Here is the weekend roundup! It seems like a quiet weekend while everyone gears up for summer but there is still plenty to do. If we missed an activity that should be on the list, leave us a comment or send me an email at jennifer at pensacolawithkids dot com. Have a great weekend!

Friday, May 18

Bands on the Bayou

Stargazing at Ft. Pickens

Gallery Night

Saturday, May 19

Barnes and Noble Story Time

Palafox Market

Fiesta Days Treasure Hunt

Sunday, May 20

Fiesta Sand Sculpture Contest

It is time for the Fiesta Days Celebration and there are two great activities for family fun!

Saturday, May 19 – Fiesta Children’s Treasure Hunt

The Fiesta Children’s Treasure Hunt is open to children ages 10 and under. Children will search for hidden treasure while learning some of Pensacola’s history.

There will be games, face painting and other activities.

Registration begins at 1pm and the hunt will start at 2pm. I have not been to the Fiesta Children’s Treasure Hunt and but I have heard that it moves quickly like the Easter Egg Hunts do.

Sand Sculpture from contest held in Navarre last year.

Sunday, May 20 – Fiesta Sand Sculpture 

We had the opportunity to see a sand sculpture festival in Navarre last year and it was absolutely amazing. I couldn’t believe how someone can take a pile of our powdery Gulf Coast sand and turn it into a beautiful work of art. The contest is open to professional and amateur sculptors of all ages. Registration begins at 8am behind the Pensacola Beach Gulfside Pavilion. Judging begins at 2pm and awards will be given at 3pm.

The event is free and open to public. Even if you aren’t participating, it would be so much fun to take the family out for a day at the beach. Spend some time wandering around and checking out the different sculptures.

Thanks to a heads up from a reader, we found the Breeze Cinema 8 Free Summer Movie schedule.

Movies are shown every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am. Doors open at 9:30am and the movie begins at 10am. Don’t be late because doors typically close when the theater is full.

I am adding other free movie theater schedules as we receive them.

Mark your calendars!

6/12 and 6/14 Kung Fu Panda 2 and Spy Kids 4

6?19 and 6/21 Hop and Zookeeper

6/26 and 6/28 Rango and Dolphin Tale

7/3 and 7/5 Cars 2 and Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

7/10 and 7/12 Rio and Journey 2

7/17 and 7/19 Puss n Boots and Big Miracle

7/24 and 7/26 Adventures of TinTin and Smurfs

7/31 and 8/2 Happy Feet Two and Yogi Bear

8/7 and 8/9 Secret World of Arietty and The Muppets

8/14 and 8/16 Ice Age 3 and Mr. Popper’s Penguins

Things to Know Before You Go:

• Head to the free summer movies with patience. These movies fill up quickly with day care field trips and families with kids. This is not a date night movie and there will be constant noise during the movie. It does quiet down to a reasonable level but remember that the movie is free and full of kids!
• Doors open at 9:30 but a line begins closer to 9am.
• Concessions will be open and often there is a deal on the Kid’s Pack.
• You may want to go with a friend who can watch your seat if you have to get up for whatever reason.

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Ok…it is official. I am ready for school to be out and summer to begin. Finding all the dates for these summer movies is putting me in the mood for popcorn, an air conditioned theater and some quiet movie time with my kids.

The Ridge Cinema 8 has published their 2012 Free Summer Movie to their Facebook Page.

Movies are shown every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am. Doors open 9:30am and movies begin at 10am.

Like I have said before, don’t be late because they lock the doors once the theater is filled.

I will add the other movie theater schedules as we receive them.

Mark your calendars!

6/12 & 6/14: Kung Fu Panda 2 & Spy Kids 4

6/19 & 6/21: Hop & Zookeeper

6/26 & 6/28: Rango & Dolphin Tale

7/3 & 7/5:    Cars 2 & Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

7/10 & 7/12: Rio & Journey 2

7/17 & 7/19: Puss n Boots & Big Miracle

7/24 & 7/26: Adventures of Tintin & Smurfs

7/31 & 8/2:   Happy Feet Two & Yogi Bear

8/7 & 8/9:     Secret World of Arietty & The Muppets

8/14 & 8/16: Ice Age 3 & Mr. Popper’s Penguins

Things to Know Before You Go:

• Head to the free summer movies with patience. These movies fill up quickly with day care field trips and families with kids. This is not a date night movie and there will be constant noise during the movie. It does quiet down to a reasonable level but remember that the movie is free and full of kids!
• Doors open at 9:30 but a line begins closer to 9am.
• Concessions will be open and often there is a deal on the Kid’s Pack.
• You may want to go with a friend who can watch your seat if you have to get up for whatever reason.

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It is a few weeks before school lets out but we just got our hands on the Rave Free 2012 Summer Movie schedule. Remember that the schedule is subject to change and we will make adjustments here if we receive them. We love the free summer movies because, well, they are free! Also, it is a great way to get out of the house and escape the humidity that sets down on our city during the summer.

All movies are Monday and Thursday at 10am. Doors open at 9:30am.

These movies fill up quickly and once the theaters reach capacity, they will lock the doors. I learned this the hard way when we drove out to a movie at the Ridge in Pace and they were locked up tight because the theater was full.

I will add the other movie theater schedules as we receive them.

Mark your calendars!

June 4 and 7- Cats & Dogs:The Revenge of Kitty Galore

June 11 and 14- Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole

June 18 and 21- Yogi Bear

June 25 and 28- Happy Feet Two

July 2 and 5- Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

July 9 and 12- Dolphin Tale

July 16 and 19- Shorts

July 23 and 26- Inkheart

July 30 and Aug 2- Happy Feet

I am glad to see three animated movies on the list this year because I felt that it was lacking in the schedule last summer.

Things to Know Before You Go:

• Head to the free summer movies with patience. These movies fill up quickly with day care field trips and families with kids. This is not a date night movie and there will be constant noise during the movie. It does quiet down to a reasonable level but remember that the movie is free and full of kids!
• Doors open at 9:30 but a line begins closer to 9am.
• Concessions will be open and often there is a deal on the Kid’s Pack.
• You may want to go with a friend who can watch your seat if you have to get up for whatever reason.

Mark your calendars, Pensacola, because the Grand Opening of the Community Maritime Park will be June 9th from 10am to 9pm. The Charlie Daniel’s Band will play as well as other bands throughout the day. The official park dedication will occur at 12:30pm.

There will be a fun run/walk, a play zone for the kids, an art festival, stadium events and more. Touch a Truck will also be happening. The kids love this activity whenever Play Pensacola puts it on. There will also be a fireworks show.

Here is the weekend roundup! If we missed an activity that should be on the list, leave us a comment or send me an email at jennifer at pensacolawithkids dot com. Have a great weekend!

Friday, May 11

Bands on the Bayou

Disney On Ice

Showtime – Pensacola Children’s Chorus

Blue Wahoos Game

Saturday, May 12

Barnes and Noble Story Time

Lowes Build and Grow

Palafox Market

Chalk it Up Pensacola

Panhandle Cruisers Car Show

Art in the Park

Disney On Ice

Showtime – Pensacola Children’s Chorus

Blue Wahoos Game

7th Annual Bicycle Festival

Sunday, May 13

Symphony by the Sea

Art in the Park

Disney on Ice

Showtime – Pensacola Children’s Chorus

Blue Wahoos Game

There are a number of Vacation Bible Schools (VBS) in the Pensacola area. This list is not comprehensive and we will continue to add to the list as we receive information. I included any VBS that was submitted to me or a VBS that I came across unless I couldn’t find enough information or the cost to attend exceeded $25.

If you know of a VBS that we are missing, please leave us a comment or send me a note at jennifer at pensacolawithkids dot com.

The Vacation Bible Schools are listed in order of dates and then alphabetically. As always, call to confirm information and registration deadlines.

*Please note that Pensacola with Kids is not affiliated with any of the Vacation Bible Schools and be aware of our disclaimer.

Week of June 11

First United Methodist Church of Pensacola

• Dates: June 11-14
• Times: 9am to 12noon
• Address: 6 East Wright Street, Pensacola, FL 32501
• Theme: Sky – Everything is possible with God
• Ages: Age 3 as of Sept. 1 to completed 4th grade

Grace Lutheran Church

• Dates: June 11-15
• Times: 5:30-8pm
• Address: 6601 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL
• Theme: Sky – Everything is possible with God
• Ages: 3-11

McIlwain Presbyterian Church

• Dates: June 11-15
• Times: 9am to 12:30pm
• Address: 1220 East Blount Street, Pensacola, FL 32503
• Theme: Go for the Gold Olympion
• Ages: Completed PreK 4 through 5th grade

Perdido Bay Baptist Church

• Dates: June 11-15
• Times: 6pm to 8:30pm
• Address: 12600 Sorrento Road, Pensacola, FL 32507
• Theme: IncrediWorld
• Ages: 3 years to 5th grade

Christ Church

• Dates: June 25-28
• Times: 9am to 12pm
• Address: 18 W. Wright Street, Pensacola, FL 32501
• Theme: Sky – Everything is possible with God
• Ages: K3 to 5th grade

Hillcrest Baptist Church

• Dates: June 25-29
• Times: 8:30am to 12pm
• Address: 800 East 9 Mile, Pensacola, FL 32514
• Theme: Amazing Wonders Aviation
• Ages: 4 to grade 5

Marcus Pointe 

• Dates: June 25-29
• Times: 9am to 12pm
• Address: 6205 North W Street, Pensacola, FL  32505
• Theme: Zapped
• Ages: not available

Olive Baptist Church

• Dates: June 25-29
• Times: 9am to 12pm
• Address: 1836 Olive Road, Pensacola, FL 32514
• Theme: Amazing Wonders Aviation
• Ages: Completed K5-completed 5th grade

St. Luke United Methodist

• Dates: June 25-29
• Times: 9am to 12pm
• Address: 1394 East Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL 32514
• Theme: Sky – Where everything is possible with God
• Ages: Children who turn 4 by September 1, 2012 through rising 6th grade

Week of July 23

East Brent Baptist Church

• Dates: July 23-27
• Times: 8:30am to 12pm
• Address: 4801 N Davis Highway; Pensacola, FL 32503
• Theme: Adventures on Promise Island
• Ages: Children who turn 4 by September 1, 2011 through rising 6th grade

Week of July 30

Woodbine Baptist Church

• Dates: July 30-August 3
• Times: 4:45pm to 8pm
• Address: 4912 County Road 197A Pace, FL 32571
• Theme: Amazing Desert Journey
• Ages: 3 years old to 5th grade

Although my freezer still has blueberries in it from last season, I can’t wait to head to a local blueberry farm and pick some fresh berries. To me, blueberry season means the start of summer. While blueberry season seems a little early this year, summer is so close. Like strawberry picking, blueberry picking is a great activity to do together as a family. Going to the berry farms is free, the berries you pick are reasonably priced (much less expensive than the blueberries in store), and everyone works together as a family.

Well, sort of. My daughter can usually be found hiding inside a blueberry bush eating her berries as opposed to helping add to the family bucket!

Things to Know Before You Go:

• Most blueberry farms provide buckets for you to use while you pick, but most also allow you to bring your own basket or bucket to use.
• If you plan on picking more than a few pounds of blueberries, you may want an empty cooler to put the berries in. Not only will it keep them cool in the hot sun, but it will also keep the berries off of the ground where ants can find them. It also doubles as a good resting place for tired children.
• Bring a hat and lather up with sunscreen to help protect yourself from the sun. There isn’t much shade on a blueberry farm.
• Don’t forget the bug spray. Every time we go blueberry picking, I forget the bug spray and my poor daughter, who is prone to bug bites, comes home covered in bites.
• If you plan on picking more than just a few pounds, you might want to bring something for your kids to do. My kids normally want a rest so we bring bubbles with us to entertain them when they need a break.
• You might want to bring cash. Some blueberry farms take checks but many are cash only. Most are nowhere near an ATM!
• Bring a cooler full of ice, water, and drinks of your choice. Pack some snacks, too.

Are you looking for a blueberry farm in the area? Here is a list in alphabetical order. If you know of one we need to add to the list, leave us a comment or send me a message at jennifer at pensacolawithkids dot com.

The hours and prices come from the farms’ websites and Facebook pages. Remember that these hours and prices are always subject to change. Call to confirm before you go as many of the farms have not updated their sites with the 2012 information.

Not all farms are open yet. Once they open, blueberry season usually last about 4 weeks, give or take a few weeks depending on weather and more.

A&N Blueberry Farm

• Address: 4040 Suncrest Lane, Molino, FL 32577
• Contact Number: 850.341.9767
• Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday from 7am to sundown (according to their FB page, they are now open for the season)
• Cost: U-pick $1.00 a pound; We-pick orders $3.00 a pound

The Arc Santa Rosa 

• Address: 6225 Dixie Road, Milton, FL 32570
• Contact Number: 850.623.9320
• Hours of Operation: The Garden Center Shop is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 2pm
• Cost: U-pick $1 a pound; We-pick $5 a pound

Beulah Berries

• Address: 6658 Suwanee Road, Pensacola, FL 32526
• Contact Number: 850.453.2383
• Hours of Operation: Check website for field schedule
• Cost: $5 a half gallon; $10 a gallon

Cambridge Farms

• Address: 3230 Deloach Lane, Milton, FL 32570
• Contact Number: 850.855.6420
• Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday from 7am to 4pm or by appointment

Hillcrest Farm

• 30497 Hixson Road, Elberta, AL 36530
• Contact Number: 850.962.2500

Lundy Blueberry Farm

• Address: State Road 89 north of Milton
• Contact Number: 850.623.6052

Petsels Blueberries

• Address: 7711 Helms Road, Pensacola, FL 32570
• Contact Number: 850.944.5224
• Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Sunday from 7am to dark
• Cost: U-pick $1.50 a pound; We-pick $4.00 a pound

Touchablue Berry Farm

• Address: 7100 Molino Road, Molino, FL 32577
• Contact Number: 850.587.5072

Disney on Ice is coming to Pensacola again. During this production, the audience will go on a sightseeing tour of the imagination. Micky, Minnie, Donald and Goofy head out for a journey where they visit friends in Hawaii, the African Pride Lands, an undersea kingdom and the starry skies.

Tickets are on sale for the following dates: Thursday at 7pm; Friday at 7pm; Saturday at 2pm and 6pm; and Sunday at 2pm.