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30Events this week
3Free things to do
85New spots
100New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Orange Beach

Four picks from this week's calendar. See all 30 events, day by day →

Ariel Casey

Saturday 11am · Tacky Jacks

SoundCheck Music Bingo at Big Beach Brewing Gulf Shores Al

Tuesday 7pm · Free

3rd Coastal Alabama Business Expo

Wednesday 9am · Orange Beach Event Center

Bulls On The Beach

Thursday 6pm · Flora-Bama Lounge & Package

New in Orange Beach

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

Beachside Mini Golf

Entertainment

Putt by a lighthouse: When you need a low-key weeknight reset, Beachside Mini Golf turns putt-putt into a mini Gulf Coast adventure with a 50-foot lighthouse, a charter fishing boat, and a tropical waterfall.

beachsideminigolf.net ↗

Southern Palms Furniture & Decor

Home & Garden

Coastal home glow-up: Southern Palms Furniture & Decor makes Orange Beach homes look intentionally breezy with curated furniture packages, full-service interior design, and a coastal-inspired shop.

southernpalmsdecor.com ↗

Orange Beach’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 Orange Beach’s best →

Most read in Orange Beach

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

  1. Diver documents damage to Argosy VI reef off Alabama coast

    Scuba instructor Lila Harris has documented significant changes to the Argosy VI reef off the Alabama coast, nearly two months after the ship was sunk.

    Full story at fox10tv.com ↗

  2. Fort Morgan Trail extension gives visitors more views and more miles to explore

    A new stretch of the Fort Morgan trail in Alabama has officially opened, adding over four miles of paved trail to the area.

    Full story at yahoo.com ↗

  3. Why Alabama's Beaches are the best fall break trip—plan now

    Alabama's Beaches, or Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan, are a popular fall break destination for families and anyone else drawn to enjoying their warm Gulf waters and attractions with fewer crowds.

    Full story at bhamnow.com ↗

  4. Tanger renovating Foley outlet

    Tanger Outlets Foley, a leading owner and operator of outlet and other open-air retail shopping destinations in southern Alabama, has announced that Shake Shack will be the first of a new roster of elevated food, beverage, and entertainment offerings at the shopping center.

    Full story at fox10tv.com ↗

  5. Alabama bridge may be named after either Trump or Buffett

    The State of Alabama has announced a new $3.2 billion bridge over the Mobile River may be named after either Donald Trump or Jimmy Buffett.

    Full story at chron.com ↗

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