The Weekend Rundown is now sponsored by Manci’s Antique Club & Fairhope Brewing Mobile & Fairhope
WEDNESDAY:
GREATER GULF STATE FAIR- Oct 24- Nov 2, The Grounds, West Mobile.The Fair is here, with midway rides, games, the Rodeo (Nov 1 and 2), entertainment, racing pigs, a petting zoo, Extreme Illusions and more! Plus fair food– from Amish donuts to tacos, to watermelon pie! INFO HERE Â
THRILLER NIGHTS IN LIGHTS – Mon-Sun Oct 3-31st. 5-9pm. Festival Center. Built in a haunted house style indoor venue minus all the scary. THIS EVENT IS FOR ALL AGES! Make your way through the halls of Nights in Lights and experience the immersive light displays synchronized to your favorite Halloween tunes. Conveniently located off Airport Blvd in the Festival Centre behind Olive Garden (Former Jo-Ann Fabric location) 0% SCARY 100% FUN INFO HERE
THURSDAY:
WIN TICKETS FOR A YEAR – Thus 6-10pm Alchemy Tavern!
GREATER GULF STATE FAIR- Oct 24- Nov 2, The Grounds, West Mobile.The Fair is here, with midway rides, games, the Rodeo (Nov 1 and 2), entertainment, racing pigs, a petting zoo, Extreme Illusions and more! Plus fair food– from Amish donuts to tacos, to watermelon pie! INFO HERE Â
BEER BBQ & BINGO– Thurs 7-8:30pm. Moe’s BBQ Daphne. Join our own Clint and Cornbread as they serve up some fun free bingo, with prizes fun, and that great Moe’s BBQ.
FAIRHOPE BREWING- Fairhope- LIVE Trivia 7-9pm
CATT’S BROWN BAG FREE CONCERT SERIES– Thurs 11am-1:30pm. May Day Park Daphne. Matthew Wojo is the final free concert performer, an event started by our own Catt Sirten.
MANCI’S ANTIQUE CLUB- Thurs Harrison Mc Innis 6:30pm
MMOFA FOOD TRUCK FEST- Thurs 3pm-7pm, Mobile Museum of Art, Langan Park.More than 20 food trucks, music, and a magical adventure through the one-night-only Haunted Forest, Fantastical Forest, and newly renovated FOR CHILDREN: The Elements of Art and Design exhibition. ️Free museum admission all day. Costumes encouraged but not required. INFO HERE Â
THRILLER NIGHTS IN LIGHTS – Mon-Sun Oct 3-31st. 5-9pm. Festival Center. Built in a haunted house style indoor venue minus all the scary. THIS EVENT IS FOR ALL AGES! Make your way through the halls of Nights in Lights and experience the immersive light displays synchronized to your favorite Halloween tunes. Conveniently located off Airport Blvd in the Festival Centre behind Olive Garden (Former Jo-Ann Fabric location) 0% SCARY 100% FUN INFO HERE
FAIRHOPE FARMERS MARKET- Thurs 2-6pm Public Library Fairhope. Come enjoy the very best of Fairhope — fresh, local produce, locally raised grass-fed beef, plants, homemade breads, cakes, baked goods, local honey, take-home meals, mocktails, snow cones, and so much more from Baldwin County farmers.There is also free face painting, and a weekly children’s story time hosted by the library.
FRIDAY:
FAIRHOPE BREWING Mobile- Fri Live Trivia 7-9pm
MANCI’S ANTIQUE CLUB- Fri Costume Contest live music from Eden and Raul 6:30pm
MOE’S BBQ- Fri Sean Dorahue 6-9pm Mobile/ Delta Suns Daphne 6-9pm.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA HOMECOMING:
Bonfire, Pep Rally & Trick-or-Treat with the Jags – Fri 5pm-8pm, USA Intramural Fields.The night will feature the annual bonfire, food trucks, live music, Trick-or-Treat with the Jags, pep rally with the Jaguar Marching Band, Prowlers and Cheerleaders, and a fireworks display.
National Pan-Hellenic Council Homecoming Step Show – Fri 7:30pm, USA Mitchell Center
INFO HERE FOR USA HOMECOMING EVENTS
SCARECOWS IN THE GARDEN & THE GREAT HARVEST- Daily 8am-5pm Bellingrath Gardens, from now through November 1st.
GREATER GULF STATE FAIR- Oct 24- Nov 2, The Grounds, West Mobile.The Fair is here, with midway rides, games, the Rodeo (Nov 1 and 2), entertainment, racing pigs, a petting zoo, Extreme Illusions and more! Plus fair food– from Amish donuts to tacos, to watermelon pie! INFO HEREÂ
THRILLER NIGHTS IN LIGHTS – Mon-Sun Oct 3-31st. 5-9pm. Festival Center. Built in a haunted house style indoor venue minus all the scary. THIS EVENT IS FOR ALL AGES! Make your way through the halls of Nights in Lights and experience the immersive light displays synchronized to your favorite Halloween tunes. Conveniently located off Airport Blvd in the Festival Centre behind Olive Garden (Former Jo-Ann Fabric location) 0% SCARY 100% FUN INFO HERE
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW JJP- Fri/Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm (Oct 24-Nov 9); Joe Jefferson Playhouse, Carlen St, Mobile.The Rocky Horror Show” is a rock musical that parodies classic B-movie horror and science fiction. This year is the 50th anniversary of the movie release. No outside props allowed. Strongly advise for 18+. INFO HERE  Â
FUN & FRIGHT NIGHTS AT OWA- Fri/Sat 6pm-11pm; Sun 4pm-8pm, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley.Experience the ultimate Halloween thrill at Fun & Fright Nights! Ride 23 exciting attractions at Tropic Falls, face your fears in OWA’s Haunted House, Camp Nevergreen, and take on zombies in a game of Laser Tag at Neon Rebellion. Available select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October. INFO HERE Â
EXPLOREUM AFTER HOURS: SCREAM- Fri 6pm-9pm, Exploreum Science Center, Downtown Mobile.Exploreum’s 21+ Movie Night is back with ’90s cult classic Scream! BYOB, come in costume for door prizes, and get ready for an epic night of movies, science, and fun!  INFO HERE  Â
SATURDAY:
COLLEGE FOOTBALL:
SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS vs Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns- Sat 2:30pm, Hancock Whitney Stadium, USA Campus.Get Game Day info (clear bag policy, parking and more) INFO HERE.
AUBURN vs KENTUCKY – Sat 6:30pm, Auburn, SEC ESPN Network
FLORIDA vs GEORGIA- Sat 2:30pm, Jacksonville FL, ABC
FLORIDA STATE vs WAKE FOREST- Sat 6:30pm, Tallahassee, ACC Network
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA HOMECOMING:
The Prowl Homecoming Parade and Tailgate Concert featuring Tiera Kennedy- Sat 12:15, John Counts Dr near SGA Pavilion
Homecoming Football Game: USA JAGUARS vs Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns – Sat 2:30pm Kickoff, Hancock Whitney Stadium. Wear Red!
INFO HERE FOR USA HOMECOMING EVENTS
EVENTS & MUSIC
MARKET IN THE PARK- Sat 7:30am-12 noon (Oct 11-Nov 15), Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile. Explore a wide variety of fresh, locally-grown produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors while enjoying live entertainment in Cathedral Square. INFO HERE Â
ZOMBIE RUN 5K- Sat 7pm, Downtown OWA, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley.Halloween may be over, but the fear lives on! Join us for the Zombie Run 5K Fun Run in Downtown OWA, a full 3.1 miles of frights, friends, and flag-snatching zombies. Grab your crew, lace up, and see if you can survive all four scare zones! INFO HEREÂ
GREATER GULF STATE FAIR- Oct 24- Nov 2, The Grounds, West Mobile.The Fair is here, with midway rides, games, the Rodeo (Nov 1 and 2), entertainment, racing pigs, a petting zoo, Extreme Illusions and more! Plus fair food– from Amish donuts to tacos, to watermelon pie! INFO HERE Â
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW JJP- Fri/Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm (Oct 24-Nov 9); Joe Jefferson Playhouse, Carlen St, Mobile.The Rocky Horror Show” is a rock musical that parodies classic B-movie horror and science fiction. This year is the 50th anniversary of the movie release. No outside props allowed. Strongly advise for 18+. CLICK HERE
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW OWA- Sat 8pm (through Nov 1), OWA Theatre, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley.Get ready for a night of outrageous fun as the Rocky Horror Picture Show comes to OWA Theater! Join us on October 18th, October 25th, and November 1st for a one-of-a-kind experience celebrating the 50th Anniversary of this cult classic. The award-winning Mystic Society of Rocky Horror will take the stage with a full shadow cast, transforming the iconic film into a live, interactive performance. INFO HERE  Â
FESTIVAL OF FEARS TRUNK OR TREAT- Sat 10am-2pm, Blackburn Park, Bay Minette.Baldwin County Community Outreach presents “Scare Away Drugs” Festival of Fears! It’s a FREE, family-friendly event with fun for all ages!Enjoy treats, games, a costume contest for ages 0–12, music, food, and more! Plus, special guest K9 LEYA will be joining us to teach about “Making Pawsitive Choices!” INFO HERE  Â
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA- Sat 7:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre.ONE NIGHT ONLY! Witness history in the making as Mobile Ballet’s The Phantom of the Opera ballet comes to life at the stunning Saenger Theatre! Inspired by literary, film, and dramatic interpretations, Katia Garza’s new adaptation reimagines this iconic story for the ballet stage. INFO HERE Â
ARTI GRAS- Sat 10am-4pm, 254 St Anthony St, Downtown Mobile.This fine art market benefits the DeTonti Square Community Garden. This year, it will feature 35+ local artists and raffle off beautiful art too. Come knock out your Christmas shopping with one of a kind original artworks. Free admission and lots of fun! INFO HERE Â
GULF COAST MAC DOWN- Sat 11am-3pm, Mardi Gras Park, Downtown Mobile.Teams cook for the chance to win the Golden Noodle Award and claim bragging rights for the South’s best mac and cheese. This event is family and pet friendly with music, food vendors, games for the young and the young at heart, and LOADS of mac and cheese. Proceeds benefit The Cookery Project’s Tackling Out of School Hunger Initiative. INFO HEREÂ Â
SUNDAY:
MOE’S BBQ LIVE MUSIC- Sun Mike & John 12:30-3:30pm. Daphne
FAIRHOPE BREWING- Fairhope- Sun East LA Fadeaway 4-7pm
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW JJP- Fri/Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm (Oct 24-Nov 9); Joe Jefferson Playhouse, Carlen St, Mobile.The Rocky Horror Show” is a rock musical that parodies classic B-movie horror and science fiction. This year is the 50th anniversary of the movie release. No outside props allowed. Strongly advise for 18+. INFO HERE  Â
GREATER GULF STATE FAIR- Oct 24- Nov 2, The Grounds, West Mobile.The Fair is here, with midway rides, games, the Rodeo (Nov 1 and 2), entertainment, racing pigs, a petting zoo, Extreme Illusions and more! Plus fair food– from Amish donuts to tacos, to watermelon pie! INFO HERE Â
