October 12, 2026
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Shops of Downtown Pensacola (Visit Pensacola lists Rusted Arrow Mercantile, 130 Palafox Place)
The Holiday Haul is downtown Pensacola’s holiday open house, now in its 10th year and hosted by local shops. Expect holiday product launches and shopping specials, live music, and visits from Santa and the Grinch. The evening also includes the downtown lighting ceremony.
Visit Pensacola says a free trolley will connect the shops, which helps if you’re coming over the bridge from Gulf Breeze and don’t want to move your car.
Heads-up: this post was written October 12, 2026, while the Pensacola Bay area was still recovering from Hurricane Isaias. Confirm with the organizer before you head across the bridge.