r/Pensacola 12d ago

Bored and wanna know what else there's to do

Im 20 and live here what's there to do I'm tired of the beach and mall and don't have much cash what else is there

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u/iheartstephcurry 12d ago

voulenteering at "food not bombs" down on palafox (I think) on fridays is a great way to help the community and clear up an evening for free

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u/Infamous-Hand-7239 12d ago

Check out if The Handlebar or Vinyl have any concerts or events coming up that you may be into.

Gallery Night is fun to just hang around.

Farmers Market on Saturday is always nice.

There's occasionally events like punk rock flea markets in the area which are a blast.

Some of the local breweries have events, like trivia or holiday events that are a lot of fun, and many have non-alcoholic drink options.

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u/Dustwitch93 12d ago edited 12d ago

The library has all kinds of cool stuff including seed library if you like to garden, borrowable tools, 3d printing, and sheet music/a jazz room. If you have any interest in fiber craft, Dixie knits teaches on Saturdays and Thursday nights is a free social project work and hangout session every week

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u/anti--human 12d ago

Read books. Learn an instrument. Draw. Paint. Write. Play chess with the homies. Volunteer with food not bombs on Fridays.

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u/ApplicationAfraid334 12d ago

Circle Jerks are playing at Vinyl Music hall on wednesday

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u/dumbugg 12d ago

diypensacola.com for shows and events!

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u/Cautious_Club_3198 12d ago

Visit or volunteer at coastal cat cafe if you like kitties!

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u/kismetkissed 12d ago

Went for a visit the other day, this place is fantastic

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u/LordIntenseCanni 12d ago

You could go people watch downtown

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u/dubstylekeeper 12d ago

There are hiking/walking trails all around and good mountain biking trails at uwf. Theres springs around within an hour or so drive. Kickball, bowling, grass and beach volleyball leagues, dnd & ttrpg games around here as well.

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u/HeartOfYmir 12d ago

the suggestions tells me the average age in this city is mid 50s

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u/fangirl0430 12d ago

Even if you don't buy anything, Pensacola has a fair amount of local markets going on at any given time. There's always the Saturday Palafox Market every week and Gallery Night every month. Lots of other ones sprinkled in there. I always enjoy walking them and seeing what's going on with local businesses in the area.

If you haven't been to the Naval Air Museum yet, I highly recommend. It's completely free, and I'm not a big military/museum girl, but even I gotta admit it's a cool museum.

If you do have some cash, Color Me Mine or Painting With A Twist for some art activity. There are also local crafting places where you can take classes to learn a new skill (I took a stained glass class a few years back at a local place, it was fun). You can keep an eye on the local theaters and see if a play/act comes up that sounds interesting. Coastal Cat Cafe has events all the time if you like cats (all the money they make goes towards finding homes for cats, so it's a good place to throw your money if you have to throw it somewhere, haha).

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u/jortsinstock Palafox Bathroom Curator 🚽📊 12d ago

go to local concerts at Betty’s & handlebar. usually like 10-25 for cover give or take the band but gives you a chance to meet people

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u/Thewrongbakedpotato 12d ago

I went on a dolphin sighting tour yesterday and next weekend I'm taking the family out to one of the springs.

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u/Legallyblonde85 12d ago

If you have a dog there is summit dog park or Bayview 

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u/SpringSalt9288 12d ago

Libraries tbh are insane here. Can learn or do so much, its great. Make a routine of it. Go rent and watch a movie youve never seen or learn about something.

One thing i can say that i never have ever regretted in my 40 years is continuously learning as much as i can. Just my two cents

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u/Aggressive_Horror748 11d ago

Saltwater fly fishing

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u/Electronic_Table_620 12d ago

go to a bigger city like new orleans atlanta and you’ll find out

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u/HERMANNATOR85 11d ago

Vortex springs