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Friday
UNDERWATER PUMPKIN CARVING — Fri 1pm–4pm, Alabama Aquarium, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Dauphin Island
The underwater pumpkin carving challenge is a chance for Sea Lab divers to sharpen their skills and work on underwater communication. Come see them at work on their pumpkins and chat with them about how experiences like this help. CLICK HERE
THREE DAYS GRACE — Fri 7pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi
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MOBILE OPERA’S ROMEO & JULIET — Fri 7:30pm, The Temple Downtown, Downtown Mobile
Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene. Based on the play by William Shakespeare, Charles Gounod’s Romeo & Juliet is a beautiful yet haunting piece of art with its stunning duets and sweeping waltzes. CLICK HERE
PRIMAL FEAR — Fri 6pm–12 midnite (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. 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
PENSACOLA INTERSTATE FAIR — Oct 22–Nov 1, Pensacola Fairgrounds
Enjoy 11 days of rides, live entertainment, fair food, livestock, and family fun. This week’s entertainment lineup includes The Band Perry on Friday. All shows are FREE with admission into the Fair. CLICK HERE
Saturday
PRODISEE PANTRY TURKEY TROT — Sat 8am 5K Race; 9am Fun Run/Walk; 7:30am–10am Family Festival, Daphne City Hall, Daphne
EVERY RUNNER IS A TURKEY for Baldwin County Families in need! Proceeds from this event will fund Prodisee Pantry’s holiday meals for local families. CLICK HERE
FALL MARKET IN THE PARK — 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
PENSACOLA HIPPIE FEST — Sat 10am–6pm, Seville Square, Fountain Park & Bartram Park, Downtown Pensacola
Peace, love, art, community, music and good vibes. Free admission. Family friendly. Enjoy live music, artisan vendors, handmade art, vintage treasures, unique shopping, delicious food, sweet treats, tie-dye, boho clothing and more. CLICK HERE
BOO AT THE ZOO — Sat 10am–5pm (Oct 24–25 and Oct 31–Nov 1), Gulf Breeze Zoo
Grab your costumes, round up your favorite little ghosts and goblins and get ready to go WILD for Halloween at Gulf Breeze Zoo! Enjoy a Trick-or-Treat Trail filled with candy, toys and goodies; Safari Express Train rides, Bounce houses, festive face painting and family activities, plus surprise encounters with roaming animal ambassadors and their keepers. CLICK HERE
3rd Annual CAUSEWAY CLASSIC WOODEN BOAT SHOW — Sat 11am–5pm, Blue Gill Restaurant on the Causeway, Spanish Fort
Over 50 wooden boats on display. $10 spectator admission fee, with proceeds going to the Child Advocacy Center of Mobile. CLICK HERE
GATEWAY FAMILY DAY — Sat 11am–3pm, Mobile Museum of Art, Langan Park, Mobile
Bring the whole family out for a day of exploring GATEWAY: From Graffiti to Gallery! Get inspired by the stories of the legendary creators in the exhibition — Banksy, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, KAWS, and Kenny Scharf. There will be live mural art, a community graffiti station, hands-on art and more. Free. CLICK HERE
71 DREAM FEST — Sat 11am–6pm, Paul Bayou Community, Calvert, Alabama
This is a free, family-friendly community day filled with live music, free food, local vendors, kids activities, an open mic/talent show, and a headline concert by Jerrica Knicole & MRTZ Poet! Bring lawn chairs/tents. CLICK HERE
JACK-O-LANTERN JUBILEE — Sat 4pm–8pm, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore
This event is packed with Halloween-themed fun for all ages. Enjoy trick-or-treating stations, costume contests, and a range of activities designed to bring out the Halloween spirit. Costume contest is at 6pm. CLICK HERE
FEARFEST AT THE EXPLOREUM — Sat 5pm–9pm, Exploreum Science Center, Downtown Mobile
Discover the science behind fear before experiencing it on the big screen on Saturdays in October. 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. 24: “Poltergeist” … and Oct. 31: “The Conjuring”. CLICK HERE
MOBILE BALLET presents DRACULA — Sat 7:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre
The one-night-only performance makes its debut on the Saenger stage just in time for Halloween. Raul Peinado, who danced as Dracula with Mobile Ballet in 2014, returns this time as guest choreographer to create this all-new version. CLICK HERE
SWEET DREAMS HAUNTED ATTRACTION — Sat 7pm–11pm (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 — Sat 6pm–12 midnite (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. 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
PENSACOLA INTERSTATE FAIR — Oct 22–Nov 1, Pensacola Fairgrounds
Enjoy 11 days of rides, live entertainment, fair food, livestock, and family fun. This week’s entertainment lineup includes Hunter Hayes on Saturday, 7:30pm. All shows are FREE with admission into the Fair. CLICK HERE
College Football (Saturday)
- AUBURN vs LSU — Sat 11am, Auburn, ABC, CLICK HERE
- UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA @ EASTERN KENTUCKY — Sat 2pm, CLICK HERE
- ALABAMA vs TEXAS A&M — Sat 2:30pm, Tuscaloosa, ABC, CLICK HERE
Sunday
BOO AT THE ZOO — Sun 10am–5pm (Oct 24–25 and Oct 31–Nov 1), Gulf Breeze Zoo
Grab your costumes, round up your favorite little ghosts and goblins and get ready to go WILD for Halloween at Gulf Breeze Zoo! Enjoy a Trick-or-Treat Trail filled with candy, toys and goodies; Safari Express Train rides, Bounce houses, festive face painting and family activities, plus surprise encounters with roaming animal ambassadors and their keepers. CLICK HERE
MOBILE OPERA’S ROMEO & JULIET — Sun 2:30pm, The Temple Downtown, Downtown Mobile
Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene. Based on the play by William Shakespeare, Charles Gounod’s Romeo & Juliet is a beautiful yet haunting piece of art with its stunning duets and sweeping waltzes. CLICK HERE
16th Annual THINK PINK TEA — Sun 3pm, Mobile Convention Center, Downtown Mobile
The USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute hosts this community gathering that celebrates the strength, courage and resilience of those impacted by breast cancer. This year’s theme, “The Hands That Hold Us,” honors the caregivers, loved ones, friends and healthcare professionals who provide support, comfort and encouragement throughout every stage of the journey. There is no charge for tickets, but registration is required. CLICK HERE
10th Anniversary MOBILE WITCHES RIDE — Sun 3:30pm–8pm, The Blind Mule, Downtown Mobile
Get your best, most fabulous witch costume together and hop on your broom (aka your bicycle — yeah decorate that too!) for a 3-mile, easy paced bike parade around downtown Mobile. The fun will end in a fabulous block party with music, libations, and food available from party host, The Blind Mule. Proceeds support Delta Dogs, which provides free veterinary care to the pets of Mobile’s community in need. CLICK HERE
BOOTS & BBQ BARN BASH — Sun 6:30pm, Moe’s Original BBQ, Downtown Mobile
It’s a Grown-Up Halloween Party to benefit Children’s of Alabama Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic in Mobile. Enjoy BBQ, Games, Smores, and Music. CLICK HERE
SWEET DREAMS HAUNTED ATTRACTION — 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
PENSACOLA INTERSTATE FAIR — Oct 22–Nov 1, Pensacola Fairgrounds
Enjoy 11 days of rides, live entertainment, fair food, livestock, and family fun. All shows are FREE with admission into the Fair. CLICK HERE
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