September 28 - October 2 2011

Thunder Beach Fall Rally
Panama City Beach, FL
(888) 396-1638
www.thunderbeachproductions.com
Thunder Beach,"The Most Biker Friendly FREE Rally in the United States! Bikers, vendors and exhibitors from around the country descend on Panama City Beach, Florida for Bike Week, to share stories, see great bands and live entertainment, find the hottest custom motorcycles and motorcycle accessories available, and to experience a scenic ride on The World's Most Beautiful Beaches! With eight Official Thunder Beach Venues spread out across the entire expanse of Panama City Beach, Florida and each one offering its own brand of unique activities ALL DAY LONG, You won't want to miss the US RIDER NEWS' Best of the Beach Bike Show, The Miss Thunder Beach Contests, Stunt Shows at Frank Brown Park and so much more all weekend long!

September 30 - October 1 2011

Oktoberfest
Downtown Panama City
Panama City, FL
www.panamacitydowntown.com
The Annual Oktoberfest transforms quaint downtown Panama City into a bustling German-style village. From accordion players to carnival rides and sausage eating contests, this Uber-Strassen-Fest has it all. Large food tents are concentrated near the bandstand. Food enthusiasts will be serenaded by local musicians of a variety of styles, so practice your polka. Oktoberfest offers plenty to keep the little ones busy, while the adults savor a huge selection of beer. Carnival rides, face-painting, clowns and other family activities are part of the fun.

October 7 2011

Panama City Friday Fest
Downtown Panama City
Panama City, FL
www.pcbfridayfest.com
Downtown Panama City comes alive with Music, Food, and Fun on the first Friday of the month, starting in March and running through November. Local shops and restaurants stay open late and the festivities run until 10 pm, providing a great opportunity to shop, eat and have a great time. Whether you are a regular, or you've never been... grab a friend, grab your family and join us for Friday Fest!

October 8 2011

Panama City Roller Derby
Skate Factory
Panama City, FL
(850) 785-2261
www.pcrollerderby.com
Raffles, food, fun and of course roller derby action. The BEST entertainment around! Roller derby action gets no better than with the Panama City Roller Derby girls! Bring your chair, sit back and enjoy the show.

Ghost Walk & History Tour
Camp Helen State Park
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 215-4651
www.visitpanamacitybeach.com
Ghosts, spooks, pirates and witches will be hanging out at Camp Helen State Park, Saturday, October 9th.  And everyone is invited to join them for an adventuresome evening of continuous storytelling and historic re-enactment from 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. The annual Ghost Walk and History Tour, hosted by the Friends of Camp Helen, is suitable for children. New stories, pre tour entertainment and activities are being planned for this years event.  Costumes are encouraged and flashlights are recommended.  Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.

Girls Inc. Half Marathon, 5K, & Relay
Pier Park
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 769-6703
www.visitpanamacitybeach.com
The run begins at 8:00 am. Support educationally based programs at Girls Inc. by participating in the annual Girls Inc. Half Marathon, 5K and Relay at Pier Park, Panama City Beach, Florida. This wonderful race will take you along the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico and through quaint Florida neighborhoods.

October 9 2011

Disney Live! "Three Classic Fairy Tales"
Marina Civic Center
Panama City, FL
(850) 763-4696
www.marinaciviccenter.com
Prepare to laugh, sing, and dream! Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck for an amazing fantasy adventure that brings the enchanted stories and music of Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast to life. Be dazzled by beauty as you experience the adventure, humor and romance of Disney Live! "Three Classic Fairy Tales". It's a world of pure enchantment waiting for you! Tickets $17-$45.

October 14-30 2011

I'll Be Back Before Midnight
Kaleidoscope Theatre
Lynn Haven, FL
(850) 265-3757
www.kt-online.org
A thriller by Peter Colley Jan, recovering from a nervous disorder, and her husband rent a remote cabin from an odd farmer who tells gruesome ghost tales. When the husband's lustful sister arrives, frightening events transpire. What happens to the fragile wife as bodies appear and disappear gives this classic thriller its horrifying impact. "Wonderfully spooky and spine-chilling."

October 15 2011

13th Annual Art & Wine Festival
Mexico Beach, FL
(850) 648-8196
Fine wines, great food, live auction, musical entertainment and, of course, ART! Make your plans today to attend this annual event which brings in artists from all over!

October 21-22 2011

11th Annual Jazz by the Bay Festival
Oaks by the Bay Park
Panama City, FL
(850) 235-1659
www.visitpanamacitybeach.com
The Gulf Jazz Society, in its continuing effort to raise the level of jazz awareness and appreciation in the community, will stage a two-day, free jazz festival in the historic St. Andrews section of Panama City, FL. This event will be staged in the waterfront Oaks By The Bay Park, a centerpiece of this revitalized community.

October 28-29 2011

Scarecrow Festival
Oaks by the Bay Park
Panama City, FL
www.visitpanamacitybeach.com
Get into the Halloween spirit! Starting on October 28th, scarecrows will start appearing in the Historic St. Andrews community in preparation for the 3rd Annual Scarecrow Festival on Saturday, October 29th in Oaks by the Bay Park. Scarecrows entered in the contest will be placed along Beck Avenue and public spaces from.  During this time,  scarecrows will be scored by our judges and by popular vote. Visit the website for entry information. On October 29th, at the Scarecrow Festival in Oaks by the Bay Park, we will announce the winners in each category and award prizes.  The festival will also include activities for the whole family including:  games, storytelling, entertainment under the gazebo, a trick-or-treat trail and much, much more!

October 29 2011

Boo at the Beach
Pier Park
Panama City Beach, FL
www.visitpanamacitybeach.com
Pier Park Hosts Spooktacular Halloween Fun! Bring the kids out to the promo/green grass area to enjoy a day filled with Halloween fun! Activities for the children include pumpkin carving, face painting, spooky stories and a kid's costume contest!