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From Halloween parties and trunk-or-treats to a pro rodeo, an opera and a riverfront wine tasting, this weekend around Mobile Bay has something on the calendar every day.

Here’s what’s happening Friday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25.

Events at a glance

Friday, Oct. 23

1. Meeting of the Minds

Jimmy Buffett fans are gathering along Alabama’s beaches for a week of live music, beach time and camaraderie. Events will take place at restaurants and bars across Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan.

What: Jimmy Buffett fan gathering with live music
When: Oct. 21-25 | Times vary by venue
Where: Restaurants and bars across Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan
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2. Plantmania @ Daphne Civic Center

Plantmania is returning to the Alabama Gulf Coast with a two-day indoor plant show featuring thousands of rare, exotic and popular houseplants from growers around the world. Plant enthusiasts, collectors and experts will gather to share and shop.

What: Two-day indoor rare plant show
When: Friday, Oct. 23 | VIP shopping 8-10AM, general entry 10AM-4PM; Saturday, Oct. 24 | 10AM-4PM
Where: Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US Hwy. 98, Daphne
Cost: Tickets start at $15; kids 12 and under are free. VIP tickets must be bought in advance.
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3. Homecoming on The Hill 2026 @ Spring Hill College

Spring Hill College is welcoming alumni back to The Hill for a weekend of Hilltop traditions, reunions and gatherings. The Friday evening Badger Bay Boil is a favorite tradition, and the weekend honors milestone reunion classes ending in 1 and 6, including the Golden Badger Class of 1976 celebrating its 50th reunion.

What: Alumni homecoming weekend
When: Friday, Oct. 23, 9AM, through Sunday, Oct. 25, noon
Where: Spring Hill College, 4000 Dauphin St., Mobile
Cost: $150 per person or $275 per couple for the full Homecoming on the Hill Experience; $85 per person for the Badger Bay Boil only
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4. The Haunting of Antique Emporium: One Year Anniversary

Antique Emporium is celebrating one year in Mobile with anniversary sales, spooky snacks and a few spirits who refuse to leave. Vendors will offer special sales all day, and from 3 to 5PM, guests can enjoy ghoulish treats and meet ghosts who haunt specific antiques and hear the stories behind their hauntings.

What: Anniversary sales, snacks and ghost stories
When: Friday, Oct. 23 | 10AM-7PM (snacks and ghost apparitions 3-5PM)
Where: Antique Emporium, 2601 Emogene St., Mobile

5. Studio 251’s Grand Reopening

Studio 251 Tattoos is celebrating the reopening of its expanded, renovated studio with tattoo flash specials, raffles, live music and food. The all-ages event is family-friendly, and guests don’t have to get tattooed to join the fun.

What: Studio reopening party with flash specials and raffles
When: Friday, Oct. 23 | Noon
Where: Studio 251 Tattoos, 8275 AL-59, #4, Foley
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6. Coloring for Adults @ Daphne Public Library

Daphne Public Library is hosting its recurring coloring session for adults.

What: Adult coloring session
When: Friday, Oct. 23 | 12:30-2:30PM
Where: Daphne Public Library, 2607 US Hwy. 98, Daphne

7. Sammy Kershaw – Live at Five @ Halstead Amphitheater

Country star Sammy Kershaw is bringing his classic country sound to Fairhope as part of the Live at Five concert series. Kershaw has three platinum and six gold albums, more than 25 Billboard-charting singles and the No. 1 hit “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful.”

What: Live country music
When: Friday, Oct. 23 | Gates at 4PM, music at 5PM
Where: Halstead Amphitheater, 450 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope
Cost: $57.14
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8. Funkhouse Fever Trio Live at Bienville Bar & Grill

The Funkhouse Fever Trio is bringing its no-frills brand of rock ‘n’ roll to Dauphin Island, with favorites from the Stones, Rod Stewart, Clapton, Chuck Berry and more.

What: Live rock ‘n’ roll
When: Friday, Oct. 23 | 5-9PM
Where: Bienville Bar & Grill, 1808 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin Island

9. 2nd Annual Grit, Gold and Glory FFA PRO Rodeo @ Carol Hodgson Arena

Elberta FFA and Fairhope FFA are presenting a full-scale pro rodeo in partnership with Bo Campbell Rodeo Productions, with broncs, barrels and bulls. The family-friendly event is open to the public and supports local FFA students.

What: Two-night pro rodeo
When: Friday, Oct. 23, 6PM, through Saturday, Oct. 24, 10PM
Where: Carol Hodgson Arena, 43421 Pine Grove Rd., Bay Minette

10. Mosaic After Dark: Black Grout Candles @ That Art Place

That Art Place is hosting a class where guests will create a set of mosaic candle holders using colorful glass and dramatic black grout. Staff will walk participants through the process, then guests will add candle wax, a wick and a scent of their choice. No experience is needed, and space is limited.

What: Mosaic candle-making class
When: Friday, Oct. 23 | 6-9PM
Where: That Art Place, 2101 US Hwy. 98, Suite H, Daphne
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11. High Cotton | American Legion Post #99

The band High Cotton is playing live music at Post 99 in Foley. Affordable adult beverages will be available, and the event is open to the public.

What: Live music
When: Friday, Oct. 23 | 6:30-10:30PM
Where: American Legion Post 99, 2101 S. McKenzie St., Foley

12. Justo Eiroa Aladino Live @ Downtown Cigars

Justo Eiroa, a third-generation tobacco grower and president of JRE Tobacco, will share and discuss a documentary about his father, Julio, who pioneered tobacco cultivation in Honduras after fleeing Castro. The film follows how Julio helped create the new world cigars enjoyed today and comes full circle with Justo launching Aladino, which his three daughters are now part of as the fourth generation.

What: Cigar industry talk and documentary discussion
When: Friday, Oct. 23 | 7-10PM
Where: Downtown Cigars, 1714 Main St., Daphne

Saturday, Oct. 24

13. Paint the Town Pink Community Event @ Bay Minette Kids Park

The Bay Minette Recreation Department is raising awareness for breast cancer, honoring those affected and celebrating survivors during a daylong community event. The Dink for Pink Pickleball Tournament will begin at 10AM with a women’s division, followed by an open division, with awards for first and second place. Vendors and food will also be on site, and proceeds will benefit a breast cancer foundation.

What: Community awareness walk and pickleball tournament
When: Saturday, Oct. 24 | 8AM-3PM
Where: Bay Minette Kids Park, 303 McMillan Ave., Bay Minette
Cost: $10 per walker; pickleball tournament is free, donations encouraged
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14. Awaken Church Charity Golf Tournament

Awaken Church is hosting its first annual golf tournament, a fundraiser that will provide transportation for children and students attending Kids and Youth Camp each year.

What: Charity golf tournament
When: Saturday, Oct. 24 | 8-11AM
Where: 3700 St. Andrews Ln. N., Mobile
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15. Boo Bash by the Bay @ USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Boo Bash by the Bay is turning the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park into a day of Halloween fun on Mobile Bay, with more than 70 vendors and food trucks and live music from Fat Lincoln, The Dirty Fridays and Heavy Rotation.

Trick-or-treating, inflatables, games and costume contests for kids, adults and pets are also planned. Leashed, well-behaved pets are welcome, and guests should bring lawn chairs. Every ticket includes one entry to win two pit tickets to The Red Clay Strays in Mobile on March 27, 2027, and a portion of ticket proceeds will benefit Hunter’s Heart Foundation’s Angel Tree program.

What: Halloween festival with vendors, live music and costume contests
When: Saturday, Oct. 24 | 10AM-4PM
Where: USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Pkwy., Mobile
Cost: $10 admission; kids 12 and under are free; parking is $5 per vehicle
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16. Fall Seconds Sale @ Muffinjaw Designs

Muffinjaw Designs is holding its annual sale on “seconds” pumpkins, ghosts and more. Seconds may have small blemishes, color combinations the studio wasn’t crazy about or sizing issues, or be from a previous season. Deals will last through Halloween while stock remains.

What: Glass studio seconds sale
When: Saturday, Oct. 24 | 10AM-5PM
Where: Muffinjaw Designs, 610 St. Anthony St., Mobile
Cost: FREE admission

17. October Sidewalk Fill-A-Bag Sale @ Mobile Bookseller

Mobile Bookseller is hosting its sidewalk bag sale, where shoppers can fill plastic grocery bags with books for $5 per bag. Staff will hold bag purchases behind the counter or help carry them to your car so you can shop hands-free inside the store. From 5 to 6PM, any books left on the tables are free to take home.

What: Fill-a-bag book sale
When: Saturday, Oct. 24 | 10AM-6PM
Where: Mobile Bookseller, 3990 Government Blvd., Mobile
Cost: $5 per bag; cash and card accepted
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18. MBRD v Roe City Roller Derby @ Dreamland Skate Center

Mobile Bay Roller Derby is facing Roe City Roller Derby in its last home game of the season.

What: Roller derby bout
When: Saturday, Oct. 24 | Doors at 11:30AM, first whistle at noon
Where: Dreamland Skate Center, 5672 Three Notch Rd., Mobile
Cost: $12 presale, $15 at the door; kids 12 and under are free
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19. 4th Saturday Pharaohs Car Club of Alabama Cruise-In at Whataburger on Schillinger Rd S

The Pharaohs Car Club of Alabama is hosting its monthly 4th Saturday cruise-in, with a new start time of 4PM. Immediately afterward, the Gen X Cruisers will begin a trunk-or-treat cruise and poker run that starts at Whataburger and stops at the IHOP on Rangeline Road and Judy’s Place on Highway 90.

What: Car cruise-in, followed by a trunk-or-treat cruise and poker run
When: Saturday, Oct. 24 | 4-6PM
Where: Whataburger, 2496 Schillinger Rd. S., Mobile

20. Side-Eye Live at American Legion Post 199

The funk and “loud jazz” band Side-Eye is bringing its sound to American Legion Post 199 in Fairhope. Guests are asked to bring a chair.

What: Live funk and jazz
When: Saturday, Oct. 24 | 4PM
Where: American Legion Post 199, 700 S. Mobile St., Fairhope

21. Joe Bullard Wine on the River @ Cooper Riverside Park

The 9th annual wine tasting lets guests sample more than 100 wines and beers, with live music throughout the evening. A portion of proceeds will benefit United Way of Southwest Alabama.

What: Wine and beer tasting with live music
When: Saturday, Oct. 24 | 4-7PM
Where: Cooper Riverside Park, 101 S. Water St., Mobile
Cost: $69 general admission, including a souvenir tasting cup and beverage samples
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22. Trail Ride Turn Up @ Langan Performing Arts Pavilion

Breakthrough Teens, a Mobile Parks and Recreation program, is hosting a fall festival with live music, food trucks, vendors and line dancing. Registration is encouraged but not required.

What: Fall festival with live music and line dancing
When: Saturday, Oct. 24 | 6-8PM
Where: Langan Performing Arts Pavilion, 4901 Zeigler Blvd., Mobile
Cost: FREE
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23. Bams & Bubbles Halloween Party

Bams & Bubbles is hosting a family-friendly Halloween party with mahjong and other table games, spooky themed snacks, and specialty cocktails and mocktails.

What: Halloween party with mahjong and table games
When: Saturday, Oct. 24 | 6PM
Where: 26050 Equity Dr., Suite F, Daphne
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24. KOStume Bash @ Prodisee Pantry

The Krewe of Serendipity is hosting a costume fundraiser at Prodisee Pantry in Spanish Fort.

What: Costume bash fundraiser
When: Saturday, Oct. 24 | 6-11PM
Where: Prodisee Pantry, 9315 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort

25. KDC Annual Halloween Bash

Krewe du Cirque is hosting its annual Halloween bash for guests 21 and over, with DJ Kelly, a taco bar and a costume contest.

What: 21+ Halloween party with a costume contest
When: Saturday, Oct. 24 | 7-11PM
Where: 407 E. Laurel Ave., Foley
Cost: $25
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Sunday, Oct. 25

26. Malbis Harvest Market @ Historic Malbis Nursery

More than 40 local vendors will gather at Historic Malbis Nursery for a free, family-friendly harvest market.

What: Local vendor market
When: Sunday, Oct. 25 | 10AM-4PM
Where: Historic Malbis Nursery, 10145 US-90, Daphne
Cost: FREE

27. Pumpkin Sunday @ Shore Light Baptist Church

Every child will get to pick out a free pumpkin to take home at Shore Light Baptist Church’s Pumpkin Sunday, and pumpkin pie with whipped cream will be served to everyone. The church describes it as a fun, relaxed morning for the whole family.

What: Free pumpkins and pumpkin pie
When: Sunday, Oct. 25 | 10:30AM
Where: Shore Light Baptist Church, 25366 Profit Dr., Daphne

28. Boo Bash 2026 @ Corpus Christi Catholic School

Corpus Christi Catholic School is hosting its annual fall festival, which features a chili cook-off with a $5,000 grand prize opportunity. The festival also includes games, food and family fun, and winners don’t have to be present to win.

What: Fall festival with a chili cook-off
When: Sunday, Oct. 25 | 2-5PM
Where: Corpus Christi Catholic School, 6300 McKenna Dr., Mobile
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29. Romeo & Juliet @ The Temple Downtown

Mobile Opera is presenting Charles Gounod’s Romeo & Juliet, a beautiful yet haunting adaptation of Shakespeare’s play with stunning duets and sweeping waltzes.

What: Opera performance
When: Sunday, Oct. 25 | 2:30PM
Where: The Temple Downtown, 351 St. Francis St., Mobile
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Delta Dogs is hosting the 10th anniversary Witches Ride, a three-mile, easy-paced bike parade around downtown Mobile where riders dress as witches and decorate their bicycles. A block party with music, food and drinks will follow, and kids can watch the parade and join the party for free. Proceeds support Delta Dogs, which provides free spay/neuter and veterinary care for pets of Mobile residents in need.

What: Costumed bike parade and block party; riders must be 18+
When: Sunday, Oct. 25 | 3:30-8PM (witches fly at 5PM)
Where: The Blind Mule, 57 N. Claiborne St., Mobile
Cost: $39.19
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31. CityFest (Fall Family Festival) @ Saraland Church

Saraland Church is hosting a safe, indoor Halloween alternative with costumes, candy, decorated trunks and fun for the whole family. Everyone is welcome.

What: Indoor Halloween festival
When: Sunday, Oct. 25 | 4-5:30PM
Where: Saraland Church, 907 Shelton Beach Rd., Saraland
Cost: FREE

32. The Market at The Pillars 2026

The Market at The Pillars is returning for an evening market with local farmers, makers, bakers, crafters and artists. A large LED wall will show Alabama football games or themed movies, and live music is planned at every market.

What: Night market with local vendors and live music
When: Sunday, Oct. 25 | 4-8PM
Where: The Pillars, 1757 Government St., Mobile
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33. Trunk or Treat @ Kingswood United Methodist Church

Kingswood United Methodist Church is hosting its annual trunk-or-treat with decorated trunks and plenty of candy for kids and families. Costumes are encouraged.

What: Trunk-or-treat
When: Sunday, Oct. 25 | 5PM
Where: Kingswood United Methodist Church, 5200 Perin Rd., Mobile

Things to do around Mobile Bay this weekend: 33 events for Oct. 23-25