This weekend in Fairhope, AL

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Awaken Church is hosting its inaugural charity golf tournament to raise funds that provide transportation for children and students to attend Kids and Youth Camp each year. The event focuses on supporting travel needs so young attendees can reach camp annually.

This gathering offers a welcoming space for women to connect and spend unhurried time on their favorite crafts. An optional vision board class is available for anyone who wants added creative direction. Lunch is provided. Tickets are in high demand, and registration details are shared in the comments. Please avoid using spray paint or large amounts of glitter.

Boo Bash by the Bay fills USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park with a full day of Halloween festivities on the water. Costumes are encouraged for all ages, and a lawn chair makes it easy to settle in for live entertainment throughout the day. Look for music by Fat Lincoln, The Dirty Fridays, and Heavy Rotation, along with more than 70 vendors and food trucks, trick or treating, inflatables, balloon twisting, games and activities, giveaways, and shopping from local makers. Costume contests welcome kids, adults, and pets. The event is pet friendly, and leashed, well behaved dogs are invited to join in, including the pet costume contest. Adoptable dogs from the City of Mobile Animal Services will also be on site. Admission is $10 per person, and children 12 and under are free. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Every ticket includes one entry to win two pit tickets to a Red Clay Strays show in Mobile, an estimated $500 value, with the option to purchase additional entries and no limit on how many you can buy. The winner will be announced at the event, and you do not need to be present to claim the prize. A portion of ticket proceeds supports Hunter’s Heart Foundation and its Angel Tree program, with additional visibility for local nonprofit partners. Sponsors include Cumulus Media, Rock & Roll Offs, Springhill Medical Center, H&M Golf Carts, and Bottles Up Mobile.

Mobile Bookseller is hosting a sidewalk sale where shoppers can fill a provided plastic grocery bag for $5. Both cash and card are accepted. The promotion is handled outside and separately from regular store transactions, while the shop inside remains open for normal browsing. Staff can put your name on completed bag purchases and hold them at the outdoor counter or help carry them to your car so you can continue shopping hands free. Early access is not available. During the final hour, any books still on the tables are free to take home.

The Annual Fall Seconds Sale features discounted prices on second quality pumpkins, ghosts, and other items. These pieces may have minor flaws, unusual color pairings that did not meet the intended look, size inconsistencies, or they may be leftovers from a prior season. Admission is free, and tables will be well stocked. Deals on seconds continue through Halloween while supplies last.

Mobile Roller Derby wraps up its home season with MBRD taking on Roe City Roller Derby. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door, and children 12 and under are admitted free. The league is also seeking sponsors and has packages available.

Music and dancing bring people together for a friendly community gathering. The event is alcohol free and smoke free.

Compete in a One Piece TCG win-a-box event using a standard constructed format. The entry fee is $20 and participation is capped at 18 players, so advance registration is recommended to secure a seat. Registration closes shortly before the start and the tournament begins promptly. Players should bring a deck and Don.

Side-Eye brings an all-out performance to American Legion Post 199 in Fairhope. Expect an energetic show filled with heart and plenty of noise. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair.

The Beach Bum Band will be at MOTM. Registration is available.

The KOSTUME Bash is a costume-themed fundraising celebration at Prodisee Pantry with a focus on fun. Attendees can expect a playful atmosphere that puts costumes and fundraising front and center.

Experience the Fall Music Series with a live courtyard performance by Beach Rat. The Atrium bar will be open. Admission is free, and the nursery will stay open for shopping while the music plays.

Celebrate the season at Lily Baptist Church with a community fall festival centered on faith, family, and fun. Enjoy treats, games, food, prize giveaways, and plenty of time to connect with neighbors. The event welcomes families, ministries, businesses, and community organizations to decorate a trunk and share candy or other goodies. Donations and sponsorships are appreciated to help create a safe experience for children and the community, including candy, prizes, food, supplies, or financial support. For information about participating, sponsoring, or donating, contact Amber Powell at 251-767-1574.

The Bams and Bubbles Halloween Party promises a spirited night the whole family can enjoy. Play mahjong along with other table games, snack on spooky themed treats, and sip specialty cocktails or mocktails. Tickets are available now.

An annual Halloween bash sets the stage for a lively night with DJ Kelly and a bar featuring tacos. This event is strictly for adults 21 and older. Bring your best look for a costume competition that keeps the spirit high. Tickets are available online, so plan ahead for music, food, and festive fun.

At Graham Creek Nature Preserve, a shadowy circus slips into the woods as performers roam among the pines and hidden shapes linger just off the trail. Follow the twisting path, avoid figures that dart behind the trees, and see whether you can make it through the sideshow from start to finish. Once you step into the forest, the only way out is ahead. Tickets may be purchased in advance on the venue's website or in person at the event. For everyone's safety, masks and props are not permitted on the trail.

Deep South Speedway in Loxley, Alabama hosts the Halloween Havoc season finale as the Hoosier Racing Tire USCS Outlaw Thunder Tour presented by XC Gear brings winged Sprint Cars packing more than 750 horsepower. Drivers will take on the 3/8 mile, high banked Alabama clay oval at speeds topping 125 miles per hour, setting up a night of tight battles and high intensity laps. The lineup features USCS Sprint Cars, CRUSA Dirt Late Models with $2,000 to win, Factory Stock, Pure Stock, and a Crown Vic vs Bombers Full Moon Showdown. Family friendly extras include costume contests for kids and adults, candy during a meet the drivers Track or Treat session, a pumpkin carving contest, and what is billed as the world’s first Great Pumpkin Race on Wheels. It is a full slate of racing and Halloween themed fun.

Groovy Goat OWA in Foley hosts an NFL Sunday Ticket gathering with value deals throughout the event, including pitchers of beer for $8.50, $10 bottles of champagne paired with a mimosa mixer, all you can eat wings for $25, and a sampler featuring five different appetizers for $19.50.

Malbis Harvest Market gathers more than 40 local vendors at Historic Malbis Nursery for a family friendly shopping experience. Browse a variety of goods from area makers in a nursery setting. Admission is free.

Pumpkin Sunday offers a laid back, family friendly morning at Shore Light. Children can choose a free pumpkin to take home, and pumpkin pie will be available for everyone with whipped cream. Friends, neighbors, and coworkers are welcome to share in a simple, sweet time together.

A weekly flea market with vendors set up every Sunday, unless noted otherwise. Expect a little food, vintage clothing, vintage toys, and plenty of other finds to browse.

Rush Hour Brews hosts a fall and Halloween themed local market featuring small businesses, makers, and creators, with a food truck on site. Browse seasonal goods and unique finds, enjoy a family friendly community setting, and pick up your favorite Rush Hour drink with walk up only service. A complimentary fall photo area will be available for self taken pictures. Admission is free. Limited vendor spaces are available. Vendor spots are 25 dollars and the designated food truck space is 40 dollars. Payment secures participation, and each confirmed vendor receives a social media spotlight from Rush Hour Brews. For vendor inquiries, email Rushhourbrews@yahoo.com.

Boo Bash is being rescheduled due to Hurricane Isaias, and the new date and time will be announced soon. This annual fall festival benefits Corpus Christi School and features family-friendly activities, including trunk-or-treat and the second annual chili cook off. The chili cook off invites teams to compete for a grand prize.

At The Temple Downtown, Charles Gounod’s Romeo & Juliet reimagines Shakespeare’s Verona, where the feud of two distinguished families sparks a love story destined for heartbreak. Inspired by the original play, the music weaves expressive duets with graceful waltz passages, shaping a world of tenderness, tension, and lingering emotion.

The Market at The Pillars brings the community together to shop local and support farmers, makers, bakers, crafters, and artists. Each market offers more than shopping, with a large LED wall showing Alabama football games or themed movies to create a lively atmosphere while guests browse. Live music plays throughout every market. Themed and holiday editions add extra touches with immersive decor, gift baskets, and special giveaways. It is a welcoming place to support small businesses with friends and family, and there is something for everyone.

Enjoy a family-friendly indoor Halloween celebration focused on a safe atmosphere. Expect costumes, candy, and creatively decorated trunks that kids will love. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.

Kingswood United Methodist Church hosts an annual Trunk or Treat featuring creatively decorated car trunks, plenty of sweets, and a welcoming atmosphere for all ages. Children and families can go trunk to trunk for candy and seasonal fun, with costumes encouraged to add to the festivities. It is a lighthearted community gathering centered on togetherness and celebration.

Trunk or Treat features candy, a chili cook-off, a bounce house, along with horseback and train rides. Admission is free.