Events

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

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!

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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

Join us September 26 & 27, 2026 for the Reptile & Exotic Pet Expo Located at the fairgrounds Mobile AL Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm Admission is $10 per person per day (under age 12 FREE) Expect to see: ball pythons, geckos, boas, colubrids, frogs, plants, reptile supplies, tarantulas, feeder insects, feeder rodents, enclosures, and much much more!

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!

 Bites & Barks in the Park! Bring the whole family to Chickasabogue Park on Saturday, September 26, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for an evening full of food, fun, furry friends, and family memories! Dog adoptions Food truck deliciousness Fun for the whole family Lady and the Tramp on the big screen at 7 p.m. Best of all… it’s FREE! Grab your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a paws-itively awesome evening in the park! 750 Aldock Rd, Eight Mile, AL

TICKETS ON SALE NOW (Click Here) Adults $15, Children (3-17) $10, Children 2 &Under Free Zoo Member Adults $10, Children (3-17) $5, Children 2 & Under Free Tickets Include: After Hours Access to Entire Zoo Nocturnal Animal Activities Interactive Hay Maze Animal Ambassador Meet & Greets S’mores Station Bounce Houses DJ Glow Party Food Truck, Popcorn, Drinks (additional cost)  Why Does the Harvest Moon Festival Matter? The Harvest Moon Festival is an important fundraiser for both the zoo and the conservation efforts we support. The Zoo is a non-profit organization; this fundraiser and everyone who supports it helps the zoo provide for the needs of over 250 animals that call the zoo home. Your support provides diets, vet care, and enrichment to keep the animals active and healthy. It also allows the zoo the opportunity to continue educational programs in the community that help people engage with wildlife and encourage them to protect the world around them. Each year, the AGCZ conservation committee chooses a conservation effort that we can educate guests about and raise funds to help their cause. This year, a portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction) American Red Wolf Program. This year, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo was the first zoo in the state to become a partner facility in the SAFE American Red Wolf Program, caring for these animals until they are ready to be paired for future breeding or released into the wild. We welcomed two brothers, Jenkins and Walker Sponsorships Sponsorships are available, including exclusive promotional opportunities and special amenities for you or your business. Contact Paula White, Director of Development, at (251) 256-7008 ext 124 or development@algulfcoastzoo.org. The event will be held rain or shine. In the event of rain, as many activities as possible will be moved inside under the event center pavilion. All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued. Some animals may not be on exhibit after hours due to their normal sleep schedule. Zoo Foundation Inc., dba the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, is recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID #58-1919174.

The Lightning Thief Shows - September 25 & 26 at 7 pm & September 27 at 2 pm Performances at Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus”s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him.

The Lightning Thief Shows - September 25 & 26 at 7 pm & September 27 at 2 pm Performances at Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus”s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him.

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!

Join us this Sunday, September 27, for “Pops by the Pond,” the City of Spanish Fort’s fall concert and floral show! Gather your family and friends for an evening of music, beautiful floral arrangements, and fall fun in the heart of our community. The Mobile Symphonic Pops Band will bring its “Spooky” program to life with the whimsy of classical scores and the sounds of the season, alongside the Spanish Fort Garden Club. "Pops by the Pond" - Fall Concert & Floral Show Sunday, September 27, 2026 Doors Open: 5:00 PM Concert: 6:00 PM Spanish Fort Community Center 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL 36527 Come early to visit and meet the members of the Spanish Fort Garden Club. The first 70 families to arrive will receive a bud vase of flowers, and two lucky families will have the chance to take home a larger floral arrangement. Door prize winners will be announced at the end of intermission and must be present to win. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic, and settle in for a beautiful fall evening together. This free event is open to the whole family. We can’t wait to welcome autumn and enjoy an evening of music, flowers, and community with you!

Halloween Fun Night at Robertsdale Public Library!!! Come experience food, games, prizes, candy, and a hayride! Kids 12 and under. Come dressed in your costume! When: October 27th Time: 6pm - 8pm Where: Robertsdale Public Library

Learn how to build a moving paper dragon!  Join us to create your own flying dragon and watch the movie, How to Train Your Dragon, with us in the afternoon. This paper craft is suited for ages 8 and up.

Come join us at EverHope Baptist Church for a fun filled Story Time for kids! We will meet every Tuesday at 9:30AM. (Located across the street from Baker High School.) Story time will occur 2x a month & the other 2x a month we will have open play with toys & playtime on the playground! We will have stories, music, crafts, and play time! All ages welcome. We will also have snacks for the kids and coffee & treats for parents! We can't wait to see you!!   Join their facebook group for more information