27 things to do in Mobile and Baldwin counties this Halloween weekend

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and Mobile Bay is making a weekend of it with costume contests, family-friendly festivals, live music and more.

Here’s what’s happening Friday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 1.

Friday, Oct. 30

1. Trick or Treat at the Library @ Daphne Public Library

Daphne Public Library is inviting kids to dress in their Halloween best for trick-or-treating. There will be candy in the lobby, crafts in the community room and a giant inflatable corn maze on the plaza. The Friends of the Daphne Library is sponsoring the event.

• What: Family-friendly trick-or-treat event
• When: Friday, Oct. 30 | 3:30-5:30PM
• Where: Daphne Public Library, 2607 U.S. Highway 98, Daphne
• More info

2. 4D Barrel Race @ Baldwin County Coliseum

2J Cowboy Productions is hosting a barrel racing show with $1,000 in added money. The race features 4D barrels and 3D poles.

• What: Barrel racing show
• When: Friday, Oct. 30 | 4PM
• Where: Baldwin County Coliseum, 19477 Fairground Road, Robertsdale
• Cost: Exhibitions are $5 each

3. Zack Chavers at Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores

Zack Chavers is performing live for the dinner crowd at Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores.

• What: Live music
• When: Friday, Oct. 30 | 5PM
• Where: Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores, 240 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores

4. Trick, Treat & Tennis @ Gulf Shores Tennis Center

Tennis With Eherlinaa is hosting an evening of spooky tennis games, Halloween challenges, sweet treats and surprises. Costumes are encouraged.

• What: Halloween tennis games and treats
• When: Friday, Oct. 30 | 5-6:30PM
• Where: Gulf Shores Tennis Center, 2008 W. 3rd St., Gulf Shores

5. Fall in the Fort @ Spanish Fort Elementary School

The Spanish Fort Elementary School PTA is hosting Fall in the Fort, a school community celebration with food, games, inflatables and more.

• What: School fall festival
• When: Friday, Oct. 30 | 5:30-7:30PM
• Where: Spanish Fort Elementary School, 30900 State Highway 225, Spanish Fort
• Tickets

6. Halloween at The Hangout

The Hangout is hosting family-friendly Halloween fun in its courtyard, where kids can follow clues to find the missing magic of Halloween. Activities include face painting, freeze dance, carnival games, a not-so-scary haunted house, a scavenger hunt and a live show. Costumes are encouraged.

• What: Family-friendly Halloween activities
• When: Friday, Oct. 30 | 6-8PM
• Where: The Hangout, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores
• More info

7. Emily Stuckey LIVE at Callaghan’s Irish Social Club

Emily Stuckey is providing live music at Callaghan’s Irish Social Club, where guests can grab burgers and beer.

• What: Live music
• When: Friday, Oct. 30 | 7PM
• Where: Callaghan’s Irish Social Club, 916 Charleston St., Mobile

8. A Call to Court: An ACOTAR Experience @ The Haunted Book Shop

The Haunted Book Shop and the Mobile Arts Council are throwing a costumed ball to celebrate the release of “A Court of Splintered Harmony,” the sixth book in Sarah J. Maas’ “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series. The block of South Joachim Street will become the Night Court, with a DJ, themed cocktails, finger foods from Penton’s Bistro, a market of local artisans, photo ops and rhinestone face and body art. Costumed guests can parade before the High Lady of the Night Court and enter a drawing for time on the throne.

• What: Costumed book release ball
• When: Friday, Oct. 30 | 7-10PM
• Where: The Haunted Book Shop, 9 S. Joachim St., Mobile
• Cost: $65 with the book; $30 for the experience only. Tickets must be bought in advance.
• Tickets

9. The Island’s Premiere Halloween Costume Party! @ Orange Beach Event Center

The Treasures of the Isle Mardi Gras Krewe is hosting its 14th annual Halloween costume party with entertainment from Dangerous Curves. Guests can sip their own BYOB creations while snacking on heavy appetizers from Barometer Grille. There are cash prizes for best male, female and group costumes, plus a Best Decorated Table award, and raffle tickets give guests a chance to win $2,000. Guests must be 21 or older.

• What: Halloween costume party and raffle
• When: Friday, Oct. 30 | 7-11PM
• Where: Orange Beach Event Center, 4671 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach
• Cost: $50 general admission; raffle tickets are $20
• Tickets

10. Halloween Costume Contest @ The Decoy Bar & Grill

The Decoy Bar & Grill is hosting a costume contest, and the best costume wins a basket of goodies worth more than $100. The winner will be announced at 10PM. The contest repeats Saturday night.

• What: Costume contest
• When: Friday, Oct. 30 | 8-10PM
• Where: The Decoy Bar & Grill, 311 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope
• More info

11. Mischief Night at The Merry Widow

Goodwin Rainer is returning to Mobile for a night of mischief and monsters, joined by Pensacola art rock band Tirra Lirra and Mobile’s Uncle Emmington. Costumes are encouraged, and the show is for ages 21 and older.

• What: Live music
• When: Friday, Oct. 30 | Doors at 8PM, music at 9PM
• Where: The Merry Widow, 51 S. Conception St., Mobile
• Cost: $15

Saturday, Oct. 31

12. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk @ Spanish Plaza

Infirmary Cancer Care is inviting the community to join its team at the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. The walk raises awareness and supports patients and survivors.

• What: Breast cancer awareness walk
• When: Saturday, Oct. 31 | 8AM
• Where: Spanish Plaza, 401 Government St., Mobile
• Register

13. Halloween Party @ Crunch Fitness

Crunch Fitness in Mobile is hosting a morning of Halloween-themed group fitness classes with music and treats, including Zombie Zumba from 9:30 to 10:30AM. Costumes are highly encouraged, and no dance experience is needed.

• What: Halloween group fitness classes
• When: Saturday, Oct. 31 | 8:45-11AM
• Where: Crunch Fitness, 3250 Airport Blvd., Suite A, Mobile
• More info

14. ODWA Plant Swap @ Central Midtown

The Old Dauphinway Association is sponsoring what it calls the oldest and largest continuing plant swap in the Mobile area. The friendly community event offers plenty of plants of all kinds.

• What: Plant swap
• When: Saturday, Oct. 31 | 10-11:45AM
• Where: Central Midtown, 4 N. Ann St., Mobile

15. Halloween at The Hangout

The Hangout is repeating its family-friendly Halloween courtyard event, with a scavenger hunt, face painting, freeze dance, carnival games, a not-so-scary haunted house and a live show. Costumes are encouraged.

• What: Family-friendly Halloween activities
• When: Saturday, Oct. 31 | 11AM-1PM
• Where: The Hangout, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores
• More info

16. Halloween Moss Market @ Alcove Tattoo

Euphoric Cottage is hosting the second Midtown Moss Market at Alcove Tattoo, with local artists to shop from, a flash tattoo event, a photo booth and face painting. There will also be a costume contest, and guests can dress up or come in comfy clothes.

• What: Market, flash tattoos and costume contest
• When: Saturday, Oct. 31 | noon-5PM
• Where: Alcove Tattoo, 140 S. Sage Ave., Mobile

17. Free Family Fun Fest @ Aaronville Park

The Bridge Church is hosting a free fun fest for the whole family with free food, games, face painting and giveaways, including a bike and a gas card. Guests who register for free can enter a drawing for a prize but must be present to win.

• What: Free family festival
• When: Saturday, Oct. 31 | noon-2PM
• Where: Aaronville Park, 784 S. McKenzie St., Foley
• Cost: Free
• Register

18. High Cotton | The Red Haven Live

High Cotton is taking the stage at The Red Haven Live.

• What: Live music
• When: Saturday, Oct. 31 | 5:30-7PM
• Where: The Red Haven Live, 4563 Grander Ct., Orange Beach

19. Halloween Bash @ Fairhope Brewing Co.

Fairhope Brewing Company is hosting an all-ages Halloween rock party with live music from Disco Kiss, a costume contest with prizes and plenty of Mötley Brüe, Disco Kiss’ custom beer, on tap.

• What: All-ages Halloween rock party
• When: Saturday, Oct. 31 | 7-9:30PM
• Where: Fairhope Brewing Co., 914 Nichols Ave., Fairhope
• More info

20. OSO Halloween Bash

OSO at Bear Point Harbor is throwing its biggest party yet, kicking off with music from Dangerous Curves. There will be costume contests with prizes from sponsors, plus samples and drink specials all night.

• What: Halloween party with live music and costume contests
• When: Saturday, Oct. 31 | 7PM
• Where: OSO at Bear Point Harbor, 5749 Bay la Launch Ave., Orange Beach

21. Halloween Costume Contest + Brandon Giles @ The Decoy Bar & Grill

The Decoy Bar & Grill is repeating its Halloween costume contest, with another goodie basket worth more than $100 for the best costume. The winner will be announced at 10PM, and Brandon Giles is playing live from 8PM to midnight.

• What: Costume contest and live music
• When: Saturday, Oct. 31 | Contest 8-10PM; live music 8PM-midnight
• Where: The Decoy Bar & Grill, 311 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope

22. Halloween with Hanan Browning @ The People’s Room

Hanan Browning is returning to The People’s Room of Mobile for Halloween night, performing songs from his debut album “Empyrean Tides” with his band, Mobile. There will be a costume contest and party favors, and the winner takes home a $50 bar tab, ear buds and TPR and HB1 T-shirts.

• What: Live music and costume contest
• When: Saturday, Oct. 31 | 8-10PM
• Where: The People’s Room of Mobile, 78 St. Francis St., Mobile
• Cost: $23.18 (fees included)
• Tickets

23. The Emo Society @ Soul Kitchen

The Emo Society is hosting Halloween night with a live set from Kawaii AF and a DJ set from Bemo Rouge. There will be a photo booth, a costume contest with a cash prize and Emo Society Halloween merch giveaways. The show is open to ages 18 and older, and anyone under 21 pays a $5 surcharge at the door.

• What: Emo night with live music and a costume contest
• When: Saturday, Oct. 31 | Doors at 8PM, show at 9PM
• Where: Soul Kitchen, 219 Dauphin St., Mobile
• Cost: $20 the week of the show; $25 at the door, if available
• Tickets

24. Gabriel’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest

Anna Mosity is hosting Gabriel’s Downtown’s annual costume contest, with winners chosen by audience applause. First place wins a $75 bar tab, second place wins $50 and third place wins $25. Karaoke hosted by Anna follows at midnight.

• What: Costume contest and karaoke
• When: Saturday, Oct. 31 | 11:30PM
• Where: Gabriel’s Downtown, 55 S. Joachim St., Mobile

Sunday, Nov. 1

25. 10th Annual Bras Across the CAUSEway 5K & Festival @ USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

The 10th annual Bras Across the CAUSEway 5K & Festival is offering a timed 5K run or walk, a family-friendly 1-mile fun run and a virtual option. Proceeds support the group’s patient assistance program, which helps local breast cancer patients with needs such as gas, groceries, copays, rent and utilities. Registration closes at 4AM Saturday, Oct. 31.

• What: 5K, fun run and festival
• When: Sunday, Nov. 1 | 7:30AM race start
• Where: USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile
• Cost: $43.40 for ages 13 and older; $38.10 for ages 12 and younger (fees included)
• Register
• More info

26. Progressives of Mobile November Coffee Meetup @ Soul Caffeine

Blue Umbrella: Progressives of Mobile is returning to its first-Sunday-of-the-month schedule with a pre-election coffee meetup.

• What: Coffee meetup
• When: Sunday, Nov. 1 | 10AM-noon
• Where: Soul Caffeine, 1714 Dauphin St., Mobile
• More info

27. Coastal Makers Grand Opening

Coastal Makers Art Studio is celebrating the grand opening of its new 5,000-square-foot space. Guests can meet the artists, try free crafts and hands-on activities, enjoy food and tour the studio, and there will be giveaways, specials and grand opening membership deals.

• What: Grand opening party
• When: Sunday, Nov. 1 | noon-4PM
• Where: Coastal Makers Art Studio, 63 N. Florida St., Mobile
• More info