Best Bets

Best Bets

Check your Best Bets before you make your weekend plans, so you don't miss out! We've got local events, concerts and more all along the Gulf Coast.Full Bio

 

Best Bets For The Weekend, Oct 1- Oct 3

AZALEA TRAIL RUN- Sat 8am, Government Street, downtown Mobile

Join the Port City Pacers for this once in a lifetime FALL version of the ATR. Outdoor spaces will be used for the pre and post-race activities. 

The 10K and 5K races will start on Government Street (between Claiborne and Joachim Streets) and finish on Dauphin Street at Conception Street. The Fun Run will start on St. Francis Street at Conception Street and finish on Dauphin Street at ConceptionCLICK HERE  

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

SOUTH ALABAMA JAGS FOOTBALL vs LOUISIANA- Sat 7pm, Hancock Whitney Stadium, USA campus

There will be a "White Out" this Saturday; all USA fans are encouraged to wear white, joining the Jag football team, spirit squads and the Jaguar Marching Band in the color. The first 10,000 individuals in attendance that night will receive a free white T-shirt.

An alumni reunion and honor band activities will also be featured Saturday.

For game day information on tailgating, parking, the clear bag policy and more, CLICK HERE.

Listen to the game on Sports Talk 99.5FM, 96.1 The Rocket, and on the iHeartRadio app. Pre-game show starts 2 hours prior to kickoff. 

UWF FOOTBALL @ DELTA STATE - Sat 6pm, Cleveland MS, CLICK HERE

ALABAMA vs OLE MISS- Sat 2:30pm, Tuscaloosa, CBS, CLICK HERE

AUBURN @ LSU - Sat 8pm, Baton Rouge, ESPN, CLICK HERE 

FLORIDA @ KENTUCKY - Sat 6pm, Lexington KY, ESPN, CLICK HERE

FLORIDA STATE vs SYRACUSE - Sat 2:30pm, Tallahassee, ACC Network, CLICK HERE 

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LITTLE RIVER BAND- Thurs 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE  

MSO: CELEBRATE! A FESTIVE SEASON OPENER- Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre

The Mobile Symphony Orchestra opens the season with a full orchestra performing Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, along with two of America's favorites – America the Beautiful and Adolphus Hailstork's Fanfare on Amazing Grace. “After a long year and a half, the Mobile Symphony is thrilled to finally return to the stage at full force.” CLICK HERE

PENSACOLA CIVIC BAND- Sat 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre

Passing the Baton - a concert of celebration and introduction. Featuring the Pensacola Children's Chorus - Ambassador Choir. CLICK HERE

BIG DADDY WEAVE- Fri 7pm, University of Mobile, campus lawn

This outdoor concert is part of year-long celebration of the University of Mobile’s 60th Diamond Anniversary. 

Big Daddy Weave is an award-winning, contemporary Christian rock band formed at the University of Mobile by Mike Weaver, Jay Weaver, Joe Shirk, and Jeremy Redmon, all students at who had a passion for leading worship CLICK HERE   

THE STRUTS- Fri 7pm, Soul Kitchen, downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE

LEANN RIMES- Sat 8pm, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, CLICK HERE  

JEFF FOXWORTHY- Fri 8pm, IP Casino, Biloxi, CLICK HERE

THRILLER NIGHTS OF LIGHTS-- Nightly 7pm-10pm, through Oct 31st, Hank Aaron Stadium

Returning this fall season at the Hank Aaron Stadium is the Thriller Nights of Lights of Mobile, a family-friendly drive-thru light show synchronized to music playing through your car radio. Displays of giant spiders, spooky eyes, friendly ghosts, and tumbling scarecrows are just a few of the displays to see dancing to a fun variety of music.​ The only show of its kind in the country, Thriller Nights of Lights of Mobile will thrill kids and adults of all agesCLICK HERE

LEGENDS IN CONCERT FALL 2021- September 14 – October 31, 2021, Tuesdays – Saturdays: 7:30pm; Sunday Matinees: 3pm; OWA theme park, Foley

Now showing — tributes to Tina Turner, Cyndi Lauper, Celine Dion & Whitney Houston! CLICK HERE

OKTOBERFEST AT OWA- Sat 4pm-9pm, Downtown OWA, Foley

Catch traditional Oktoberfest-themed live music, dancing, and entertainment! Plus enjoy your fill of delicious food and beer specials throughout Downtown OWA restaurants. Want to compete for cash? Get your team of 4 together and register for the Oktoberfest Gauntlet featuring German-inspired beer games, like Stein Holding, Thumb Wrestling, Yodeling, and Pretzel EatingCLICK HERE  

BENEFIT THE SECOND LINE- Sat 6:30pm, Moe’s Original BBQ, downtown Mobile

This is a concert to raise money for New Orleans musicians affected by Hurricane Ida… featuring 5 Mile Brass, Blow House Brass Band, Mobile Second Line Society, Outlawz Brass Band and Jukebox Brass Band. Admission $20 and includes dinner. CLICK HERE  

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK- Fri 6pm-8pm, downtown Fairhope

Stroll through downtown and enjoy the work of local artists and musicians at a variety of shops, restaurants and bars. See the newest exhibit at the Eastern Shore Art Center during Artwalk! CLICK HERE

FREE SUNDAY AT HISTORY MUSEUM OF MOBILE- Sun 1pm-5pm, History Museum of Mobile

Join us as we unveil a new Children's Discovery Room on October's Free Sunday! Learn about the early history of Mobile and the people who lived here in this engaging and interactive exhibition! Visitors can dress up in replica Colonial clothing, weave a basket on a frame, play a rhythm on a real African drum, learn to tie sailing knots, and much more. Light refreshments will be servedCLICK HERE

DANETOBERFEST- Sat 11am-4pm, Seville Square, Pensacola

The goal for this event is to bring attention to the many incredible Danes currently available for adoption within the Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue; to emphasize the importance of spaying and neutering pets; to increase awareness about adopting and fostering; and to help raise $10,000 for veterinary expenses, medical supplies, food and general care expensesCLICK HERE 

MOVIES IN THE PARK: FROZEN- Thurs 7:30pm,Hackmeyer Park, Mobile

Grab the Family and Join us for Movies in the Park! Movie will start promptly at Dusk. Get Dinner or Snacks from local Food Trucks. Bring your chairs, blankets, and any additional refreshments for a fun family night under the starsCLICK HERE   

GULF SHORES SUNSET SERIES CONCERTS: Songwriters' Showcase- Thurs 6pm-8pm, Town Green at Gulf Place, Gulf Shores

These concerts are free to the public, and will take place each Thursday in September. Residents and visitors are invited to bring their friends and lawn chairs and join us for a concert at sunset. CLICK HERE

Low Section Of Marathon Runners Competing At Park

Photo: Getty Images


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