KEEP THE PARTY GOING: A TRIBUTE TO JIMMY BUFFETT with THE CORAL REEFER BAND- Fri 7pm, Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, CLICK HERE
ALEXANDRA KAY, SECOND WIND: THE TOUR - Sat 8pm, Soul Kitcen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK & 5K RUN- Sat 6:30am Registration; 7:30am 5K Run; 8am Walk, Spanish Plaza, Downtown Mobile
Put on something Pink and join the fight against Breast Cancer, with the Making Strides Walk and, new this year, the 5K South Alabama Breast Cancer Battle. CLICK HERE
MAKING STRIDES OF PENSACOLA -Sat 8am, Activities; 9am, Walk; Seville Square, Downtown Pensacola
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a 5k non-competitive fundraising walk with no registration fee or minimum donation required. All are welcome! CLICK HERE
PRODISEE PANTRY TURKEY TROT- Sat 8am, Daphne City Hall
Every runner is a turkey for a family in need! Register to run the 5K or One Mile Fun Run. Visit the family-friendly festival with free food and drinks, children’s games, and door prizes. CLICK HERE
BALDWIN COUNTY HEART WALK- Sat 9am, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley
Lace up your sneakers for a day filled with music, activities, and camaraderie. The Heart Walk is a fun, family-friendly event that brings our community together to get active, raise life-saving funds, and support the mission of the American Heart Association. CLICK HERE
90th Annual PENSACOLA INTERSTATE FAIR- Oct 16-Oct 26, Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola
With over 60 rides, top-name entertainers, loads of entertaining and educational exhibits, and food galore, there is always something new to see and do at the Fair! This weekend, see Clay Walker on Friday; George Burge on Saturday; all shows 7:30pm and FREE with admission to the Fair. CLICK HERE
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! CLICK HERE
ELBERTA GERMAN SAUSAGE FESTIVAL - Sat 8am-5pm, Elberta Town Park
The Elberta German Sausage Festival is held twice a year to raise funds for the Town of Elberta Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters cook up over 6 thousand pounds of sausage. There are also food vendors, as well as entertainment, kids play area, and more! CLICK HERE
JACK-O-LANTERN JUBILEE- Sat 4pm-8pm, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore
Bring the family to Bellingrath Gardens for some Halloween fun! Enjoy trick-or-treating stations, costume contests for kids and adults, and activities from pumpkin carving to a petting zoo! CLICK HERE
DOWNTOWN TRICK-OR-TREAT IN FAIRHOPE- Sat 10am-12noon, Downtown Fairhope
Bring the kids in their best costumes and trick-or-treat at participating shops! Just look for the orange pumpkins in the windows!
The Sanderson Sisters will make a special appearance, and you can visit the Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department truck, say hi to Pete the Pelican with Fairhope Public Utilities, and stop by the Police Department cruiser for even more treats! CLICK HERE
9th Annual MOBILE WITCHES RIDE- Sun 3:30pm-8pm, Blind Mule Restaurant and Bar, Downtown Mobile
Get your best, most fabulous witch costume together and hop on your broom (aka your bicycle) for a 3-mile, easy paced bike parade around downtown Mobile. The fun will end in a fabulous Black Hat Block Party with music, libations, and food available at The Blind Mule. Proceeds benefit Delta Dogs. CLICK HERE
OLDE TOWNE DAPHNE WITCHES RIDE- 2:30 Pre-Party & Registration; 4pm Ride, Manci’s Antique Club, Daphne
Witches, strollers, scooters & spells—it’s that time again— the annual Olde Towne Daphne Witches Ride, benefiting Konbit Haiti! Free pre-ride party starts at 2:30PM (DJ, bounce house & more). Ride kicks off at 4PM from Daphne City Hall. After party at Manci’s with drinks, food & live music! CLICK HERE
BOO AT THE ZOO- Sat/Sun 10am-5pm, Gulf Breeze Zoo
Boo at the Zoo includes Halloween entertainment and kid-friendly fun around every corner. Explore our trick-or-treat trail complete with candy, treats and toys, bounce houses, face painting, and our Ambassador Animal Headquarters, not to mention the entire Zoo! CLICK HERE
MOB-TOBER FEST- Sat 1pm-5pm, Medal of Honor Park, West Mobile
Dance to live music, fill your bags with candy on the Trail of Treats or dress up to win in the costume contest! Pet contests are at 2:30pm; Humans, Ghouls and Ghosts at 3pm. CLICK HERE
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM- Sat 5pm-8pm, History Museum of Mobile, Downtown Mobile
When the clock strikes 5:00, history comes to life! Activities include a historical scavenger hunt, Halloween crafts & games, a dance party, treats, and a costume contests for all ages! Come dressed as your favorite person throughout history or in your Halloween costume. Both the History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Conde will be open for this year's event, so be sure to visit both sites for an EXTRA fun and spooky time! CLICK HERE
CORKS, CASKS AND CANVAS- Sat 6pm-9pm, Eastern Shore Art Center, Fairhope
Indulge in a night of sophistication to benefit the Eastern Shore Art Center with Fine Wine Tastings, Bourbon Tastings, Premium Cigars and art! CLICK HERE
WORLD BALLET COMPANY: CINDERELLA- Sat 7pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Step into the magical world of Cinderella, live on stage! The beloved fairy tale comes to life in a spectacular Broadway-style production that delights all ages, blending humor, romance, and the timeless majesty of classical ballet. CLICK HERE
JOSH GATES LIVE: AN EVENING OF GHOSTS, MONSTERS AND TALES OF ADVENTURE– Sun 6pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Join explorer, talk show host, and author Josh Gates from Discovery Channel’s smash-hit series, Expedition Unknown and Josh Gates Tonight for an evening of adventure! Josh will take viewers around the world and off-the-map with stories from his greatest expeditions. 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
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. CLICK HERE
HADJI HAUNTED HOUSE & 3D FUN HOUSE- Fri/Sat 6pm-10:30pm (Fridays & Saturdays Oct 10- Nov 1), 800 West 9 Mile Rd. Pensacola
Do you have the courage to enter the Hadji Haunted House? Experience 40 rooms of pure terror! Proceeds benefit the Pensacola Breast Cancer Association. CLICK HERE
CLASSIC MOVIE SCREENING: BEETLEJUICE- Fri 7pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre
It’s Showtime! Tickets are only $5! Get them in advance, or grab them at the door while supplies last. A live organist will haunt the hall for one full hour before the film begins setting the mood for the dearly departed (and the nearly departed). Costumes encouraged! CLICK HERE
HOCUS POCUS- Sat 12noon, Crescent Theater, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
BIG SCREEN ON THE BAYOU MOVIE NIGHT: The Addams Family- Sat 5pm-9pm, Bayview Park, East Hill, Pensacola
Bring your ghouls and goblins to trick-or-treat, while adults explore local businesses at the Bayview Community Center (5pm-7pm). Afterwards, spread out on blankets or chairs to enjoy a family movie on the lawn at 7. CLICK HERE
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW- 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- 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 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. CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: The Modern Eldorados- Fri 7pm-9pm, Jernigan's Landing, Downtown Milton
** Last one of the season! *** 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
LONESTAR- Fri 8pm, Hard Rock Live Biloxi, CLICK HERE
GLADYS KNIGHT- Sat 8pm, Beau Rivage Biloxi, CLICK HERE
KEVIN GATES- Sat 8pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, 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:
SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS @ GEORGIA STATE- Thurs 6:30pm, Atlanta, ESPN2
Click HERE for the Jags football schedule.
Get Game Day info (clear bag policy, parking and more) HERE.
Listen to the Jags all season on Sports Talk 99.5, 96.1 the Rocket and on our free iHeartRadio app. The pre-game shows starts 2 hours prior to kickoff.
ALABAMA @ SOUTH CAROLINA - Sat 2:30pm, Columbia SC, ABC, CLICK HERE
AUBURN @ ARKANSAS- Sat 11:45am, Fayetteville AR, SEC Network/ESPN, CLICK HERE
UWF vs WEST VIRGINIA STATE - Sat 2pm, PenAir Field, Pensacola, CLICK HERE
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