Community Events

Experience the exciting shows on Monday through Friday, featuring intriguing topics on space, history, and how various cultures around the globe view the night sky, both past and present! Be sure to inquire at the front desk during check-in for details on today's specific show. These shows are typically suitable for ages 5 and up. Tickets for this show can be purchased at the front desk of Emerald Coast Science Center.

Skybar is the adults-only rooftop bar above the seafood restaurant. Open daily for lunch & dinner, with brunch on weekends, Skybar offers weekday Happy Hour specials on draft beer, house wines, craft cocktails & small plates from 2pm-5pm. Live music plays 7 nights a week plus daytime shows Thursday-Sunday.

Weekly on Thursdays!  Start your summer weekends at Al's Luau Beach Party! Each Thursday evening brings:

🎶 Live music
🌺 Luau-themed games
🎨Face painting
🎈Balloon animals
🧑‍🧑‍🧒Free kids activities
🕺💃 Fire Dancers
Prizes and more! 

… and plenty more tropical fun!

Dive into the excitement of Shark Week at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park from July 6–12 with a full lineup of interactive experiences and educational fun for all ages. Guests can enjoy shark-themed activities included with admission, learn about shark conservation through hands-on programs, and take part in special events like shark feedings, behind-the-scenes experiences, and unique evening programs. Whether you're a lifelong shark enthusiast or looking for a fun family adventure, Shark Week at Gulfarium is the perfect opportunity to explore the fascinating world of these incredible ocean predators.

7 - 11 pm Looking for a fun beachy vibe tonight? Kick off your shoes and join us for family-friendly karaoke under the stars at Al's Beach Club!
Toes in the sand, Gulf breezes, and your favorite sing-alongs!

9 pm Fireworks off the Pier

The Pensacola Beach Air Show, held July 15–18, 2026, is one of the Gulf Coast’s premier summer events, featuring spectacular aerial performances by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels over the sugar-white sands of Pensacola Beach. Air show week includes the popular "Breakfast with the Blues" flyover, a full practice show, a dress rehearsal with civilian aerobatic acts, and the official Saturday air show. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking demonstrations of precision flying, family-friendly entertainment, and the unique opportunity to watch the Blue Angels perform over their hometown skies while experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of Red, White and Blues Week.

Freedom Tech Center is hosting a variety of family-friendly events throughout the summer, and everyone is invited to our upcoming Farmers Market on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Enjoy a fun-filled morning featuring live music, local vendors, delicious food, and a welcoming community atmosphere at the beautiful 2-acre park located within Freedom Tech Center. We look forward to seeing you there!

Special Cruise Event

Silversea & Tammy’s Journeys

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Air Force Enlisted Village — Gates Welcome Center
92 Sunset Lane, Shalimar, FL 32579

Learn about luxury cruising with exceptional value & the benefits of booking Silversea with Tammy’s Journeys. Lite refreshments, show special & door prizes.

Limited seating — RSVP today: 850-243-3809 or [email protected]

Stars, Stripes & Second Chances is an upscale patriotic fundraising brunch benefiting the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), dedicated to rescuing, protecting, and finding loving homes for animals across the Florida Panhandle. Taking place on Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Alice in Destin, the event will feature chef-driven brunch stations, a mimosa and Bloody Mary bar, pet ambassador photo opportunities, raffles and other fundraising activities, and inspiring stories highlighting the organization's lifesaving mission. Guests will enjoy a memorable community gathering while helping raise critical funds for medical care, emergency rescue, shelter operations, and adoption programs that give vulnerable animals a second chance.