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Fourth of July Panama City Fourth of July fireworks 2026 Panama City's July 4 fireworks launch over St. Andrews Bay at 9 p.m. at the free Salute to Freedom festival at the Panama City Marina. What happened in 2026. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 4 min read Halloween Trick-or-treat hours in Panama City 2026 Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Panama City sets no official trick-or-treat hours; here are the city's Halloween events, Fright Nights and safety links. Updated Oct. 14, 2026 · 4 min read Spring break Spring break in Panama City 2027: school dates and things to do Bay District Schools spring break is March 15-19, 2027. Things to do in Panama City that week: Shell Island, the bay, museums, arcades and the mural trail. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 4 min read Easter Easter in Panama City 2027: egg hunts, brunch and services Easter 2027 is March 28. Bay County's egg hunt at H.G. Harder's Park drew four age groups in 2026; Good Friday closures, trash and what is open. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 3 min read Mother's Day Mother's Day in Panama City 2027: brunch, events and gift markets Mother's Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9. Sunday brunch hours in Panama City, Saturday markets for gifts on May 8 and local art for presents. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 4 min read Memorial Day Memorial Day in Panama City 2027: ceremony, closures and trash Memorial Day 2027 is Monday, May 31. Bay County's ceremony at Kent-Forest Lawn Cemetery, no yard trash pickup, no Bayway buses and what is closed. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 3 min read Summer Summer in Panama City 2027: camps, swimming and splash pads Summer 2027 in Panama City: Science and Discovery Center camps, where to swim on the bay, the nearest public pool and splash pad, and free concerts in the park. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 4 min read Father's Day Father's Day in Panama City 2027: brunch, fishing and things to do Father's Day 2027 is Sunday, June 20. Sunday brunch hours, inshore fishing guides on the bay, arcades and brewery stops, and local gift shops for Dad. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 3 min read Labor Day Labor Day in Panama City 2027: what is open, closed and trash Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6. No yard trash pickup or Bayway buses, the MLK center closes, and ideas for the last long weekend of summer on the bay. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 3 min read Christmas Panama City Christmas parade and tree lighting 2026 Panama City's Christmas parade is 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, up Harrison Avenue from the marina. The Boat Parade of Lights follows Dec. 12. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 4 min read Fall festivals Fall festivals and pumpkin patches in Panama City 2026 Fall in Panama City: a Camp Helen pumpkin patch to Oct. 31, Fright Nights downtown Oct. 15-25, then Public Eye Soar and the Songwriters Festival Nov. 6-7. Updated Oct. 14, 2026 · 4 min read Halloween Halloween events in Panama City 2026: Fright Nights and treats Halloween 2026 in Panama City: Fright Nights downtown Oct. 15-25, a hospital Trucks and Treats Oct. 29 and a St. Andrews fall market on Saturday, Oct. 31. Updated Oct. 14, 2026 · 6 min read Thanksgiving Thanksgiving in Panama City 2026: turkey trot, closures and trash Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26. Gulf Coast State College's Turkey Trot starts at 8 a.m., city offices close two days and there is no trash pickup. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 5 min read Black Friday Black Friday and holiday shopping in Panama City 2026 Black Friday is Nov. 27 and Small Business Saturday Nov. 28. Where to shop in Panama City, Saturday markets, December holiday vendors and parking rules. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 4 min read Christmas Holiday lights and Christmas events in Panama City 2026 Panama City's December: the Boat Parade of Lights Dec. 12, a symphony Christmas concert Dec. 5, caroling in St. Andrews Dec. 22 and lighted oaks by the bay. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 5 min read New Year's Eve New Year's Eve in Panama City 2026: ball drops and fireworks New Year's Eve 2026 near Panama City: the free Beach Ball Drop at Pier Park, 8 p.m. and midnight drops with fireworks, a 5K and New Year's Day closures. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 4 min read Valentine's Day Valentine's Day in Panama City 2027: concerts and date ideas Valentine's Day 2027 is a Sunday. The Panama City Symphony plays Tchaikovsky on Feb. 13, its Bella Notte gala is Feb. 3, and Mardi Gras season runs alongside. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 4 min read Brunch Brunch in Panama City: where to go and when it is served Where to get brunch in Panama City: Sunday brunch on the downtown marina, weekend brunch on the bayou and marina-side tables in historic St. Andrews. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 4 min read Dogs Dog-friendly Panama City: parks, patios, bay beaches and leash rules Dog-friendly Panama City: Al Helms Dog Park, bayfront parks, patios that welcome leashed dogs and the city ordinance on dogs in parks and public places. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 4 min read Kids Kids' activities in Panama City: playgrounds, story times, rainy days Things to do with kids in Panama City: the Science and Discovery Center, free library story times, city playgrounds on the bay and rainy-day picks. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 4 min read Trails Panama City walking and biking trails: loops, tours and distances Where to walk, run and ride in Panama City: park walking tracks with distances, three free historic walking tours, the city's official 5K routes and bike plans. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 4 min read Downtown A guide to historic downtown Panama City: Harrison Avenue Historic downtown Panama City: the marina, Harrison Avenue shops and galleries, a free history museum, the Social District rules, parking and the big events. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 5 min read Live music Live music and nightlife in Panama City: bars and weekly nights Where Panama City goes out: music bars on the water in St. Andrews, downtown taprooms and lounges, trivia, line dancing, free concerts, the Social District. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 4 min read Free things to do Free things to do in Panama City: museums, bay parks and concerts Free in Panama City: a history museum and arts center, bayfront parks and boardwalks, audio walking tours, outdoor yoga, library programs and free concerts. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 5 min read Date night Date night in Panama City: waterfront dinners, shows and late spots Date night in Panama City: waterfront restaurants with hours, a lighted kayak tour, symphony and comedy nights, a cocktail lounge and the Social District. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 4 min read Panama City Songwriters Festival Panama City Songwriters Festival: dates, tickets and venues The 8th Panama City Songwriters Festival is Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, 2026, at six downtown venues. Passes are $60, or $100 for VIP. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 5 min read Public Eye Soar Public Eye Soar projection festival: dates, times and what to see Public Eye Soar, the free light and projection art festival, is Nov. 6-7, 2026, 6 to 10 p.m. both nights at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 3 min read Boat Parade of Lights Panama City Boat Parade of Lights: date, route and parking The 40th Boat Parade of Lights is Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on St. Andrew Bay, with a drone show and Santa at the Panama City Marina. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 4 min read Mardi Gras St. Andrews Mardi Gras in Panama City: parade dates and route The Krewe of St. Andrews Mardi Gras is Jan. 29-30, 2027: kids and pet parade Friday at 4:30 p.m., main parade Saturday at 3 p.m. on Beck Avenue. Free. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 5 min read FLLUXE Arts Festival FLLUXE Arts Festival in Panama City: dates, parking and what to see FLLUXE, the free street painting festival, is March 5-7, 2027, at the Panama City Center for the Arts downtown, with chalk art, live music and vendors. Updated Oct. 9, 2026 · 3 min read Restaurants Where to eat in Panama City: lists by category Every Panama City where-to-eat list in one place: wings, pizza, Mexican, barbecue, breakfast and coffee, burgers, sushi and Asian, desserts, bakeries and patios. Updated Oct. 10, 2026 · 3 min read Wings Where to get wings in Panama City: St. Andrews and 23rd Street Nine places with wings on the menu inside Panama City limits: St. Andrews on Beck and Bayview, downtown on Harrison Avenue and the 23rd Street corridor. Updated Oct. 10, 2026 · 5 min read Pizza Where to get pizza in Panama City: 23rd Street and St. Andrews Seven pizza places inside Panama City limits: the chains on 23rd and 15th streets and U.S. 231, plus slice shops on Harrison Avenue and in St. Andrews. Updated Oct. 10, 2026 · 4 min read Mexican food Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in Panama City Twelve Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants inside Panama City limits, most on 23rd Street, plus St. Andrews, downtown, West U.S. 98 and U.S. 231. Updated Oct. 10, 2026 · 6 min read Barbecue Where to get barbecue in Panama City Four barbecue restaurants inside Panama City limits: Mission BBQ on 23rd Street, two in St. Andrews and downtown, and one on East U.S. 98. Updated Oct. 10, 2026 · 3 min read Breakfast Breakfast and coffee in Panama City: downtown and St. Andrews Fifteen breakfast and coffee places at 17 locations inside Panama City limits: downtown on Harrison Avenue, St. Andrews, Massalina Bayou and 23rd Street. Updated Oct. 10, 2026 · 6 min read Burgers Where to get burgers in Panama City: 23rd Street and St. Andrews Nine burger places inside Panama City limits: Fatboys, Five Guys and the drive-thrus on 23rd Street, plus four waterfront and Beck Avenue spots in St. Andrews. Updated Oct. 10, 2026 · 5 min read Sushi Sushi and Asian restaurants in Panama City: 23rd Street and St. Andrews Ten sushi, Japanese, Chinese and Thai restaurants inside Panama City limits, most on 23rd Street, with Thai food in St. Andrews, on East Fifth and Cherry streets. Updated Oct. 10, 2026 · 5 min read Ice cream Ice cream and desserts in Panama City: downtown and 23rd Street Ten ice cream, frozen yogurt, Italian ice, paleta, cookie and doughnut shops inside Panama City limits, from Harrison Avenue to 23rd Street and SweetBay. Updated Oct. 10, 2026 · 5 min read Bakeries Bakeries in Panama City: downtown, St. Andrews and Jenks Avenue Four bakeries inside Panama City limits: a cafe bakery downtown, a coffeehouse bakery in St. Andrews, a doughnut shop on Harrison Avenue and a cookie maker. Updated Oct. 10, 2026 · 3 min read Patios Patios and outdoor dining in Panama City: the marina and St. Andrews Five places with outdoor seating inside Panama City limits, from the downtown marina and a downtown brewpub to the St. Andrews waterfront and three Starbucks stores. Updated Oct. 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Nutcracker Panama City Nutcracker 2026 and holiday shows by date Panama City Ballet's Nutcracker is Dec. 11-13 at Arnold High's auditorium, with free previews in November, a free beach concert Nov. 28 and the symphony Dec. 5. Oct. 14, 2026 · 4 min read Arts Arts and exhibitions in Panama City: October 2026 Arts in Panama City, October 2026: Fright Nights downtown Oct. 15-25, a new gallery show at Gulf Coast State College and the symphony's Piazzolla Nov. 14. Oct. 14, 2026 · 6 min read Things to do Things to do in Panama City this weekend, Oct. 16 to 18 Fright Nights opens downtown, the Fire Department holds a free open house Friday, the city gives away free trees Saturday and the pumpkin patch is open daily. Oct. 14, 2026 · 4 min read