SOUTH ALABAMA OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK-***RESCHEDULED FOR SUN DEC 6th **** Sun 1pm-4pm, Daphne City Hall
Walk with us this Sunday to fight suicide. Walk to raise awareness, honor loved ones, share hope, and support suicide prevention. Whether you’re walking in memory of someone, in support of someone, or for yourself, there’s a place for you here. Funds raised directly support research, advocacy efforts, and educational programs in schools, workplaces, and communities across AL. CLICK HERE
EXCEPTIONAL ARTS- Thurs 5:30pm-8pm, The Venue Fairhope
Exceptional Arts is more than an evening of beautiful art and an exciting art auction. It is a celebration of Exceptional Foundation participants, their creativity, their talents, and the incredible local artists who generously donate their time and talent to work alongside these participants. Come ready to bid! CLICK HERE
53rd Annual NATIONAL SHRIMP FESTIVAL- ***FESTIVAL HAS BEEN CANCELLED ***** Gulf Shores
What started as a celebration of the local seafood industry has grown into a four-day vacation destination. Come out to see over 300 food & art vendors along with two stages showcasing local & national entertainment acts. Acts include Bag of Donuts and the Molly Ringwalds Friday; the Velcro Pygmies Saturday; and the Groovinators Sunday. Admission is free. CLICK HERE
DAUPHIN ISLAND ART TRAIL- ***RESCHEDULED TO NOV 21st **** Cadillac Square Park, Dauphin Island
100 artists under the oaks in historic Cadillac Square Park on beautiful Dauphin Island. Free admission. 4 categories: Literary Arts, Culinary Arts, Juried Arts & Crafts. Food trucks & live music. Trolley and exciting prize drawings. CLICK HERE
LODA ARTWALK CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN-*** RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY OCT 16th **** Downtown Mobile
Show off your costume and enjoy live performances, shop local artists and makers along Dauphin Street, and explore unique vendors, food trucks, and interactive experiences. Bring the whole family to enjoy hands-on crafts, facepainting, and other activities at the Kids’ Zone. DJ JWalk and Once Upon a Time Friends will also be in Cathedral Square. CLICK HERE
28th Annual DAUPHIN STREET BEER FESTIVAL- *** CANCELLED; TICKET REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED *** Downtown Mobile
Sample 36 craft brews and imports from around the globe at 9 local taverns and restaurants. Enjoy live entertainment, the Stein Hoisting Competition and more in Cathedral Square! Tickets are $35 each and available at BeerFestMobile.com and participating venues. CLICK HERE
8th Annual MOBTOWN BURGER WEEK - Oct 2- 11, various locations in Mobile
Savor the top burgers from participating local restaurants as they compete for your vote — and your taste buds. A portion of each burger sold benefits Restore Mobile, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and revitalizing vacant, deteriorated homes in Mobile’s historic neighborhoods. CLICK HERE
MOBILE LATIN FEST- ***POSTPONED TO SUN OCT 18 *** Mardi Gras Park, Downtown Mobile
The largest Latin culture festival on the Gulf Coast returns with more music, flavor, and celebration. Hosted by the Hispanic American Business Association, this festival celebrates Hispanic heritage through authentic food, live music and folklore dance. CLICK HERE
OLDE TIME DAYS - ****CANCELLED **** Baldwin County Bicentennial Park, Stockton
This year’s theme, “Harvesting Our Farming Heritage,” celebrates the hardworking farmers and timeless traditions that have shaped Baldwin County’s communities and continue to sustain us today. Guests can experience authentic demonstrations of traditional farming techniques, including plowing, peanut threshing, and hay baling. The popular cruise-in antique car and tractor show makes its return, along with the parade at noon. Live entertainment will fill the park throughout the day. Rain or shine. CLICK HERE
OFF THE CUFF PUPPET IMPROV with Jason Burglar & Jon Miller (and emcee Uncle Henry)- Sun 5pm, Crescent Theater, Downtown Mobile
Get ready for a night of unpredictable comedy where the puppets pull the strings. Off The Cuff Puppet Improv brings a fun, interactive experience packed with wild antics and spontaneous laughs for all ages. Join internet sensation Sock Cop and characters from Puppet Takeover on TikTok as Jason Burglar and Jon Miller take the stage with no script and no safety net. Guided by legendary Mobile radio host Uncle Henry as your emcee, the audience helps steer the chaos, making this zany performance a one-of-a-kind event. CLICK HERE
10th Annual BRAS ACROSS THE CAUSEWAY- ****RESCHEDULED TO SUN NOV 1st **** USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile Causeway
Run or Walk the 5K or 1-Mile Fun Run. Proceeds support Bras Across the CAUSEway’s patient assistance program, helping local breast cancer patients with essential needs such as gas, groceries, copays, uncovered medical expenses, rent, utilities, and more. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA BEACH SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL, *** CANCELLED FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY*** various locations, Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach
Music lovers are invited to hear the stories behind the songs as the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival returns with performances in Historic Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach.
The festival opens October 1-4 with four days of performances at venues throughout Historic Downtown Pensacola. The festival then returns to Pensacola Beach October 8-11 for its traditional beachside weekend of performances. CLICK HERE
WYNTERFEST- ***RESCHEDULED FOR NOV 6th-8th*** Eslava Creek Resort, Mobile
WynterFest is a beautiful weekend of music, art, community and CAMPING! All in honor of Winter Baynes. Proceeds benefit a trust for his children as well as a cause chosen each year in his memory. CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: Bone Dry Band - ***CANCELLED **** Jernigan’s Landing, Milton
The series offers a variety of music from local favorites to national touring bands. Blankets, chairs, and coolers are welcome. CLICK HERE
MOBILE SYMPHONY presents SPECTACULAR!- ****RESCHEDULED TO A LATER DATE *** Mobile Saenger Theatre
The Mobile Symphony opens its season in Spectacular fashion this weekend. You’ll feel the power of music and the excitement of Mardi Gras as the orchestra paints vivid images that are bold, brilliant and inspiring. CLICK HERE
BOO AT THE ZOO- ***CANCELLED THIS WEEKEND **** Oct 10-31; Gulf Breeze Zoo
Boo at the Zoo is a family-friendly Halloween event filled with spooky surprises, sweet treats and unforgettable animal encounters. Come dressed in your Halloween best and follow the Trick-or-Treat Trail through the Zoo, where kids can collect candy, toys and goodies along the way. Little ghouls and goblins can keep the fun going with bounce houses, festive face painting and interactive activities throughout the park. CLICK HERE
SWEET DREAMS HAUNTED ATTRACTION- Fri 7pm-10pm; Sat 7pm-11pm; Sun 7pm-9pm (Sunday dates vary) (weekends through Nov 1); 811 St Francis St., Downtown Mobile
As soon as you step onto the grounds, the terror begins. From the scare zone, crawling with live actors, to live music that sets the tone, you’ll be plunged into a full-throttle haunt experience before you even enter the main attraction. Sweet Dreams transforms a warehouse into a living nightmare where every corner, every shadow, and every sound pulls you deeper into the story. CLICK HERE
PRIMAL FEAR- ***CLOSED THIS WEEKEND DUE TO WX**** Fri/Sat 6pm-12midnite, (select nights through Oct 31), OWA Parks & Resort, Foley
This Halloween season, step into Primal Fear, OWA's most terrifying immersive attraction, where your deepest fears become your reality. Open select nights through Oct 31st, Primal Fear takes guests on a psychological journey through a maze designed to awaken humanity's most instinctive fears. From claustrophobic passageways and unsettling distortions to the chilling sensation of being watched or hunted, every room is crafted to keep you questioning what waits around the next corner. CLICK HERE
FEARFEST AT THE EXPLOREUM - ***CLOSED THIS WEEKEND DUE TO WX *** Sat 5pm-9pm, Exploreum Science Center, Downtown Mobile
Discover the science behind fear before experiencing it on the big screen on Saturdays, Oct. 3, 10, 24, and 31. Tickets include admission to the immersive exhibit "Fear," where guests will explore the science behind phobia, fear responses, and the psychology of what makes people afraid. Then, at 6:30 p.m., settle into the PCI Digital Dome Theater as the night’s featured film begins. The movie schedule includes: Oct. 10: "Final Destination" … Oct. 24: "Poltergeist" … and Oct. 31: "The Conjuring". CLICK HERE
FALL MARKET IN THE PARK- ***CANCELLED THIS SATURDAY ****Sat 7:30am-12noon, Oct 10-Nov 14, Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile
Shop fresh, local, and handmade items every Saturday! Farmers, artisans, and food vendors will offer a variety of seasonal produce, seafood, baked goods, art and more. Plus, there will be live entertainment to enjoy in the park while you shop. CLICK HERE
BRAGG MITCHELL FALL MARKET- ***RESCHEDULED TO SUN OCT 25 *** Bragg Mitchell Mansion, Mobile
Shop local vendors at this food and crafts market, and enjoy live music. CLICK HERE
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL:
SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS @ ARKANSAS STATE - Thurs 6:30pm, Jonesboro, AR, ESPN2, CLICK HERE
ALABAMA vs GEORGIA - Sat 6:30pm, Tuscaloosa, ABC, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA vs SOUTH CAROLINA, Sat 11:45am, Gainesville, SEC Network, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA STATE @ LOUISVILLE - Fri 6pm, Louisville KY, ESPN, CLICK HERE
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA vs NORTHEASTERN STATE - ***GAME CANCELLED**** PenAir Field, Pensacola, CLICK HERE
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