Friday Night....Whatcha gonna do??

The end of the week is here...now what are ya gonna do? Well, we got a few ideas. First, this is the first Friday in August. That means that tonight is Friday Fest in downtown Panama City. All the stores stay open late, the restaurants are cooking up a storm, and vendors are set up everywhere. Crafts, activities, local shops, and food...what could be better? Don't forget, it's also the beginning of TAX-FREE weekend!! That means lots of your favorite items are tax-free, so maybe you might wanna shop at Pier Park for those back-to-school clothes, supplies or electronics. In the morning, St. Andrew's Waterfront Farmer's Market will be bustling from 8am till 1pm {can't make it on Sat? Well, on Sunday they have one out on the beach! 1pm-6pm}, and nearby Port St. Joe is having the Scallop Festival running tonight and tomorrow. Tomorrow night Country music's Aaron Tippin is headlining the music there. If none of that floats your boat, how about renting a boat and riding out to shell island or some fishing?? Lots of things going on here in PCB...and not all have to be expensive! Hope you have a great first weekend of August.

The Rain is here...now wadda ya gonna do?

Not the ideal weather for a vacation, but you still wanna have some fun while in PCB, right? Here are some ideas for those rainy days!
#1 Gulf World is open everyday, rain or shine. They have lots of fun things to do and see.
#2 Wonderworks
#3 Ripley's Believe it Or Not
#4 Pier Park
#5 Movie Day~ Be sure to check here for the cheap movie days too! Or how about a new film in IMAX at the GRAND?
#6 Indoor Glow in the Dark Putt Putt at Race City
#7 Man of the Sea Museum
#8 Discovery Science Museum
#9 Panama City Mall
#10 Check out the little shops along the beach
#11 Art Class
#12 Paint your own pottery
#13 Shipwreck Island...most days they are still open if its just a sprinkle here and there with NO lightning. Coupons available at Walmart for $4 off.
#14 Visit some of our fine restaurants
#15 Bowling at Rockit Lanes
#16 Skating at Rockit Lanes
#17 The Haunted House at Race City
#18 Make some Jewelry at the Sterling Sun (next to Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant)

Coming To Town For The 4th of July?

Panama City Beach, FL

Fireworks, music and special events are planned at Pier Park. Family fun includes free concerts, contests and fireworks!

Several bands will be spread throughout the property.. Admission is free and open to the public.

Fireworks Cruise

The Lady Anderson Dining Yacht is an elegant and graceful vessel, cruising from Panama City Beach. Experience evening cruises that tour the inland waters of Grand Lagoon and St. Andrews Bay. Feast on our delicious buffet with prime rib and shrimp and so much more…served on each of our evening cruises! Great food! Great price and always great family fun!

TWO ways to enjoy the 4th.

Take the dinner cruise, featuring a delicious buffet, and enjoy the firework display from the water. Tickets start at $65.00 for adults. Boarding is at 6:30 pm and the cruise runs from 7:00pm to 10:15pm.

Just want to enjoy the fireworks show, Board Capt. Anderson and watch the amazing displays from the water! Boarding starts at 7:30pm and cruise runs from 8:00pm to 10:15pm. Call for pricing.

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Panama City, FL

A festival celebrating America's Independence. This year’s July 4th event is called “Salute to Freedom” and will feature “LIVE” entertainment all day concluding with the $25,000 Fireworks display on Wednesday, July 4th. The event will be simulcast on local radio stations. This event attracts up to 50,000 spectators to the Panama City Marina each year.

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Lynn Haven, FL
Lynn Haven will be hosting its “Lynn Haven Centennial” celebration on July 4th, 2012. The annual parade will be held on July 4th at 9am.

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Mexico Beach, FL

"Best Blast on the Beach" Independence Celebration is a day full of family activities! With a 5K Race, Kid's Fishing Tournament and a Firework Show that will take your breath away, this will be the place you want to be when we celebrate our Nation's Birthday!

Time for the Weekend!~What will you do?

Ok, so it's Friday, time for another weekend. We are inching closer and closer to the summer season, and believe it or not, today is the first day of June. Don't forget that tonight is Friday Fest in downtown Panama City, tomorrow and Sunday are the farmer's markets,  and of course...its time to hit the beach! This weekend is supposed to have great weather and the water looks great too. Pack up a picnic and discover St. Andrews jetty area for some snorkeling, kayaking, or head to shell island and do some shelling. How about a day trip to Seaside, FL and see the beautiful town that was featured in the movie, "The Truman Show", or some shopping at pier park? Maybe rent a boat or try your hand at some Salt Water Fishing (tomorrow is the FREE saltwater fishing day...no license required)? It's gonna be a great weekend here in PCB, no matter what you do.

Free~Friday Fest~Downtown Panama City

Tomorrow night is the next Friday Fest in downtown Panama City. Come on down for some food, music, kids activities and more! Friday Fest always has vendors handing out some freebies, prizes and items for sale from local vendors. They also have lots of yummy foods from the food vendors in our area. All of the downtown shops and restaurants stay open until 10pm so you have time to browse all the downtown shops without the heat that you would have in the daytime. For more information, click HERE

Kids Eat Free Schedule

Here are a sampling of the places in and around PCB that offer free meals for kids:

Mondays:
Spinnaker (Mom's eat free) Go here to print coupon ONLY AUG-OCT or when coupon is available.
Mulligan's Sports Bar on Hwy 231 (next to PC Mall).


Tuesdays:
Beef O'Brady's (both locations)
Pizza Hut (23rd St & Tyndall Pkwy) kids eat free from the buffet after 5pm
Luigi BG's across from PC Mall on Hwy 77
JR's Rib Shack in Lynn Haven, Callaway, and Sandhills
Granny Cantrell's on 23rd Street in the Coronado Village (PC)
Roadhouse Grill 23rd street in PC

Wednesday:
Po Folks-both locations ALL DAY
Charlie Coram's Place: 2729 W 23rd St, Panama City, FL 32405, Kids eat FREE after 5pm with the purchase of an adult meal. *and on SUNDAYs....see below
Marina Cantina-by Capt Anderson's.
Spinnaker Beach Club-  Kids eat free...Go here to print coupon (only when coupon is available-usually aug-oct)


Thursday:
Chick Fil A on Panama City Beach, during the school year. from 5pm-8pm
Captain D's on 23rd St & Tyndall Pkwy


Friday:


Saturday:
JR's Rib Shack in Lynn Haven, Callaway, and Sandhills
Smitty's BBQ on Hwy 231(PC) 


Sunday:
Charlie Coram's Place: 2729 W 23rd St, Panama City, FL 32405, Kids eat FREE after 5pm  with the purchase of an adult meal.
If you know of any others, please let us know.
Smitty's BBQ on Hwy 231(PC)