Events
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Santa at the Century Library
Santa will be at the Century Library on Thursday, December 4, from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Stop in and have your picture made with Santa and enjoy fun holiday activities.
Cookie Day at the Molino Library
Join us for a special taste testing event at the Molino Library on Thursday, December 4, at 4:30 p.m. and explore some unique flavors of a classic chocolate sandwich cookie.
Home for the Howlidays
The Molino Library in conjuction with the Escambia County Animal Shelter will host a special cat adoption event on Saturday, December 6, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Stop in and give a furry friend the gift of a forever home this holiday season. After adopting your new furry friend, learn how to easily turn recyclable cardboard into a very serviceable cat scratcher.
Molino Christmas Parade
The Molino Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 6, from 4325 Crabtree Church Road, view from on Crabtree Church Road from Molino to Don Sutton Ballpark. Registration and lineup at 10, begins at 11 a.m Vehicles $50, UTVs $30, horses $20. No dirt bikes or ATVs allowed. Family festivities, activities, food trucks pictured with Santa, all at noon, after the parade, at Don Sutton Ballpark. All proceeds go to needy families in North Escambia. To register, click here. For more information, call Kimberly King at (850) 479-8337 ext. 136. Coordinated by Marcus Pointe Baptist Church Molino.
Jay Christmas Parade
The Jay Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 6 at 10 a.m with the Joy in Jay Festival to Follow
Beulah Christmas Parade
The annual Beulah Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 6 at 1 p.m. The parade will begin at Windy Hill Baptist Church on Rebel Road. It will then travel south on Rebel Road, to West Nine Mile Road, to Beulah Road, to Helms Road, to Mobile Highway, continuing through Vintage Creek, Tower Ridge, and Frank Reeder, and then return to Windy Hill Baptist on Rebel Road. For a map provided by organizers, click here. To enter the parade, click here to download the application. Return the completed form to the address or email provided at the top.
Legal Services of Northwest Florida
Legal Services of Northwest Florida will be available at the Century library on Monday, December 8, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. for anyone who needs to learn more about free legal services in the area.
Family Movie Night at the Century Library
Join us for family movie night on Monday, December 8, at 5 p.m., for a showing of Muppet Christmas. Rated G.
Monday Movie Matinee at the Bellview Library
Enjoy popcorn and the movie “Home Alone” on Bellview’s big screen on Monday, December 8, at 11 a.m. Children under 12 must have a parent or caregiver with them during the entire program.
R/C Truck Driving at the Bellview Library
Learn to drive R/C trucks at the Bellview Library on Monday, December 8, at 3 p.m. Come drive the library’s Traxxas Rustler R/C trucks. Limited trucks available. This program is for drivers 9 years of age and older. Children under 12 must have a parent or caregiver with them during the entire program.
Sewing 101: Fabric Gift Bag
Learn how to make unique bags at the Molino Library on Tuesday, December 9, at 10:30 a.m. All materials provided while supplies last. Program is recommended for ages 13 and older.
Santa at the Bellview Library
Santa will be at the Bellview Library on Tuesday, December 9, at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday, December 10, at 4:30 p.m. Stop in and have your picture made with Santa and enjoy fun holiday activities. Children under 12 must have a parent or caregiver with them during the entire program.
Story Time with Santa at the Molino Library
Join us at the Molino Library on Wednesday, December 10, at 10:30 a.m. for a special Santa story time, pictures and activities.
Legal Services of Northwest Florida
Legal Services of Northwest Florida will be available at the Molino library on Wednesday, December 10, from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. for anyone who needs to learn more about free legal services in the area.
Century Christmas Parade & Movie Night
The Century Christmas Parade will be at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 12. A Sheriff’s Movie Night with free hamburgers and hot dogs will follow at 5:30 p.m. at Anthony Pleasant Park.
Poarch Creek Christmas Parade
The Poarch Creek Indians Cowboy Christmas Parade will be Friday, December 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Game Night at Cottage Hill Assembly of God
Cottage Hill Assembly of God’s Youth/Young Adults will host a game night of family-friendly fun and competition with their first Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament, on Friday, December 12, at 5:30 p.m. The tournament is free to enter. Snacks will be provided. Limited prizes. The church is located at 181 Neal Road in Cantonment.
Gingerbread Engineering
Why use gingerbread when you can use crackers and icing to make your own holiday mansion or crunchy cottage at the Bellview Library on Friday, December 12, at 4 p.m.
5th Annual Beulah Bash
The 5th annual Beulah Bash will be held at the Escambia County Equestrian Center Saturday, December 13, from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. There will be craft vendors, food from local food trucks, a judged car show with custom and classic cars, and plenty of entertainment for all ages including kids crafts, inflatables, and more. The event is free to attend.
Flomaton Christmas Parade
The Flomaton Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 13 at 10 a.m. Line-up is at 9 a.m. Parade entry forms are available at Flomaton Town Hall.
Family Movie Matinee at the Century Library
Join us for a family movie matineee on Saturday, December 13, at 11:30 a.m., for a showing of The Polar Express. Rated G.
Atmore Christmas Parade
The Atmore twilight Christmas parade “A Cowboy Christmas” will be Saturday, December 13 at 5:30 p.m. from downtown Atmore to Lindberg Avenue.
Pensacola Christmas Parade
The Pensacola Christmas Parade for 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, at 5:30 PM in downtown Pensacola. The event is a 1.2-mile parade with nearly 100 entries, including bands, floats, and the Blue Angels.
Cottage Hill Christmas Parade
Cottage Hill Christmas Parade will be Sunday, December 14 at 2 p.m.. The lineup will be at 1 p.m. at Wishbone Road at Williams Ditch Road. There is a $10 entry fee to benefit a local family in need. Message Kristi for more information.
Dulcimer Lessons at the Molino Library
Learn the fundamentals of playing the mountain dulcimer Monday, December 15, at 4 p.m. at the Molino library. No experiencs or materials required.
Monday Movie Matinee at the Bellview Library
Enjoy popcorn and the movie “Elf” on Bellview’s big screen on Monday, December 15, at 11 a.m. Children under 12 must have a parent or caregiver with them during the entire program.
Yarn & Y’all at the Molino Library
Learn to make Wet Felt Winter Trees to decorate your space with this holiday season at the Molino Library on Tuesday, December 16, at 10:30 a.m. All materials provided and all skill levels welcome.
Polar Express Story Time
Join us on Wednesday, December 17, at 10:30 a.m. at the Molino Library for a special story time reading of “The Polar Express”. Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal and sip hot chocolate during story time.
Santa at the Molino Library
Santa will be at the Molino Library on Thursday, December 18, from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Stop in and have your picture made with Santa and enjoy fun holiday activities.
Self-Care Saturday at the Molino Library
Enjoy a spa hour at the Monlino Library on Saturday, December 20, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Join us and make your own lip balm. All materials are provided. Children under 8 years of age will need adult assistance.
Family Movie Night at the Century Library
Join us for family movie night on Monday, December 22, at 5 p.m., for a showing of The Polar Express. Rated G.
Monday Movie Matinee at the Bellview Library
Enjoy popcorn and the movie “The Polar Express” on Bellview’s big screen on Monday, December 22, at 11 a.m. Children under 12 must have a parent or caregiver with them during the entire program.
R/C Truck Driving at the Bellview Library
Learn to drive R/C trucks at the Bellview Library on Monday, December 22, at 3 p.m. Come drive the library’s Traxxas Rustler R/C trucks. Limited trucks available. This program is for drivers 9 years of age and older. Children under 12 must have a parent or caregiver with them during the entire program.
Sewing 101: Fabric Gift Bag
Learn how to make unique bags at the Molino Library on Tuesday, December 23, at 10:30 a.m. All materials provided while supplies last. Program is recommended for ages 13 and older.
Monday Movie Matinee at the Bellview Library
Enjoy popcorn and the movie “Winnie The Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year/Pooh’s Heffalump Movie” on Bellview’s big screen on Monday, December 29, at 11 a.m. Children under 12 must have a parent or caregiver with them during the entire program.
Molino Mid-County Neighborhood Watch
The Molino Mid-County Neighborhood watch meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Molino Community Center.
Sensory Saturdays at Molino Library
The Molino Library Sensory Saturday will be on the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. These hours provide a safe and friendly environment designed for individuals who are neurodivergent, have special needs and their families. A calming sensory room filled with comfortable seating, sensory activities, books, toys, engaging fidgets and fun brain games. Relax and play for the whole time or come and go as you please. Ages toddlers to 13 years old are recommended but the whole family is welcome. The library is located at 6450-A Highway 95A in Molino.
Sensory Saturdays at Bellview Library
The Bellview Library Sensory Saturday will be on the third Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. These hours provide a safe and friendly environment designed for individuals who are neurodivergent, have special needs and their families. A calming sensory room filled with comfortable seating, sensory activities, books, toys, engaging fidgets and fun brain games. Relax and play for the whole time or come and go as you please. Ages toddlers to 13 years old are recommended but the whole family is welcome. The library is located at 6425 Mobile Highway in Pensacola.
GED Classes
GED classes are held Wednesday and Thursday evenings during the month of December at 6 p.m. each night at the Molino library. This is an open enrollment program so students may enroll anytime during the semester. A TABE test is required for enrollment. For more information contact Patricia Harrison at George Stone Technical College at (850) 786-6515.
Read with a Dog at the Bellview Library
Children wishing to practice their reading skills are invited to come and read with a certified therapy and Reading Education Assistance Dog at the Bellview Library each Tuesday in December from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. This program is made possible by the canine handler teams of R.E.A.D. of the Gulf Coast. Children under 12 must have a parent or caregiver with them during the entire program.