Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Palafox Market Halloween Market)

Palafox Market Halloween Market

Visitors can browse vendor booths offering seasonal produce, baked goods, plants, art, and clothing spread across two downtown plazas. Children can take part in games, mini train rides, and meet Pumpkinhead. A live-animal experience showcases creatures such as a tarantula, coastal carpet python, and emperor scorpion, while a haunted trolley shuttles guests between sites.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Free to attend.

Hours

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Pensacola

Food & Drink

Vendors offer seasonal produce, baked goods, local honey, spices, and more.

Going?

Location

Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand VII · Pensacola, FL 32502 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Dress up in costume, as families are encouraged to wear them downtown for the market.
  • Hop aboard the haunted trolley to easily travel between the two plazas and pick up treats for children.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Palafox Market becomes the Halloween Market for one day on Saturday, October 31.

Links & Contact

Run by Downtown Pensacola

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Frequently Asked Questions

What animals can visitors see at the market?

The live-animal experience includes a tarantula, coastal carpet python, Madagascar hissing cockroach, emperor scorpion, Norway rat, and a mystery animal.

How can visitors get between the two plaza locations?

A haunted trolley transports guests between Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand VII and offers treats for kids.

What activities are available for children?

Kids can enjoy mini train rides, games, activities, special treats on the haunted trolley, and an appearance by Pumpkinhead.

What kinds of products do vendors sell?

Vendors offer seasonal produce, plants, baked goods, local honey, cut flowers, pet treats, spices, art, clothing, skincare products, candles, and more.

Are costumes welcome?

Yes, families are encouraged to come downtown in costume.

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