This week
The next seven days come first, with dates further out below. Each listing links to the organizer for times and details.
Oct 15–17 · 6–9pm
Fright Nights: Dreamwalkers
Center for the Arts, 19 E. 4th St., downtown Panama CityOpen in Maps
Panama City · Bay County
The first of two runs, 6–9pm.
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Oct 16–18
PCB Oktoberfest
Aaron Bessant Park
Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach’s Oktoberfest at Aaron Bessant Park, the same weekend as the Seafood Festival.
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Oct 16–18
PCB Seafood Festival & Fishing Rodeo
Capt. Anderson’s Marina, 5550 N. Lagoon DriveOpen in Maps
Panama City Beach
Rescheduled for October 16–18, with fireworks Saturday night. PCB Oktoberfest runs the same weekend at Aaron Bessant Park.
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Oct 17 (Sat)
Paws in the Park
Frank Brown Park dog park, 16200 Panama City Beach PkwyOpen in Maps
Panama City Beach
A city park event for dogs and their people. Check the city page for times.
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Oct 21–25
Thunder Beach Autumn Motorcycle Rally
Frank Brown Park and rally venues along Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach
The fall rally, Wednesday through Sunday. Vendors and bike shows at Frank Brown Park, with more at partner venues. Expect heavy traffic on Front Beach Road and Back Beach Road all week.
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Oct 22–25 · 6–9pm
Fright Nights: Dreamwalkers
Center for the Arts, 19 E. 4th St., downtown Panama CityOpen in Maps
Panama City · Bay County
The second run, Thursday through Sunday, 6–9pm.
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Oct 24 (Sat)
City Fishing Rodeo
Frank Brown Park
Panama City Beach
The city's own fishing rodeo, separate from the Seafood Festival rodeo. Check the city page for times.
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Oct 24 (Sat)
Faith Festival
Aaron Bessant Park
Panama City Beach
Listed on the city's 2026 park events calendar. Check the city page for times.
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Sat · Nov 7 · race week Nov 4–8
IRONMAN Florida
Aaron Bessant Park and Pier Park; swim start at Russell-Fields Pier
Panama City Beach
Race day is Saturday, November 7. Parts of the course, including stretches of the beach roads, close to traffic that morning.
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Nov 12–14 · 8am–5pm
Emerald Coast Cruizin' Fall Car Show
Aaron Bessant Park, across from Pier Park
Panama City Beach
Classic cars, hot rods and muscle cars on the park lawn, plus a vendor midway and live music. Spectator gate is $20 a day and kids under 12 get in free.
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Nov 21 (Sat)
Cops 'n Kids
Aaron Bessant Park
Panama City Beach
A community day on the city's 2026 park events calendar.
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Nov 27–28 · Thanksgiving weekend
Beach Home for the Holidays
Aaron Bessant Park
Panama City Beach
Visit Panama City Beach kicks off the holidays with the Christmas tree lighting, s'mores, Santa, fireworks, The Band Perry, and the Panama City Symphony with the Panama City Ballet.
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Dec 5 (Sat)
Panama City Beach Marathon, Half & 5K
Starts at Pier Park
Panama City Beach
Marathon at 7am, half at 7:30, 5K at 8, kids' fun run at 9:30. The marathon and half are full; the 5K was still open as of Oct 13. No race-day sign-up.
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Dates come from the organizers and the City of Panama City Beach, checked Oct 13, 2026. Plans change, so check the organizer link before you go.