Bay County Area Events January 29-February 8

by Karen Custer

February 1 – 21
Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E 4th Street, Panama City | Main Gallery: The Work of Our Hands explores how Black artists use the foundational mediums of painting and drawing as powerful vehicles for communication, self-definition, and storytelling. Miller Gallery: Artwork by Lorelle Labarge Tuesday through Saturday 10am-5pm, open until 7pm on Fridays. Closed Sundays and Mondays. https://www.pccenterforthearts.com/exhibitions

Sunday, February 1
2:00 Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401 | Jane Austen Friends Fundraiser, $75, tickets at: baycountylibraryfriends.org
2:30 PM Capstone House, 1713 Beck Avenue Panama City, FL 32401 | Sunday Circle

Monday, February 2
8:00 AM Destiny Worship Center, 13300 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL 32401 | Breastfeeding class
1:00 PM – 4 PM Duplin Winery, 10101 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach | Music Bingo
5:00 PM Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City | Adult Social Hour (Ages 18 – 25) Drop in to hang out and work on special activities.
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Oakland Terrace Clubhouse, 1900 W 11th Street, Panama City | Zumba
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Grand Square Hall, 1105 Bob Little Road, Panama City | Panama City Social Dance, Two-Step, Swing, Cha-Cha
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Capstone House, 1713 Beck Avenue, Panama City | Conscious Conversations with Jennifer Grant, an open discussion around spirituality and God as Source. Based on the book Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsh.
TBD Maggie’s Musical Farm, 15312 Blue Springs Road, Youngstown | Stephen McClellan music https://www.facebook.com/maggiesmusicalfarm/

February 3 – March 3
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E 4th Street, Panama City | Class – Intro to Wheel Throwing, Tickets

Tuesday, February 3
9:30 AM Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City | Bouncin’ Babies & Toddlin’ 2’s (Ages 0 – 2 with caregiver)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Glenwood Community Center, 722 E 9th Street, Panama City | Knifty Crafters
2:00 PM Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City | Rebuilding Tyndall. Hear the story behind the recovery and rebuild of Tyndall AFB following the destruction of Hurricane Michael and the base’s transformation into the Installation of the Future, presented by Doctor and Historian of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Ron Hartzer.
4:00 PM Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City | Teen Advisory Board (Ages 14 – 17)
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM Duplin Winery, 10101 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach | Music Bingo
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E 4th Street, Panama City | Beginner Line Dancing Lesson, $5
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E 4th Street, Panama City | Non-stop  Line Dancing, $5
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Grand Square Hall, 1105 Bob Little Road, Panama City | Country and Ballroom Fusion, Country Two-Step & West Coast Swing

Wednesday, February 4
4:00 PM Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City | Teen Japanese Language Club (Ages 13 – 17)

Thursday, February 5
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Mexico Beach, 102 Canal Parkway | Winter Weekly Beach Clean Up – Pick up supplies at the Welcome Center, head to any beach entrance and collect trash, bring trash to Welcome Center by 3:00 PM
10:00 AM – 11 PM Camp Helen State Park, 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL | Gather near the small brown historic Maids Cottage immediately south of the parking lot. Join a Park Ranger on a guided nature hike of Camp Helen State Park. The hike will meander through several distinct natural communities, and Rangers will share information about the flora and fauna found throughout the park. Program participation is free with paid park entry/admission fee at the Honor Box at the entrance, of $4 per vehicle, $2 per pedestrian or bicyclist or use the QR code on the sign at the entrance. https://www.floridastateparks.org/events/ranger-led-nature-hike-17
10:30 AM Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City | Read & Rhyme Storytime (Ages 3 – 5)
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Oakland Terrace Clubhouse, 1900 W 11th Street, Panama City | K. Play & Learn
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Oaks by the Bay Park, 2715 Bus US-98, Panama City | Sunset Yoga
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Grand Square Hall, 1105 Bob Little Road, Panama City | Swinging Squares Panama City, Modern Square & Round Dance
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Grand Square Hall, 1105 Bob Little Road, Panama City | Swing-a-Rounds, Round Dance, Choreographed & Cued Ballroom
7:00 PM Captain Anderson's Event Center, 5551 N. Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach | Todd Herendeen Rock and Country Legends 

Friday, February 6
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Mexico Beach, 102 Canal Parkway | Winter Resident’s Coffee & Donuts
12:00 PM – 5 PM Capstone House, | Each Friday, Capstone House welcomes a rotating selection of our trusted in-house intuitive readers offering tarot, oracle, and energy-based readings. Whether you’re seeking clarity, reflection, or simply curious about what the cards have to say, this is a relaxed space to check in with your inner self and receive grounded insight from experienced practitioners. No need to book ahead — walk-ins are welcome during open hours. Each reader brings their own unique style and intuitive tools, and sessions are tailored to your needs in the moment.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Glenwood Community Center, 722 E 9th Street, Panama City | Line Dancing
3:30 PM Bay County Public Library, 898 W. 11th Street, Panama City | Trading Card Game Day - trade and share your card collection.
7:00 PM – 10 PM Roberts Hall, 831 Florida Avenue, Lynn Haven | Madison Hughes in Concert with Leana Carter and Sarah Whitehead https://www.baycountycoastal.com/articles/2075/view 

Saturday, February 7
8:00 AM Callaway Recreational Complex, 500 Callaway Pkwy, Callaway | Viking 5K & 10K
8:00 AM – 1 PM Panama City Farmers’ Market, 218 Harrison Avenue, Panama City
9:00 AM – 1 PM St. Andrews Farmers’ Market, 2715 W. 10th Street, Panama City
10:00 AM – 11 PM Camp Helen State Park, 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL | Gather near the small brown historic Maids Cottage immediately south of the parking lot. Join a Park Ranger for a guided historical tour of the grounds at Camp Helen State Park. Follow along as staff share park history from the Hicks family building the historic structures that still stand on the grounds, all the way through the colorful history of Avondale Mill's utilizing the property as their employee vacation retreat. Please dress appropriately for the weather. https://www.floridastateparks.org/events/history-tour-39
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Bookish Boutique, 456 Harrison Avenue, Panama City | Marianne Sciucco Book Signing
11 AM – 4:00 PM Krewe of St Andrews 2026 Mardi Gras Parade VIP Parade Viewing Area at corner of West 11th Street & Beck Avenue, Tickets on EventBrite
11:00 AM Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker | Children’s Programming, Saturday Storytime (Ages 3 – 6) Valentine’s Day
12:00 PM – 6 PM Aaron Bessant Park, 600 Pier Park Drive, Panama City Beach | Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival - https://www.baycountycoastal.com/articles/2079/view
12:30 AM Parker Public Library, 4710 Second Street, Parker | Children’s Programming, (Ages 6 – 12) LEGO Build a Story Scene
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM First Presbyterian Church of Niceville | 13th Annual Daddy Daughters Dance, call 850-678-2521
6:30 PM Camp Helen State Park, 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL | Americana Concert Series, Rough & Tumble, doors open at 6:00 pm, tickets at park Office Monday through Thursday, 10 AM to 4 PM https://tinyurl.com/2f72bh34
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Barbara Nelson Fine Arts Center, 1200 Harrison Avenue, Panama City | Panama City Music Association, Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica, Quintet, Story-driven global jazz and chamber music https://www.pcmusicassociation.com/2025-26-calendar
7:00 PM Captain Anderson's Event Center, 5551 N. Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach | Todd Herendeen Rock and Country Legends
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM The Ghetto Palace, 3128 E. 5th Street, Panama City | Abe Partridge and the Purdys in concert with special guest Kathryn Roberts https://www.baycountycoastal.com/articles/2076/view

Sunday, February 8
9:00 AM Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. Hwy 98, Panama City | First Aid with CPR and AED
12:00 PM – 4 PM Aaron Bessant Park, 600 Pier Park Drive, Panama City Beach | Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival - https://www.baycountycoastal.com/articles/2079/view
12:00 PM Bookish Boutique Bookstore, 456 Harrison Avenue, Panama City | Melissa Davis Book Signing
5:00 PM Panama City Center for the Arts, 19 E 4th Street, Panama City | Intro to Cake Decorating, Learn the Basics

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