Family events in Orange Beach, AL

Venture into a pirate-themed haunted forest where legends come to life. Cursed crews, eerie shipwreck scenes, hidden creatures, and costumed performers set the stage for a moody, theatrical journey filled with fog effects, dramatic lighting, immersive sound, and plenty of startling moments. Families can ease into the experience with a calmer wagon ride before darkness settles, then, as night falls, the scare factor rises when the cursed pirates awaken for a more intense trek that is not suited for sensitive guests. Expect photo-friendly spots, detailed pirate touches throughout, and food on site, with vendors that include Roll ‘N Styx Cafe. Admission is $10 per person at the gate. Hosted at the Baldwin County Heritage Museum. The experience may involve fog, strobe lights, loud sounds, uneven ground, low visibility, and close interactions with live actors. Comfortable shoes are recommended and visitors should be ready for a spooky night in the woods.

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

Family Day offers a Sunday dining perk for families. Children 12 and under receive one complimentary kids entrée, up to a $15 value, with the purchase of an adult entrée. The offer is limited to one free kids entrée per adult entrée and cannot be combined with other promotions, specials, dip certificates, or used on holidays.

A homeschool chess session begins with a lesson from Mr. Sim and continues with open play so participants can practice. Students who are new to chess may speak with Mr. Sim after the lesson for tips on getting started. If you have a chess set you can share, extra sets are helpful.

Satisfy a sweet tooth on a guided walk through historic downtown Pensacola, sampling favorites along Palafox Street such as handcrafted chocolates, Southern pralines, Thai Tea tiramisu, artisanal desserts, local honey, and fudge. This experience features five tasting stops that spotlight the diverse flavors and cultures shaping the city today. Stops include Bubba’s Sweet Spot, Peterbrooke Chocolatier, Khon’s on Palafox, 86 Forks Bar & Table, and First City Bee Company. Along the route, hear entertaining stories about dessert traditions and how they became the sweets enjoyed today. Included with the tour are tastings at all five locations, a guided walk through downtown, and a wireless audio receiver so it is easy to hear the guide. The route covers roughly half a mile at a relaxed pace and proceeds in all weather. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Tastings contain sugar, dairy, and nuts, and there are no gluten free or diabetic friendly options. Parking is available throughout downtown Pensacola in street spaces, garages, and free public lots.