Events

Celebrate Halloween with the animals at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. BOO at the ZOOSaturday, October 17, 20269:00 am - 12:00 pm A day full of scare-free fun, trick-or-treating, activities, and meet-and-greets with your favorite animal ambassadors. PRICING/TICKETS: Boo at the Zoo is INCLUDED with regular Zoo admission! Purchase tickets online at www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.org or at the door on the day of the event. Zoo Members and children 2 years and younger are FREE! Membership cards must be shown at the entrance.

Get ready for a frightfully fun twist on our annual Halloween celebration! Bring the whole family for a day packed with science, surprises, and spooky fun. Monsterkins – First 100 kids through the door get a free Monsterkin plush. Spooky Science Demos – Hair-raising experiments and spooky science throughout the day, including our popular Pumpkin Explosion! Animal Tales: Exotic Animal Encounters – Meet amazing creatures up close! Face Painting – Transform into your favorite ghoul or goblin. Holly Jolly Snow Cones – Cool treats available for purchase. Haunted Bookshop – Spooky story time and vendor table. Costume Contest Come dressed to impress for our Halloween Costume Contest! Whether you’re creepy, creative, funny, or downright adorable, we want to see what you’ve got. Contestants can sign up in the Atrium at the beginning of the event in one of four categories: 6 & Under, Ages 7–12, Ages 13–17, and Family/Group. Our Exploreum judges will select three finalists from each category, but the final decision is up to YOU! Finalists will be announced in the Atrium after the Great Pumpkin Explosion then, the crowd will vote for their favorite with plenty of claps, cheers, and screams. The contestant with the loudest crowd reaction in each category will take home a prize! Which could include a family membership, admission tickets, or a gift certificate from the gift shop. So grab your costumes, bring your best Halloween spirit, and get ready to make some noise for your favorites! Special Feature: Monsters University Showtimes: 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. (Advance tickets encouraged – seating is limited! Tickets are non-refundable/non-transferable.) Come dressed in your favorite family-friendly spooky attire and join us for a monstrously good time. $12 for Non Members/Free for Members Theater seating is limited, get your tickets today!

Soar into hero mode with the Firefighting Plane workshop, sponsored by First Alert! Kids will build and decorate a rescue plane ready to take on imaginary missions. This project inspires bravery, creativity, and hands-on learning through high-flying fun.

Bring your family for a day of pumpkin fun at the Christ United Pumpkin Patch. We will have food trucks, a petting zoo, inflatables, face painting, pumpkin decorating and much more. We hope to see you there!

Our annual National Pumpkin Day Celebration!! Enjoy the Patch activities plus:Local VendorsPumpkin Carving ContestFace Painting More details to come!

Join the ESC and REACH for a Saturday of fun with some amazing, creepy, crawling critters!Children (and adults) in costume get a special treat!Creepy Crawler Wildlife Show at 12:00Admission: $3 per person – children 2 and under are freeSaturday, October 17th10 am – 2 pm6101 Girby Road Mobile, AL251-221-5000

Get ready for a Halloween celebration with an underwater twist! Join us at the Alabama Aquarium on October 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a fun-filled day of creepy creatures, spooky science, hands-on activities, and plenty of prizes! Dissections, Games, Critter encounters, Spooky science fun! Costumes encouraged – bring your best family-friendly spooky look and join us for a monstrously good time!

Alabama Archaeology Day Free & open to the public with fun for all ages! Celebrate Alabama Archaeology with us with fun things to try that include atlatl throwing, living history, lab activities, yaupon holly tea-tasting, & more! When: 10am - 3pm, Sat. Oct. 17 Where: University of South Alabama Archaeology Museum6050 USA Drive South, Mobile, AL 36688

 POP’S MIDTOWN 6TH ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY FALL FESTIVAL & BLOCK PARTY  Mobile, get ready - our biggest fall celebration of the year is back! Join us Saturday, October 17, from 10 AM–6 PM for a full day of family fun in the Heart of Mobile. Admission is FREE, there are no lines to enter, and this year’s festival is bigger and better than ever!  Here’s what’s waiting for you:  Exotic Petting Zoo Giant Inflatable Park Face Painting & Kids’ Carnival Games ALL-NEW Corn Room - yes, an entire room! Brand-new viral-themed photo spots Live Music & Entertainment Special Character Appearances Frozen Apple Cider & Fall Treats Food Trucks & Local Vendor Market The Best Little Pumpkin Patch in Alabama…and plenty more surprises!  NEW THIS YEAR: We’re trading individual attraction tickets for easy-to-use wristbands! Wristbands will be available for purchase for carnival games and participating attractions. Come explore our pumpkin patch, find your favorite fall photo spot, enjoy the entertainment, and make a full day of it with the people you love. Pop’s Midtown Pumpkin Patch - your fall family tradition 7 years strong!  Saturday, October 17 10 AM–6 PM FREE admission | Attraction wristbands available for purchase  Pop’s Midtown Garden Center2103 Airport Blvd.Midtown Mobile, AL 36606

DATE: OCTOBER 17 & 18, 2026LOCATION: LOTT PARK, 2000 MAIN STREET, DAPHNE 38th annual Jubilee festival of artsThe 38th Annual Jubilee Festival of Arts presented by the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce is the third weekend of October. The dates for 2026 will be October 17 & 18. Artists, locals and visitors love Lott Park in Olde Towne Daphne and this move has made it possible for us to expand the festival welcoming over 140 artists to the 2026 show. We hope to see you in Olde Towne Daphne on October 17 & 18 for the 38th Annual Jubilee Festival of Arts!

Come celebrate ARF's 31st anniversary at Woofstock 2026!!! We're taking over Oyster City again for a fun filled day with some new suprises! Dog Costume Contest! Great Beer! Food! Entertainment! Kids Activities! Wiener dog races! Dog pie eating contest! You won't want to miss the wiener dog races, pet costume contest or the dog pie eating contest - all included with your admission! Woofstock is our biggest fundraiser of the year and proceeds benefit our wide range of programming to help animals in need in our community. Grab your friends and their pets and join us at Woofstock! Schedule of events:11:00 am - Gates Open12:30 pm - Dog Pie Eating Contest1:30 pm - Weiner Dog and Small Dog Races2:30 pm - Dog Costume Contest All day - Food Trucks, Beer, Bounce House, Vendors, Raffle, Kids Activities

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: OCTOBER 17TH MAIN EVENT! Get ready for our biggest Fall Break & Halloween Celebration happening this Saturday, October 17th from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM! Here is the complete event lineup: FREE DONUTS FOR EARLY BIRDS The FIRST 100 SPENDING CUSTOMERS get FREE Sugar Rush Donuts! 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Sabor Tropical Food Truck Delicious authentic Mexican street food available right outside! 1:00 PM | Live K-Pop Dance Performance Special performance by Best of Me Dance Crew (all the way from Pensacola!) with a featured appearance by Lee! 3:00 PM | Kids Halloween Costume Contest (Ages 4–14) Show off your best costume to win awesome prizes: * 1st Place: Blind Box ($50–$60 retail value!) * 2nd Place: 14 oz Butter Stick Squishy * 3rd Place: NeeDoh or Dumpling of Choice 5:00 PM | LIVE RAFFLE DRAWING We’re live-drawing the winner for our massive 1,000% Samuel Bear ($700 Retail Value!) THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Sugar Rush Donuts • Quickly • Escapology (Spanish Fort) • Cracker Barrel (Beltline) Come in costume, bring your friends and family, and let's make this an unforgettable day! Location: 5053 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL (Next to Wawa!)

Let’s enjoy making crafts together! Join us every Saturday at the Theodore Oaks Branch to get creative and make a fun craft. This Saturday, we will be making Q-Tip skeletons! This program is ideal for children ages 6 – 11, but all ages are welcome. Supplies and space are limited though, and participation is on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, please email amatthews@mplonline.org or call (251) 662-9676. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy or other allergens.

Fall is just around the corner, and we're so excited to invite you to our Family Friendly Fun Day! Join us for a fantastic Car Show with a Trunk or Treat – it's going to be a blast! No entry fee, just good food and great fun for everyone!

Join us at the Fall Festival and enjoy games, food, and live music. This is a family friendly event with activities for all ages.4-7pm on October 17th, 2026.