Events for October 2, 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
Scarecrows in the Gardens
Step into a world of creativity and fall fun at Scarecrows in the Gardens—an enchanting fall experience like no other! Stroll through the Gardens and discover a delightful display of scarecrows, each uniquely designed and crafted by local organizations, schools, and businesses. From spooky to silly, these charming characters are scattered throughout the scenic pathways, adding a playful touch to your fall visit. Whether you’re bringing the family, snapping photos, or simply soaking in the seasonal atmosphere, Scarecrows in the Gardens offers something magical for everyone. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite scarecrow as you explore the displays! Join us for this fun-filled celebration of autumn and creativity, and make sure to experience all the festive events happening during The Great Bellingrath Harvest. Want to know how to enter your scarecrow? Click here. Member: Free | Non-member: General Admission
$5 Fun Fridays
Hit the climbing wall for just $5 every Friday.
Halloween Trail Scavenger Hunt
Halloween Trail Scavenger Hunt! Come out and explore our three Halloween-themed trails and see if you can find all the spooky figures hiding along the way! Pumpkin Trail Ghost Trail Monster Trail Before you hit the trails, stop in and pick up a scavenger hunt handout and trail map to help guide your adventure. Keep track of everything you find and see if you can spot them all! This self-guided Halloween adventure will be available from now through the end of October, so bring your family, enjoy the fall weather, and have some spooky fun at the Environmental Studies Center! Happy hunting!
Music Class + Indoor Play
Every Friday at 10am we will provide a 45 minute music class and one hour of play time for you and your child. $20 per child•$10 for any additional child You can sign up today at
Homeschool Day: Strange Plants
Join us for our Strange Plants Homeschool Day! While your older students are in their class, bring your youngest learners to us for a plant program designed just for them. Discover fascinating plants with some very unusual eating habits, learn how plants grow by planting a seed to take home and watch grow, and enjoy a fun craft, story, and other hands-on activities. This is best suited for children 2-5 years old with parent supervision. Registration: Registration is required for each child attending. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/home-school-day--strange-plants Know Before You Go: Location: Learning Campus at Gulf State Park, 20249A State Park Road, Gulf Shores
Food Truck Friday
Here is this week’s Food Truck Friday line up: 1. Soul Heaven Cafe and Catering 2. Dolly’s Dawgs 3. Glamour Sips Flavored Lemonade This event takes place from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm in Municipal Park by Highway 59 across from the Dobbins Model Home.
Halloween Haunted Forest – Pirates of the Cursed Forest
HALLOWEEN HAUNTED FOREST PIRATES OF THE CURSED FOREST Join us if you dare for nights of haunted pirate terror deep in the forest! Encounter cursed pirates, ghostly shipwrecks, hidden creatures, live actors, epic scares, and eerie surprises around every corner. OCTOBER 2 & 3 5PM – 9PM FAMILY WAGON RIDE 5PM – 7PMEnjoy a family-friendly wagon ride through the haunted pirate woods before darkness falls! Perfect for younger pirates and families wanting spooky fun without the scares. HAUNTED FOREST 7PM – 9PMOnce the sun goes down… the cursed pirates awaken. Enter the haunted forest filled with live actors, terrifying scenes, fog, lights, sound effects, and unforgettable scares. NOT for the faint of heart! EVENT FEATURES Live Actors Pirate Theming Epic Scares Haunted Pirate Encounters Family Fun Photo Opportunities Food VendorOct 2nd Award Winning & Grand Champion : Lucky Lemon Oct 3rd : Roll ‘N Styx Cafe TICKETS AT THE GATE $10 Per Person Entry Baldwin County Heritage Museum WARNINGThis attraction may contain:• Fog• Strobe lights• Loud noises• Uneven terrain• Live actors• Dark pathways Wear comfortable shoes and prepare for a night of haunted adventure! Come for the treasure… Stay if you dare!
Library Fiesta
Foley Community Library is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with our second annual Library Fiesta! Expect a free and fun evening for all ages as we come together to uplift and honor the vibrant history and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans with food, music, and activities galore! Highlights include performances from St. Patrick Catholic Church's Mitotiani Folkloric Dance Group and St. Margaret Catholic Church's Danza de los Viejitos. There will also be free food from La Casita, a local Mexican restaurant, crafts for the littles, and games in the courtyard for the whole family to enjoy!
Fall Movies in the Park
Fall Movies in the Park: Halloweentown | FREE Community Event Fall is in the air, and Mobile Parks and Recreation is bringing a little Halloween magic to the park. Join us October 2 at Laun Park for a free outdoor showing of Halloweentown as part of our Fall Movies in the Park series. Gather your family and friends, bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy a Friday night movie surrounded by the sights and sounds of fall. Event DetailsOctober 26 to 9 p.m.Movie: HalloweentownMovie begins after sunset LocationLaun Park5401 Windmill DriveMobile, AL 36693 Come enjoy a movie, relax in the park and make the most of the fall season with Mobile Parks and Recreation.
Spooky Express
Bring the whole family out for our Spooky Express—a cozy, scare-free golf cart ride through our glowing Halloween light display! It’s the perfect festive evening for little ones (and anyone who prefers sweet over scary).Dates: October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Graham Creek PavilionAddress: 23460 Wolf Bay Drive, Foley ALCost: $5 per person; kids 2 & under are free. (Cash only, please!)
A Year with Frog and Toad
A Year with Frog and Toad Adapted by Joseph Robinette Directed by Haley Green Sept. 25 & 26, Oct. 1-2, 2026 @ 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 & 27, 2026 @ 2 p.m. SCHOOL MATINEES Fri 9/25, Thur 10/1 @ 9:30am Hop into this heartwarming, Tony nominated musical adventure! Based on the endearing books of Arnold Lobel, this charming production follows the cheerful Frog and the grumpy Toad as they plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, and go sledding together. With a fun, jazzy score, witty humor and a colorful cast of forest friends, it is a delightful story of companionship that will make audiences of all ages smile. Told in vaudeville manner, this universal tale proves that true friendship never goes out of style!