WEIRD AL YANKOVIC with special guest PUDDLES PITY PARTY- Sat 8pm, The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, CLICK HERE
JAMEY JOHNSON with special guest THEO LAWRENCE - Fri 7pm, The Sound Amphitheater, Gautier MS, CLICK HERE
JON PARDI- ******RESCHEDULED DUE TO ILLNESS; NEW DATE IS OCT 29th **** Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, CLICK HERE
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH- MONDAY 6:45pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, CLICK HERE
SOUTHERN ROOTS COUNTRY FESTIVAL with headliner CRAIG MORGAN- ****TO BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO WX **** Mobile International Speedway, Irvington
Due to the threat of inclement weather this weekend, the Irvington Southern Roots Festival will be rescheduled. Everyone will be informed of the new date once confirmed. All tickets will be honored for the new date, so please hold on to them. If you would like a refund, please send an email to thepitrowcrew@gmail.com. Include the name of the person who purchased the tickets, and you will be fully refunded.. CLICK HERE
MOBILE/GULF COAST WALK & ROLL - Sat 9am, Coastal Cafe and Park, County Rd 64, Daphne
Join the Mobile/Gulf Coast Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support, and fun! At the Walk you'll be able to explore the GBS-CIDP Foundation's resources, meet others in the GBS, CIDP, and MMN Community, and help make a difference in the lives of those affected by these immune conditions. The event is rain or shine, with a large covered pavilion to stay out of the elements and enjoy the day together. CLICK HERE
COASTAL ALABAMA DOWN SYNDROME BUDDY WALK - ****POSTPONED TO OCT 17th DUE TO WX ***** Loxley Municipal Park
Come walk with us as we celebrate the beauty of diversity, raise awareness for Down syndrome, and share a day filled with joy, connection, and purpose. Whether you walk, roll, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence makes a difference! There will be a DJ, bounce houses, face painting, special guests and more! Festivities start at 10, with the walk around noon.
2026 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S - PENSACOLA BAY AREA- ***RESCHEDULED DUE TO WX; NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED *** Community Maritime Park, Pensacola
Walk to End Alzheimer's is the Alzheimer's Association's premier fundraising event. Advocates form teams in honor of their loved ones, patients, or simply for the eradication of the disease. Funds raised through the Walks go to critical research at the national level and also local community programs. CLICK HERE
BFM5K ON THE RUNWAY- **** RESCHEDULED FOR SAT OCT 31 DUE TO WX **** Mobile International Airport
This isn’t your average 5K. You’ll run or walk an actual airport runway, pass Airbus’ Final Assembly Line, and experience one of the most unique race courses on the Gulf Coast. Proceeds support the Mobile Airport Authority Foundation and its work in aviation, education and community engagement. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA BEACH SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL- Oct 1- Oct 11, various locations, Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach
Music lovers are invited to hear the stories behind the songs as the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival returns with performances in Historic Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach.
The festival opens October 1-4 with four days of performances at venues throughout Historic Downtown Pensacola. The festival then returns to Pensacola Beach October 8-11 for its traditional beachside weekend of performances. CLICK HERE
28th Annual DAUPHIN STREET BEER FESTIVAL- *** RESCHEDULED TO OCT 10 DUE TO WX ***** Downtown Mobile
Sample 40 craft brews and imports from around the globe at 9 local taverns and restaurants. Enjoy live entertainment, the Stein Hoisting Competition and more in Cathedral Square! Tickets are $35 each and available at BeerFestMobile.com and participating venues. CLICK HERE
8th Annual MOBTOWN BURGER WEEK - Oct 2- 11, various locations in Mobile
Savor the top burgers from participating local restaurants as they compete for your vote — and your taste buds. A portion of each burger sold benefits Restore Mobile, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and revitalizing vacant, deteriorated homes in Mobile’s historic neighborhoods. CLICK HERE
SOUTH ALABAMA COMIC CON- Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm; Mobile Convention Center
It’s a 2-day celebration of entertainment & pop culture with celeb guests, comic creators, artists, vendors, cosplay, gaming, and more! Guests include Vicki Lawrence, Kristy McNichol, Diedrich Bader and lots more. CLICK HERE
10th Annual DANETOBERFEST- ****RESCHEDULED TO OCT 17th DUE TO WX **** Seville Square, Downtown Pensacola
This year’s theme is “Not All Heroes Wear Capes… Some Drool!”
Live music, great food, amazing vendors, and of course featuring the Danes of Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue! CLICK HERE
OLDE TIME DAYS - ***RESCHEDULED TO OCT 10th DUE TO WX*** Baldwin County Bicentennial Park, Stockton
This year’s theme, “Harvesting Our Farming Heritage,” celebrates the hardworking farmers and timeless traditions that have shaped Baldwin County’s communities and continue to sustain us today. Guests can experience authentic demonstrations of traditional farming techniques, including plowing, peanut threshing, and hay baling. The popular cruise-in antique car and tractor show makes its return, along with the parade at noon. Live entertainment will fill the park throughout the day. Rain or shine. CLICK HERE
45TH ANNUAL MOWA CHOCTAW POW WOW- Fri/Sat 9am-2pm, MOWA Choctaw Pow Wow Grounds, Mt Vernon
The MOWA Choctaw Indians, Alabama's first state-recognized tribe, will hold their 45th annual Pow Wow this weekend. The event is open to the public and features traditional dancing, native jewelry and food vendors. CLICK HERE
BAHIA GRASS INVITATIONAL LAWNMOWER RACING & FAT BOY FISH FRY CONTEST- Sat 9am-5pm, Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds, Milton
Hosted by the Santa Rosa County Fair Association, the family-friendly event will feature lawnmower racing, a fish fry contest, food, environmental education and a 4-H art show. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA FIRST FRIDAYS ART WALK- Fri 4:30pm-7:30pm, Downtown Pensacola
Explore participating galleries, meet local artists, enjoy live music and refreshments, and discover new exhibitions throughout the evening.
Complimentary trolley transportation is available during the event.
Free admission. CLICK HERE
FAIRHOPE FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK- Fri 6pm-8pm, Downtown Fairhope
Stroll through Downtown Fairhope for local art and music. Stop by the Eastern Shore Art Center for free admission and live music. CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: Symphonic Thunder - Fri 7pm-9pm, Jernigan’s Landing, Milton
The series offers a variety of music from local favorites to national touring bands. Blankets, chairs, and coolers are welcome. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: OPENING NIGHT!- Sat 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Maestro Peter Rubardt’s 30th season commences with an evening of orchestral colors, passion, and drama. CLICK HERE
ROMAN STREET with ANDY VARGAS- Sun 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
SWEET DREAMS HAUNTED ATTRACTION- Fri 7pm-10pm; Sat 7pm-11pm; Sun 7pm-9pm (Sunday dates vary) (weekends through Nov 1); 811 St Francis St., Downtown Mobile
As soon as you step onto the grounds, the terror begins. From the scare zone, crawling with live actors, to live music that sets the tone, you’ll be plunged into a full-throttle haunt experience before you even enter the main attraction. Sweet Dreams transforms a warehouse into a living nightmare where every corner, every shadow, and every sound pulls you deeper into the story. CLICK HERE
PRIMAL FEAR- Fri/Sat 6pm-12midnite, (select nights through Oct 31), OWA Parks & Resort, Foley
This Halloween season, step into Primal Fear, OWA's most terrifying immersive attraction, where your deepest fears become your reality. Open select nights through Oct 31st, Primal Fear takes guests on a psychological journey through a maze designed to awaken humanity's most instinctive fears. From claustrophobic passageways and unsettling distortions to the chilling sensation of being watched or hunted, every room is crafted to keep you questioning what waits around the next corner. CLICK HERE
FEARFEST AT THE EXPLOREUM: Snakes On A Plane- Sat 5pm-9pm, Exploreum Science Center, Downtown Mobile
Discover the science behind fear before experiencing it on the big screen on Saturdays, Oct. 3, 10, 24, and 31. Tickets include admission to the immersive exhibit "Fear," where guests will explore the science behind phobia, fear responses, and the psychology of what makes people afraid. Then, at 6:30 p.m., settle into the PCI Digital Dome Theater as the night’s featured film begins. The movie schedule includes: Oct. 3: "Snakes on a Plane"... Oct. 10: "Final Destination" … Oct. 24: "Poltergeist" … and Oct. 31: "The Conjuring". CLICK HERE
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL:
THE GULF COAST CHALLENGE: ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY vs JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY- Sat 4pm Kickoff, Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile
The Gulf Coast Challenge Powered by the Mobile Sports Authority is the Ultimate HBCU Experience!
Events include:
Gospel Explosion Concert Featuring Fred Hammond - Thurs 6pm at Ladd
HBCU Fest Concert Featuring Juvenile & Webbie- Fri 6pm at Ladd
Gulf Coast Challenge Parade - starts at Warren St. & Congress St. - Sat 10 am
SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS vs ULM - Sat 6pm, Hancock Whitney Stadium, USA campus, ESPN+, CLICK HERE
For South Alabama Game Day info (parking, clear bag policy, etc) CLICK HERE
ALABAMA @ MISSISSIPPI STATE - Sat 11am, Starkville, ABC, CLICK HERE
AUBURN @ TENNESSEE- Sat 2:30pm, Knoxville, ESPN, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA @ MISSOURI- Sat 2:30pm, Columbia, ABC, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA STATE vs VIRGINIA- Sat 2:30pm, Tallahassee, ESPN 2, CLICK HERE
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA @ ABILENE CHRISTIAN- Sat 7pm, Abilene, TX, CLICK HERE
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