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Halloween Week: Food Truck Bash, Fright Nights & More Around Bay County
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Halloween Week: Food Truck Bash, Fright Nights & More Around Bay County
A new Tyndall Bridge food truck court leads the week, plus Ride 4 The Cure, Fright Nights, Halloween events and local dining.
Frank Gotaas

Frank Gotaas

Trivia Question❓

What historic Panama City neighborhood is home to Oaks by the Bay Park and the Market at St. Andrews?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Tuesday: Sunny, high near 80°.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 79°.
Thursday: Sunny, high near 79°.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 81°.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 82°.

National Weather Service Tallahassee forecast checked Sunday, Oct. 25. Conditions can change before send time.

Tyndall Bridge Food Truck Court is celebrating its grand opening in Parker on Friday, October 31 with a Halloween Bash built around food, family fun and live music.

 

Trunk-or-treat begins at 4 p.m., followed by live music from Ryan Alexander from 6 to 10 p.m.

 

Located at 5710 E. Highway 98 near the Tyndall Bridge, the new food truck court is designed to give local mobile food vendors a supportive home base while creating a casual community gathering place for Bay County diners.

 

The full opening-night food truck lineup was not independently available in the sources reviewed, so visitors should watch the food court’s current social updates for vendor announcements.


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Ride 4 The Cure celebrates its 10th anniversary Saturday, October 24, in Historic St. Andrews with a pancreatic cancer fundraiser centered at Captain’s Table Fish House Restaurant.

 

The event begins at 9 a.m., with the parade stepping off at 10:30 a.m. and festivities continuing until about 2 p.m.

 

Parade participation has reached capacity, but spectators can still enjoy free activities around St. Andrews, including live music, face painting, balloons, cotton candy, stilt walkers and more.

 

Funds raised support ECPCI Cares and its work helping pancreatic cancer patients and families across the Emerald Coast.

 

The 10th anniversary blends remembrance, awareness and community fun into one of St. Andrews’ most distinctive annual traditions.


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Fright Nights: Dreamwalkers is back for its final weekend at the Panama City Center for the Arts, with performances October 23–25 from 6 to 9 p.m.

 

The immersive haunted experience sends guests into the Raven Queen’s memories and nightmares through elaborate sets, live actors and a continuing story.

 

Tickets start at $20 and must be purchased online in advance, with no ticket sales at the door.

 

The attraction is recommended for ages 12 and older, and adult accompaniment is recommended for younger children.

 

Fright Nights also serves as the Bay Arts Alliance’s biggest fundraiser of the year, supporting local arts programming in Bay County.


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A family-friendly Touch-A-Truck Halloween trick-or-treat with construction, military and emergency vehicles, candy, hospital teams in costume and a chance for kids to climb inside some of the big trucks.

Event details
The Panama City Symphony teams up with the Will Thompson Band for a Halloween-themed collision of gothic classical music and rock anthems. Costumes are encouraged for this special fundraising event.

Official event details
Spend Halloween morning in Historic St. Andrews browsing local produce, food products, arts and crafts at the weekly waterfront market, with seasonal Fall Festival activities listed for Halloween Saturday.

Market organizer page
Local Restaurant Spotlights
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Local restaurant spotlight • Waterfront dining in Downtown Panama City
Harrison’s Kitchen & Bar
★★★★★
Harrison’s pairs St. Andrews Bay views with Southern coastal cooking, a full-service bar, patio seating and Sunday brunch in the heart of Downtown Panama City.
Address5 Harrison Ave., Panama City, FL 32401
Days OpenMonday, Wednesday–Sunday • Closed Tuesday
HoursMon & Wed–Thu 11am–8pm; Fri–Sat 11am–9pm; Sun 10am–8pm; brunch 10am–2pm
Phone850-979-5550
Click here to visit Harrison’s Kitchen & Bar
Local restaurant spotlight • Fresh island-style favorites in St. Andrews
FINNS Island Style Grub – St. Andrews
★★★★★
FINNS keeps its menu small, fresh and simple with tacos, burritos, bowls and ceviche, plus a laid-back St. Andrews setting at Little Village.
Address2808 W. 12th St., Panama City, FL 32401
Phone850-215-9273
Click here to visit FINNS Island Style Grub – St. Andrews
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The Dive of the Dead Halloween Block Party OCTOBER 30 & 31
Oct 30th ·Fri, 7:00 PM Pre-Halloween Party, 10:00 PM Sons of Saints - Oct 31st - Sat, DJ No Sleep, Open 4:00 AM (CDT)

1118 Bayview Ave, Panama City, FL 32401-1453

 

The Dive Annual Halloween Party
Costumes, drinks, live music.
Oct 31 - Nov 1, 2026·Sat, 8:00 PM - Sun, 4:00 AM (CST)

1118 Bayview Ave, Panama City, FL 32401-1453

 

Line Dancing: Multiple Dates and Times
See Line Dancing Article

Oct 31 — Tyndall Bridge Food Truck Court - Halloween Bash

 🎃 **Trunk-or-Treat starts at 4 PM**  
🎶 **Live music from Ryan Alexander from 6–10 PM**  
🚚 Local Food Trucks  
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly Halloween fun

 

Oct 31 — Panama City Farmers Market
Shop local vendors, fresh produce, handmade goods, and seasonal finds in Downtown Panama City.
Every Saturday
Time: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: Harrison Avenue, from 4th Street to Beach Drive

Oct 31 — The Market St. Andrews At the Oaks by the Bay
Your Local Community Market in Historic St. Andrews is Open 
Every Saturday
Time: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Oaks by the Bay Park 2715 W 10th St. Panama City, FL 32401

 

Oct 31 & Nov 1 — La Pera's Country Market

You can browse unique handmade goods from local vendors.

Time: Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: 13919 Hwy 77, Southport, FL

 

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