Happy fall, y'all!

The air is cooling. Finally. There's no shortage of fall events, markets and festivals on the Gulf Coast this time of year. Here's a selection to round out your October calendar.

Check back next month for a list of November events.

For a full calendar, go to www.gulfcoastmedia.com/calendar.

Alabama Coastal BirdFest

• What: Birders and lovers of nature flock to south Alabama to witness the fall migration of more than 370 bird species. The annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest is a multiday event that includes workshops and lectures and wraps up with the Bird and Nature Expo. For a full schedule of events, visit southalabamalandtrust.org.
• When: Oct. 4-7, times vary
• Where: Locations across Baldwin County

Orange Beach Freedom Fest

• What: Orange Beach's Freedom Fest is a traditional festival with vendors, music, activities, car show, food and more.
• When: Oct. 6-7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Where: The Wharf, 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach

National Shrimp Festival

• What: For 50 years, the Annual National Shrimp Festival has been a highlight of the fall event season. Locals and visitors from across the country spend a weekend enjoying the sun, beach, music, local vendors and food.
• When: Oct. 12-14, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Where: Gulf Place, 101 Gulf Shores Parkway., Gulf Shores

Foley's Haunted Forest of Graham Creek

• What: A walk through the Graham Creek Forest in October can be quite a scare. The half-mile haunted trail through the park will get you and your friends into the Halloween spirit. For details and tickets, visit grahamcreekpreserve.org.
• When: Various dates
• Where: Graham Creek Nature Preserve, 23030 Wolf Bay Drive, Foley

Luna's Annual Oktoberfest

• What: German food, polka music, stein hoisting and Oktoberfest-style beer make for a great day.
• When: Sunday, Oct. 15, 2-6 p.m.
• Where: Luna's Eat & Drink, 25689 Canal Road, Orange Beach

Gulf Coast Fungi Festival

• What: Celebrate the humble mushroom at this inaugural event. Learn how to forage, grow and cook mushrooms, enjoy music and vendors in the most beautiful surroundings. For a full schedule of events and to purchase tickets, visit gulfcoastfungifest.com.
• When: Oct. 20-22, times vary
• Where: Weeks Bay Plantation, 12562 Mary Anne Beach Road, Fairhope

HalFLOWeen

• What: Experience an unforgettable night filled with family-friendly activities, LED dancers, towering stilt walkers, Glow Party and more.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 6-8:30 p.m.
• Where: Downtown OWA, 100 N. OWA Blvd., Foley

British Car Festival

• What: Stroll around and take in some of the nicest classic cars around
• When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 S. Section St., Fairhope

Jubilee Festival of Arts

• What: Art, music and seafood are the focus of this annual family-friendly festival in picturesque downtown Daphne. More than 100 artists and vendors make this a great place to start your Christmas shopping.
• When: Oct. 21-22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Where: Lott Park, 2000 Main St., Daphne

Movies at Meyer Park

• What: Bring your lawn chair, picnic blanket and friends and enjoy a free movie under the stars.
• When: Thursdays, Oct. 26, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14 at 6 p.m.
• Where: Meyer Park, 400 E. 22nd Ave., Gulf Shores

Boo at the Zoo

• What: The scare-free day will be full of trick-or-treating, activities and meet-and-greets with animal ambassadors. Price included with regular zoo admission.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. to noon
• Where: Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, 20499 Oak Road East, Gulf Shores

Downtown Fairhope Trick or Treat

• What: Bring the family to downtown Fairhope and trick or treat the local businesses.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. to noon
• Where: Downtown Fairhope

Boo Fest at Flora-Bama

• What: Bring the whole family to the Flora-Bama Yacht Club. The day will be full of fun-filled games, crafts, children' costume contests and more.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 11 a.m.
• Where: Flora-Bama Yacht Club, 17350 Perdido Key Drive, Perdido

Elberta German Sausage Festival

• What: The semiannual Elberta Sausage Festival returns to Elberta Town Park. The event attracts up to 20,000 visitors who line up to purchase the famous German sausage. While eating enjoy live music, shop the 250 arts and crafts vendors and ride a carnival ride or two.
• When: Saturday, Oct. 28, starting at 8 a.m.
• Where: Elberta Town Park, 13052 Main St., Elberta