GREATER GULF STATE FAIR- Fri Oct 25th-Sun Nov 3rd, The Grounds, West Mobile
The Greater Gulf State Fair is back with thrilling rides, delicious food, live music, and an incredible lineup of entertainment. PLUS this weekend: Funnel Cake Eating Contest (Fri 6 pm); Speedy Singles Speed Dating on the Big Wheel (Fri 7pm); Pancake Breakfast (Sat 9 am - 10:30 am); Community Impact Day (Sun 12 noon-4pm).
RODEO next weekend, free with Fair admission, Sat Nov 2nd 7:30pm and Sun Nov 3rd 2:30pm). CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA INTERSTATE FAIR- Oct 17-Oct 27, Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 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! The entertainment lineup includes Easton Corbin (Wed 7:30pm), "Bluffett" Tribute to Jimmy Buffett (Thurs 3:30pm & 7pm); Neal McCoy (Fri 7:30pm); White Tie Rock Ensemble Tribute to Tom Petty & Lynyrd Skynyrd (Sat 7:30pm). CLICK HERE
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK- Sat 6:30am (Registration); 7:40am (Program); 8am Walk, Spanish Plaza, Downtown Mobile
Making Strides is more than just a walk, it's a movement. We know the future can be free from breast cancer. We're asking you to join the movement and sign up to save lives. Making Strides of South Alabama is a non-competitive walk that unites communities, schools, companies, and individuals to bring awareness in the fight to end breast cancer. CLICK HERE
PRODISEE PANTRY TURKEY TROT 5K & FUN RUN- Sat 7am (Registrataion); 8am (5K); 9am (Fun Run), Daphne City Hall
EVERY RUNNER IS A TURKEY for Baldwin County Families in need! Proceeds from this event will fund Prodisee Pantry's holiday meals for local families. CLICK HERE
ELBERTA GERMAN SAUSAGE FESTIVAL- Sat 8am-5pm, Elberta Town Park (Co Rd 83 and US Hwy 98), Elberta, AL
The Elberta Volunteer Fire Department will be cooking up about 6,000 pounds of German sausage to go with German style filled cabbage, potato salad, goulash, red beans & rice, and more. Plus over 150 arts and crafts vendors and live music throughout the day. CLICK HERE
FIZZI FEST- Sun 2pm-5pm, Fort Conde Inn, Downtown Mobile
Fizzi Fest 2024, where every bubble carries a wish, and every wish creates a brighter future. Fizzi Fest invites you to indulge in the world's finest champagnes, proseccos, cavas, and sparkling wines while supporting Make-A-Wish Alabama. CLICK HERE
BRUNCHFEST Benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast- Sun 11am-2pm, Seville Quarter, Downtown Pensacola
Enjoy a morning filled with mouth-watering brunch bites and a whole lot of fun! Brunch for a good cause and make a difference in the lives of over 5,000 local club kids. CLICK HERE
BRUNCH & BUBBLES presented by Gulf Coast Kid’s House- Sun 11am, Portofino Island Resort, Pensacola Beach
This premier Havana-themed fundraiser will dazzle you with upscale specialty cocktails, incredible dining from local celebrity chefs, and stunning entertainment - all for a great cause! This event sold out quickly last year so get your ticket or table now! CLICK HERE
MOBILE MUSEUM OF ART’S 60th BIRTHDAY BASH- Sat 7pm-11pm, Mobile Museum of Art, 4850 Museum Dr, Mobile
Celebrate Mobile Museum of Art’s 60th Anniversary year at a one-of-a-kind event that will rocket you back to 1964, the year that MMofA first opened its doors. Join us for a night of music, dancing, and downright fab fun as we celebrate this milestone birthday. Your ticket includes an exclusive first peek at the special exhibition 1960s Hard Edge and Op Art: A Tribute to The Responsive Eye, performances by BeatleBeat, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and an open bar. CLICK HERE
MOB-TOBERFEST - Sat 1pm-5pm, Langan Municipal Park, Mobile
Join the City of Mobile Events for a Fall festival packed-full of activities for everyone at Langan Park. Dance to the beats of a live DJ, get your face painted, meet your favorite characters, and let the kids bounce to their hearts' content in our inflatables. Of course, no Halloween celebration is complete without candy galore! Stroll through the park and trick-or-treat to fill your bags with candy. We haven’t forgotten about your four-legged friends—we’ve got special treats for them too! CLICK HERE
JACK-O-LANTERN JUBILEE AT BELLINGRATH- Sat 3pm-8pm, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore
Formerly known as Boo!, this event is packed with Halloween-themed fun for all ages. Enjoy trick-or-treating stations, costume contests, and a range of activities designed to bring out the Halloween spirit. End the night with a screening of “Hocus Pocus” at 6:30pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for a cozy experience under the stars. CLICK HERE
MEDIEVAL HALLOWEEN AT THE EXPLOREUM - Sat 9:30am-2pm, Exploreum Science Center, Downtown Mobile
Journey back to medieval times through exciting demonstrations and hands-on STEM activities. From Dragon’s Breath to magical chemistry experiments, families will partake in many STEM adventures through interactive experiences all throughout the building. We will even have our infamous pumpkin explosion in the courtyard! Special showings of the movie Shrek with showtimes at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. CLICK HERE
BOO AT THE ZOO- Sat/Sun 10am-5pm (Oct 26/27), Gulf Breeze Zoo
AThe Gulf Breeze Zoo's Boo at the Zoo festival 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
HADJI HAUNTED HOUSE- 7pm-12 mid, Fri/Sat/Sun Oct 25/26/27 and Thurs Oct 31, Hadji Shrine Center, Pensacola
The Pensacola Breast Cancer Association (PBCA) partners with the Hadji Shrine to put on the biggest Haunted House in NW Florida for the 9th year! Proceeds benefit PBCA whose mission is to raise money for awareness, screening & diagnosis of breast cancer among the Escambia County indigent & under-insured patient population. 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
OWA THEATER’S HALLOWEEN 4D MOVIE NIGHTS:
THE BIRDS - Fri 9pm
JEEPERS CREEPERS II -Sat 9pm, CLICK HERE
SEWARD FARMS MAZE- Sat 10am-6pm, Sept 28- Nov 2, Tanner Williams Rd, Lucedale, MS
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
FIELD OF FRIGHT- Sat 6pm-8:30pm, Sat Oct 26 only CLICK HERE
FALL MARKET IN THE PARK- Sat 7:30am-12noon (Oct 12- Nov 16), Cathedral Square
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
THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND- Thurs 8pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
HOTEL CALIFORNIA: “A Salute to the Eagles” - Sat 8pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
JUVENILE with Mannie Fresh & The 400 Degreez Band - Sun 8pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
BARENAKED LADIES- Sat 7:30pm, Beau Rivage Biloxi, CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: Ben Loftin & the Family- 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
PENSACOLA ICE FLYERS HOCKEY vs BIRMINGHAM: Small Dog Race Night- Sat 7:05pm, Pensacola Bay Center
Get ready to take in all of the cute chaos for the first Small Dog Race Night of the 2024-25 season! Fans can expect a special twist to the night with plenty of four-legged contestants taking to the ice during the intermissions. Halloween costumes are encouraged for all fans in attendance! CLICK HERE
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL-
SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS ULM (HOMECOMING)- Sat 4pm, Hancock Whitney Stadium, USA campus, Mobile, ESPN+
For Gameday info on parking, clear bag policy, tickets and more, 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 vs MISSOURI - Sat 2:45pm, Tuscaloosa, ABC, CLICK HERE
AUBURN @ KENTUCKY - Sat 6:45pm, Lexington KY, SEC Network, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA STATE @ MIAMI- Sat 6pm, Miami Gardens, ESPN, CLICK HERE
UWF vs SHORTER - Sat 4pm, PenAir Field, Pensacola, CLICK HERE
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