11th Annual DAUPHIN ISLAND ART TRAIL- Sat 9am-4pm, Cadillac Square Park, Dauphin Island
Instead of the scavenger-hunt across the Island, this year all 80 artists and vendors will be set up under the trees at Cadillac Square Park. Visitors will still collect map stamps at different stations for a chance to win incredible prizes like deep sea fishing trips, condo stays, original artwork, and more! The Art Trail includes juried arts, crafts, literary arts, culinary arts – and food trucks! Free parking and trolley. Sponsored by the Dauphin Island Chamber of Commerce. CLICK HERE
52nd Annual NATIONAL SHRIMP FESTIVAL- Thurs/Fri/Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-5pm; Hwy 59 at East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores
What started as a celebration of the seafood industry has grown into a four day vacation destination. Since 1971, the Shrimp Festival has been FREE to attend, overlooking the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores. See over 300 food & art vendors along with two stages showcasing local & national entertainment acts. CLICK HERE
15th Annual SOUTH ALABAMA OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK - Sun 1pm-4pm, Daphne City Hall
Join the Out of the Darkness Community Walk to raise awareness, support one another, honor and remember loved ones, and to fund critical efforts by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to protect mental health and prevent suicide. There will be resource tables, a Memory Wall, live music and a leisurely 2 mile stroll through Olde Town Daphne. CLICK HERE
MOBILE LATIN FEST- Sat 2pm-9pm, Mardi Gras Park, Downtown Mobile
Enjoy FREE family-friendly fun for all ages. There will be live music, authentic Latin cuisine, live cultural performances, artisan vendors, arts and crafts, games, and more. The City of Mobile is proud to partner with the Hispanic American Business Association of the Gulf Coast to host this festival. CLICK HERE
FESTA ITALIANA- Fri/Sat 11am-6pm, Fountain Park, Downtown Pensacola
Experience Italian food, music, art, dance and culture! Admission to Festa Italiana is free, welcoming all to join in the festivities and savor the essence of Italy. CLICK HERE
LODA ARTWALK CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN - Fri 6pm-9pm, Lower Dauphin Arts District, Downtown Mobile
LODA ArtWalk is a free monthly event that showcases Mobile’s visual, performing, and culinary arts community. This month's theme is Halloween. Explore local vendors, live music, and captivating art. Plus,visit the Kids' Zone to make crafts, get your face painted, and more. CLICK HERE
BOOTS & BBQ BARN BASH- Sun 6:30pm, Moe’s Original BBQ, Downtown Mobile
It’s BBQ, auction, line dancing, and a night full of boot scootin' fun! Proceeds benefit Children’s of Alabama’s pediatric rheumatology clinic in Mobile. CLICK HERE
7th Annual GRILLED CHEESE MELTDOWN- Thurs 5pm-7:30pm, Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile
It’s the cheesiest night in Downtown Mobile! Up to 20 creative cooking teams—split into Non-Restaurant and Restaurant categories—will serve up their most delicious and inventive spins on everyone’s favorite cheesy sandwich. You’ll get to taste, enjoy, and vote for your favorites! All proceeds benefit the Urban Emporium, Downtown Mobile’s retail incubator dedicated to revitalizing downtown retail. CLICK HERE
MOBILE CELEBRATE NAVY’S 250TH BIRTHDAY- Sun 5:30pm, Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile
The Mobile Council of the Navy League will celebrate the Navy’s 250th Birthday this Sunday. The planned schedule of events includes a flyover by Navy aircraft, a Navy re-enlistment ceremony, entertainment, a seated banquet, birthday cake, and traditional Navy toasts. A fireworks display will round out the evening. CLICK HERE
CRUISIN’ THE COAST- going on through Sunday, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, and various venues along the Mississippi Coast
Thousands of classic cars converge on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for an entire week every October with rock 'n' roll, sock hops, swap meets and headline entertainment all along the Gulf Coast. CLICK HERE
CINEMAS IN THE SAND: BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE- Fri at sunset, Gulfside Pavilion, Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach
Presented by the Santa Rosa Island Authority, locals and visitors alike are invited to gather under the stars, feel the sand between their toes, and enjoy timeless movie classics against the breathtaking backdrop of the Gulf.
All movies are free to the public and will start at sunset on a giant outdoor movie screen in front of the Gulfside Pavilion stage, weather permitting. CLICK HERE
MOBILE SYMPHONY presents METAMORPHOSIS- Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre
This concert takes its title from Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber. It ends with the monumental and triumphant Symphony No. 1 by Brahms. CLICK HERE
DOWNTOWN GET DOWN- Thurs 5pm-10pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile
Enjoy live music from Fat Lincoln, cornhole tournament, cocktails, and the opportunity to support your local community. This annual fundraiser will benefit the Hargrove Foundation, which supports initiatives in education, health and human services, arts & culture, and youth sports. CLICK HERE
FLORA-BAMA OKTOBERFEST- Sun 3pm-6pm, Flora-Bama Lounge, Perdido Key
Break out your lederhosen for Flora-Bama's Oktoberfest. A great event for beer and food lovers. Earn a free stein and enjoy a complimentary German food from the buffet. Food is served at 4pm and the menu includes Beer Brats, Sauerkraut, and German Potato Salad. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA BEACH SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL- Sept 30 thru Oct 12, various venues, Pensacola Beach
Over 140 INCREDIBLE artists - Country stars, Grammy & multi-platiunum hit songwriters, national artists, up-and-comers, and local legends!! Shows are FREE unless specified. CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: Karli Ryan- Fri 7pm-9pm, Jernigan's Landing, Downtown Milton
Bands on the Blackwater is a free outdoor concert series held Friday nights in downtown Milton. Pull up your boat or bring a lawn chair and relax while listening to great live music! CLICK HERE
JAMEY JOHNSON- Fri 8pm, Beau Rivage Theatre, CLICK HERE
BRANDON BENNETT’S ELVIS MY WAY- Thurs 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
TUCKER WETMORE- Fri 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
SWEET DREAMS HAUNTED ATTRACTION- Fri/Sat 7pm- 11:30pm; Sun 7pm-10pm; Sept 19- Nov 2, 811 St. Francis St, Downtown Mobile
Sweet Dreams transforms a warehouse into a living nightmare where every corner, every shadow, and every sound pulls you deeper into the story.
While you wait to face the nightmare, the midway keeps the adrenaline pumping with escape rooms, carnival games, and creepy photo ops-(for you to share on social media). Once inside, you’ll be transported into another world—an indoor, fully immersive walk-through experience unlike any other. CLICK HERE
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. CLICK HERE
PALAFOX MARKET- Sat 9am-2pm, TWO LOCATIONS: Martin Luther King Jr Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand, Pensacola
Join us every Saturday, rain or shine for farm-fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, hand-crafted works of art, sculpture, fresh tea and coffee, delicious food and spices, hand-blown glass, ceramics and much more at the event that was named Florida's Best Farmers Market by Southern Living magazine. CLICK HERE
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL:
ALABAMA @ MISSOURI - Sat 11am, Columbia MO, ABC, CLICK HERE
AUBURN vs GEORGIA- Sat 6:30pm, Auburn, ABC, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA @ TEXAS A&M- Sat 6pm, College Station TX, ESPN, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA STATE vs PITT - Sat 11am, Tallahassee, ESPN, CLICK HERE
UWF vs CHOWAN - Sat 4pm, PenAir Field, Pensacola, CLICK HERE
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