cherished community tradition. The boat parade will feature a […]

Free for spectators

Krewe of St. Andrews Mardi Gras

Historic St. Andrews Beck Ave, Panama City, FL, United States

The St. Andrews Mardi Gras, the official Mardi Gras parade and festival of Panama City, Florida. It’s the most popular and largest Mardi Gras celebration in Panama City. Come see over 14 Krewes and over 30 brightly colored floats. As festive music is played along the route, tens of thousands of beads and doubloons will […]

Free

FLLUXE Arts Festival

Panama City Center for the Arts 19 E 4th Street, Panama City, Florida, United States

Flluxe Arts Festival combines music, street chalk installations, artisanal vendors, local food, and more. Join in the celebration of the arts and watch as the streets come alive!

Free

St. Patrick’s Day Festival

House of Henry 461 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, Florida

The St. Patrick's Day shenanigans break wide open with a magical all-day festival at House of Henry, stretching along Historic Downtown Panama City’s 400 block of Harrison Avenue between 4th & 5th Streets. Start your St. Patrick’s Day with the “Kegs & Eggs” breakfast special at House of Henry and follow the rainbow through a […]

Free

Star Wars Day – May the 4th Be With You

Panama City Center for the Arts 19 E 4th Street, Panama City, Florida, United States

Celebrate Star Wars Day, May the 4th, in Historic Downtown Panama City from 4-7 PM at the Panama City Center for the Arts. • This is a FREE, family-friendly event• Roaming Storm Troopers• Immersive Star Wars soundscape• Baby Yoda scavenger hunt• Fun activities for kids• Charity Raffle for dueling lightsabers• And a lot more!

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