BFM 5K ON THE RUNWAY- Sat 7am (Registration); 8am 5K; 9am, Fun Run, Mobile International Airport, Avenue C
Experience the thrill of running on the runway at Mobile International Airport. Lace up your running shoes and take off on an unforgettable 5K run and lively 1-Mile Fun Run. Proceeds support the Mobile Airport Authority Foundation's charitable initiatives that uplift the local community. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S- Sun 2pm (Registration); 3pm Ceremony and Walk; Community Maritime Park, Pensacola
Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. We’re closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer’s. But to get there, we need you. Walk with us! CLICK HERE
FOLEY SISTER CITIES 5K OKTOBERFEST RUN- Sat 9am, OWA Island, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley CLICK HERE
FREEDOM FEST- Fri/Sat 9am-5pm, The Wharf, Orange Beach
Join the City of Orange Beach for the 4th Annual Freedom Festival. The event will be packed full of family friendly activities including art + craft vendors, entertainment, kids activities, a fall edition of Bama Coast Cruisin’ car show, food vendors + more. CLICK HERE
26th Annual DAUPHIN STREET BEER FESTIVAL- Sat 6pm-9pm, Downtown Mobile
Sample 56 craft brews and imports from around the globe at thirteen local taverns and restaurants. Limited tickets are available. Must be 21 or older to attend. CLICK HERE
GULF COAST CHALLENGE- Sat 4pm, Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile
The Gulf Coast Challenge Powered by the Mobile Sports Authority presents two Historically Black Colleges and Universities in a classic showdown. The Ultimate HBCU Experience features the Tigers of Jackson State University vs. the Bulldogs of Alabama A&M University.
Events leading up to the game:
Wednesday, October 2
Kickoff Concert Featuring Jacquees - Mardi Gras Park - 6 PM
Thursday, October 3
Gospel Explosion Concert Featuring John P. Kee - Mardi Gras Park - 6 PM
Friday, October 4
GCC Grand Marshall Day Party - Riverview Hotel Courtyard - 2 PM - 6 PM
Second Line Parade - Starts at 150 St. Joseph St - 5:00 PM
HBCU Fest Concert Featuring Uncle Luke
Mardi Gras Park - 6:30 Pm
Saturday, October 5
Gulf Coast Challenge Parade - starts at Warren St. & Congress St. - 10 AM
GAME KICKOFF - Ladd-Peebles Stadium - 4 PM
JON PARDI with special guests Larry Fleet + Priscilla Block- Sat 7pm, The Wharf, Orange Beach, CLICK HERE
JAMEY JOHNSON- Sat 7pm, The Sound, Gautier, MS, CLICK HERE
THE AWAKENING TOUR: Casting Crowns, We The Kingdom, Mac Powell, Katy Nichole, Terrian, and David Leonard- Sat 7pm, Pensacola Bay Center, CLICK HERE
THE OAK RIDGE BOYS- Sun 6pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
NURSE BLAKE: SHOCK ADVISED TOUR- Fri 8pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
2nd Annual BUCK CITY BLUES FESTIVAL - Fri 8pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi
Featuring TUCKA, King George, Pokey Bear, Theodis Ealey, J-Wonn, and Lebrado. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA BEACH SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL- Tues-Sun, 21 venues on Pensacola Beach
Each October since 2009, songwriters have graced venues on Pensacola Beach, sharing that same passion with the stories they tell, which is the foundation for the delivery of the song. This year there are 127 artists performing at 21 venues. CLICK HERE
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM- Sun 2pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre
Don’t miss the chance to experience the artistic brilliance of Shakespeare's beloved comedy through captivating choreography by Mobile Ballet Artistic Director Katia Garza, set to Felix Mendelssohn's enchanting score. This one-time-only performance promises magic, action, love, and laughs, for all ages. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: OPENING NIGHT- Sat 1:30pm (dress rehearsal); 7:30pm (opening night), Pensacola Saenger Theatre
The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra’s 99th season commences with a pairing for star-crossed lovers — Sergei Prokofiev’s Suite from Romeo and Juliet and Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: The New Cahoots- 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
SOUL BOWL
Don’t miss a full day of football action featuring the future stars of Pensacola. Games feature the East Pensacola Rattlers and the Pensacola Tigers of ALL Ages in a full day of fun, soul food and entertainment. Five games will be played, with scheduled kickoff times at 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm. Get your tickets in advance at Blue Wahoos.com or at the Stadium. CLICK HERE
OLDE TIME DAYS AT BICENTENNIAL PARK- Sat 9am-4pm, Baldwin County Bicentennial Park, Stockton
Olde Time Days celebrate the hard work and dedication of farmers who are essential to our food supply and economic stability. The event features hay & train rides, carriage rides, live music and demonstrations of buzz sawing, peanut picking and more, plus a tractor parade. CLICK HERE
PENSACON HALLOWEEN FEST- Sat/Sun 10am-5pm, Splash City Adventure, Pensacola
Come join Austin St John, the Red Power Ranger; Ryan Drummond- The voice of Sonic the Hedgehog; Andy Price- Artist from My Little Pony and the creator of The Cryptid Creatures Coloring Book. Comic Artist Derec Donovan from Superman to Spiderman and a lot in between. Stay and play for just $9.99 at Splash City Adventure. As a bonus stay Saturday night and watch Pensacola's own nationally syndicated horror hosts Nightmare Theatre present Attack of the Giant Leeches! CLICK HERE
EXPLOREUM 21+ AFTER HOURS, FEATURING PRACTICAL MAGIC!- Sat 6pm-9:30pm, Exploreum Science Center, Downtown Mobile
Before the movie, explore a unique market featuring oddities, jewelry, and vintage treasures. Put your magical skills to the test using liquid nitrogen to freeze herbs for your own witch’s potion and join us for captivating photo opportunities and exciting raffle prizes. CLICK HERE
ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE BY NIGHTMARE CHAMBERS- Fridays-Sundays 7pm-10pm, Sept 28-Oct 31, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley
Nightmare Chambers has returned with more horror than ever with the Zombie Apocalypse Haunted House this Halloween! Step into a post-apocalyptic world where Zombies hunt for fresh prey. Will you make it out alive or become part of the undead horde?
OWA also has Mystic Mansion, located inside Tropic Falls, which will be transformed into a grueling maze of terror with freight behind every corner with live scary actors. CLICK HERE
SEWARD FARMS MAZE
Fall is here and you can spend it at Seward Farms as they celebrate 20 + years of fun on the farm! Check out all of the fun, from pig races, petting zoos, educational experiences and take an A-Maze-ing journey through the 8-acre corn maze. CLICK HERE
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL-
SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS @ ARKANSAS STATE- Saturday 6pm, Jonesboro, AR; ESPN+, CLICK HERE
Follow the Jags all season on Sports Talk 99.5, 96.1 The Rocket and on iHeartRadio. Pre-Game Show: 2 hours prior to kickoff.
ALABAMA @ VANDERBILT- Sat 3:15pm, Nashville, SEC Network, CLICK HERE
AUBURN @ GEORGIA - Sat 2:30pm, Athens, GA, ABC, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA STATE vs CLEMSON- Sat 6pm, Tallahassee, ACCN, CLICK HERE
UWF vs MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE - Sat 4pm, PenAir Field, Pensacola, CLICK HERE
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