October 30 – November 8: Greater Gulf State Fair
The Grounds • 1035 Cody Rd N
Experience thrilling rides, indulgent fair food, animal petting zoos and more at this annual event. Ticket prices vary.
November 6 – 8, 13 – 15, 20 – 22: “Finding Neverland”
Joe Jefferson Playhouse • 11 S Carlen St.
7:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Celebrate the imagination as playwright J. M. Barrie finds inspiration for “Peter Pan.” Tickets: $20 – $25
November 7: Brunch Fest
Fort Conde Inn • 165 St Emanuel St.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy delicious brunch food samples from local restaurants along with mimosas, Bloody Marys, live music and a vendor market at this annual 21+ event benefiting Lifeline Counseling Services. Tickets: $30
November 7: Gulf Coast Mac Down
Mardi Gras Park • Downtown Mobile
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sample more than 20 variations of your favorite comfort food at this competition to crown the best mac-and-cheese in Mobile. This family-friendly event also features food vendors, music and games for the kids. Tickets: $16. Children ages 5 and under are free.
November 12 – 15: Fairhope Film Festival
Downtown Fairhope
Celebrate the art of cinema with a showcase of short and feature films from near and far at this festival for screen savants. Individual film tickets: $15, Unlimited Movie Passes: $60.
November 13 – 15: Christmas Jubilee
Mobile Convention Center • 1 S Water St.
11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Fri.; 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat.; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun. Get a jump start on holiday shopping at this festive annual event in support of the Junior League of Mobile. Ticket prices vary.
November 19: Fairhope’s Lighting of the Trees
Downtown Fairhope
5:30 p.m. Don’t miss one of Fairhope’s most treasured holiday traditions! Attendees gather in the street to see the trees come alive with thousands of tiny white lights and snow flutters. The little ones will also have an opportunity to write a wish list for Santa and place it in a special mailbox to be delivered to the North Pole.
November 20: Mobile’s Lighting of the Tree
Mardi Gras Park • Downtown Mobile
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Get ready for a night of local vendors, delicious food trucks, holiday crafts, games, inflatables and a special visit from Santa Claus at 6 p.m.! The tree will light at 6:20 p.m. and a drone light show will begin at 7 p.m.
November 20 – January 9: Magic Christmas in Lights
Bellingrath Gardens • 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd.
5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Explore 65 acres of dazzling festive light displays at this classic annual event complete with holiday music, a s’mores station and pictures with Santa. Tickets: $24 for adults, $18 for kids and $2 for children 4 and under.
November 26: Turkey Trot for Hope
Mardi Gras Park • Downtown Mobile
8 a.m. Start your Turkey Day festivities with a run/walk to raise funds for Camp Rapahope, an organization that offers free year-round camp programs for families battling childhood cancer. 5K registration: $35, Gobble Wobble Fun Run: $20
