Category: Kind to Your Wallet

Stamped Film Festival: Foo Foo Festival

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From November 12-14th, Foo Foo Festival is hosting the Stamped Film Festival at the Pensacola Cultural Center. Starting at 5 p.m. on November 12th and ending with a family day on November 14th, this event focuses on LBGTQ films and creators. The highly vetted films will feature content that can vary from PG-Mature with the aforementioned ‘Family Day’ on November 14th. “Family Day” includes films that are suitable for all ages, a series of children’s activities from face painting, balloon art, and kids snacks.

While the show itself is free, reservations are required as seating is limited. Visit the Stamped Film Festival event page here to RSVP to this amazing event! Additionally, you can view trailers for the featured films, see a specific film lineup by day, and more. 

Son et Lumiere: Foo Foo Festival!

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Part of the Foo Foo Festival, Son et Lumiere is a sound and light 3D projection show. A free experience for all ages, it will occur every 30mins from 7 – 9:30 p.m. on November 4-7th. The show is a digital projection on the old Escambia County Courthouse; it is a visual spectacular designed to mix history and technology. The show depicts scenes, people, optical illusions, and imagery from the last 200 years to create an interactive, modern experience. Visit the Son et Lumiere event page here for more information on the history of the concept, event details, and more. 

Happy Birthday Black Dog Cafe!

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Congratulations on 24 years of female-owned excellence, Black Dog Cafe! The Cafe is giving back to celebrate their birthday today, November 1st, by offering a free coffee when customers bring in a donation for Second Harvest Food Bank. Black Dog is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and offers a wide selection of coffee, drinks, pastries, and frozen treats; everything is sustainably and locally sourced. Some come out to Lake Ella today to enjoy the lovely weather, great drinks, and do some good for the community!

Second Harvest Food Bank accepts donations of non-perishable food items, and would like to draw attention to their most needed items:

  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Grains
  • Protein Foods
  • Dairy/Dairy Alternatives
  • Canned Meals (ex: soups, chowders, and chili)
  • Nutritional drinks (ex: Ensure, Boost)
  • Baby Food
  • Non-food Items (ex: diapers, toiletries)

Visit their official website here to view a detailed list or learn more about the organization. 

The Great Pupkin Match!

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The Animal Service Center of Tallahassee is having its first event in almost two years this Saturday! With over 90 adoptable dogs, Tallahassee Animal Services is hosting an outdoor adoption matchmaking event. The Great Pupkin Match will have meet and greet tents, music, food trucks, giveaways, and a cute festive photo station! Come out and find the love of your life from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday. If you would like to save time, you can fill out an application to pre-approved HERE. 

 

Pumpkins in Marianna

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Come down to Madison Street Park this Saturday, October 23rd, to enjoy the farmer’s market and a pumpkin patch. Marianna Farmer’s Market, open most Saturdays, is partnering with Main Street Marianna to bring “Pumpkins in the Park.” Children get a free pumpkin, and there will be a decoration station for those interested. Additionally, there will be food trucks, a pumpkin carving contest, door prizes, face painting, and more! There is no entry fee, and the event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hope to see you there for some family-friendly fall fun! 

Sykes Family Farm

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The Sykes Family Farm Crop Maze in Elkton is hosting an a-MAZE-ing fall attraction this year. Every Friday-Sunday, visitors can enter the 9-acre corn maze for an age-appropriate experience. There are two phases designed for adults and two for children; you will be provided a map at the beginning of the maze to help guide you. After successfully completing the maze, there are hayrides, animal interactions, and more! Tickets are $15 per person for a farm-full of fun. Visit the Sykes Farm website for more information on times, location, and attractions. 

 

Panhandle RV Parks

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Traveling via RV can be a great way to save money and enjoy your own space. Luckily, the Florida Panhandle is well equipped for RV travelers, be they tourists or locals exploring their extensive backyard. 

Listed below are just some of the many great RV parks available to visit today:

  • Emerald Beach RV Park (8885 Navarre Parkway, Navarre, FL)
  • Emerald Coast RV Resort (1957 Allison Avenue, Panama City Beach, FL)
  • Pensacola RV Park (3117 Wilde Lake Boulevard, Pensacola, FL)
  • Pensacola Beach RV Resort (17 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, FL)
  • Geronimo RV Resort (75 Arnett Lane, Miramar Beach, FL)
  • Ponce De Leon RV Resort (2920 North Highway 81, Ponce de Leon, FL)
  • Live Oak Landing (229 Pitts Avenue, Freeport, FL)
  • Twin Lakes Camp Resort (580 Holley King Road, DeFuniak Springs, FL)
  • Fort Pickens Campground (1400 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, FL)

Amazing Grace Family Farm

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The Amazing Grace Family Farm is hosting weekly fall fun this October! Every Friday and Saturday, head to Green Cove Springs to explore the Grace Farm’s amazing 2021 maze, pumpkin patch, sunflower field, petting zoo, and more! This year’s maze design was inspired by hometown Olympian, swimmer Caeleb Dressel.

Visit their website for more information on available attractions and to save on the ticket price; pay $18 at the farm or $14 online.

ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival

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Coming this weekend to Miramar Beach is the ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival! For its 33rd year, ArtsQuest juried art show is scheduled to occur Saturday, October 9, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Sunday, October 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in conjunction with National Arts and Humanities Month.

The show will feature over 150 artists in the following disciplines: Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Oils & Acrylics, Original Digital Art, Photography, Sculpture, Wood and Works on Paper (Watercolor, Printmaking, Pastels, Pencils, Ink).

ArtsQuest will be awarding $10,000 in cash prizes, and is a rain or shine outdoor event. The festival is open to the public, although a $5 admission donation is requested to help keep the event going. There will be food vendors on site. Additionally, they are looking for volunteers. For more information on anticipated artists, volunteer opportunities, and more, visit the ArtsQuest website. 

Spanish Trail Pumpkin Patch

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Local favorite farm, Spanish Trail, is hosting a few special fall events this coming month. They will have a 2021 Pumpkin Patch with thousands of pumpkins, a 10-acre corn maze, and wonderful sunflower fields to meander through. This special bundle of fall favorites will open on October 2nd at 10 a.m. and will run the whole month. Bring out the family for a fun fall-themed day! Visit their Facebook page for more details and to stay up-to-date on changes and alerts.