Thursdays in October: Outdoor Fall Farmers’ market
Fairhope Public Library • 501 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope
2 – 5 p.m. Shop for locally-grown produce, plants, baked goods and more.
fairhopeal.gov
October 1: 24th Annual Dauphin Street Beer Festival
Downtown Mobile
6 – 9 p.m. Walk to 13 establishments Downtown to sample brews from around the world. Tickets $35. Participants must be 21+ with a valid ID.
beerfestmobile.com
October 6 – 9: Annual National Shrimp Festival
Gulf Shores
More than 50 local vendors selling shrimp, of course, but so much more. Come experience live music, children’s entertainment, a 5K race and a sand sculpture contest.
gulfshores.com/shrimp-festival/
October 11 – 13: Scarecrows in the Garden
Bellingrath Gardens & Home • 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd, Theodore
See one-of-a-kind scarecrows designed by local organizations, high schools, clubs, and businesses.
bellingrath.org
October 14: LoDa Art Walk
LODA Arts District
6 – 9 p.m. Celebrate Halloween and Mobile Latin Fest at this free downtown gathering. Grab your skates and join Roll Mobile in Bienville Square for their last skate night of the year.
cityofmobile.org
October 15 and 16: 34th Annual Jubilee Festival of Art
Old Town Daphne
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Stroll through Old Towne Daphne to view the art of more than 130 regional artists. Enjoy live music and cuisine prepared by local dining establishments.
thejubileefestival.com
October 22: SABCC British Car Festival
Fairhope United Methodist Church • 155 S Section St, Fairhope
9 a.m – 4 p.m. Join other British car enthusiasts for viewing, racing, door prizes, a food truck and more at this event put on by the South Alabama British Car Club.
sabcc.org
October 29: Wild Things Ball
Alabama Contemporary Art Center • 301 Conti St, Mobile
7 – 11 p.m. Wear your best costume to this party put on for members of the ACAC. Celebrate with food, drinks, music and art. Tickets prices vary.
alabamacontemporary.org
October 29: Downtown Trick-or-Treat
Fairhope Welcome Center
10 a.m. Enjoy a day out with your little ones as you trick-or-treat through historic downtown Fairhope. Look for the orange pumpkins in the windows to see which businesses are participating in the fun.
fairhopeal.gov
October 30: Chukkers for Charity
The Polo Grounds at Silverhill • 13456 County Road 48, Silverhill
12 – 5 p.m. A lively day of polo, tailgating, family fun and philanthropy. Food trucks, kids’ activities and a tailgate contest will add to the excitement of the sport of kings. Tickets at gate for $30.
communityfoundationsa.org
