Free Entrance into Florida State Parks on Saturday, July 17

We love to visit the Florida State Parks here at Pensacola with Kids.  On Saturday, July 17, Florida State Parks will waive admission fees in honor of Recreation and Parks Month.  Stop by the Florida State Parks website to find a park that you want to visit.  There are state parks with sinkholes, springs, caverns, [...]

Bass Pro Family Summer Camp

This is the last week for the Bass Pro Family Summer Camp!  “Camp” occurs on Tuesday and Thursday as well as Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6.  Check the website for the official schedule and be sure that the Spanish Fort and Destin stores are participating!

Cooling off in the Panhandle – Trekaroo Guest Post

It is hot. 
Miserable hot. 
I have lived in Pensacola since 1996 and I still am not used to the heat and humidity that hits about this time (I am enjoying the small reprieve today!!).  Check out my guest post at Trekaroo, Cooling off in the Panhandle.  I have written before about how much I love Trekaroo and I [...]

6th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, drive over to Foley, Alabama for the 6th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. We have been going for the past three years and my children absolutely love it! Watch the beautiful balloons float through the air, listen to bands, or check out the [...]

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo – The Little Zoo that Could

Two weeks ago we decided to take a little day trip to Gulf Shores to visit the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.  It took about an hour to get there, mainly because it is a two lane road most of the way (we took Sorrento Road).  The zoo is a little difficult to see from the street [...]

Road Trip!!!

It is almost Memorial Day.  This means school is almost out.  In my family, this means ROAD TRIP!!!!! 

We are planning two major road trips and several small ones in my household, and I thought that it would be fun use the next month or so to highlight some of the areas within driving distance of [...]

Weekend Roundup – April 30, May 1 and 2

Oh my goodness.  I can’t believe that May is here already!  Here is your weekend roundup of activities.  If you know of a family friendly event going on around the area, please leave a comment.  As always, call ahead or follow the links to make sure that the information is still accurate.
April 30 and May1 – [...]

Weekend Roundup – April 9, 10, 11

Here are some of the activities going on around and town this weekend.  If you have an activity or event to add, please leave a comment on this post!  As always, we recommend that you follow the links or call the contact numbers to confirm details before you go.
April 9 – Pajama Storytime at Barnes [...]

Bass Pro Shop Family Activities

This weekend, the Bass Pro Shop is celebrating the next generation with tons of family activities!  On March 13 and 14 from noon to 5pm, participate in the following activities: casting game, fishing basics class, shooting gallery, and sailboat races.  You can get your picture taken and put on a Field and Stream cover.  If [...]

10 Things to Do in Panama City, Florida with Your Kids

Panama City, Florida is just a short two to two and a half hour drive from Pensacola.  It makes for a great overnight trip or weekend away.  You can take Interstate 10, but my family prefers to travel Highway 98.  Although the speed limit is much slower than the interstate, you can enjoy beautiful water [...]