This weekend in Fairhope, AL

A bustling market showcases talented artisans, local flavors, and live music, all set amid the charm of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. More than 150 vendors span multiple buildings, including a newly added one, with outdoor tents providing extra space to explore. Find handmade pottery, woodwork, glass art, textiles, home decor, jewelry, and more from Nova Scotian makers. Enjoy baked goods, fudge, nuts, specialty foods, beverages, food truck favorites, and local wines, with food trucks available both days. Admission includes a weekend pass bracelet. Only service dogs are permitted inside buildings. Cash is recommended for an easier shopping experience. For more information, email Sabcreationkey50@gmail.com.

Chicken Swap is an opportunity to buy, sell, and trade at the Elberta Farmers Co-Op.

The 10th annual Bras Across the CAUSEway 5K and Festival at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park features a timed 5K that can be run or walked, a family-friendly one mile fun run, and a virtual option, plus event shirts to show support. Proceeds benefit Bras Across the CAUSEway’s patient assistance program, offering local breast cancer patients practical help with fuel and food costs, copays, medical bills not covered, rent, utilities, and other essentials. Runners, walkers, people cheering from the sidelines, and volunteers come together for a community-focused effort that turns every mile into meaningful support.

Antique Emporium in Mobile, Alabama marks its first year with a haunted anniversary celebration featuring storewide vendor specials, spooky snacks, and eerie surprises throughout the mall. A centerpiece of the day features antiques and vintage pieces associated with ghostly apparitions, with the spirits sharing the strange stories behind their hauntings when those items are found. This one-day occasion combines an antique mall celebration with a supernatural theme across the entire store.

Historian, librarian, and writer Alan Samry leads a presentation titled Mapping Fairhope at Foley Community Library. Seating is limited to 42, so advance reservations are required by emailing BaldwinGenealogy@gmail.com. When requesting a seat, include the meeting date or topic along with your name and contact information. Registration will close once capacity is reached.

This event features Crown Stock, Pure Stock, Street Stock, Legacy, and Outlaw.

The first fall Super Second Saturday features lunch from Bean & Bistro, a DIY class led by Robin, and live music from David Ellis. Expect door prizes, a raffle giveaway, and storewide savings. Costumes are encouraged.

This Saturday-only storytime at Daphne Public Library features group singing, shared read-alouds, and a hands-on craft for a fun weekend experience.

Enjoy lively music, opportunities to dance, and time to connect with others in a friendly setting. The gathering is alcohol free and smoke free.

Take part in a One Piece trading card game Win-A-Box event run in constructed Standard format. Entry is $20 and the field is capped at 18 players with a strict limit on seats. Pre-registration is recommended to secure a spot. You can sign up in advance by stopping by the shop or reaching out by phone or message before capacity is reached. Remember to bring your deck and your Don!! cards.

Boo Bash is a yearly fall festival that supports Corpus Christi School. The celebration includes trunk-or-treat and a chili cook-off, now in its second year. Friends can form a team to enter the competition and compete for a grand prize.

A hands-on workshop focused on mounting a staghorn fern onto cork bark, with step by step guidance from preparing materials to securing the plant and learning proper care. The setting is relaxed and beginner friendly, all supplies are included, and no prior experience is needed. Participants leave with a distinctive living display ready to showcase at home. Tickets are required and seating is limited, so purchasing in advance is recommended because sessions often sell out. Guests may bring their own beverages, and snacks are provided.

The courtyard features live music from The FreeRadicals. El Torito Mexican Restaurant will be serving from its food truck, and the Atrium bar will be open. Admission is free, and the nursery will remain open for shopping during the event.

Enjoy a live performance from Saucy FuzZ.

NFL Sunday Ticket at Groovy Goat OWA features food and drink specials. Beer pitchers are $8.50. Bottles of champagne include a mimosa mixer for $10. All you can eat wings are $25. The appetizer sampler includes five selections for $19.50.

Hosted at The Pillars, this community market spotlights local farmers, artisans, bakers, crafters, and artists. It blends shopping with entertainment, featuring a large LED wall that displays Alabama football games or themed movies as you browse. Live music is part of every market. Holiday and themed editions add extra flair with expanded immersive decor, plus gift baskets and special giveaways. Vendors and guests can look forward to a small business showcase with broad appeal.

Flea market vendors set up every Sunday, unless otherwise noted, creating a laid-back marketplace with a little bit of everything. Browse for bites to eat, vintage clothing, classic toys, and plenty of finds in between.

A gentle gathering at Village Therapy Collective welcomes mothers who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Connect with others who understand, create a candle to take home in honor of your baby, and be part of the annual International Wave of Light, a global remembrance where candles are lit around the world. The format is come and go, and there is no cost to attend. To preserve a supportive environment, this is a child free space, including infants.

Learn how to mount a staghorn fern to cork bark in an interactive session that covers everything from gathering materials to proper attachment and ongoing care. Designed with beginners in mind, the workshop offers a relaxed, welcoming pace, and each participant leaves with a one of a kind living piece ready to display at home. Materials are provided and no prior experience is needed. Admission requires a ticket and capacity is limited, so advance purchase is recommended, as sessions like this frequently sell out. Guests may bring their own beverages, and snacks will be available.

Lee Yankie brings a lively, toe-tapping performance to Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores.