Can we turn the heat off yet?

The temperatures have returned to a more normal level but brought with them some showers. Our list of weekend events has both indoor and outdoor activities to keep you busy all weekend long.

Kick off the weekend by learning about fitness opportunities at the Community FitFair in Gulf Shores. If you are looking to expand on your green thumb, you should head to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and swap seeds and plant cuttings. If food is on your mind Saturday, head to Heritage Park in Foley for the Gumbo & Alabama Slammer Festival. If reading was high on your New Year's resolution list, there are two author events happening in Fairhope you should not miss.

If our list missed the mark for you, visit our event calendar at www.GulfCoastMedia.com for more events happening this weekend or beyond. Search for events by distance from your home city or vacation spot.

Gulf Shores Community FitFair

• What: The 10th-annual Community FitFair is the place to find the classes and information to keep those New Year's resolutions on track. The area's top health and wellness pros will be available, get a health screening, enjoy a free aerobics class and take a chance to winning a door prize.
• When: Friday, Jan. 26, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Where: Bodenhamer Recreation Center, 322 W. 19th Ave., Gulf Shores
• Price: Free to attend

Community Seed and Plant Swap

• What: Celebrate National Seed Swap Day at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Bring your garden seeds, plants and cuttings to swap with the community. Attendees can also receive a 10% discount off zoo admission with a donation of wildflower seeds. The zoo will use them to re-seed the banks around the ponds located throughout the zoo. Along with the swap the day will feature tours, talks and demonstrations.
• When: Saturday, Jan. 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Where: Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, 20499 Oak Road East, Gulf Shores
• Price: Adult admission is $22.95 and children are $14.95

Gumbo & Alabama Slammer Festival

• What: Enjoy a day of gumbo, music and fun at the second annual Gumbo & Alabama Slammer Festival. Guests will have a variety of food, drinks and fun to choose from throughout the day. Bring an appetite, a chair and the whole family. To purchase tickets or to learn more about the event, visit www.beachlifeevents.com. This event is rain or shine. 
• When: Saturday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Where: Heritage Park, 125 E. Laurel Ave., Foley
• Price: Admission is $5

Fairhope Museum of History Speaker Series

• What: Fairhope resident, author and founder of the Fairhope Film Festival Mary Riser is the guest for the January Speaker Series at the Fairhope Museum of History. Riser will present her narrative of "Miss Antigone Papageorge and the Greek Colony at Malbis" with guest Martha Kracke.
• When: Saturday, Jan. 27, 1 p.m.
• Where: Fairhope Museum of History, 20 N. Section St., Fairhope
• Price: Free to attend

Page & Palette Author Event – Jeffrey Blount

• What: Award-winning author and Emmy award-winning television director Jeffery Blount will visit Fairhope to sign and discuss his new book "Mr. Jimmy From Around The Way."
• When: Sunday, Jan. 28, 2-4 p.m.
• Where: Page & Palette, 32 S. Section St., Fairhope
• Price: Free to attend