Good morning, Panama City.

At its monthly meeting, the Panama City Parrot Head Club donated $65,000 from its annual Rendezvous fundraiser to the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center and The Arc of the Bay, supporting local children’s charities.

Over 40 community volunteers beautified Parker Elementary yesterday as part of United Way's Bay County Day of Caring.

The project improved the school grounds to support local students and staff in a refreshed learning environment.

The USA 250th Celebration and Pioneer Picnic is scheduled for this weekend in Bay County.

Organizers plan community festivities that honor 250 years of American history.

The MLK Recreation Center in Panama City offers Dream Builders Fun Friday’s for kids featuring games + crafts + STEM challenges from 3 to 5 p.m. every Friday through the end of July.

Manager Javien Elliott said the program gives kids a safe place to try new things.

Panama City Diving will host its 3rd Annual Aquanaut Program for Kids on June 22.

In a morning session, dive instructors will offer an introductory SCUBA course to ten local teenagers (held at a designated dive site).

BBIA is launching its Parade of Homes soon+ local builders will showcase innovative home designs and offer walk-through opportunities for homebuyers in designated neighborhoods.

The event is expected to highlight new residential developments in the area.

Breast Screening & Thermal Imaging Clinic

9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Hope & Faith Wellness, LLC. — Cost varies — Explore non-invasive thermal imaging for breast health with expert interpretation included.

STEAM Circus for 7-9 Year Olds

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Gulf Coast State College — Cost info not provided — Engage in exciting science activities, technology shows, and engineering fun at the STEAM Circus.

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn

10:30 – 11:30 AM — Martin Luther King Jr Rec Center — Free entry — Explore, create, and discover through engaging activities for little learners and their caregivers.

Grand Slam World Series of Baseball @ The Beach Session III

June 29 - July 5 — Publix Sports Park — Registration required — Participate in a competitive baseball tournament featuring various age groups in beautiful Panama City Beach.

Real Fun Fourth: Star Spangled Spectacular

July 2-4 — Russell-Fields Pier — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with the Gulf Coast's largest fireworks display and festive waterfront events.

2026 July 4th Salute to Freedom Festival

4-9:30 p.m. — Panama City Marina — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food vendors, and a spectacular fireworks display over St. Andrews Bay.