Community

Community Events

Join us for screenings, fundraisers, and community gatherings across Northwest Florida.

Upcoming Events

November1
Special Event

Emerald Coast PBS Launch Celebration

Join us for the official launch of Emerald Coast PBS! Celebrate the arrival of public media in Northwest Florida with live programming previews, community speakers, and light refreshments.

November 1, 20266:00 PM CDTPensacola, FL
January4
Education

Teacher Workshop — January

A hands-on professional development workshop for K–12 educators exploring PBS LearningMedia resources, digital tools, and classroom strategies aligned with Florida state standards.

January 4, 20279:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDTPensacola, FL
February15
Education

Teacher Workshop — February

A second professional development session for educators, featuring new PBS LearningMedia modules, collaborative lesson planning, and curriculum integration strategies for Northwest Florida classrooms.

February 15, 20279:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDTPensacola, FL
March13
Family
Be My Neighbor Day

Be My Neighbor Day

Join Daniel Tiger, Emerald Coast PBS and dozens of community organizations for Be My Neighbor Day, an annual, free community festival inspired by Fred Rogers' Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, promoting kindness, compassion, and helping one's community.

The event encourages families to learn about and practice being a caring neighbor through hands-on activities, community service projects, and fun, family-friendly experiences. It's designed to help children understand how small acts of kindness can make a big difference, while fostering connection and cooperation within neighborhoods.

March 13, 202710:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDTMuseum of Commerce & Museum Plaza, Downtown Pensacola, FL
April11
Community
2027 Fred Levin Fest — Celebration of Giving

2027 Fred Levin Fest — Celebration of Giving

Make plans to join Emerald Coast PBS at the Fred Levin Fest, a free community event that occurs once each year in downtown Pensacola and is designed to help families and individuals in need.

Food, Games, Music, Art, Prizes, and, most importantly, 60+ nonprofit organizations distributing information on the services they offer to families in need along with gifting essential items, such as backpacks, blankets, books, diapers, first aid kits, hygiene products, pet food, school supplies, soap, socks, thermometers, toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels, and underwear.

April 11, 202711:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDTDowntown Pensacola, FL
May7
Member Event

Founding 500 Member Reception

An exclusive reception for our Founding 500 members. Meet the team, enjoy a preview screening, and celebrate your role in bringing PBS to Northwest Florida.

May 7, 20276:00 PM CDTDowntown Pensacola, FL
June12
Family
Amazing Kids Day

Amazing Kids Day

Amazing Kids Day is a free, sensory-friendly, family-focused event for children with autism and special needs, offering fun, educational activities and local resources.

June 12, 202710:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDTFort Walton Beach Regional Library, 185 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
July24
Family

PBS KIDS & Family Day

A free family-friendly event featuring PBS Kids characters, educational activities, and a preview of our children's programming lineup. All ages welcome.

July 24, 202710:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDTPensacola, FL

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