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9Free things to do
80New spots
78New stories

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This week in Daphne

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 60 events, day by day →

Plantmania

Friday 8am · Daphne Civic Center

Homecoming on the Hill 2026

Friday 9am · Spring Hill College

1-Year Anniversary Haunting

Friday 10am · Antique Emporium

Studio 251’s Grand Re-Opening!

Friday 12pm · Foley

Coloring for Adults

Friday 12:30pm · Daphne Public Library

New in Daphne

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Oishi | Japanese Sushi Bar and Grill

Restaurants

Big rolls, small fuss: If you’re into generously sized, tightly packed sushi and hibachi without the tableside show, Oishi | Japanese Sushi Bar and Grill brings fast, friendly vibes in Spanish Fort.

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Solar Nails

Beauty

Treat your nails right: Solar Nails keeps it clean and classy with hospital-grade sanitation, single-use pedicure liners, and a serene white-and-gold setup that actually feels relaxing.

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The Waggy Tail Fairhope

Pets

For squeaky-clean pets: Whether your dog needs a full spa day or your cat just needs a fuss-free tidy up, The Waggy Tail Fairhope has experienced groomers and a legit wall of quality foods like Taste of the Wild, Science Diet, and Natural Balance, plus bird and small-animal essentials, all from a l…

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Daphne’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Daphne’s best →

Most read in Daphne

The five stories Daphne readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. ‘A long time coming’: Lawmakers, local officials break ground on Mobile River Bridge

    The Mobile River Bridge and Bayway is the largest transportation infrastructure project in Alabama history and will take about five years to complete.

    Full story at aldailynews.com ↗

  2. Alabama lawmakers announce plan to eliminate grocery tax

    Republican members of the Alabama House and Senate have announced a plan to eliminate the state's 2% grocery tax.

    Full story at aol.com ↗

  3. America's Fastest Ocean Liner Prepares for Final Voyage From Mobile Bay

    The SS United States, one of America's most celebrated ocean liners, is set to make its final voyage from Mobile, Alabama, in November 2026 before being deployed as the world's largest artificial reef in the Gulf.

    Full story at obawebsite.com ↗

  4. Experience Greece without leaving Alabama: Greek Fest in Mobile Oct. 15-17

    The Greek Festival is taking place at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Mobile, Alabama from October 15-17.

    Full story at yellowhammernews.com ↗

  5. Baldwin County Historical Society to explore Little Bethel Baptist Church’s history - Gulf Coast Media

    The Baldwin County Historical Society is set to host its quarterly meeting at Little Bethel Baptist Church, a historic Daphne church with roots back over 150 years.

    Full story at gulfcoastmedia.com ↗

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