October 5: Dauphin Street Beer Festival
Downtown Mobile
Sat 6 – 9 p.m. Discover 56 unique beers at this unforgettable evening that blends international brews with local flavors. Tickets: $35.
October 6: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Saenger Theater
Sun 2 p.m. Watch fairies and mortals twirl together in a spellbinding ballet full of romance, mischief, and magic. Tickets start at $25.
October 10 – 13: National Shrimp Festival
Gulf Shores Main Public Beach
Thu, Fri, Sat 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy delicious Gulf seafood and local art at this celebration of all things coastal. Free admission.
October 12: Guided Ghost Hunt
Historic Blakeley State Park
Sat 6 – 9 p.m. Discover the legends and lore of the ghost town of Blakeley at this interactive ghost hunt. Tickets: $20.
October 19: South Alabama British Car Festival
Fairhope United Methodist Church
Sat 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Admire a collection of classic British cars, with a special tribute to the Mini Cooper’s 65th anniversary. Free admission.
October 19: Whispers of Magnolia
Magnolia Cemetery
Sat 7:30 p.m. Wander through Magnolia Cemetery and hear the captivating tales of Mobile’s past. Expert guides bring history to life in this serene and storied setting. Tickets: $10.
October 24: Fairhope Witches Ride
The Halstead Amphitheater • Fairhope
Sun 5 p.m. Dust off your broomsticks and pointy black hats for a whimsical, witchy bike ride through Fairhope. End your wild drive by partying with your favorite guys and ghouls at the Halstead Amphitheater. Tickets start at $40.
October 26: Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee
Bellingrath Gardens & Home
Sat 3 – 8 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit with trick-or-treating, a costume contest and scary-fun activities at this festive event for the whole family. Tickets start at $7.
October 26: Mobile Museum of Art’s Birthday Bash
Mobile Museum of Art
Sat 7 – 11 p.m. The Mobile Museum of Art turns 60! Celebrate this local institution at a sixties-themed birthday party complete with special exhibitions, events and programs inspired by the decade that started it all. Tickets: $175.
October 31: Brown Bag by the Bay
May Day Park • Daphne
Thu 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Daphne’s lunchtime concert series returns! Take your lunch break outside and enjoy a live performance by Mobile’s own Red Gate Road. Free admission.
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