Bay County Events! Jan 1-31

by Karen Custer

From January 1 to January 31, 2026, Panama City, Panama City Beach, Parker, Callaway, Lynn Haven, Youngstown and Mexico Beach offer a dynamic lineup of events from as an outdoor movie at The Yard on Grace, Cake Decorating at Panama City Center for the Arts, to Americana Concert Series at Camp Helen State Park. Check out the events for kids of all ages!.
 
Thursday, January 1, 2026
6:30 PM New Year’s Day Movie, “Swing Time” - The Yard on Grace, 445 Grace Avenue, Panama City

Friday, January 2, 2026
3:30 PM Trading Card Game Day - trade and share your card collection.- Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City

Saturday, January 3, 2026
8:00 AM New Year 5K & 10K - Callaway Recreational Complex, 500 Callaway Pkwy, Callaway
9:00 AM Basic Life Support (BLS) - Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. Hwy 98, Panama City
11:00 AM Children’s Programming, Saturday Storytime (Ages 3 – 6) Snow & Hibernating Animals  - Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker
12:30 AM Children’s Programming, (Ages 6 – 12) LEGO Hibernation Habitats - Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker

Sunday, January 4, 2026
See our church directory for services:  https://baycountycoastal.com/pages/view/local-church-directory

Monday, January 5, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Music Bingo, FREE to Play - Duplin Winery, 10101 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Knifty Crafters – Glenwood Community Center, 722 E 9th Street, Panama City

5:00 PM Adult Social Hour (Ages 18 – 25) Drop in to hang out and work on special activities. - Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
6:30 PM Americana Concert Series, Rebekah Pulley, Live Music, Inside the Lodge, doors open 6 PM - Camp Helen State Park, 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach

Thursday, January 8, 2026
9:00 AM First Aid with CPR and AED - Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. Hwy 98, Panama City
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM K. Play & Learn – Oakland Terrace Clubhouse, 1900 W 11th Street, Panama City

5:00 PM Intro to Cake Decorating, Learn the Basics - Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E 4th Street, Panama City
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunset Yoga – Oaks by the Bay Park, 2715 Bus US-98, Panama City

Friday, January 9, 2026
9:00 AM Basic Life Support (BLS) - Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. Hwy 98, Panama City

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Line Dancing - Glenwood Community Center, 722 E 9th Street, Panama City

Saturday, January 10, 2026
8:00 AM Farmers & Craft Market - Parker Park, 2500 Highway 98, Mexico Beach
 8:00 AM Community Association Manager (CAM) Prelicensure $349 (January 10 – 11) - Gulf Coast State College, Student Union Wast 246, 5230 W. Hwy 98, Panama City 
 8:00 AM Fred's Fight 5K - Cain Griffin Park, 616 E 17th St, Lynn Haven
 11:00 AM Adult Programming, (Adults & teens, 16+) Quilling for Beginners, call to register at 850-871-3092 - Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker
 6:00 PM Out of This World Astronomy Night, speakers will talk on the DOD’s mission with the space program and about how to use the telescope to view Jupiter in opposition. Create a galaxy watercolor craft. Dress warmly as the stargazing portion will be outdoors. - Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City
 6:00 PM Reckless Saints, Live Music, Inside the Lodge - Camp Helen State Park, 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach
 7:00 PM Todd Herendeen’s Tribute to Elvis Birthday Concert - Captain Anderson's Event Center, 5551 N. Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach

Sunday, January 11, 2026
3:00 PM Reckless Saints, Live Music - Maggie's Musical Farm, 15312 Blue Springs Road, Youngstown
 6:30 PM Americana Concert Series, Little Mercies, Live Music, Inside the Lodge, doors open 6 PM - Camp Helen State Park, 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach

See our church directory for services:  https://baycountycoastal.com/pages/view/local-church-directory

Monday, January 12, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Music Bingo, FREE to Play - Duplin Winery, 10101 Panama City Beach 4:00 PM Join us for crafts in Youth Services. Dress for the mess. - Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Zumba - Oakland Terrace Clubhouse, 1900 W 11th Street, Panama City

January 12 - May 8, 2026
12:00 PM Spring Music CE Class for Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) for Piano   - Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. Hwy 98, Panama City

4:30 PM – 7:00 PM Housing Workshop – Bay County Govt Center, 840 W 11th St, Room 1030, Main Floor, Panama City

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
11:00 AM Adult Programming, Cheryl Spencer from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation will talk about the local bear population - Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker 

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Knifty Crafters – Glenwood Community Center, 722 E 9th Street, Panama City

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PC Senior Arts – Glenwood Community Center, 722 E 9th Street, Panama City

2:00 PM Youth Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 8 – 12) | Adventure through a tabletop session of Dungeons and Dragons, Fifth Edition, registration required - Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City
4:00 PM Youth Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 8 – 12) | Adventure through a tabletop session of Dungeons and Dragons, Fifth Edition, registration required - Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City

Thursday, January 15, 2026
9:30 AM Digital Literacy Classes, Computer Basics. Call 850-522-2107 to register. - Bay County Public Library Computer Lab, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM K. Play & Learn – Oakland Terrace Clubhouse, 1900 W 11th Street, Panama City
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Tot N’ Play – Oakland Terrace Clubhouse, 1900 W 11th Street, Panama City
2:00 PM Youth Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 8 – 12) | Adventure through a tabletop session of Dungeons and Dragons, Fifth Edition, registration required - Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City
4:00 PM Youth Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 8 – 12) | Adventure through a tabletop session of Dungeons and Dragons, Fifth Edition, registration required - Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City
5:00 PM Intro to Cake Decorating, Basics of piping and borders - Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E 4th Street, Panama City
8:00 PM Cody Bolden Country Music - Mosey's Downtown, 425 Grace Avenue, Panama City

January 16
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Line Dancing - Glenwood Community Center, 722 E 9th Street, Panama City
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM MLK Jr. Recreation Center Grand Opening – MLK Jr. Recreation Center, 705 E 14th Court, Panama City

January 16 – 25, 2026 (various days and times)
12:30 PM or 7:30 PM Cliffhanger by James Yaffe, dates and times at 850-441-3096 or info@kt-online.org - Kaleidoscope Theatre, 207 E 24th Street, Lynn Haven, FL

Saturday, January 17, 2026
8:00 AM Medal Madness 5K & 10K - Callaway Recreational Complex, 500 Callaway Pkwy, Callawa9:00 AM Basic Life Support (BLS) - Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. Hwy 98, Panama City
7:00 PM Todd Herendeen's Rock and Country Legends Show - Captain Anderson's Event Center, 5551 N. Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach

Sunday, January 18, 2026
See our church directory for services:  https://baycountycoastal.com/pages/view/local-church-directory

Monday, January 19, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Music Bingo, FREE to Play - Duplin Winery, 10101 Panama City Beach 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Zumba - Oakland Terrace Clubhouse, 1900 W 11th Street, Panama City

7:00 PM Average Joey in Panama City, Folk/Punk Country Music - Mosey's Downtown, 425 Grace Avenue, Panama City

January 20, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Knifty Crafters – Glenwood Community Center, 722 E 9th Street, Panama City

January 20 – March 12, 2026 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
5:30 PM English Language Skills, Level 1: Foundational Skills - Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. Hwy 98, Panama City 

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
2:00 PM Lego Club (Ages 6 – 12) Tackle Lego challenges and put STEM concepts into action. Registration required. - Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City
 4:00 PM Lego Club (Ages 6 – 12) Tackle Lego challenges and put STEM concepts into action. Registration required. - Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City
 6:30 PM Americana Concert Series, Rith Wyland, Live Music, Inside the Lodge, doors open 6 PM - Camp Helen State Park, 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach

Thursday, January 22, 2026
9:30 AM Digital Literacy Classes, Device Advice. Call 850-522-2107 to register. - Bay County Public Library Computer Lab, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM K. Play & Learn – Oakland Terrace Clubhouse, 1900 W 11th Street, Panama City
3:30 PM STEAM Select (Ages 6 – 12) Join us for a selection of STEAM activities - Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City
5:00 PM Intro to Cake Decorating, Buttercream flowers - Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E 4th Street, Panama City
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunset Yoga – Oaks by the Bay Park, 2715 Bus US-98, Panama City

Friday, January 23, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Line Dancing - Glenwood Community Center, 722 E 9th Street, Panama City
3:00 PM Dean Johanesen, Live Music - Maggie's Musical Farm, 15312 Blue Springs Road, Youngstown

Saturday, January 24, 2026
8:00 AM Farmers & Craft Market - Parker Park, 2500 Highway 98, Mexico Beach
8:00 AM Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon - 100 Conservation Park, 100 Conservation Drive, Panama City Beach
9:00 AM FSU Torch Run - FSU Panama City, Holley Academic Center, 4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City
9:00 AM Cruise-In Car and Truck Show - Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 2530 Jenks Avenue, Panama City
7:00 PM Shostakovich Symphony No. 9 & Alexei Romanenko - Barbara Nelson Fine Arts Center, 1200 Harrison Avenue, Panama City
7:00 PM Todd Herendeen's Rock and Country Legends Show - Captain Anderson's Event Center, 5551 N. Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach

Sunday, January 25, 2026
See our church directory for services:  https://baycountycoastal.com/pages/view/local-church-directory

Monday, January 26, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Music Bingo, FREE to Play - Duplin Winery, 10101 Panama City Beach 4:00 PM Mini Makers, enjoy a read aloud story followed by a craft - Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Zumba - Oakland Terrace Clubhouse, 1900 W 11th Street, Panama City

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Knifty Crafters – Glenwood Community Center, 722 E 9th Street, Panama City

7:00 PM Take3, Where Rock Meets Bach - Barbara Nelson Fine Arts Center, 1200 Harrison Avenue, Panama City

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Karaoke – Glenwood Community Center, 722 E 9th Street, Panama City

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PC Senior Arts – Glenwood Community Center, 722 E 9th Street, Panama City
7:00 PM Todd Herendeen's Rock and Country Legends Show - Captain Anderson's Event Center, 5551 N. Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach

Thursday, January 29, 2026
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM K. Play & Learn – Oakland Terrace Clubhouse, 1900 W 11th Street, Panama City

3:30 PM Ready, Set, Sketch! (Ages 6 – 12) Basic art lessons and free-draw sessions.- Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City
5:00 PM Intro to Cake Decorating, Final project fun day - Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E 4th Street, Panama City
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunset Yoga – Oaks by the Bay Park, 2715 Bus US-98, Panama City

Friday, January 30, 2026
3:30 PM Youth Game Day (Ages 8 – 12) Enjoy Nintendo Switch games.- Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Coastal Twist! - Pier Park, 600 Pier Park Drive, Panama City Beach

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Line Dancing - Glenwood Community Center, 722 E 9th Street, Panama City

Saturday, January 31, 2026
8:00 AM Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M - 11 Frank Brown Park, 11 Mandy Lane, Panama City Beach
11:00 AM Book Club, “The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins - Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Coastal Twist! - Pier Park, 600 Pier Park Drive, Panama City Beach
7:00 PM Todd Herendeen's Rock and Country Legends Show - Captain Anderson's Event Center, 5551 N. Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach

NOTE: Notices of events can be emailed to: BayCountyCoastal@gmail.com





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