Events

Join us for our weekend-long Grand Opening event Thursday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 5th! We will officially open for you to shop, so stop by for amazing items for your kiddos, chances to win store credit, prizes and more! Thank you to everyone who has helped fill our store, we can't wait to see you soon

Come ride "Dame Ann", an authentic steam locomotive, to the Pumpkin Patch and spooky maze (optional). 4-7pm Kiddy friendly day train. 7PM starts the SCARY night train. Everyone gets a FREE pumpkin! Refreshments, mini train rides, hay-less hayride, and bounce house included in your ticket. Enjoy the potato Cannon for a slight fee. Food will be available for purchase at our Café (traditional fare) and Concessions stand (Kettle Corn and other treats). We also have a Gift Shop, perfect for the train enthusiast!

Olde Time Days 2025 – Stage Lineup! Get ready for a full day of music, announcements, and fun at Bicentennial Park, Stockton on Saturday, October 4, 2025! Come early, stay late, and enjoy the amazing performances that celebrate Baldwin County history and community spirit!

Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Alligators & Ale Music Fest and BBQ Cookoff – happening Saturday, October 4th, 2025 from 10AM–5PM at Alligator Alley in Summerdale, AL!  What’s Cookin’?• BBQ Rib Tasting kicks off at 12:00 PM• Alligator Demo by Wes Moore himself at 11:00 AM• Beer flowing all day • Live music from local favorite Chitlin Switch, and ACM Vocal Duo of the Year Thompson Square hitting the stage at 2:30 PM!   Tickets:• General Admission – $65 (Kids 6 & under FREE!)• Includes: All-day access to Alligator Alley, BBQ samples, and live music   BBQ Cookoff Teams – $500• Includes 6 team members• Need more team hands? Add up to 4 more at $40 each  Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and spend the day eating, drinking, dancing, and gator-gazing — all for a great cause!  Proceeds benefit disadvantaged children, Military Veterans, and other local charity organizations.

It's Storytime! But on Saturday! Join us in the community room on October 4th at 10:30 am for songs, stories, and tons of fun!

We are thrilled to be hosting our 6th Annual Pumpkin Patch, the first one at the new studio!! Join us Saturday, October 4 from 11am - 4pm for handmade pumpkins, snacks and treats, photo opps, and more! PLUS, carve your own pumpkin for $40 to have fired and glazed at our studio!

Break out your lederhosen and get ready for a day full of Bavarian-inspired fun! Oktoberfest at Downtown OWA returns on October 4th, bringing authentic flair with live music, crafts, food, drinks, classic contests, and more. Kick off the day with the Foley Sister Cities 5K, a fundraiser supporting local students and community initiatives. Then stick around for some of Oktoberfest’s most beloved traditions: test your strength in the Stein Holding Competition, cheer on furry friends at the Dachshund Derby, and see who takes home the prize in the Brat Eating Contest. With lively entertainment, festive bites, and German-inspired activities for all ages, this is one fall celebration you won’t want to miss. Check out all the details below: https://visitowa.com/oktoberfest/. Schedule of Events:All Day: Photo ops at the Hershey’s Flowerbed9:00am-until: Sister City 5K | Register today: https://visitowa.com/oktoberfest/.2:00pm-8:00pm:• Arts and Crafts Vendors throughout Downtown OWA and Festival Grounds• Stilt Walkers throughout Downtown OWA• Apple Cider Booth in front of Bikini Blini Bakery• DIY Lebkuchen at the Splashpad• Inflatable Corn Maze on OWA Island | Ages 5+ Recommended• Live DJ music on the Festival Grounds• Bavarian Twister on the Festival Grounds• Carnival Games at the Downtown Fountain• DIY Pretzel Necklaces at the Native Treasures Alcove• Alpine Hat Kid’s Craft at the Native Treasures Alcove• Oktoberfest-themed Craft by Uniquely Clever at the Waffles R Wild Alcove• German Themed Craft by Artlink at the Native Treasures Alcove• Free Facepainting at the Native Treasures Alcove• German Spelling Bee at Towne Tap• Oktoberfest Trivia at Towne Tap2:30pm-3:00pm: Live Clogger Performance by the Salty Stompers on the Festival Grounds3:00pm-4:00pm: Dachshund Derby on the Festival Grounds3:00pm-3:30pm: Kid’s Stein Holding Competition on the Island Stage | Test your strength and endurance with this challenge to see how long you can hold a full stein at arm’s length!