Events for September 24, 2026
The Great Bellingrath Harvest
Celebrate the beauty of fall during The Great Bellingrath Harvest, a seasonal showcase filled with festive displays, family fun, and unforgettable garden experiences happening September 19 – November 8, 2026! Fall Plant Market (September 18–20) Shop a vibrant selection of plants and garden merchandise in front of the Café and Gift Shop. Horticulture experts will be on hand to help you find the perfect additions for your landscape. NatureNauts STEM Day (September 19) Enjoy a morning of hands-on STEM fun and outdoor discovery with interactive exhibits and activities. Scarecrows in the Gardens (September 26- November 1) Wander the pathways and explore whimsical scarecrow displays created by local schools, businesses, and organizations. Vote for your favorite! Pumpkin Displays (September 19- late October) Snap the perfect fall photo among our charming pumpkin displays throughout the Gardens. Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee (October 24) Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, costume contests, crafts, games, and photo ops in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere. 62nd Annual Cascading Mums (late October through November) Marvel at the nation’s largest outdoor display of cascading chrysanthemums. Thousands of vivid mums in shades of yellow, red, bronze, and lavender spill from bridges, balconies, urns, and more. Plan Your Visit Join us for The Great Bellingrath Harvest and celebrate the splendor of fall with us. Whether you’re here for a day or planning multiple visits, there’s always something to discover and enjoy. Mark your calendars and start planning your visit today! Date: September 19- November 8, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Baldwin County Fair
IT’S BALDWIN COUNTY FAIR WEEK! The wait is over — Baldwin County Fair Week is here! Sept. 22-26 We’re excited for a week filled with rides, livestock, delicious fair food, entertainment, exhibits, and fun for the whole family! For the complete fair schedule, events, livestock information, admission details, and everything happening this week, please visit the official Baldwin County Fair & Cattlemen’s Association website: Baldwin County Fair Website — baldwincofair.com Come out, enjoy the fair, and support our local community!
Fall into Fun! Weekly Themed OPEN PLAY Session (ages 1+) with BLOOM Play Studio
Join us for a beautiful guided play session featuring fun fall themed sensory & messy play experiences designed to engage your mobile infants, toddlers and preschool aged children through engaging and hands-on fun! Explore inside our Montessori studio and on our beautiful outdoor play patio while your little one engages with specially curated activities. Each weekly play session is uniquely designed to provide new experiences to help ignite your little one's development! *ages 1+ Morning snack included
Free Admission to Mobile Museum of Art for Mobile Residents
Mobile area residents get free admission to MMOA every Thursday from 10-5. For additional information visit Admissions & Directions - Mobile Museum of Art
Brown Bag by the Bay Concert Series
Join us for one of Daphne's favorites - Brown Bag by the Bay Concert Series happening every Thursday in September and October, 11:30 - 1:30 at May Day Park! September 3 • Symone French September 10 • Lee Yankie September 17 • Matthew Wojo September 24 • Harrison McInnis October 1 • Matthew Jacquette October 8 • Jesse Taylor Penry October 15 • Raul & Eden October 22 • Remaining Nameless October 29 • Emily Stuckey
Fossil Sea Turtles of AL
Dive into the fascinating world of sea turtles as we trace their history from ancient fossils to the species still cruising today’s Gulf waters. Presented by Dr. Andrew Gentry, a leading scholar in sea turtle paleontology, this talk will highlight how insights from Alabama fossil sea turtles have helped scientists' piece together the amazing history of these resilient reptiles! All Ages / FREE No registration required *PARKING* The location of this program takes place in a paid parking area. If you are joining just for the program, please find the Learning Campus team member nearby for a parking pass valid for 2 hours. For more information: 251-923-3101 or info@learningcampusgsp.com To view the precise location of this program, use this what3words link: https://w3w.co/filaments.putty.superstores
Turtles at 2 Lobby Talk
Did you know that Alabama has sea turtles nesting on our beaches from May through August or that hatchings can stretch into October? If you want to learn more about these amazing ancient creatures and how you can help them (plus what to do if you get lucky and see one on the beach!), join us in The Lodge at Gulf State Park's lobby for a 15 minute talk about our sea turtles and how you can share the beach with them! The tour meets in the back of the lobby of the Gulf State Park Lodge. All Ages/FREE 21196 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Make & Take Art
Make & Take Art Occur each Thursday (EXCEPT on Family Art Days) | 3 – 4:30pm Free Pre-register or walk in to get creative with MMoA’s Make & Take. In this class, we will explore a variety of art materials, processes, and techniques inspired by artists currently on view.