Oct. 5
Fairhope Outdoor Farmer's Market
Thursdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26
3 – 6 p.m.
http://www.cofairhope.com
Behind the Fairhope Public Library
The market will feature local farmers, bakers, fresh Baldwin County produce, fresh cut flowers, local honey, plants, baked goods and more. The Fairhope Public Library will have children activities at 4 p.m.
Oct. 7
Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fisherman’s Market
Tuesdays 2 to 6 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Oct. 7, 10, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
20733 Miflin Road, Foley
Coastalalabamamarket.com
You can buy fruits and vegetables picked fresh this morning right here in Baldwin County at this open-air market. At the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market, you will find fresh seafood, including shrimp, crabmeat, oysters and fish fillets. Other vendors offer organic steaks, ground beef and pork products. Complete your meal with a loaf of freshly baked bread and a dessert. Other available items include beautiful fresh flowers, eggs, bedding plants, herbs and jewelry.
Oct. 8
Flora-Bama Oktoberfest
Break out your lederhosen for the Flora-Bama’s Annual Oktoberfest! The Stein hoisting competition sponsored by Samuel Adams will begin at 3 p.m., followed by a live performance from The Bräts at 4 p.m. in the Bama Dome. This New Orleans based polka band will have you laughing and dancing all evening! Receive a free drink upon entry, 25 percent off in the gift shop, and complimentary German food from the buffet (while supplies last) from 2 to 4 p.m. Complimentary Oktoberfest Stein mugs to the first 100 guests. No cover charge. Family-friendly.
Oct. 13
Daphne Farmers Market
Oct. 13, 20, 27
2 – 6 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/daphnefarmersmarket/
2305 US 98
Daphne, AL 36526
(Near Fast Times Gas Station)
“Little Shop of Horrors”
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Runs Oct. 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22
South Baldwin Community Theater
2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores AL 36542
The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, blood!
Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!
www.sbct.biz
Fright Night at the Chamber
Free outdoor movie: “Friday the 13th Part VII – The New Blood”
North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, 10 p.m. immediately following the BCHS home game
Join the North Baldwin Chamber at a spooktacular fundraising event to benefit the depot building restoration. Bring chairs and blankets, food and drinks available for purchase, donations welcome
Oct. 14
Hogsmeade Halloween Festival – Dementor’s Ball
6 – 11 p.m., Homestead Village of Fairhope, 924 Plantation Blvd., Fairhope
Hosted by Hogwarts of Fairhope Summer Camp
www.dementorsball.bpt.me
Tickets $15 each
The magic is once again real in Fairhope - this time for the adults! Put on your magical robes and join us for the Dementor's Ball, an evening of fun, dancing, crafting, trivia and more! Enjoy Hogwarts-themed drinks and a bit of magical intrigue with other local witches, wizards and magical creatures. 21 and older only. Wizarding wear encouraged! We will have games including a trivia contest, Auror Training, an event-wide mystery game, as well as local art, and a cash bar featuring Muggle versions of drinks from the books (one drink ticket is included with admission). Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be included in admission.
Oct. 19
Olde Towne Daphne's Third Thursday
5 – 7 p.m.
Olde Towne Daphne's Third Thursday open house is from 5-7 p.m. Olde Towne shops will stay open late and offer refreshments for patrons as they shop.
Daphne Public Library – Halloween Movie Night
2607 Hwy 98, Daphne
Family movie night from 4 to 6 p.m. featuring G-rated Halloween movies.
Oct. 20
Haunted Forest Trail Walk
Runs Oct. 20, 21, 27, 28
6:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Graham Creek Nature Preserve
23030 Wolf Bay Drive, Foley
$15 each
Guests will ride a wagon 0.25 mile into the forest and be dropped off with a guide to walk the haunted trail for 0.3 mile. The later it gets the scarier the trail. Haunts are based on southern tales related to the area. Tour takes around 45 minutes. Tickets are $15 at the Interpretive Center.
Haunted Trail Ride
Runs Oct. 20 and 21
Bicentennial Park, 51233 State Hwy 225, Stockton
Park opens at 6 p.m., rides from 7 to 9 p.m., $5 per person, children under 3 free, there will be laser tag, food vendors on site, entertainment a petting zoo, face painting and more.
Down in the Delta Fall Market
Runs Oct. 20 and 21
Pimperl Place
48738 US Hwy 31, Bay Minette
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Admission $8 per person. Will feature antiques, vintage, art, fine crafts, pumpkins, mums, hay rides, food and entertainment by Gene Lane, back by popular demand.
Daphne High School Key Club Haunted House
Runs Oct. 20 and 21, 7 – 11 p.m.
Held at Trojan Hall at Daphne High School, $5 per person
Oct. 21
Pumpkin Play Day
10 a.m. to noon
Graham Creek Nature Preserve
23460 Wolf Bay Drive, Foley
Pumpkins to paint, games to play! Treats and prizes for children. Free
7th Annual Halloween Spooktacular!
Gulf Coast Dance Alliance
30752 Ember Lane, Spanish Fort
6 to 8 p.m.
Games, prizes, goodies, dancing and snacks. Costumes encouraged, $10 per child.
Oct. 22
Boo at the Zoo
1 to 4 p.m.
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
1204 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores
Dress up and come visit with your favorite furry friends. $5 per person, children 2 and under free, cash only. Members free with membership card.
Zombie Paint Ball
Runs Oct. 21, 27, 27 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Magnolia Corn Maze
15275 County Rd 49, Summerdale
Call for cost, 605-7216
Oct. 26
Boos and Brews
Ginny Lane Bar & Grill, 4851 Wharf Pkwy
6 – 8 p.m.
Halloween Beer Dinner
Featuring Catawba Brewery
Costumes Welcome, $30 per person
First course: Roasted pumpkin bisque with crab, toasted pumpkin seeds and witch’s fingers, White Zombie, White Ale (5.1 percent ABV, Halloween Seasonal Brew); second course: jack-o-lantern stuffed bell pepper with chicken, rice, tomatoes, onion, creamy mozzarella cheese, Mother Trucker, Pale Ale
(5.0 percent ABV, 51 IBU); third course: bone In beer braised pork shank, smashed Yukon golds, roasted carrots, Hopness Monster, IPA (6.5 percent ABV 60 IBU); fourth course: peanut butter mousse with strawberry monster cupcakes, Farmer Ted, Cream Ale (6 percent ABV 7 IBU).
For reservations call 251-224-650
Uptown Halloween
Downtown Foley
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Join us in the streets of downtown Foley for a spooky good time, compliments of the downtown merchants, city businesses and the city of Foley. Costume contest, jumpy houses, hay ride and many booths to win treats and prizes. Free Admission
Fairhope Witches Ride
5:30 p.m.
Ride begins at McSharry’s Irish Pub, 101 North Bancroft St.
A whimsical Halloween-themed bicycle ride through Fairhope for area witches to raise money for the local animal charity, FurrEver Homes Animal Rescue. Tickets to ride are sold out but spectators are invited to dress up and line the 13 block ride and catch the wicked treats the witches throw!
Black Cat Ball
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Eastern Shore Art Center
After the Witches Ride celebrate at the Eastern Shore Center. Sponsored by Citizens Bank, DJ Twiggens will spin tunes to dance the wicked night away. Food courtesy of Will Hughes Catering and beer courtesy of Fairhope Brewing Company. Tickets $35 each, purchase at Eventbrite.com
Oct. 27
Halloween Zombie Fest
7 – 9 p.m.
Oct. 27 and 28
South Baldwin Community Theatre
2022 West 2nd Street, Gulf Shores
ZombieFest 2017 is an exciting new event pairing theatre and dance on the new outdoor stage of the South Baldwin Community Theatre and will feature two short plays by Gulf Shores playwright Laura Pfizenmayer, “An Infestation of Monsters” and “Smooth Away” as well as two dance pieces by Coastal Ballet. There will be a costume contest as well as other Halloween Hijinks. Halloween-themed refreshments will be offered for sale but patrons may also bring their own refreshments to enjoy on the lawn. Tickets are $15.00 and are available online and through the theatre box office.
www.sbct.biz
Zombie Ball 2017
Foley Civic Center, 407 E. Laurel Ave.
6:30 – 11 p.m.
Presented by Krewe Du Cirque
Have a spooky good time at this Krewe du Cirque Society of Foley event. For ages 21 and over with full costume required. Entertainment by Fly By Radio. BYOB. Prizes for best costumes.
Tickets $45 at Eventbrite.com
Haunted Story Telling Tours
Swift-Coles Historic Home
17424 Swift Coles Lane, Bon Secour
Oct. 27 and 28
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Learn the spooky tales of this beautiful southern mansion. $10 per person.
Oct. 28
Downtown Fairhope Trick-or-Treat
10 a.m. to noon, sponsored by the Downtown Fairhope Business Association
Doc Cooper’s Haunted Swamp
6:30 – 9 p.m
22100 College Ave., Robertsdale
A fun Halloween trail for children of all ages, presented by the Robertsdale Rotary Club
BooLu’s
LuLu’s Gulf Shores
200 E 25th Ave.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join us for BooLu's at LuLu's Gulf Shores. Event includes trunk-or-treat, costume contest, pumpkin painting and more! Register for the costume contest by 1:30 pm to show off your spooktacular costume! Give your all in our arcade contest from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and win 3,000 arcade tickets! Free event.
Fall Block Party
2 – 8 p.m.
Meyer Park, Gulf Shores
Locals and visitors are invited to participate in some good, old -fashion family fun at Meyer Park. The festivities kick off at 2 p.m. with carnival games and activities for children.
For more information visit www.gulfshoresal.gov/blockparty
Ghouls on the Gulf
Gulf State Park
Beach Campout
Bring your own tent, fire pit, wood, food and drinks. We’ll watch family friendly frightening movies on the beach. Check in after 3 p.m. Cos tis $10 per person, $5 for ages 12 and under. Call to reserve your spot today, 948-7275, dial 9 then ext. 2128.
Gulf Shores Witches Ride
Meyer Park
5:30 p.m.
The First Gulf Shores Witches Ride benefitting the Baldwin County Humane Society. A one-mile charity ride beginning at Meyer Park and touring the surrounding area. Participants are encouraged to dress in their spooktacular best and to adorn their broom sticks [bikes] as they see fit. Register at www.eventbrite.com
5 Rivers Halloween Bash
30945 5 Rivers Blvd, Spanish Fort
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free family friendly Halloween celebration includes crafts, music, movies, trail rides, games, $5 boat tours, and a costume contest at 3 p.m.
Spooky Movie on the Lawn
Marina Lawn at The Wharf, Orange Beach
Bring a blanket and chairs, admission is free. Cost for pony rides and face painting that start at 4 p.m. Complimentary popcorn and hot chocolate. Movie, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” begins at 7:30 p.m..
Oct. 29
Witches, Warlocks and Wizards Ride
2 – 8 p.m.
Manci’s Antique Club, 1715 Main St., Daphne
www.angel-ride.org
Join us for the 1st Annual “Witches, Warlocks, & Wizards Ride.” This is in conjunction with the Angel Ride Foundation. Sponsorships are available, call for details! Sign up, bring your bicycles, and help raise some money for the Angel Ride Foundation. Registration starts at 2 p.m. at Daphne City Hall and the event starts promptly at 4 p.m. There will be a block part afterwards at Manci’s with live music.
Cost: adults, $30; ages 10-17, $20; Under 10 are free.
www.mancisantiqueclub.com/3w
Foley Public Library’s Halloween Extravaganza
319 East Laurel Ave., Foley
6 – 9 p.m.
Family friendly carnival in the front parking lot includes DJ, games, face painting and “Wax Museum of Horrors’ Haunted Stacks” tour for teens and adults.
Oct. 31
The Wicked Wooded Walk
8:30 – 10 p.m.
Graham Creek Nature Preserve
23460 Wolf Bay Drive, Foley
For the ultimate Halloween experience, Graham Creek will offer a one night only walk into the wicked woods! Take a wagon ride out to Russian Road where you will depart on your journey. A guide will take you through a dense forest once inhabited by sharecroppers. Who knows what or who will come out that dark creepy night? If you make it out of the 20-acre tract, a wagon will be waiting to drive you back to the Interpretive Center.
There will only be two groups with a maximum of 16 per group, departing at 8:30 p. m. and again at 9:45 p.m. This adventure is for 18 and over (no exceptions). No phones or flashlights allowed out during walk and closed toed shoes are required. Cost is $20 and each trip will take at least 1 hour and 15 minutes. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Interpretive Center.
For questions call 251-923-4267.
Halloween at the Flora-Bama
Boos & Booze Costume Contest
6 p.m. to 3 a.m.
17401 Perdido Key Drive
Sponsored by Jägermeister
Costume contest starts promptly at 9 p.m., sign ups begin as early as 6 p.m. This is an 18+ event.
Trick-or-Treating
Tanger Outlets, Foley
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Trick or treat at more than 100 participating retailers.
Trick-or-Treating
The Hangout, Orange Beach
Noon – 4 p.m.
Trunk R Treat
Main Street at The Wharf, Orange Beach
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Christian Life Church in Orange Beach, this event draws more than 4,000 kids.
Daphne Public Library Trick-or-Treat
2607 Hwy 98, Daphne
4 to 6 p.m.
Games, photos and candy, costume contest at 5 p.m.
Ongoing throughout October
Wales West Pumpkin Patch Express and Scary Night Train
Friday through Sunday Sept. 29 through Oct. 31; Everyday beginning Oct. 24
Wales West RV Park, Silverhill
Open Fridays 5-9 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 1-9 p.m. Beginning Oct. 24 open weeknights from 5-9 p.m. and weekends from 1-9 p.m. Scary night train begins at 7 p.m.
All aboard the 2017 Pumpkin Patch Express and Scary Night Train at Wales West. Ride an authentic steam train to the haunted barn maze and kiddie-friendly pumpkin patch, decorate a free pumpkin, enjoy the mini-train ride, hay ride, refreshments, bounce house, and T-Rex Jr. Also enjoy exciting pumpkin cannon, petting zoo/pony rides, cafe, and gift shop available for a slight fee. Tickets may be purchased online or at the railroad. $15 per person, plus tax; 2 and under are FREE. Visit waleswest.com or call 251-232-2322 or 888-569-5337.
Ghost Cruises at Caribe Marina
Caribe Marina, 28101 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7 and 8 p.m.
$20 adult, $15 child, per 45 minute cruise
Join us for a ghost ship investigation, remembering one of our first cases, a tale of treasure hunting, cursed gold and ghost captains. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 251-980-8410, visit CaribeMarina.com or email info@CaribeMarina.com.
Forty South Farm & Zoo
Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch
Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
$5 per person, plus tax. Hayride, games and feed cups for the petting zoo are $1 each. Petting zoo includes ringtail lemurs, wallaroo, emus, rhea, brown lemurs, patagonian cavy, tortoises, meishan pigs, capybaras, porcupine, peacocks and more.
Hillcrest Farm Corn Maze
30497 Hixson Road, Elberta
Open every day in October except Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. $5 per person, under 3 is free.
Magnolia Corn Maze
15275 County Road 49, Summerdale
Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.Two, 8-acre corn mazes, hayrides, cow train, petting zoo, pig races, paintball shooting gallery and more. Call for cost, 251-605-7216
