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S E RV I N G T H E F I RS T J U D I C I A L C I RC U I T Vol. 23, No. 41
October 11, 2023
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THRILLS & CHILLS
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Fall & Halloween Markets:
PENSACOLA’S HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
By by Morgan Cole, Madeleine Davis & Nicole Willis
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rom horrifying haunted houses to family-friendly events and festivals, downtown Pensacola offers plenty of exciting Halloween happenings to get you in the spooky spirit. Whether you’re looking to explore haunted landmarks or attend thrilling Halloween events, here are some local festivities that are sure to deliver a spine-tingling experience you won’t forget.
Ballet Pensacola Presents Dracula Join Ballet Pensacola for Artistic Director Darren McIntyre’s original production of Dracula. See this theatrical rendition of Bram Stoker’s nail-biting gothic horror novel, Dracula, in a way you’ve never seen it before. This haunting and legendary tale is sure to spook delight as we travel from Transylvania to London in pursuit of chaotic seduction, lust and frightful encounters. The performance follows the life of characters Mina Murray, Lucy Whitby and Jonathon Harker through their chilling encounters with Dracula and beautiful ballet. Performances will be held October 6-8 and October 13-15 at The Center at 400 S. Jefferson St. in downtown Pensacola. Visit balletpensacola.org for tickets and show details. Historic Pensacola Haunted House Walking & Trolley Tours October is the best time of year for eerie encounters along Northwest Florida’s infamous “ghost coast.” You never know when or where you may experience something frighteningly freaky that boggles your mind, especially in downtown Pensacola. UWF Historic Trust continues the tradition of offering the Haunted House Walking and Trolley Tours the two weekends before Halloween every year. With four different itineraries to choose from, tour guides will lead you
on a stroll through downtown’s grave past as you learn about Intendencia Street’s murderous mayhem, Seville Square’s cornucopia of spooks and specters and South Palafox’s deadly bars and brothels (for adults only). Tours will be offered October 13, 14, 21, 27 and 28 with various time slots available for each of the tours. Each tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Tickets for the walking tours are $15 for adults and $8 for children, ages 12 and under. Tickets for the haunted trolley tour are $20 for adults and $10 for children, ages 12 and under. For tickets and tour details, visit historicpensacola.org. The Purgatorium Haunted Attraction Following a short hiatus, The Purgatorium haunted attraction is making a return just in time for spooky season! Spanning across 2 acres, this westside classic attracts around 200 to 300 fear-seekers each night and up 1,000 on Halloween alone. From ghouls that jump out at every turn to insanely-terrifying characters that come after those who dare to enter, this year’s all-new layout features even more nightmarish fun! Depending on the night, The Purgatorium normally has anywhere from 30 to 70 people dressed up in a variety of ghoulish costumes and get-ups to help supply the scares. The property includes a small structure out front that once served as a plant nursery, but it’s behind the structure where the real attraction lurks. Paying victims will wander through a creepy maze that leads to different worlds filled with things from only your worst nightmares. The Purgatorium will be open October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 and 31 from 7 pm to midnight and is located at 6615 W. Jackson St. in Pensacola. Follow @ThePurgatorium on Facebook for tickets and information. 6th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl, Downtown Pensacola O’Riley’s Irish Pub Downtown will host the 6th Annual Halloween Pub
Crawl October 27 and 28 from 4 pm to 10 pm in downtown Pensacola. Dress up in your spookiest attire because the pub crawl festivities will also include a costume contest, with a $1,000 cash prize awarded to the winner. Exclusive drink and food specials will be offered at each of the participating venues. Tickets range from $10 to $15 and include two to three drinks (or shots) at five different venues, good for one or both nights. Participants will also receive access to an exclusive after party following the pub crawl. The first 400 crawlers to check-in will receive a special pub crawl stadium cup and bottle opener lanyard. Check in time is from 4 pm to 6 pm at O’Riley’s Downtown location at 321 S. Palafox St. For tickets and the complete list of participating venues, visit bit.ly/ HalloweenPubCrawl23. Cinemas in the Sand: Halloweentown The Santa Rosa Island Authority invites families and friends, young and old, to unpack their beach chairs and blankets, dig their toes in the sand and spend a Friday evening cozying up on Pensacola Beach while enjoying a free showing of the 1998 Disney Channel original, Halloweentown. This popular family-friendly film, follows the story of Marnie, who on her 13th Halloween, learns she’s a witch, discovers a secret portal and is transported to Halloweentown—a magical place where ghosts and ghouls, witches and werewolves live apart from the human world: but she soon finds herself battling wicked warlocks, evil curses and endless surprises. Cinemas in the Sand runs June through October, with movie showings on select Friday nights at sunset. Movies are projected onto a giant, inflatable outdoor movie screen in front of the Gulfside Pavilion stage on Pensacola Beach (weather permitting). The event is free and open to the public. Halloweentown will be featured on October 13, with the movie starting at sunset (around 7 pm). Check out
Pensacola Beach Halloween Pub Crawl The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its third annual Halloween Pub Crawl across the island October 28. Starting at 2 pm, participants are invited to dress up in their best Halloween costumes and make their way across the island by visiting each bar, restaurant and hotel on the list. More than a dozen locations will be participating and brewing up their own special Halloween concoctions for guests to enjoy. Commemorative 2023 Halloween Pub Crawl tumblers will also be available for $25 each at each of the participating locations. There is no set pub crawl schedule, and participants are encouraged to crawl at their own pace. For information and to view the complete list of participating venues, visit pensacolabeachchamber.com. Pensacola Ice Flyers Small Dog Fright Night The Pensacola Ice Flyers hockey team will let pets in on the Halloween fun at their first small dog race of the season to be held during game night on Saturday, October 28 at 7:05 pm at the Pensacola Bay Center located at 201 E. Gregory St. in downtown Pensacola.. Small Dog Fright Night is similar to the small dog races hosted throughout the regular season, but with a special Halloween twist! For Small Dog Fright Night, all four-legged friends who weigh under 20 pounds are invited to race around the rink dressed in their cutest (or scariest) costume for all to enjoy. Human companions will receive one free ticket for each pet registered to participate in the races. For information and to register your pup for Small Dog Fright Night, visit bit.ly/SmallDogFrightNight.
Halloween Market at Emerald Republic Brewing When: October 15 @ 12 pm to 5 pm Where: Emerald Republic Brewing Co. | 1414 W. Government St., Pensacola Emerald Republic’s second annual Halloween Market will return on October 15 with more than 20 local vendors showcasing their spooky wares, unique art, vintage clothing and more. A variety of Halloween-themed brews and bites will also be offered at the event. Admission is free. For information, visit facebook.com/emeraldrepublicbrewing. Pensacola Arts Market Fall Bazaar When: October 28 @ 11 am to 5 pm Where: Cordova Square Park | 1101 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola Pensacola Arts Market’s first annual Fall Bazaar is a spook-tacular way to celebrate the season and support local businesses. Fall Bazaar will feature more than 50 local artisan and boutique vendors, including food trucks, Halloweenthemed arts and crafts, live music, a costume contest and trick-or-treating throughout the park. Admission is free. For information, visit facebook.com/pensacolaartsmarket. Punk Rock Flea Market When: October 22 @ 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm Where: 432 W. Belmont St., Pensacola Pensacola’s Punk Rock Flea Market will return on October 22 for its annual event with 50+ vendors selling unique crafts, edgy art, housewares, jewelry, alternativestyle clothing and more. Peruse the racks and displays of local vendors to find a totally one-of-a-kind piece. Admission is free. For information, visit facebook.com/punkrockfleamarketpensacola.
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