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Foley’s Hometown Halloween Gives Families a Thursday-Night Head Start
Free downtown festivities October 29, with a 6 p.m. costume contest
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Gulf Shores Haunted Hustle 2026: Parade, Monster Dash and 5K
October 17 at Gulf Place: the evening schedule and a weather check before you head out.
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How to Plan Your Frank Brown Songwriters Festival Experience
November 5–15, 2026: choose a venue, find a songwriter round, and check admission before you go.
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Watch Glass and Clay Come to Life at Orange Beach’s Arts Afire Fall Festival
A free, two-hour Orange Beach fall festival brings hot glass and pottery demonstrations, children’s activities, and music to the Coastal Arts Center on October 22.
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A Black Cat Hunt Gives Downtown Foley a New Way to Explore on October 15
Find hidden black cats in downtown shops during Foley Main Street’s free Third Thursday scavenger hunt on October 15, 2026.
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What to Do on a Rainy Day in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Foley
Indoor activities, free museums, local art, arcades and a full-day water park plan for a rainy beach vacation.
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Fort Morgan Bird Banding 2026: Dates, Admission and What to Bring
The public program runs October 3–10. Here are the hours, historic-site admission, directions and practical details for your visit.
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Meeting of the Minds 2026 in Gulf Shores: What’s Open to the Public?
The October 21–25 gathering has different access rules by venue and date. Check these details before you go.
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2026 Gulf Shores Shrimp Festival: What to Know Before You Go
Dates, hours, shuttles, parking, and family rules for October 8–11
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