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Unique Fun on the Gulf Coast

By Shannon Carter, Editor, Macaroni Kid Pensacola October 25, 2022


FullRange GellyBall

FullRange GellyBall is a mobile party business. You can set up at your house, park, or other designated area and they bring the fun to you! FullRange GellyBall, is for ages 5 to 95 years and is a newer version of the Orbeez. GellyBalls are absorbent plastic like beads that expand when soaked in water. They are biodegradable and nontoxic. GellyBalls simply bounce off or disintegrate - then they dehydrate. No stain, no mess and low -impact. Fun for all ages. FullRange GellyBall also offers a shooting booth, 2 players at a time can play. 


Humming Star Alpacas

This incomparable Alabama farm is a site for all ages. Visit the alpacas and stop by the souvenir shop for great gift ideas. Be sure to check their seasonal calendar for general public hours and updates. If you're lucky enough, you might catch an open spot in their most sought-after experience… alpaca yoga!


Catch a UWF Football game

In the south, nothing screams fall like the intro to football season. Catch a home game and let the Argonauts show you around their new field. Be sure to check their promotion schedule and mark your calendar for the Homecoming game and Salute to Service. Don't forget, UWF student tickets are free on a first come- first serve basis.


Monarch Butterfly Migration

Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico in the winter, and Florida marks their final U.S. pitstop. Nature lovers should consider exploring local floral hot spots for a chance to see a kaleidoscope of these creatures before they make their winter departure. If you're looking for guaranteed butterfly sightings, check out "Butterflies in Motion." Though they're closed for the remainder of 2022, they'll be back on the road next summer.


Pensacola Bay Center Ice skating

If you're chasing that continually sought-after "chill in the air," head to the Bay Center for public skating. Catch an Ice Flyers hockey game from October-April and then head to the ice following a game to test your own skills.


Sea Turtle Oviparous

If you've been to Pensacola Beach, you've probably seen a "keep off the dunes" sign. These signs are to protect an abundance of wildlife, including the endangered sea turtles. Throughout the months of May-October, sea turtles greet the moon from the ocean to lay their eggs. If distant onlookers aren't lucky enough to scout a turtle, check out the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center for a more up close and educational experience.




We'd like to thank our sponsor, FullRange GellyBall  for helping to bring unique fun to the Gulf Coast! FullRange GellyBall has been a top source of fun and entertainment since 2019 and brought to the Gulf Coast in 2022 . They are experts in fun with experiences for guests of all ages! 



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