GHOULS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN: EVENTS TO DIE FOR IN PCB!
Get ready for a frightfully good time this October with Panama City Beach's spooktacular lineup of events! From haunted houses to pirate parades, there's something for everyone to enjoy this month.
FEATURED EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Guided Nature Hike
Camp Helen State Park | Panama City Beach
October 3, 2024, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Get outdoors and go on a guided tour of Camp Helen State Park! Led by park ranger staff, you’ll learn information about the flora and fauna throughout the park. Dress appropriately for the weather and have a water bottle and insect repellent available. The program is free with paid park entry of $4 per vehicle. Visit their website HERE.
PCB Dive Fest
Various Venues | Panama City Beach
October 4-6, 2024
Support America’s wounded veterans during this fun weekend of diving, parties and prize giveaways. Hosted by the Atlanta Aquanauts Dive Club as a fundraiser benefiting SUDS (Servicemembers Undertaking Disabled Sports), this event will include a welcome reception on Friday 4th and a Silent Auction and Raffle on 4th. Registration fee is $125 per diver (fee does not include diving). More information and full schedule HERE.
Notes of Fall
Sweet Bay | Panama City
October 4-5, 2024
Everyone is invited to this free two-day music extravaganza at Academy Park! The weekend kicks off with David Ryan Harris on stage at 6 p.m. and enjoy the day on Saturday with performances by Massalina Cargo, Loose Cannon, Mitch Pierson Music Trio and Alex Napier & DayBreak from 2 p.m. There will be food trucks, vendors, and fun activities for the kids.
Mr. Creepies Demented Labyrinth
Swampy Jack’s Wongo Adventure | Panama City Beach
October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 31, 2024
Head over to Swampy Jack’s for two different haunt attractions this October as we get into the spirit of Halloween. The Lusus Naturae SKULK Trail is a dark thickly wooded wetland area infested by monsters while Mr. Creepies Big Tent Labyrinth is a jumble of mazes swarming with psychotic clowns and demented freaks. Open every Friday and Saturday, and Halloween Night. Black Out/Lights Out events on October 4th and 25th when all lights will be turned off and each guest will be given a glowstick to make their way though. Tickets can be purchased online HERE.
History Tour
Camp Helen State Park | Panama City Beach
October 5, 2024, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Go beyond your park visit and discover the past and present on a ranger guided history walking tour of the grounds at Camp Helen. Learn about the rich history of Camp Helen’s Historic District, which is a Nationally Registered Historic Place, from the Hicks family building all the way to when Avondale Textile Mill utilized the property for their employee summer retreat . This free tour will begin promptly at 10 am from the Visitor Center. For more information, visit their website HERE.
Buddy Walk
Tommy Oliver Field | Panama City
October 5, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
Organized by the Down Syndrome Association of the Emerald Coast, the annual Buddy Walk seeks to promote acceptance and inclusion for people with Down Syndrome. There will be food and fun activities for the whole family. The cost per person is $15 (waived for those with Down Syndrome). Learn more and register HERE.
Bay County Writers Fest
Bay County Public Library | Panama City
October 5, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Come meet over thirty local authors from various genres at the library. There will be books for sale and free writing workshops. Admission is free and is first-come, first-serve. After the Writers Fest, there will be a poetry reading at Thistle and Thorne at 6:00 p.m.
PCB Fishing Rodeo
Captain Anderson’s Marina | Panama City Beach
October 5-13, 2024
The PCB Fishing Rodeo is back! Sign up and participate in this 10-day tournament with two daily weigh-ins. This year will include 11 species of fish and 7 divisions with species tailored for each division. There will be daily entertainment with great food from onsite food vendors. There will be boats and kayaks on display from Legendary Marine and Florida Watersports. For the full schedule, registration and other details visit the official website HERE.
Pirates on the High Seas & Renaissance Fest
Various Venues | Panama City Beach
October 11-13, 2024
Get ready for a weekend of action-packed adventure, fireworks, live mermaid shows, parades, a treasure drop, a fire circus and more. This year’s annual Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest promises fun for the whole family. View the full schedule of events and locations HERE.
Halloween Fun Run
Frank Brown Park | Panama City Beach
October 12, 2024
Lace up your running shoes and put on your best costume to take part in this year’s Halloween themed fun run to support a great cause benefiting children with autism. All proceeds from the event will go directly to organizations dedicated to providing resources, therapy and assistance to these kids. Prizes will be awarded for the best individual and group costumes adding an extra layer to the friendly competition. Sign up HERE.
Nightmare on the Bay: Mischief at the Masquerade Ball
Barbara W. Nelson Fine Arts Center
October 12, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
It’s a lavish masquerade ball, and a full orchestra is set to perform - but the maestro is missing! Don your best costume mask and join the mischief for an evening of deception and music conducted by Sergey Bogza. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Fright Nights
Panama City Center for the Arts | Panama City
October 17-19/23-26, 2024
The Bay Arts Alliance continues the story of the Raven Queen with “The GateKeepers” at this year’s Fright Nights in downtown Panama City. Get ready for an unforgettable journey into terror as the historic Center for the Arts is transformed into an immersive haunted experience. For more information and tickets, visit their website HERE.
PCB Oktoberfest
Aaron Bessant Park | Panama City Beach
October 18-20, 2024
Are you ready for three days of German food and drink? This year’s Oktoberfest is back with the best German fare, music and activities for the whole family. There will be a massive authentic Oktoberfest tent, two outdoor beer gardens, a photo booth and bounce houses. Take part in the best dressed, stein hoisting and alp horn blowing competitions. More information and tickets HERE.
Paws in the Park
Frank Brown Park | Panama City Beach
October 19, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Celebrate your fur babies at this year’s Paws in the Park. This year’s event features the inaugural Doggie Dash race, an adoption booth, vendors, a pet parade, costume contests, and a police K9 demonstration.
Kids Fishing Rodeo
Frank Brown Park | Panama City Beach
October 25, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Young fisher-folk can flaunt their skills at this year’s fishing rodeo organized by the City of Panama City Beach Parks and Recreation. Held at the Frank Brown Park fishing pond. There will be prizes for the biggest catch, the fish-catching champ, and even a little something for each fish nabbed. The Optimist Club is providing hotdogs from 10 to 11 a.m. Learn more HERE.
Thunder Beach Fall Motorcycle Rally
Various Venues | Panama City Beach
October 23-27, 2024
Bikers, vendors and exhibitors from around the country will return to Panama City Beach for Thunder Beach this fall. More information and the full schedule of events can be found HERE.
Fall Festival
Alaqua Animal Refuge | Freeport
October 26, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Swing by the Alaqua Animal Refuge for their fall festival as it celebrates the season with delightful seasonal treats, local food trucks, live music and vendors. Enjoy hayrides, meet friendly farm animals and pick out the perfect pumpkin. Tickets for adults are $10, children $5.
Zoo Boo
Zoo World | Panama City Beach
October 26-27, 2024
Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween in Panama City Beach? Zoo World hosts ZooBoo with animal meet and greets, trick or treat stations throughout the zoo and free king size candy bars. The event is free with regular admission with all proceeds going to support the care of ZooWorld’s animals and conservation efforts. Don’t forget to dress in your favorite costume and bring your trick-or-treat bags. Tickets must be purchased online or in advance HERE.
Spook Festival
St Andrews State Park Jetty Store | Panama City Beach
October 29, 2024, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Why not combine a day at the beach with some spooky fun? The Spook Festival at St Andrews State Park features lots of activities for the whole family including truck or treat, costume contests, games, concessions and Monster House beach showings. Join the fun!
