You have probably seen the lists or blogs floating around social media, which appear this time of year, promoting the “experience” gifts over “stuff.” We have seen them too and it got us thinking…
If you are wondering just where to begin for our hometown, do not fret! Pensacola Mom Collective has come together to bring you the Ultimate Guide for Pensacola Experiences for ALL ages and stages.
I know I have a few on my own list for Santa!
Experiences for the Music/Theater Lover
Pensacola Children’s Chorus performs “Christmas on the Coast” (December 13-15) at the Saenger Downton. Always a great family event!
Swan Lake (January 6) at the Saenger – the world’s most in-demand ballet!
Pensacola Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro (January 22)
Alton Brown Live: Last Bite (February 21) at the Saenger. A favorite of the Food Network!
Sean of the South (February 27) at the Saenger
Broadway in Pensacola presents Riverdance (February 4 and 5, 2025), Hadestown (March 19 and 20, 2025), and Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations (June 4 and 5, 2025)
Dog Man The Musical will be coming to the Saenger on April 16, 2025 – see the books come to life!
Comedian John Crist will be at the Saenger on April 27th
Disney on Ice: Magic in the Stars is coming to the Pensacola Bay Center March 28-30, 2025
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Events from June – May. Prices start at $23
Music lessons at Blues Angel Music
Improbable Cause Mystery Theatre delivers family-friendly, interactive, and hilarious murder mystery dinner theatre across the Gulf Coast.
Experiences for the Sports/Adventure Lover
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to the Pensacola Bay Center on January 16, 2025
Monster Jam returns to the Pensacola Bay Center (May 17 and 18, 2025)
Pensacola Blue Wahoos prices start at $8/game to $560/season.
Pensacola Ice Flyers: Single-game tickets begin at $15, and season tickets range from $256 to $720.
Private Coaching: The Barn offers baseball training and private coaching. Prices start at $45
Surf Lessons from Innerlight Surf Shop. Private lessons are $55/hour
Watersports at Lagunas – everything from kayaking and paddle boarding to jet skis and parasailing!
Skate time at Waterboyz. They also offer skating and surfing lessons!
Rock Climbing at Weatherford’s
Get a group together and check out Grizzly Axes to try your hand at axe-throwing!
Experience real-life adventure at Escape on Palafox
Horseback riding lessons at The Hayes Ranch in Milton
Paintball at Panhandle Paintball in Holt
Jump time at Urban Air Adventure Park (they also offer memberships, too!)
Check out the new Topgolf in Mobile
New Experiences/Classes
The National Flight Academy’s Summer Deployment Camp makes for an unforgettable experience for rising 7th-12th graders. Registration is currently open for six-day sessions throughout the Summer of 2024.
Pensacola Cooks Kitchen classes start at $35 for all ages
Bodacious Shops offers cooking classes and private events throughout the year. Prices vary depending on the class
First City Art Center: Prices start at $25
Book a candle-pouring class at In Detail Studios: minimum party size is two people Monday through Friday and five people on the weekends.
Rusted Arrow Merchantile offers fun and festive classes throughout the year. Prices vary
Sewing classes at Derrel’s of Pensacola or JOANN
A gift card for Pinspiration to be used for craft time or the Splatter Room!
Be a Zookeeper for a Day at Sunset Wildlife Connection in Molino
SCUBA Certifications
MBT and Florida Dive Pros prices start at $299
Musical Instrument Lessons
Blue Angels School of Music (varied instruments): flat monthly rate
The Guitar Center (prices vary) Has a special for buy 3 get 1.
Kindermusic prices start at $75/month
Memberships
The Gulf Breeze Zoo: Annual Passes range from $69 to $299
Coral’s Closet: Memberships start at $65
Sam’s Fun City: Prices start at $149
Sky Zone: Prices start at $115
Pensacola MESS HALL: Prices begin at $120 for a family of four
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park: Annual Passes start at $75
UWF Historic Trust: Annual Family Passes start at $75/year
OWA Season Pass: Prices start at $269/year
Is there a favorite gift experience you like to give?
If so, let us know!
Merry Christmas, Mamas!
